On September 10th, tragedy hit America when conservative leader Charlie Kirk was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. The 31-year-old activist was answering a question on mass s——– when a sniper’s bullet struck him, ending his “American Comeback Tour” in horror. The tragedy shook both political and public spaces, but it also threw a spotlight on live, open-air events that thrive on big personalities and big crowds.

UNC insider Josh Graham spelled out what a lot of people are thinking. He posted on X: “The tragic news in Utah makes me think about the future of events held in open, outdoor spaces — even sports shows like GameDay. If you’re a polarizing figure like Dave Portnoy or Pat McAfee, how could you feel comfortable being among thousands of people on a campus righ

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