Controversy Surrounds ‘I’ve Had It’ Podcast and Minocqua Brewing Company

“I’ve Had It” podcast host Jennifer Welch expressed her support for the Minocqua Brewing Company after they criticized Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk. Welch’s podcast faced a backlash due to controversial comments made about Kirk.

The Minocqua Brewing Company offered to sponsor the podcast, following posts on social media labeling Kirk a “racist jerk” and “awful human being.” Welch’s producer, Kiley Josey, read a Facebook post where the brewery criticized sponsors who withdrew their support from Welch after her remarks about Kirk.

“We’re sorry you’ve lost a few sponsors because you laughed at a joke about this racist jerk. We probably don’t have as much money as the sponsors you lost, but we’d love to step in and partner with you if you’ll have us,” the Minocqua Brewing Company stated.

Welch responded with appreciation, even without financial backing, offering her support for the brewery’s products.

Minocqua Brewing Company has been known for its progressive stance, including selling merchandise attacking Donald Trump and offering free beer on the day of his death. The company gained attention again with a post related to a foiled attack on the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Jennifer Welch later explained that she had no previous knowledge of Minocqua Brewing Company. She mentioned that they were tagged by listeners in the company’s post and read it without understanding their prior statements.

TPUSA’s spokesperson Andrew Kolvet commented that Welch and her co-host are responsible for losing sponsors due to their behavior and should not blame Turning Point. The audience showed dissatisfaction with their approach in glorifying assassination culture.

Fox News Digital reached out to the Minocqua Brewing Company, which declined to comment.