"'Charlie, just don't waste your time. Alex Jones is a nut. Just don't worry about it'. And maybe a couple of years ago, I might have...
There was no shortage of news media reaction once the verdict came in on how much Jones will need to pay.
The families of multiple victims of the Sandy Hook shooting accused Jones of hiding millions to evade paying damages.
Kirk began the show by admitting several people had told him to avoid an interview with the controversial pundit.