Episode Overview
Title: 72 Hours and Ella Cook’s Murderer Is Still At Large: We Have An Active Shooter and No One is Talking About It
Host: Jack Posobiec (Human Events Daily)
Date: December 16, 2025
In this urgent and charged episode, Jack Posobiec sharply criticizes both mainstream and conservative media for their lack of coverage of the recent shooting at Brown University, where college Republican vice president Ella Cook was murdered. Joined by Libby Emmons, editor-in-chief of The Post Millennial, and later Senator Bernie Moreno and influencer Brick Suit, the episode explores the campus climate, investigates failures of institutional response, and reflects on broader cultural and political trends—from campus safety to DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion) regimes and political violence.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. The Shooting at Brown University & Media Neglect
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Posobiec’s Frustration with Media Silence
- Jack opens with exasperation that conservative media are ignoring the targeted killing of Ella Cook.
- Suggests the murder appears targeted, given the suspect’s deliberate actions and Cook’s role as VP of the College Republicans.
- Quote:
"A beautiful young conservative female, gone, shot in the head, dead right before Christmas. Ella Cook is not going home. ... This guy just walks out of there. It has been three days, three days too long. And conservative media is like, completely forgotten about this." (Jack Posobiec, 03:01)
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Institutional Failures
- Brown University and local/FBI authorities criticized for limited action and transparency.
- Students sent home quickly, potentially enabling the shooter to escape, and essential witnesses displaced.
- Press conferences offer “no new information”; speculation that the administration and FBI may know more than they are sharing.
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Libby Emmons on Suspect and Security Response
- Notes the pervasive use of masks in winter makes ID difficult; suspects police and FBI are withholding information or have no real leads.
- Quote:
“Either they have absolutely no leads and no suspect and no understanding of what's going on, or they're hiding stuff from the public. It's got to be one or the other.” (Libby Emmons, 10:41)
- Warns of the risk of copycat crimes if the shooter is not caught, and criticizes the university’s reactive approach.
- Critiques Brown for focusing on DEI over hard, practical security investments.
2. Is Political Targeting Involved?
- Speculation on Motives
- Both hosts discuss rumors from Ella Cook’s family that she was specifically targeted, possibly for her political position on campus.
- Reference to online celebration of her death by some activist groups as evidence of politicized campus hostility.
3. The Campus Climate & Broader Culture War
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"Go Full Frank Rizzo”
- Posobiec calls for aggressive investigation tactics against “subversive” leftist campus groups to shake out information.
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Emmons on Parental Anxiety & College Worth
- Emmons, as a mother, expresses fear and disappointment in current campus safety and the perceived decline of higher education.
- Quote:
“What is the point of these institutions when they have already been discredited academically, and … they can't even keep kids safe in a lecture hall?” (Libby Emmons, 16:27)
4. Conversation with Senator Bernie Moreno (Ohio)
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Campus Safety & Surveillance
- Moreno, whose son attended Brown, says he’s shocked at lack of campus surveillance, especially with current tensions.
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Reflection on Recent Campus Shootings
- Links the Brown shooting to the earlier murder of Charlie Kirk, suggesting a growing trend in campus violence.
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Cultural & Political Diagnosis
- Blames left-leaning academics and Biden-era policies (DEI emphasis, COVID lockdowns) for “disaffecting” youth and driving division.
- Praises Trump administration’s recent record on border security and economics, drawing a contrast with the previous administration.
5. DEI and the “Lost Generation” of White Men (30:00–37:30)
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Compact Magazine's ‘Lost Generation’ Article
- Discussion sparked by Jacob Savage’s essay, focusing on white males from the 1980s being systematically pushed out of elite professions by DEI policies.
- Emmons shares direct experiences from the NYC theater scene, describing organized efforts to exclude white male writers and the “Jubilee Year” policy.
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Meritocracy vs. Identity Politics
- Posobiec and Emmons question if cultural and educational quality has declined due to prioritizing demographic quotas over merit.
- Quote:
“TV isn't better. Academia is not more trusted. Institutions are not more trusted. Education is not better. … Most of these things are not even as good.” (Libby Emmons, 35:29)
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Pop Culture Changes
- Contrasts older, universally popular shows with modern fragmented programming; DEI’s influence in TV writers’ rooms (Stranger Things as case study).
6. Reflections on Political Violence, Trump, and Media Narratives (40:15–47:24)
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Diverging Responses to Political Violence
- Segment addressing reactions to Rob Reiner’s death (following murder by his son) and comparing them to responses to conservative victims (Charlie Kirk, Ella Cook).
- Posobiec rails against "apology-first" conservatism, calling on the right to stand firm rather than seek approval via “virtue signaling.”
- A critique aimed at conservative commentators urging unity or restraint following anti-Trump violence.
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Testimony from Brick Suit
- Shares personal experience witnessing the attempt on Trump’s life, notes that figures like Reiner contributed to a toxic climate endangering conservatives.
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Quote (On Reiner/Trump):
“I'm done apologizing to the left... If you think that that's going to make the left stop and make the bullets stop, because you said, gosh, golly, maybe they'll like us, like, you're not going to make it.” (Jack Posobiec, 41:03)
Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)
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On Media Priorities
“Conservative media cares more about denouncing Trump over a Rob Reiner tweet than they do about the life of Ella Cook.” – Jack Posobiec, 04:14
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On Failure of Institutions
“They've sent everyone home. So it's certainly possible that they already sent the shooter home ... He could be in another country. We have no idea.” – Libby Emmons, 14:14
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On Campus Culture & Security
“How much time did you put into your security? ... it's very simple and it's very horrifying that we have these systems in place that we tell ourselves are going to make us safe ... [but] they can't even keep kids safe in a lecture hall.” – Jack Posobiec, 17:44
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On DEI and Cultural Decline
“White men were excluded. They were systemically excluded. They were told that their voices were not important.” – Libby Emmons, 31:16
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On Political Division & Violence
“We almost lost President Trump. We did lose Charlie [Kirk].” – Brick Suit, 43:47
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On Apologetic Conservatism
“I'm done apologizing to the left... If you think that that's going to make the left stop and make the bullets stop ... you're not going to make it.” – Jack Posobiec, 41:03
Important Segment Timestamps
- [03:01] Ella Cook’s killing and Posobiec’s critique of media response
- [09:31] Libby Emmons on police response and lack of leads
- [11:56] Discussion about political targeting of Cook
- [14:06] Brown’s closure and possible errors in campus response
- [19:21] Senator Moreno joins to discuss campus security and cultural factors
- [30:01] DEI’s impact on arts and professions; "Jubilee Year" exclusion
- [35:27] Institutional decay after shift away from merit
- [40:15] Reaction to Rob Reiner’s murder and political violence; Brick Suit joins
Conclusion
Jack Posobiec delivers an episode marked by urgency, anger, and defiance against what he sees as conservative cowardice, institutional rot, and the dangers posed by political violence and identity politics. Through detailed discussion with guests, the show critiques the cultural trajectory of American campuses, the DEI movement, and the right’s willingness to confront uncomfortable narratives—demanding direct action and forthright speech in the face of violence and cultural decline.
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