Podcast Summary: Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec
Episode: AMFEST2025: LIVE From The House That Charlie Built
Date: December 19, 2025
Overview of the Episode’s Main Theme
Broadcast live from America Fest (“AmFest”), this emotionally charged episode is a tribute and rally to action following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk. Jack Posobiec and an array of guests honor Kirk’s legacy, discuss the ongoing struggle against leftist violence and Marxist revolutionary efforts in America, and underline the importance of grassroots activism, free speech, and unity within the conservative movement. The panel includes activists, journalists, and notable invited guests like Kyle Rittenhouse, who reflect on the significance of AMFest, personal stories of resistance, and concrete actions going forward.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
Opening News Updates
- Breaking News Coverage: [00:49-02:32]
- Report of a high-profile manhunt for Claudio Nieves Valente, suspected in multiple killings, culminating in a standoff and his suicide.
- Major news on TikTok forming a new U.S. joint venture; Oracle and UAE-backed AI fund take majority, ByteDance retains a stake.
- Rising U.S.-Venezuela tensions: Trump declares a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers; Venezuela’s navy responds.
Charlie Kirk’s Legacy and Call to Action
- Honoring Charlie Kirk: [03:43-07:22]
- Jack pays tribute to Kirk, vows never to let his name or legacy be forgotten, asks the audience not to let his vision for Turning Point USA die.
- “Are you gonna stand and fight?...Are you gonna go out there and do it for Charlie?” (Jack Posobiec, [04:22])
- Cliff Maloney emphasizes "do the work"—taking real action, not just getting excited. [05:26-06:34]
- Strong encouragement for attendees: "Let it mark you...Let it stretch you, let it challenge assumptions, strengthen convictions." (Unknown, [02:53])
Remembering and Moving Forward—Personal Reflections
- Thought Crime Live Announcement: [07:28-08:35]
- The “Thought Crime” podcast panel is revived as a special live event in remembrance of Kirk.
- Interview with Kyle Rittenhouse: [09:05-15:44]
- Rittenhouse reflects on his own ordeal and compares it to Kirk’s assassination:
- “On August 25, they tried to kill me. The radical left tried to kill me. But on September 10th, they killed Charlie. They killed our friend on live TV. They silenced his voice. And that is what truly brought me back.” (Kyle Rittenhouse, [10:32])
- Posobiec recounts first speaking with Rittenhouse during his trial, highlighting how TPUSA and Kirk supported him.
- “Turning Point and Charlie Kirk stood for the truth. And they still stand for the truth. They still fight for what's right.” (Kyle Rittenhouse, [13:36])
- Discussion of FBI’s role in both Rittenhouse’s trial and the present, and the platform Human Events provided for getting the truth out.
- Rittenhouse reflects on his own ordeal and compares it to Kirk’s assassination:
- Personal Segment – Kyle Rittenhouse’s Wife Joins: [16:26-19:14]
- Lighthearted, personal exchange about Kyle’s recent marriage, proposal story, and his wife’s perspective on being with a public figure.
The New Era of America First & Political Organizing
- Panel with Joshua Lysak: [21:10-27:19]
- Discussion of co-authored books predicting leftist violence and how perception among conservatives shifted after recent events.
- “The only thing that stops the bully is a show of force that's greater than anything that they were willing to withstand.” (Joshua Lysak, [23:10])
- Calls for prosecution of antifa and “transifa” networks, indirect accusations against “funders” (Soros, Clinton, Obama).
- Prayer and best wishes sent to Scott Adams, who is seriously ill. Lysak credits Adams for personal transformation.
- Discussion of co-authored books predicting leftist violence and how perception among conservatives shifted after recent events.
Women’s Panel: Grief, Resilience, and Speaking Out
- Speakers: Libby Emmons (Post Millennial), Dr. Chloe Carmichael, Benny Ray Harmony (Real America’s Voice)
- Key Topics: [28:25-38:21]
- Processing grief over Kirk’s death, anger as motivation to set boundaries and strengthen the movement.
- “The healthy function of anger is to set boundaries.” (Dr. Chloe Carmichael, [29:38])
- Free speech, censorship, and personal stories of being canceled for standing up for beliefs.
- Benny Ray’s suspension by ABC for posting a non-political tribute to Kirk.
- “If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything. Stand up with courage for Charlie.” (Benny Ray Harmony, [32:46])
- Libby Emmons on reversal of federal policy toward child gender transition surgeries.
- "Congratulations everybody who spoke out... Congratulations, we won." (Libby Emmons, [33:59])
- Benny Ray’s suspension by ABC for posting a non-political tribute to Kirk.
- Dr. Chloe: Importance of speaking truth for psychological health. Suppression breeds anger.
- “It's good from a cognitive, emotional and social support perspective. That's how we make sure that we stay grounded in reality.” (Dr. Chloe, [34:27])
- The conversation closes with upbeat banter and affirmation of the crowd and movement.
- Processing grief over Kirk’s death, anger as motivation to set boundaries and strengthen the movement.
Anti-Communism, Civil Liberties, and Student Activism
- Panel with Evita Duffy, Kevin (Jack’s brother), Ava Kwan (TPUSA Rutgers): [39:16-48:28]
- Evita Duffy’s viral TSA story—revealing her pregnancy and critiquing TSA as “unconstitutional.”
- Discussion of personal and family legacy in fighting communism (Duffy’s ancestors fled communism in Spain).
- Ava Kwan tells of exposing her Antifa-supporting professor, who then fled to Spain.
- “When we first started speaking out, it felt like the world was against us... but we just knew we had to speak out on it.” (Ava Kwan, [44:18])
- Duffy issues a warning: the violence of communist revolutions, seen firsthand in her family, is real and cannot be ignored.
- “A family member of mine was a priest, and he was buried alive. And they shot him in the shoulder... It's extremely violent, it's horrific.” (Evita Duffy, [44:47])
- Strong calls for unity: "We don't have time for infighting...when we have... unhumans who are trying to destroy this country." (Evita Duffy, [45:57])
- Brief mention of cancel culture and official pressure tactics faced by young conservative activists.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Jack Posobiec on Kirk’s legacy:
“As God is my witness, I will never let the media, the Democrats and the left forget the name of Charles James Kirk.” [04:03] -
Cliff Maloney’s rallying call:
"It's not just about getting excited. It's what do you do from here?" [05:53] -
Kyle Rittenhouse, on being inspired to return:
“They silenced his voice. And that is what truly brought me back. I took a little bit of a hiatus, and then I saw what happened, and... that's why I'm here. Because we all need to stand up, because we are all Charlie.” [10:32] -
Joshua Lysak, on Marxist violence:
“It does not feel good to be right in some situations...The book was unfortunately prophetic.” [21:10] -
Libby Emmons, on activism post-cancellation:
“There's a lot of grief that people still have. I think that we're all realizing that Charlie's murder is not something you get past, it's something you bring with you.” [28:58] -
Dr. Chloe Carmichael, on channeling anger:
“The healthy function of anger is to set boundaries.” [29:38] -
Benny Ray Harmony, on courage and consequences:
“If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything. Stand up with courage for Charlie.” [32:46] -
Libby Emmons, on federal reversal on child transition surgeries:
“Congratulations, we won.” [33:59] -
Joshua Lysak, on stopping revolutions:
“The only thing that stops the bully is a show of force that's greater than anything that they were willing to withstand, that they were willing to handle.” [23:10] -
Evita Duffy, on the seriousness of the fight:
“We don't have time for that...there's not time to be infighting and shutting down debate when we have, as you wrote in your book, Jack, unhumans who are trying to destroy this country.” [45:57]
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Timestamp | Segment Description | |----------------|------------------------------------------------------| | 00:49–02:32 | Breaking news (mass shooting, TikTok, Venezuela) | | 03:43–07:22 | Tribute to Charlie Kirk / Rallying activism | | 09:05–15:44 | Interview with Kyle Rittenhouse | | 21:10–27:19 | Panel with Joshua Lysak: Leftist violence, history | | 28:25–38:21 | Women’s panel: Grief, activism, free speech | | 39:16–44:47 | TSA incident & anti-communism with Evita Duffy | | 44:47–48:28 | Ava Kwan: Student activism, antifa prof. exposé |
Closing Thoughts
This special America Fest episode is not just a commemoration but an urgent rally to continue Charlie Kirk’s mission. Through personal testimony, historical perspective, celebration of small victories, and honest reflection on grief and solidarity, Posobiec and guests urge listeners to keep fighting for truth, free speech, and action. The tone is at once mournful and combative, pushing for unity in the face of what is framed as existential opposition.
Listeners are left with a clear mandate: carry Kirk’s spirit forward, reject division and cancel culture, and stand up actively—because, as repeated throughout, “We are all Charlie Kirk.”
Connect with Guests:
- Libby Emmons: @LibYamons (Twitter); Post Millennial, Human Events
- Benny Ray Harmony: @BennyRayHarmony
- Dr. Chloe Carmichael: FreeSpeechToday.com
- Evita Duffy: @EvitaDuffy_1
- Ava Kwan: @AvaJKwan
Final Rallying Cry:
“Charlie! Charlie! Charlie! … As always, you have my permission to lay short.” [48:28]