Podcast Summary: "BONUS EPISODE: HOW CORPORATE MEDIA HAS BEEN SHATTERED BY THE NEW AMERICAN REPUBLIC"

Podcast Information:

• Title: Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec
• Host/Author: Human Events with Jack Posobiec
• Description: Human Events with Jack Posobiec delivers unfiltered and factual updates on current events' impact on the United States, challenging the biased mainstream media.
• Episode: Bonus Episode
• Release Date: February 23, 2025

Introduction

In this bonus episode of Human Events Daily, host Jack Posobiec engages in a dynamic discussion with Raheem Kassam, Natalie Winters, and Joshua Lysak. The panel dives deep into the decline of corporate media, the rise of counter-journalism, and strategies for leveraging information to influence public perception and policy.

Panel Introduction

• Raheem Kassam: A commentator and international social media sensation with a background in the former Navy intelligence.
• Natalie Winters: Co-host of Steve Bannon's War Room and a prominent figure in counter-journalism.
• Joshua Lysak: A former Navy intelligence veteran and prolific ghostwriter with numerous co-authored works alongside Jack Posobiec.

Main Discussion Points

1. The Collapse of Corporate Media

The panel opens with Raheem Kassam highlighting the rapid decline of traditional corporate media outlets. Kassam asserts that the corporate media's failure is a significant victory for the new American Republic.

Raheem Kassam [03:05]: "I think what's really important right now, and I think we all need to cheer this and be grateful for it and, and thank God, quite frankly, that the corporate media is absolutely in free fall right now."

Jack Posobiec echoes this sentiment, criticizing the media's inaccuracies and biases.

Jack Posobiec [03:30]: "By the way, this is the corporate media that if you go and look up German Christmas market right now, they will tell you that a car supposedly drove itself into a German Christmas market yesterday. Car drives into market. Incredible."

2. Counter-Journalism as a Response

Raheem Kassam introduces the concept of counter-journalism, emphasizing the need to challenge and dismantle mainstream narratives through factual reporting.

Raheem Kassam [04:33]: "Defaming the President, United States on television."

Natalie Winters adds that counter-journalism goes beyond mere opinion, stressing the importance of primary source reporting and factual accuracy.

Natalie Winters [08:08]: "I think a lot of people want to take the easy route and just do talking points and post reels on Instagram, but you're not going to get anywhere if you're doing that. Have to do real, actual reporting, real news."

3. Weaponizing Information

Jack Posobiec and Raheem Kassam discuss the strategic use of information as a weapon against perceived political and social adversaries. They argue that disseminating accurate information can undermine mainstream media’s influence.

Raheem Kassam [05:12]: "Weaponizing information. And so I've got some of the best people about weaponizing information up on stage with me."

4. Building a Career in Counter-Journalism

Natalie Winters and Joshua Lysak provide insights into establishing a career in counter-journalism. They emphasize dedication, thorough research, and the use of digital tools to uncover suppressed information.

Natalie Winters [09:02]: "You have to do more than just putting out talking points over reels or tiktoks. You actually have to do real, actual reporting, real news, which I'm happy to get into."

Joshua Lysak [10:26]: "What makes these people better or more, you know, efficient or truthful in their reporting of, frankly, anything to us? And if anything, I think all they do is lie to us."

5. Specific Examples and Case Studies

The panel delves into specific instances where mainstream media allegedly failed to report accurately, using the Springfield, Ohio incident as a primary example.

Joshua Lysak [28:06]: "PolitiFact just came out and labeled the Springfield, Ohio story about the cats and the dogs as the lie of the year. They said that's the lie. Did you know that? 100% true that they did this?"

Natalie Winters discusses her investigative work uncovering Chinese Communist Party infiltration in American institutions, showcasing the depth and impact of counter-journalism.

Natalie Winters [16:17]: "One of the first stories that I ever Broke had to do. It was hidden in the Foreign Agent Registration act filings... they had to provide, quote, favorable coverage or quote, disseminate positive messages about the Chinese Communist Party."

6. Utilizing Digital Tools for Research

The discussion highlights the importance of digital tools like Archive.is and Wayback Machine in preserving and accessing deleted or altered content, crucial for uncovering the truth behind media narratives.

Natalie Winters [36:03]: "There's two sites that I like. One is called Archive Is, which is better for, in my opinion, actually archiving posts that are live that you think they're going to take down. And then there's waybackmachine.org..."

Insights and Advice

1. For Aspiring Counter-Journalists

The panel offers practical advice for individuals interested in pursuing counter-journalism. They stress the necessity of passion, thorough investigation, and persistence.

Jack Posobiec [21:10]: "If you're passionate about it, or it's something that maybe affected you personally, or it could just be something that you've always had a keen interest in and you want to pursue that."

2. Handling Backlash and Criticism

Joshua Lysak and Raheem Kassam discuss strategies for dealing with negative feedback and attacks, framing backlash as a marketing tool rather than a deterrent.

Joshua Lysak [38:34]: "Haters are your most valuable marketers every time. So Jack and I, we've had maybe 30 hit pieces written about us... and every time they write one, we share that."

3. Verifying Sources and Ethical Reporting

Jack Posobiec underscores the importance of verifying sources to maintain credibility and ethical standards in reporting.

Jack Posobiec [43:38]: "Look at that. In just 45 minutes, we've been able to go from a group of people who didn't even know each other to a room full of counter journalists."

Conclusion and Wrap-Up

The episode concludes with Raheem Kassam encouraging the audience to invest in and support counter-journalism platforms, emphasizing its role in shaping an informed and resilient society.

Raheem Kassam [41:11]: "We have to support the institutions. And it's not just the Pulse. It's obviously the war room. It's obviously the post Millennial, Human Events, all of those guys, too. You have to invest in the people that you say you believe in."

Jack Posobiec announces upcoming book signings, further promoting their counter-journalistic efforts.

Jack Posobiec [42:30]: "We're doing a book signing at some point. Today, 2pm and 4pm we're doing book signings."

Q&A Session Highlights

Question 1: Accessing Deleted or Altered Data

• Audience Member: "Where can you go to get data when mainstream search results are manipulated?"

• Natalie Winters [36:12]: "You get the algorithm... Mine get more real information."

  Solution Provided:

  • Utilize Archive.is for archiving live posts.
  • Use Wayback Machine for accessing revised websites and metadata extraction.

Question 2: Handling Social Media Backlash

• Audience Member: "How do you handle the backlash received on social media?"
• Raheem Kassam [37:47]: "The hate, the anger, the threats. It totally fuels me."
• Joshua Lysak [38:34]: "Haters are your most valuable marketers every time."

Question 3: Creating Influence Beyond Mainstream Media

• Audience Member: "How can we create a platform where mainstream media must engage with our narratives?"
• Raheem Kassam [39:55]: "We have to support the institutions. And it's not just the Pulse..."

Question 4: Ethical Boundaries in Exposing Individuals

• Audience Member: "Where is the line when exposing people locally might backfire on your reputation?"
• Jack Posobiec [43:12]: "That's a really good question... verify the person that you're talking to is who they say they are."

Key Takeaways

1. Decline of Corporate Media: The panel posits that traditional media outlets are failing, creating space for alternative, truth-focused journalism.
2. Counter-Journalism: Emphasizes the necessity of challenging mainstream narratives through factual, investigative reporting.
3. Strategic Information Use: Advocates for weaponizing information to combat adversarial narratives effectively.
4. Career Development: Encourages aspiring journalists to engage deeply, utilize digital tools, and maintain ethical standards.
5. Handling Criticism: Frames backlash as an opportunity for visibility and marketing rather than a deterrent.
6. Support Systems: Highlights the importance of supporting alternative media institutions to sustain counter-journalistic efforts.

Notable Quotes

• Raheem Kassam [03:05]: "The corporate media is absolutely in free fall right now."
• Natalie Winters [09:02]: "Have to do real, actual reporting, real news."
• Joshua Lysak [28:06]: "PolitiFact... labeled the Springfield, Ohio story... as the lie of the year."
• Jack Posobiec [43:38]: "You've got a name, you've got an individual. And if they're using their platform... then by all means, expose away."

This episode serves as a rallying call for individuals to engage in counter-journalism, offering both ideological rationale and practical strategies to undermine and replace mainstream media narratives. The panelists provide a blend of critique, personal experience, and actionable advice aimed at fostering a new wave of truth-driven journalism.