Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec

Episode: MINNEAPOLIS MASSACRE: CATHOLIC CHILDREN KILLED BY TRANS SHOOTER DURING MASS
Date: August 27, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode centers on breaking coverage of the tragic shooting at Annunciation Roman Catholic Church in Minneapolis, where a gunman, identified as a transgender individual, opened fire during a school mass, killing two children and injuring many others. Host Jack Posobiec leads the discussion with live reporting, in-depth analysis, and interviews, focusing on the spiritual, cultural, and political ramifications of the attack, perceptions of ongoing hostility towards Christianity, debate over gun control and mental health, and law enforcement challenges in Minneapolis.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Breaking News: The Shooting at Annunciation Church

• Incident Recap (00:52–03:17):

  • At around 8:30am, a gunman armed with a rifle, shotgun, and pistol fired through the windows of Annunciation Catholic Church during a mass marking the first week of school.
  • Two children (8 and 10 years old) were killed, 17 others injured (14 children, 2 adults, 6 in critical condition).
  • The shooter, identified as Robert/Robin Westman (a 23-year-old who had legally transitioned), died by suicide outside the church.
    Notable Quote [03:17]:
    “Dozens of children hit. And 2 ages 8 and 10 have now become martyrs to our Lord Jesus Christ. And they are in heaven now with God seated right next to the altar, the throne of the universe.” — Jack Posobiec

• Manifesto & Motive (03:17–07:23):

  • The shooter left a detailed manifesto, online videos, and diagrams indicating premeditated targeting of Catholic children.
  • Posobiec frames the attack as “a demonic attack” and evidence of “spiritual warfare.” Notable Quote [03:17]:
    “If anyone is telling you that this is not spiritual warfare that we are engaged in right now, then they are not paying attention… Enough is enough. And it is time to do the things which we know are necessary.” — Jack Posobiec

2. On-the-Ground Reporting & Community Impact

• Live Interview – Liz Collin of Alpha News (09:28–18:46):

  • Liz Collin, whose son attended preschool at Annunciation, provides context on the tragedy and shooter’s background.
  • She confirms the shooter’s mother was a former staff at the school, possibly explaining personal connections.
  • Westman had no criminal record and was not on any law enforcement radar.
    Notable Quote [13:52]:
    “It sounds like he was able to get off rifle shots also from a shotgun and a pistol in the time that this all transpired and then took several steps back and killed himself in the parking lot.” — Liz Collin

• Policing Crisis in Minneapolis (15:38–18:46):

  • Post-George Floyd, Minneapolis saw a dramatic drop in police numbers (~900 officers in 2020 to 300 street officers in 2025); crime and shootings have risen. Notable Quote [16:01]:
    “You have a depleted police force in Minneapolis. That's no secret.” — Liz Collin

3. National and Political Context

• Gun Control, Mental Health, and SSRIs (19:31–21:26):

  • Discussion shifts to weapons used and gun control. Issues with mental health, specifically SSRIs and cross-sex hormones, are framed as contributing factors. Notable Quote [20:09]:
    “It just makes you think about that as well without knowing the details about how he got the gun... but it was clearly one of these automatic rifles to be able to shoot that many kids so fast.” — (Unnamed guest)
  • Posobiec adds:
    “If we live in a country where it's SSRIs on demand just about, and those very same people have access to firearms... then you're going to have more problems.”

• Faith & "Spiritual Warfare" Framing (Throughout):

  • Posobiec and guests consistently refer to the shooting as a spiritual attack and as part of a broader social/cultural crisis targeting Christians and religious life in America.

4. Civil Rights Division and Religious Freedom

• Interview – Harmeet Dhillon, DOJ Civil Rights Division (23:06–34:35):
  • Dhillon asserts that attacks on religious institutions are part of a larger trend and criticizes liberal/leftist policies for undermining faith communities.
  • Draws attention to SSRIs, cross-sex hormones, and social pressures on children regarding gender and mental health.
  • Highlights DOJ efforts to address violence at houses of worship, and critiques race-based employment practices in law enforcement and government. Notable Quote [23:37]:
    “Religion has been under attack in our country for decades. That's been part of the plan of the left throughout my career.” — Harmeet Dhillon
    Notable Quote [28:38]:
    “Parents have the fundamental right to direct how their children are educated. And this is being usurped... in the name of political correctness.” — Harmeet Dhillon

5. Moral/Cultural Discussion: War on Christianity

• Interview – Dr. Taylor Marshall (36:40–47:51):

  • Marshall laments the decline of Christian values and sees the attack as evidence of an explicit war against Christianity. Notable Quote [39:57]:
    “We've reached a level in the United States of America where Christianity is under attack. There's a war against Christianity.” — Dr. Taylor Marshall

  • The 2023 Nashville incident is referenced as precedent for trans-identifying shooters targeting Christian institutions.

  • Marshall promotes a return to Christian patriotism as outlined in his forthcoming book, Christian Patriot.
    Notable Quote [43:48]:
    “Christianity hasn't been defeated. We may be losing ground, but they're still attacking us. Why? Because we are in the place of strength, majority. That is our tradition.” — Dr. Taylor Marshall

  • Image allegedly from the shooter’s video: Using an image of Christ crucified for target practice, symbolizing (per Posobiec and Marshall) hatred for Christianity itself. Notable Quote [47:10]:
    “He can't actually shoot Jesus Christ because Jesus Christ rose from the dead... He goes after the image and likeness of God, and that is other people and... young, beautiful children…” — Dr. Taylor Marshall

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• 03:17 – Jack Posobiec:
  “Dozens of children hit. And 2 ages 8 and 10 have now become martyrs to our Lord Jesus Christ.”

• 09:28 – Liz Collin:
  “It’s absolutely horrific to see these little faces and their parents. What unfolded this morning...”

• 16:01 – Liz Collin:
  “About 300 officers who now work the streets in Minneapolis... When you hear those numbers in such a short amount of time, crime is not down.”

• 20:09 – Unnamed guest:
  “It just makes you think about that as well... but it was clearly one of these automatic rifles...”

• 23:37 – Harmeet Dhillon:
  “Religion has been under attack in our country for decades. That's been part of the plan of the left throughout my career.”

• 28:38 – Harmeet Dhillon:
  “Parents have the fundamental right to direct how their children are educated. And this is being usurped...”

• 39:57 – Dr. Taylor Marshall:
  “We've reached a level in the United States of America where Christianity is under attack. There's a war against Christianity.”

• 43:48 – Dr. Taylor Marshall:
  “Christianity hasn't been defeated... they're still attacking us. Why? Because we are in the place of strength, majority...”

• 47:10 – Dr. Taylor Marshall:
  “He can't actually shoot Jesus Christ because Jesus Christ rose from the dead... He goes after the image and likeness of God, and that is other people and... young, beautiful children...”

Important Timestamps

• 00:52–03:17: Breaking coverage of shooting details, host reaction
• 09:28–18:46: On-the-ground reporting with Liz Collin (Alpha News)
• 15:38–18:46: Policing crisis and context post-George Floyd
• 23:06–34:35: Extended interview – Harmeet Dhillon, DOJ, on attacks against faith and civil rights
• 36:40–47:51: Extended interview – Dr. Taylor Marshall on cultural, spiritual implications and Christian response

Tone and Language

• Emotionally charged, unapologetically religious and political
• Frequent references to faith, martyrdom, demonic/spiritual warfare
• Framing of events as both political (failures of policing, DEI, gun control debates) and spiritual (persecution of Christians)

Summary for New Listeners

This emotionally intense episode offers a real-time, detailed account of the Minneapolis mass shooting at a Catholic church, positioning it as symptomatic of deep social, spiritual, and political divides in America. The podcast emphasizes the threat to Christian communities, failures of law enforcement resources, the dangers of mental health medication and “gender ideology,” and calls for a renewed, assertive Christian presence in public life. Multiple expert guests, including a DOJ official and a Catholic author, amplify the episode’s core themes: the crisis of faith, vulnerability of Christian institutions, and the need for both spiritual and practical mobilization for self-defense and societal renewal.