Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec

Episode Title: Patriotism Is Back On The Menu, The Truth Behind the CJNG Cartel's Rise, & Robinson Case Update
Date: February 24, 2026
Live from: Dallas, Texas, guesting in Glenn Beck/The Blaze Studios

Episode Overview

Jack Posobiec dives into three pressing topics shaping America’s cultural and security landscape:

• The resurgence of unapologetic patriotism following Team USA’s gold medal win and broader debates about nationalism
• An on-the-ground report from Mexico following the death of notorious cartel leader "El Mencho" and the violent fallout across Mexican states
• Breaking updates in the high-profile Tyler Robinson case involving the assassination of Charlie Kirk, including judicial rulings and the fight for free and fair proceedings

The episode weaves together commentary, analysis with guests, and live reporting to capture the current pulse of American identity, border security, and the justice system.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Patriotism, National Identity, & Team USA's Triumph (10:04 - 27:14)

• Team USA Hockey’s Gold Win
  Jack plays the US gold-winning goal in Milan, likening the moment to the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" and noting the fresh wave of American pride sweeping the country.

  "For the first time since the 1980 miracle, the United States takes the gold." (10:08, play-by-play clip)

• Debate: What Does It Mean to Be American?
  Jack is joined live by Ar McIntyre to unpack the complex but vivid surge in American pride, contrasting conservatives' open, celebratory nationalism with the left’s critiques:

  “This is so funny because...the left has made their entire identity about dismantling nationalism, being embarrassed by your country.” (12:17, Ar McIntyre) “We're victorious people, and that's what matters.” (13:05, Ar McIntyre)

• Athlete Loyalty as a Test of Nationalism

  • Alysa Liu’s choice to compete for Team USA (turning down potentially greater rewards to skate for China), versus Eileen Gu (who chose China), is presented as a “gut check” of loyalty.

  “There is a question of nationalism there, clearly.” (15:24, Jack) “When the mercenary option is there, but you turn it down because your identity is tied to the U.S.—that’s about as good a gut check as you’re going to get.” (15:50, Ar McIntyre)

• Criticism of the Left’s Approach to Patriotism
  Jack and Ar argue that recent cultural trends—ranging from Colin Kaepernick’s anthem protest to a “woke,” borderless America ideology—have overreached, fueling a patriotic backlash:

  “Patriotism is back on the menu. Loving your country is in.” (22:38, Jack)

• Moments of Unity
  Discussion of how Team USA’s celebrations cut across political lines, even when team members took a call from President Trump, demonstrating that sport can unite the country, at least temporarily.

Notable Quotes

• “If you have a problem with waving the flag, like Huffington Post says, then guess what? You might just be on...the wrong side of history.” (19:07, Jack)
• “Donald Trump made it okay to have an American identity again.” (24:18, Ar McIntyre)

2. CJNG Cartel: Violence and American Security (27:28 - 38:10)

• Live Report from Mexico: Oscar Blue Ramirez

  • Oscar details the fallout after the death of "El Mencho," leader of the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generación (CJNG), including:
    • Dozens of narco blockades, mass arson of vehicles and businesses, and military casualties
    • The CJNG’s technical and territorial growth during the Biden administration
    • Ongoing cartel message banners, deaths, and provocations at the US border
    • Heavy deployment of Mexican infantry to protect Americans in hotspots (e.g., Puerto Vallarta)

  “The burning of automobiles...these are considered narco blockades after the execution and the assassination…he died in the helicopter...the level of extraction of information to execute El Mencho was provided by the American government.” (28:10, Oscar Ramirez)

• CJNG as a Shadow Government

  • The cartel’s control of Mexican territory and penetration into U.S. cities is likened to a parallel, corrupt shadow government.

  “They have taken over...territory...They have bought off a lot of corrupt politicians.” (33:32, Oscar Ramirez)

  • U.S. intelligence is credited for aiding the operation but the risk of cartel infiltration (in both Mexican and U.S. institutions) remains high.

• National Security Alert

  • The U.S. audience is warned that “CJNG is now active in Denver, New York, Miami, Chicago...This is a national security issue on both sides of the aisle.” (36:06, Oscar Ramirez)
  • The cartels' capacity for terror is compared to ISIS in their brutality—posing a direct threat to both nations’ citizens.

Notable Quotes

• “You have a disaster of a city, a disaster of a state...Just a kilometer away from Akron Stadium that will host the World Cup, they have found more than 456 bags of human remains.” (32:30, Oscar Ramirez)
• “We cannot trust these are terrorists, Jack. We cannot trust what they'll do in the next incoming days…” (36:06, Oscar Ramirez)
• “These are some of the most brutal organizations on the planet. They give ISIS a run for the money.” (37:24, Jack)

3. Tyler Robinson Case: Judicial Updates & Transparency (38:34 - 47:49)

• Motions and Judicial Discipline

  • Jack summarizes the latest court ruling: The defense’s motion to disqualify the Utah County Prosecutor’s Office was denied due to lack of factual basis for claimed conflict of interest.

  “Because defendant has not established a factual basis for a finding of conflict of interest, his motion is respectfully denied.” (40:21, Judge Graff, read by Jack)

• Libby Emmons Analysis

  • Libby Emmons (Post Millennial/Human Events) calls the defense’s efforts “delay, delay, delay,” noting that Judge Graff was rightfully firm, upholding the victim’s right (Erica Kirk, as Charlie Kirk’s widow) to a speedy trial:

  “He said you really gotta prioritize the scheduling...he was going to hold to the May trial date...He noted March 13 is a day he has completely free...” (46:40, Libby Emmons)

  • Unique Utah law allows victims to demand expedited trials. The court is balancing transparency (keeping cameras in) versus defendant privacy, with national attention on the high-profile case.

Notable Quotes

• “The judge scolded the defense attorneys for apparently not prioritizing the scheduling of this case. Graff said that it's his responsibility to make sure that everybody's constitutional rights are respected, and that includes the right to a speedy trial.” (42:54, Libby Emmons)
• “Full transparency, free and fair trial for Tyler Robinson in the murder of Charlie Kirk.” (47:49, Jack)

Notable and Memorable Moments

• Team USA’s Arrival at the White House:
  “Team USA has just arrived...there's a picture...with their gold medals...Incredible moment of patriotism again. Country over politics, country over party. That's what we've been saying all along.” (38:34, Jack)

• Oscar Ramirez’s Firsthand Danger:
  Jack’s heartfelt thanks to Oscar for reporting on-the-ground amid cartel violence emphasizes the genuine risks taken by independent journalists.

Important Timestamps

| Time | Segment | |-------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | 10:04 | Team USA’s gold-winning goal; start of the patriotism segment | | 11:48 | Ar McIntyre joins the discussion on nationalism, loyalty | | 15:24 | Debate on "mercenary athletes" and national loyalty | | 18:30 | Trump’s congrats to Team USA and its divisive media reaction | | 22:38 | “Patriotism is back on the menu” — shift in national mood | | 27:28 | Oscar Ramirez live from Mexico on cartel violence | | 33:16 | CJNG’s functional role as shadow government | | 38:34 | Team USA visits the White House; Robinson case update intro | | 40:07 | Reading of the judge’s decision in Robinson case | | 41:42 | Libby Emmons’ legal analysis and victim’s right to speedy trial| | 46:40 | Next court dates, focus on courtroom transparency |

Episode Takeaways

• Patriotism is enjoying a cultural resurgence, with sports serving as a powerful unifying force—at least temporarily overcoming political divides.
• National security threats from Mexican cartels are increasingly “borderless”, with U.S. government involvement both vital and provocative.
• Judicial integrity and public transparency remain contested in the wake of political violence, with victims and the wider public demanding accountability.

Closing Thought (Jack):
“As always, you have my permission.” (47:49)