Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec

Episode Summary: "The Antifa Church Raids Have Begun"

Date: January 20, 2026
Host: Jack Posobiec
Special Guests: Alex Adams (Assistant Secretary, HHS), Libby Emmons (Editor-in-Chief, Human Events), Frank Scales (Surge Media), Kenny Cody (Opinion Editor, Human Events)

Overview

This episode tackles recent Antifa-led disruptions and violence targeting Christian churches in Minnesota and the broader context of political unrest, culture wars, and fraud in public programs. Host Jack Posobiec frames these events as part of an ongoing escalation by left-wing and radical elements in society post-Trump’s return to the White House, analyzing their implications for American freedom, national security, and midterm politics. The episode blends breaking news, vivid eyewitness accounts, and interviews with officials and journalists to paint a picture of a nation in turmoil and at a pivotal crossroads.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. International and National Headlines (00:55 – 02:20)

• Rising tensions as President Trump warns NATO allies of tariffs tied to the push for U.S. purchase of Greenland.
• Continuing unrest in Iran with blame placed on American leadership.
• Pentagon and FBI place forces on high alert in Minneapolis amidst protests.

Notable Quote:

• Jack Posobiec (01:06):
  "This push to purchase Greenland is poised to be a key issue at this week's Switzerland-based event."

2. Antifa-Driven Church Raids in Minnesota (02:20 – 09:11)

• Reports of Antifa-aligned protesters storming a St. Paul church, targeting “white Christians” and confronting church leadership over alleged ICE associations.
• Host’s call for swift legal action under the FACE Act, emphasizing the targeting of white Christians and escalating violent threats.
• Reflection on broader implications: A warning that future protests may become lethal, with references to past attacks on churches.

Notable Quotes:

• Jack Posobiec (03:38):
  "We're at the church raids part. And specifically what did they say? They said they were raiding white Christian churches. White Christians are the targets."

• Pam Bondi (via Posobiec, 02:32):
  "Attacks against law enforcement and the intimidation of Christians are being met with the full force of federal law."

• Jack Posobiec (04:30):
  "The next time they are going to show up with murderous intent."

3. Political Climate & The Fight for Congress (09:15 – 10:43)

• One year into Trump’s second term; Republicans and Democrats brace for upcoming midterm “battle for the American people.”
• Emphasis on tariffs, foreign policy, and the concept of “Greater America Project” including Greenland as part of hemispheric defense.

4. Fraud in Federal Child Care Subsidies – Interview with Alex Adams (10:43 – 18:55)

• Trump administration’s push to root out childcare subsidy fraud in Minnesota: Issues of data transparency, accountability gaps, and “phantom children.”
• Discussion of regulatory reform to tighten oversight and dismantle what Adams calls the “administrative state,” targeting policies enacted under Biden that allegedly facilitated fraud.
• Example of overwhelming federal bureaucracy: 55,000 pages of sub-regulatory HHS guidance.

Notable Quotes:

• Alex Adams (11:04):
  "The program that we're specifically looking at in Minnesota is the child care subsidy program... and certainly, based on past reports and recent reports, there's a suggestion that a lot of that has gone to fraud. False store frauds, phantom children, et cetera."

• Jack Posobiec (13:45):
  "This is theft from the children of Minnesota and in some cases, disabled children—the neediest of the needy."

• Alex Adams (15:02):
  "You know, God had 10 commandments for the entire world. Somehow I have 55,000 pages of sub regulatory guidance documents for grant programs that pass through state and local governments. We can do better and we must do better."

5. The Minneapolis Church Raid: Racial and Religious Dimensions – Interview with Libby Emmons (19:42 – 26:54)

• Analysis of the St. Paul church incident as a potential precursor to larger civil conflict, with historical analogies drawn to “Bleeding Kansas” and the Spanish Civil War.
• Emphasis on the explicit racial targeting of “white Christians” and the overlap with BLM and trans activist agendas.
• Discussion of hidden manifesto details from the Nashville Christian school shooter to illustrate trends of anti-white animus and perceived law enforcement coverups.

Notable Quotes:

• Jack Posobiec (21:37):
  "If you go and actually watch the videos of the agitators, the leftists, when they go in there, they don't just say they're going after Christians, they specifically say white Christians."

• Libby Emmons (23:03):
  "They are specifically hating white people... [the agitator] went into this church and started screaming at everybody about their rich lifestyles and their lattes... saying that they're Nazis, which is absolutely out of control."

• Libby Emmons (25:45):
  "They didn't want us to know that Aubrey Hale had been completely indoctrinated as a self-hating white person and that she was going out there specifically to kill white Christian children."

6. Street-Level Violence in Philadelphia – Interview with Frank Scales (30:17 – 37:47)

• Airing and discussion of a viral video: Antifa-aligned journalist and intern Paulina Rays pepper-spraying independent journalist Frank Scales on a Philly SEPTA bus.
• Broader context: Unchecked political violence against right-of-center journalists in Philadelphia, perceived indifference from city and DA’s office.
• Possibility of state-level prosecution given local inaction; focus on the necessity of public accountability.

Notable Quotes:

• Frank Scales (33:47):
  "It's very unfortunate that WHYY has not come out and condemned political violence. They're publicly funded and they should do that immediately."

• Jack Posobiec (34:27):
  "Does she think the DA in Philadelphia is actually going to do anything to her?"

7. Appalachian Populism & Political Candidacy – Interview with Kenny Cody (38:45 – 47:33)

• Announcement: Kenny Cody’s run for Tennessee State House (District 11) grounded in “Smoky Mountain conservatism,” Christian values, and populism.
• Discussion of disconnect between national leadership and overlooked heartland communities.
• Cody’s record of Trump support and MAGA populism, citing personal recognition by the President.

Notable Quotes:

• Kenny Cody (42:27):
  "I'm a populist that goes out and listens to his constituents... I want to hear those Appalachian voices. I want to hear these mountain values and these Christian conservative values that my district, I know, embodies."

• Jack Posobiec (46:22):
  "You play the game of the east coast and the west coast, you miss all the people in the middle, especially communities that are filled with great people like Kenny Cody."

Memorable Moments & Quotes by Timestamp

• [03:38] Posobiec: "We're at the church raids part... White Christians are the targets."
• [13:45] Posobiec: "This is theft from the children of Minnesota... the neediest of the needy..."
• [21:37] Posobiec: "...they specifically say white Christians. We can't allow these white people, these fake Christians, to not stand with their Black and brown brothers..."
• [23:03] Emmons: "They are specifically hating white people... started screaming at everybody about their rich lifestyles and their lattes... Nazis, which is absolutely out of control."
• [25:45] Emmons: "They didn't want us to know that Aubrey Hale had been completely indoctrinated as a self-hating white person and that she was going out there specifically to kill white Christian children."
• [33:47] Scales: "It's very unfortunate that WHY has not come out and condemned political violence. They're publicly funded and they should do that immediately."
• [42:27] Cody: "I'm a populist that goes out and listens to his constituents... I want to hear those Appalachian voices..."

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:55 – 02:20: Global headlines (Trump, Greenland, Iran, Minneapolis unrest)
• 02:20 – 09:11: Antifa church raid analysis and threats
• 10:43 – 18:55: Alex Adams on HHS fraud in Minnesota
• 19:42 – 26:54: Libby Emmons on the racial and religious dimensions of church raids
• 30:17 – 37:47: Frank Scales recounts Antifa violence on Philadelphia transit
• 38:45 – 47:33: Kenny Cody on Appalachian populist conservatism and state legislature run

Conclusion

Jack Posobiec positions ongoing unrest—from church raids to bureaucratic fraud and urban violence—as evidence of an existential threat to American order. Through pointed interviews and firsthand reports, the episode centers on the theme of rallying listeners to active engagement, vigilance, and support for America First policies and values. The tone throughout is urgent, direct, and heavily adversarial toward perceived leftist and establishment threats.

Further Resources

• Libby Emmons:
  Twitter: @LibbyEmmons
  Op-eds: Human Events

• Frank Scales & Surge Media:
  Website/Social: Surge Media US

• Kenny Cody:
  Twitter: @kcotn
  Campaign: votekennycody.com

Final Note

The episode is a call to action for Human Events' audience, blending investigative updates, indictment of left-wing activism, and grassroots political strategy.