Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec

Episode: The Epstein Files Phase 2 Is Finally Here

Date: February 2, 2026

Overview

In this episode, Jack Posobiec delivers an in-depth reaction to the highly anticipated release of "Phase 2" of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Joined by Auron McIntyre and Rich Barris, Posobiec analyzes the implications of millions of newly-unsealed DOJ records, connects the revelations to elite power dynamics in America, sharply criticizes perceived failures of the media and political establishment, and discusses persistent rumors and truths about who was involved—or not involved—with Epstein’s criminal network.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The Impact and Significance of the Epstein Phase 2 File Release

• The new files contain detailed logs, emails, and communications between Epstein and figures across politics, finance, and tech.
• Posobiec and guests emphasize that these files expose an "elite cabal" engaged in criminal and depraved behavior, echoing long-standing suspicions about the ruling class.

Notable Quote

"It feels like America for so long has been run by this, like, sick, depraved cabal of sorts. And then we get the Jeffrey Epstein emails and it’s kind of like, oh, we were being ruled by a sick, depraved cabal of sorts."
— Jack Posobiec [10:14]

2. Media Manipulation and Political Spin

• The left, notably Democrats like AOC, tried to tie Epstein’s network to Trump, but neither Posobiec nor guests see evidence in the files supporting this.
• Posobiec alleges persistent bias, noting that even in FBI interviews, the focus was repeatedly on Trump while ignoring left-leaning figures.

Notable Quote

"If Trump was in the Epstein files, you wouldn’t have needed Jack Smith, you wouldn’t have needed a Russian dossier, you wouldn’t needed all of Russiagate... Why would they have gone to such incredible lengths making up crimes...if they could have just said, 'Oh, here’s a picture of Donald Trump in a Jacuzzi with a girl.' Oh wait, sorry, that was actually Bill Clinton."
— Jack Posobiec [15:07]

3. Overview of Notable Figures and Exoneration Narratives

• The files feature many prominent names: Steve Tisch, Andrew Windsor, Bill Gates, Elon Musk, among others. Emails and communications often imply knowledge or indirect participation.
• The team repeatedly asserts Trump’s exoneration, claiming attempts to manufacture a narrative against him failed.
• Auron McIntyre highlights the political and cultural value of transparency.

Notable Quote

"Ultimately, if the case had been there, they would have made it. It obviously wasn’t. And...the best thing to do was to get the Epstein files out there and prove that Trump is ultimately exonerated and that there are other very nefarious actors inside our government..."
— Auron McIntyre [17:28]

4. The Network: Elite Impunity, Intelligence Ties, and Blackmail

• Files support the long-suspected role of Epstein as a facilitator for elite blackmail and intelligence operations (mentions of Mossad, CIA, British intelligence).
• Guest Rich Barris discusses Epstein’s belief, detailed in emails, that Robert Maxwell (Ghislaine Maxwell’s father) was killed by Mossad after outliving his usefulness.

Notable Quote

"He details the arrangement they had, and then he details the moment when Mossad decided Robert Maxwell was no longer worth the heavy price... In Jeffrey Epstein’s mind...he was suicide. Meaning he was killed, and he wanted them to pay."
— Rich Barris [33:06]

5. Open Secrets: Cultural Hypocrisy and Media Willful Blindness

• The hosts express outrage that the media and political classes acted as if these were wild conspiracy theories, even while evidence mounted that elites were engaged in blackmail, influence peddling, and discarding associates as needed.
• Discussion of slurs used in the files (e.g., "goyim") as evidence of disdain for the general public.

Notable Quote

"He just talks about, you know, the average person as if they're worthless, if they can't touch him because he feels like he can't be touched. He has all these international connections [and] blackmail, all this influence..."
— Auron McIntyre [24:08]

6. The Political Aftermath and Lessons

• The group calls for scrutiny and skepticism toward any politicians or figures even tangentially associated with Epstein, advocating for new scrutiny and transparency.
• Barris highlights the bipartisan reluctance in Congress to release documents, and credits "rebels" from both parties for finally making the material public.

Notable Quote

"It takes a bipartisan act of Congress to circumvent normal order in order to get this bill passed so we can get our hands on these documents... Both parties did really not want this out. It was rebels, both parties that joined together..."
— Rich Barris [40:37]

Memorable Moments and Additional Insights

• Punxsutawney Phil and Super Bowl Halftime: Posobiec opens with Groundhog Day and a humorous debate about the tradition, before announcing Turning Point USA’s All-American Halftime Show with performers “who actually love the country.”
  (Ephemeral, but sets the cultural tone of the show)
• Elite Double Standards: Multiple exchanges about how open anti-Christian or anti-white rhetoric gets a pass in establishment circles, while right-leaning rhetoric is vilified.
  — “The one group that you’re always allowed to make fun of is Christians, especially white Christian men.” — Auron McIntyre [22:28]
• Vindication of ‘Conspiracy Theorists’: Both Barris and Posobiec emphasize how years-old claims about Epstein, intelligence ties, and elite corruption, once dismissed as madness, have been validated by the new files.

  “Alex [Jones] was right. It’s a huge vindication of Alex... If you did bring something like this up, even though, again... everyone and their mother were read in on this and knew about this... you’d get derided as a conspiracy theorist, as a nutcase.”
  — Rich Barris [45:10]

Timestamps for Critical Segments

| Timestamp (MM:SS) | Segment / Discussion | |-----------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------| | 07:55 - 11:15 | Introduction of Epstein Files Phase 2 & their significance | | 11:13 - 13:33 | McIntyre: Erosion of trust, politics of elite depravity | | 15:01 - 16:37 | Trump exoneration argument, FBI/DOJ focus on Trump | | 22:24 - 24:47 | Elite disdain for the public; discussion of anti-Christian bias | | 32:13 - 34:59 | Barris: Epstein’s notes about Robert Maxwell, Mossad connection | | 41:15 - 41:45 | Why & how Congress released the files, expecting dirt on Trump | | 43:59 - 46:28 | Open elitism, ‘goyim’ remarks, and anti-populist attitudes | | 45:03 - 46:28 | “Alex was right” – media & officialdom dismissed the reality |

Conclusion

This episode serves as a sharp, critical, and often irreverent deconstruction of the Epstein Files Phase 2, positioning their release as vindication for those skeptical of elite narratives. Throughout, Jack Posobiec and his guests allege that the files confirm the existence of a corrupt ruling class, expose media and political coverups, and—crucially—fail to implicate Donald Trump, despite years of speculation. They advocate for scrutiny of America’s elites and warn listeners about the true nature of power, influence, and blackmail behind closed doors.

Quotes Index (Speaker Attribution & Timestamps)

• "It feels like America for so long has been run by this, like, sick, depraved cabal of sorts..." — Jack Posobiec [10:14]
• "Obviously not. ... the country has been run by a cesspool… they just didn't know all the names, they didn't know all the details..." — Auron McIntyre [11:13]
• "If Trump was in the Epstein files, you wouldn’t have needed Jack Smith, you wouldn’t have needed a Russian dossier…" — Jack Posobiec [15:07]
• "Ultimately, if the case had been there, they would have made it. It obviously wasn’t." — Auron McIntyre [17:28]
• "Jeffrey Epstein very clearly believed that Robert Maxwell was killed by Mossad..." — Rich Barris [33:06]
• "Alex [Jones] was right. It's a huge vindication of Alex..." — Rich Barris [45:10]

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