Podcast Summary: Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec

Episode: THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 98 — The Comey Indictment? Antifa Agenda? Charlie and the Cubs?

Date: September 27, 2025
Host/Panel: Jack Posobiec, Andrew, Blake Neff, Tyler (“Tylenol Boyer”)

Brief Overview

This episode centers on the breaking news of former FBI Director James Comey’s indictment, examining the charges, their context, and the wider political implications. The team also discusses the cultural fallout from the assassination of Charlie Kirk, public reactions—including an MLB controversy around Cubs player Matt Shaw—and broader issues of justice, lawfare, and political polarization in America.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Scene — Team Dynamics & Charlie Kirk's Legacy

• The ThoughtCrime posse convenes in the Charlie Kirk studio, reflecting on the emotional context following Charlie’s assassination.
• Reminiscence of studio memories and camaraderie provides a backdrop for heavier topics.

2. The Comey Indictment: What Happened and Why (Starts ~03:15)

• Charges: Two counts—(1) Making false statements to Congress and (2) Obstruction of a congressional proceeding.
  • Count 1: Comey allegedly lied during a 2020 Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, denying he had authorized anyone at the FBI to be an anonymous press source regarding an investigation into “Person One” (widely implied to be Trump). (06:00)
  • Count 2: Obstruction for the same false statements during testimony, impeding a congressional investigation. (08:03)

Notable Quote:
"Comey told Congress in September 2020 that the Steele dossier was not used in the 2016 intelligence community assessment on Russia. But newly revealed emails show it was directly cited." — Jack Posobiec (34:12)

• The group unpacks the legal codes involved, comparing them to statutes used against January 6th defendants.
• Discussion on "poetic justice" as Comey faces the same obstruction statute used to prosecute J6 defendants. (10:23)

Notable Quote:
"Was it obstruction of Congress or obstruction of justice?" — Jack (08:28)
"It's obstruction of a congressional proceeding. It's very close; maybe a sister statute." — Blake Neff (08:44)

• Timing: The indictment was filed just before the statute of limitations would have expired. (11:50)
• Panel weighs whether this is a “well-prepared” case—discussion of needing airtight evidence, possible McCabe testimony, and that leaks themselves might not be central—rather, the cover-up and lying is.

Notable Quote:
"If your goal is just to get the perp walk on live TV, you might want to cool it down a bit... Justice is not making Comey do a perp walk. Justice is finding the truth, holding him to account." — Blake Neff (13:08)*

3. The Political & Legal Landscape: Reciprocity, Lawfare, and Jury Issues (19:04)

• Exploration of venue—Eastern District of Virginia ("rocket docket")—and its historical appropriateness for national security cases, compared to the partisan DC jury pool.
• Larger point: Growing polarization is making lawful, non-politicized prosecution increasingly difficult.

Notable Quote:
"How are you going to get a jury of your peers when you're already stacked to have a jury that's completely against you because this is a political prosecution?" — Jack (20:19)*

• The concept of “reciprocal justice”—that after years of aggressive prosecution against Trump allies (sometimes on novel legal/ethical grounds), there’s a need to rebalance the scales, but with caution not to descend into pure vengeance or “banana republic” territory. (11:07, 66:12)
• BLake Neff voices caution on overreacting or becoming enthralled with “pageantry,” arguing the pursuit must be actual legal accountability.

4. Comey’s Persona, the Russia Probe, and “The Greatest Dirty Trick” (16:03; 37:30)

• Recap of Comey’s controversial history: the Hillary email probe, Russiagate, relationship with the media, and his own political evolution.
• The panel recalls how Comey briefed Trump on the Steele dossier—a move that enabled its dissemination by the press, particularly Jake Tapper at CNN—and how this moment catalyzed the Trump-Russia “hoax.”
• The group lambastes Comey’s public “main character syndrome,” grandiosity, and tendency toward TV drama in public statements.

Notable Quotes:
_"He really sees himself as the main character of an espionage novel." — Blake (43:58)*
_"He's going to run to MSNBC, put his little memos out, and act like he's the defender of democracy. Remember, every time they say that, these are the same people who tried to throw a former president in federal prison for 700 years." — Jack (41:29)*

5. Media Response & MSNBC Panelist Meltdown (48:48)

• The panel plays contemporary reactions from MSNBC and critiques their instant alignment in Comey’s defense, even before reading the indictment.
• They note a broader issue: left-leaning panels refuse dissent or contrarianism, in contrast to their show’s encouragement of diverse viewpoints.
• Cross-comparisons are drawn—how Trump’s and his allies’ indictments were received with glee, while Comey’s triggers pleas to “let the system play out.”

6. Lawfare's Impact on Everyday People: Tyler's Story (23:12)

• Tyler (“Tylenol Boyer”) recounts personal experience being indicted for signing an alternate elector certificate in 2020, pointing to the immense financial and emotional burden and the chilling effect lawfare has on political participation.

Memorable Moment: Charlie Kirk’s unwavering support for Tyler through his ordeal. (24:01)

7. Culture War Fallout: Cubs Player Matt Shaw Attends Charlie’s Memorial (67:04)

• Coverage turns to the backlash Cubs rookie Matt Shaw faced after missing a game to attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial at the invitation of Kirk's widow.
• They play audio from Mets announcer Gary Cohen, who criticized Shaw for his absence, suggesting it was only acceptable for “family emergencies.”

Notable Quotes:
_"That strikes me as really weird. Well, you strike me as a jerk." — Jack (72:21)*
_"His friend was murdered in a political assassination the likes of which this country has not seen since the 1960s... the entirety of this story is Matt Shaw on defense, when the truth is this Gary Cohen guy needs to be on defense." — Andrew (77:25)*

• The panel calls out the hypocrisy when it's revealed Cohen missed a Mets game for his dog's death earlier in the year.
• Broader reflection: Cynicism, lack of empathy, and social media mockery further reveal America’s deep division.

Notable Quotes & Moments By Timestamp

• 03:15: “Every single network right now, James Comey indicted. Two counts… Possibly one of the biggest steps towards writing the scales of justice in America.” — Jack
• 08:28-09:15: In-depth comparison of Comey’s charges to those used against J6 defendants.
• 13:08: “If your goal of indicting someone is to get the perp walk on live TV… justice is finding the truth. Not making Comey do a perp walk.” — Blake
• 20:19: “How are you going to get a jury of your peers when you're already stacked to have a jury that's completely against you?” — Jack
• 23:12: Discussion on lawfare’s chilling effect—“no worse feeling than when the entire government’s coming after you.” — Tyler
• 34:12: “Comey told Congress... the Steele dossier wasn’t used... but Tulsi Gabbard's released emails show it WAS cited.” — Jack
• 36:34: Comey’s self-righteous response video: “We will not live on our knees. And you shouldn’t either. Fear is the tool of a tyrant.” — Comey
• 41:29: “Every time they say that they’re defending democracy, these are the same people who try to throw a former president... into federal prison.”
• 43:58: “He really sees himself as like the main character of an espionage novel.” — Blake
• 55:44: Donald Trump’s reaction (“justice in America!”) and panel cautions about the perils of overexuberant public statements during pending trials.
• 66:12: “You must restore the scales of justice to balance… using the iron law of exact reciprocity.” — Jack
• 72:21: “That strikes me as really weird. Well, you strike me as a jerk.” — Jack about announcer Gary Cohen’s criticism of Matt Shaw.
• 77:25: “The entirety of this story is Matt Shaw on defense, when the truth... is that this Gary Cohen guy needs to be on defense because he's actually in the wrong.” — Andrew

Additional Timestamps

• 11:50: On the statute of limitations driving the timing of the indictment.
• 15:00: Distinction between leaking classified info vs. covering up the leak.
• 24:01: Recounting Charlie Kirk’s support during Tyler’s lawfare ordeal.
• 41:44: Humor about Comey using his daughter’s Taylor Swift ring light in his selfie video.

Tone & Style

• Spirited, energetic, sometimes irreverent and sarcastic.
• Blunt and critical of the mainstream media and political adversaries.
• Infused with moments of genuine emotion—especially reflecting on the loss of Charlie Kirk and support from the conservative community.
• Candid willingness to admit when unsure, question their own takes, and hash out legal/ethical nuances.

In Summary

This episode offers a breakdown of James Comey’s indictment, contextualizing it within years of perceived double standards in American law and politics. The panel emphasizes the necessity for justice without partisanship or spectacle, all while exploring the emotional and cultural aftermath of lawfare and recent political violence, notably the assassination of Charlie Kirk. By dissecting both the legal details and the human reactions—from TV pundits, sports figures, and regular Americans—the show provides an unfiltered, deeply engaged look at the present American moment.

For a balanced, detailed discussion on the Comey indictment, the state of American justice, and the ongoing effects of lawfare—alongside heartfelt remembrances and strong views on current events—this episode is essential listening.