Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec
THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 99 — THOUGHTCRIME IRL
Date: October 3, 2025
Episode Overview
This special crossover episode of "Thoughtcrime IRL" brings together Jack Posobiec, Tim Pool, Andrew Colvett, Luke Rudkowski, Blake Neff, and Ian Crossland for a candid roundtable covering the fallout from the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the ongoing controversy involving Elon Musk, the current climate of political violence in America, and in-depth discussion about groups like the SPLC and ADL. Broadcasting from the Turning Point USA studio in memory of Charlie Kirk, the panel scrutinizes the connection between mainstream narratives, institutional bias, and the consequences for free speech, security, and justice in America. The tone is spirited, often darkly humorous, but underpinned by the gravity of recent events.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Elon Musk’s ‘War’ on SPLC & ADL (00:49–11:03)
- Elon Musk has called out NGOs, specifically the SPLC (Southern Poverty Law Center) and the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) for what he contends is incitement, smearing of conservatives, and influencing law enforcement policy.
- The group references Musk’s tweet retweeting Perry Abbasi, who pointed out that the SPLC had included Charlie Kirk in its “Hate Watch” newsletter just before Kirk’s assassination. The panel discusses the moral and legal implications of organizations labeling political foes as extremists.
“The SPLC has blood on their hands.” — Jack Posobiec referencing Perry Abbasi and Musk’s amplification (05:02)
- The roundtable agrees that organizations like the SPLC/ADL provide material that gets laundered into the media ecosystem and then cited by platforms like Wikipedia, creating a cycle of reputational attack on conservatives.
2. Personal Accounts of Being Targeted (03:31–07:43)
- Luke Rudkowski shares that the SPLC has been “attacking me since 2010” and describes how his activism questioning 9/11 led to associations with hate groups by SPLC.
- In 2014, the SPLC put Dr. Ben Carson on their “hate watch” list for his views on marriage, underscoring the claim that SPLC’s criteria are ideologically motivated.
“They can just basically willy-nilly label anybody.” — Jack Posobiec (08:24)
3. Media, Culture, and Narrative Laundering (14:40–19:00)
- Tim Pool critiques how Hollywood and news media reinforce NGO narratives, citing the swiftly pulled Apple TV+ show based on ADL “hate researcher” work, and suggests such content programs average Americans to accept the worldview of these organizations.
- The group floats theories about coordinated narratives and cultural laundering, referencing historical examples and pop culture to illustrate how fiction and managed media shape political realities.
“They base their worldview off of movies. That’s why they make shows like this—to launder this idea of what the ADL is doing.” — Tim Pool (16:17)
4. Linking Radicalization, Institution, and Violence (11:03–13:40, 45:12–48:09)
- Discussion turns to the claim that NGO labeling helps create “ecosystems of radicalization,” with direct line drawn between media/NGO rhetoric and real-world violence.
- There's sharp critique of law enforcement agencies' (notably the FBI's) historical use of SPLC/ADL materials in investigations and calls for transparency about who inside government has worked with these NGOs.
“It contributes to an ecosystem of radicalism... 30% of progressives between the ages of 18 and 39 believe violence is totally justifiable politically.” — Jack Posobiec (11:13)
- Recent changes such as the FBI reportedly severing ties with the ADL are cited as cultural victories by the right.
5. The Antifa Model & Political Violence Strategy (32:31–47:54)
- In-depth breakdown of Antifa’s color-coded operatives—"greens" (uninformed foot-soldiers), "yellows" (organizers), "reds" (direct action/violent members).
- The left’s tactics around street protests are examined, especially as recruitment/indoctrination tools. The group weighs the right’s response—how to punish rank-and-file vs. organizer militants, with Tim Pool advocating strategic moderation to prevent playing into radicalizers' hands.
“What Antifa will do is tell the average person to show up and chant. Then the ‘reds’ throw a brick, and the naive get arrested and radicalized in jail.” — Tim Pool (35:08)
- Discussion around employing laws like RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) and how current law may not be adequate to target modern protest networks.
6. SPLC as a Business Empire (24:13–32:28)
- The panel details the SPLC’s “Poverty Palace” headquarters, noting their $900M endowment, offshore funds, and accusations of operating more like a money-raising scam than a genuine watchdog.
- The SPLC’s addiction to “supply and demand for hate,” requiring increasing identification of ‘hate groups’ and individuals to sustain donations, is mocked.
- Critique of MSM (e.g., MSNBC) for running SPLC fundraising campaigns on air.
7. Security, Censorship, and Threats against Free Speech (103:52–107:26)
- Tim Pool and the crew talk candidly (and, at times, emotionally) about the very real personal and financial costs of security for right-leaning figures.
- Pool underscores how threats and violence, including the assassination of Kirk, arise from a climate of institutional impunity and double standards, and that conservative voices must speak openly about these risks.
“In order to have shows like this where we’re goofing off and having philosophical conversations... just doing this results in people taking real action to try and end our lives. In Charlie’s case, these horrible people murdered this man.” — Tim Pool (105:03)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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“I want disclosures. I want to know who the ADL was working with on the FBI to spy on what commentator, on what personality...” — Luke Rudkowski (13:22)
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“When a state refuses to consider maximally severe penalties on the worst criminals, you’re kind of exhibiting this general moral cowardice within your society.” — Blake Neff (64:21)
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“If everyone in the country held the moral worldview of Charlie Kirk, we don’t even need the laws.” — Tim Pool (69:32)
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“If you take these urban criminals and the penalty is putting on a diaper and a baby bonnet... they’d stop committing crimes overnight.” — Tim Pool, on public humiliation as deterrence (81:51)
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“The SPLC... raised through these scams. And there have been liberals, and leftists, even communists... have come out and said, yeah, this is obviously a scam.” — Andrew Colvett (26:12)
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“We are now in a post-Charlie Kirk world... a lot of those niceties we used to play by, they just don’t apply.” — Andrew Colvett (94:47)
Important Timestamps
| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:49 | Intro of crossover concept, launch into Elon Musk’s feud with SPLC & ADL | | 03:31 | Luke Rudkowski describes SPLC’s long-term targeting of him and others | | 05:02 | Perry Abbasi, SPLC’s newsletter, and direct incitement against Charlie Kirk | | 11:03 | Influence of NGOs, Big Tech, and law enforcement; echoes of Musk’s campaign | | 14:40 | Media/entertainment industry's role in laundering cultural narratives for ADL/SPLC | | 21:09 | Tim Pool recounts SPLC smear/lawsuit | | 24:13 | SPLC’s “Poverty Palace” discussed & exposed as a money operation | | 32:31 | Antifa’s protest structure & tactics; radicalization mechanisms explained | | 45:12 | Information warfare; left’s search for an “ICE George Floyd” moment | | 64:21 | Philosophical debate over the death penalty and maximum justice after assassinations | | 81:51 | Tim Pool’s satirical proposal for deterrence: public humiliation instead of death penalty | | 103:52 | Real security costs and threats for conservative hosts |
Tone & Language
The language is forthright, irreverent, and at times sharp. Despite the grave subject matter—political violence and assassination—there is dark humor and an undercurrent of camaraderie. The panel mixes philosophical debate, legal strategy, and pop culture references; their tone alternates between serious warnings, satire, and gallows humor.
Takeaways for the Uninitiated Listener
- The right-wing media world is under genuine threat, both rhetorically—from relentless campaigns by groups like the SPLC/ADL to brand them as “hate”—and physically, evidenced by the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
- Elon Musk has inserted himself as a champion against what the panel sees as institutionalized defamation and incitement.
- Censorship and coordination between NGOs and government are suggested as far-reaching and dangerous.
- The strategy for fighting back (legally and culturally) is debated: how hard should the hammer fall on low-level protesters versus the well-funded organizers?
- Public dialogue about these dangers, even if uncomfortable, is necessary to keep the movement vigilant and to press for institutional accountability.
Closing
The episode concludes with heartfelt gratitude from Tim Pool and the panel to the late Charlie Kirk, a somber appreciation for the platform, and a warning that the battle for narrative and self-defense in America is more real than ever.
“Go out there and commit more thought crime.” — Andrew Colvett (110:36)