Podcast Summary: ThoughtCrime LIVE from AmFest – Human Events Daily with Jack Posobiec
Date: December 23, 2025
Host: Jack Posobiec
Panelists: Tyler Boyer, Cliff Maloney, Mikey McCoy, Blake Neff, Andrew Colvett
Event: Live audience recording at AmericaFest (AmFest)
Overview: Purpose and Main Theme
This special live episode of ThoughtCrime features Jack Posobiec and friends engaging in open, uncensored discussion on cultural, political, and philosophical topics, all in front of an energetic AmFest audience. The panel tackles political correctness, America’s current challenges, youth engagement, immigration, nationalism vs. globalism, the legacy of Charlie Kirk, faith, and much more. Audience Q&A and frank banter capture the unapologetic, “anything goes” spirit that defines the ThoughtCrime ethos.
“Anything goes on ThoughtCrime, alright? No censorship. No question that is denied. There is no topic that's not allowed to be discussed.”
— Jack Posobiec [01:03]
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Panel Introduction & Show Ethos
- ThoughtCrime was started as an antidote to daily political news grind, aiming for deeper, offbeat, “no rules” discourse [02:21].
- The panel emphasizes camaraderie, humor, and a relaxed environment—e.g., “no jackets allowed” on stage.
- The importance of dissent and audience participation (“disagreers to the front”) is highlighted throughout [03:27].
2. Cultural Questions: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Pop Culture
- Audience members launch lively debates on “best Star Wars movie.”
- Jack: “Star Wars is fake and gay… Star Wars is banned in my house. I don't let the kids watch it.” [04:22]
- Panelists humorously dissect the direction of contemporary franchise films and wider issues like Disney’s DEI motives in storytelling [06:19].
- The discussion lampoons trends like “Disney adults” and injects broader critiques of cultural “wokeness.”
3. Charlie Kirk’s Legacy: Faith, Reading, and Activism [07:47–10:47]
- Young audience member asks about the late Charlie Kirk’s habits.
- Panel shares Kirk’s voracious reading, constant note-taking, and use of ChatGPT for debating practice on campus tours.
- Mikey McCoy: “He would tell [ChatGPT] pretend to be a purple haired lib at Berkeley. Let's argue.” [08:44]
- Highlights: The ethos of continuous learning, double-down on reading, and leading by example through deep knowledge.
- The group recognizes faith as Kirk’s core strength and encourages young people to read, think, and engage meaningfully.
4. Foreign Policy and “America First” [12:21–16:13]
- Audience question about balancing US “imperialism” with isolationism.
- Jack and Tyler argue US intervention should align with “direct American interests”—not endless involvement.
- Humorous take on redrawing borders (Arizona’s beach envy, trading Tucson for Rocky Point, conquering Baja) [13:40] transitions to serious points about overextension and the need to prioritize US prosperity.
- Dissent in the room between “America First & America Only” vs. “America First but Not Only” supporters [15:09–15:21].
- Segment ends with Jack’s lessons from time in Ukraine:
- Rampant corruption among US “allies”; faulty weapons support; line must be drawn at “backing losing wars” [16:47].
“It is stupid for the United States of America to back a losing war and a losing proposition. It gets to the point where we need to put peace first… not with warfare.”
— Jack Posobiec [17:46]
5. Immigration, Identity, and Cultural Fit [18:23–23:31]
- In-depth discussion on immigration, assimilation challenges, and contemporary controversies.
- Jack: Calls for an absolute moratorium and “reverse migration” until current issues are resolved.
- Highlights high-profile cases of welfare abuse, fraud among unvetted migrants, and cultural incompatibility.
- Blake: Calculations on fraud costs in MN Somali community; panel criticizes a system too open to “clan” abuse [21:24].
- Satirical banter about “brother marriage” and hyperbolic policy moratoriums [23:00].
“The only immigration reform that we need to have is reforming the direction of the immigration from in to out.”
— Jack Posobiec [22:36]
6. Faith and Separation of Church and State [25:02–29:54]
- Question about the role of non-Christians in the movement and church–state boundaries.
- Tyler: Emphasizes America’s Christian founding, but says the movement welcomes all backgrounds.
- Jack: Riffs on the unique targeting of Christianity in public spaces post-1960s [27:04].
- Mikey: Argues that Christianity brings objective truth necessary for moral governance.
- Panel encourages public faith and “leading by example.”
“If you're going to be a Christian in today's America, you must be a public Christian.”
— Jack Posobiec [28:00]
7. Historical Accountability: USS Liberty Incident [30:02–33:35]
- Question on the 1967 USS Liberty attack by Israel.
- Jack and Mikey: Critique official stories, demand honesty even as conservatives.
- Acknowledge payments made and passage of time, but insist “no reason to lie.”
8. Women’s Role and Generational Impact in Conservative Movement [35:03–41:22]
- Q: Who is—or will be—the young female face of conservatism?
- Panel praises Erica Kirk’s leadership and “Erica Kirk effect”: more women than men at AmFest for the first time.
- Discussion celebrates culture-building, marriage, and family at the movement’s core (including “Turning Point babies” and real-life couples).
- Jack connects the importance of positive masculine and feminine role models to the legacy of Charlie and Erica Kirk, and challenges against leftist bitterness.
9. Law Enforcement, Justice, and the Death Penalty [41:28–55:25]
- Local police officer thanks Jack for defense of Derek Chauvin.
- Panel denounces Chauvin’s trial as “miscarriage of justice” and advocates for a new trial [44:33].
- Warn that media narratives have led to unjust persecution of law enforcement, risking public safety.
- Tyler: Calls for conservatives in blue areas to “get off the couch, get plugged in,” and defeat leftist candidates seeking to “defund the police” [46:07].
- Philosophical discussion: Death penalty and Christian ethics.
- Blake: Defends state’s authority to wield the sword with justice, citing New Testament.
- Jack: Argues death penalty is “pro-life” for it asserts value of the victim.
- Discussion of left’s investment in abolishing the penalty and dangers of moral chaos if it’s removed.
10. Veterans, Real Role Models, and Taking Action [56:31–61:31]
- Audience offers proposal for a “Turning Point Veterans Coalition” to support service members transitioning back to civilian life.
- Panel commits to the idea; emphasizes employment, community, and practical support.
- Tyler: “I would love to hire every veteran in this room to help us chase ballots. You come out of the military, you go straight into the front lines of protecting this country.” [60:36]
11. America's Direction: Home Ownership, Socialism, and Gen Z [63:25–72:38]
- Young participant from Romanian immigrant family asks how Gen Z can live the American Dream given Marxism's rise.
- Mikey: Attributes youth interest in radical politics to real economic grievances: debt, unaffordable housing, and bleak prospects.
- Tyler: Warns about “smooth-talking” socialists winning by deception; urges civic and local political engagement to block Marxists at school and city levels [68:37].
- Panel lauds Charlie Kirk’s legacy of empowering youth for hope and engagement.
12. Race, Religion, and Political Outreach [79:35–84:59]
- Puerto Rican audience member presses for more engagement with black and brown Christian conservatives.
- Andrew: Turning Point Rise program expanding, but admits it’s hard to bridge social vs. political conservatism in minority communities. Winning just 25–30% of black or Hispanic vote would “wipe out Democrat Party’s national prospects” [82:26].
- Tyler: Advocates church-based outreach and encourages going to church with friends to foster cultural and political alignment.
- Audience testimony: Black conservative church member shares experience boldly honoring Charlie Kirk in her church and encourages others not to “run from tough situations.”
13. Alaska and the Threat of Ranked Choice Voting [88:05–89:49]
- Alaska’s rightward drift threatened by new voting systems.
- Tyler: “Ranked choice voting is the worst. Everybody here needs to know it. You need a tattoo on yourself—no to ranked choice voting.” [88:13]
- Warns that such reforms are targeting red states to elect Democrats.
Notable Quotes & Moments
- “No censorship. No question that is denied. There is no topic that's not allowed to be discussed. That is how ThoughtCrime works.”
— Jack Posobiec [01:03] - “Star Wars is fake and gay… banned in my house.”
— Jack Posobiec [04:22] (humor/controversy as culture critique) - “If you're going to be a Christian in today's America, you must be a public Christian.”
— Jack Posobiec [28:00] - “The only immigration reform we need is reforming the direction of the immigration—from in to out.”
— Jack Posobiec [22:36] - “Erica Kirk is literally anti-fragile. Like she is—the you attack her and she gets stronger.”
— Mikey McCoy [32:53] - “If we allow the most heinous crime to occur in this country with absolutely no penalty up until death, the left wins and they will sow chaos across the state.”
— Tyler Boyer [52:22] - “Be a rebel. Start a family. You will find no greater joy in life than getting married, having children, and bringing kids into the world.”
— Jack Posobiec [77:39]
Notable Audience Questions (with Timestamps)
- Best Star Wars movie? [03:58] — launches pop culture, “generational divide,” and morality debate
- How did Charlie Kirk read and retain so much? [07:47] — note-taking, intellectual rigor, AI debates
- America’s role: world police or isolationist? [12:21] — candid debate on imperialism and interests
- Immigration from progressive countries (e.g., Scandinavia)? [18:23] — focus on cultural fit and “reverse migration”
- Faith and non-Christians in a Christian movement? [25:02] — inclusion, tradition, unapologetic Christianity
- USS Liberty attack and truth-telling in the movement [30:02]
- Role models for young women in conservatism [36:09]
- Death penalty: how does a Christian justify it? [48:44]
- How to combat socialism/Marxism among Gen Z and preserve the American Dream [63:25]
- How to reach black and brown Christian conservative voters [79:35]
- Helping Alaska stay red amidst election reform threats [88:05]
Memorable Moments
- The running satire about jackets, pop culture, audience apparel, and “fake and gay" takes on Hollywood.
- Candid talk about tears, faith, and the emotional aftermath of Charlie Kirk's passing.
- Several “call-and-response” segments: e.g., “Who’s America First and Only?” [15:09]; “Raise your babies!” [39:09]
- Panel playfully teasing each other—“It was Mikey!” or “Blake Neff uses a calculator, just so you know.” [21:20]
- Periodic, heartfelt encouragements for activism, forming families, and “joining the fight.”
Concluding Message
The show closes with a tribute to Charlie Kirk, encouragement to “commit thoughtcrime,” and a unified chant.
“We’re going to continue this fight, we’re going to continue this show, we’re going to continue all of this in Charlie’s honor. And I hope that all of you will continue to do what Charlie would say at the end of every single Thought Crime episode: Go out there and commit Thought Crime.”
— Jack Posobiec [89:58]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- [00:00–03:02] Show intro & panelist banter
- [03:27–06:42] Star Wars & cultural discourse
- [07:47–10:47] Charlie Kirk’s legacy, reading & faith
- [12:21–16:13] America’s global role, imperialism vs. isolationism
- [18:23–23:31] Immigration, assimilation, cultural vetting
- [25:02–29:54] Religion in politics & inclusion
- [30:02–33:35] USS Liberty truth & accountability
- [36:09–41:22] Young women in conservatism, culture, family
- [41:28–55:25] Policing, justice, Chauvin, the death penalty debate
- [56:31–61:31] Veterans, employment, and engagement
- [63:25–72:38] Youth, socialism, Gen Z, American Dream
- [79:35–84:59] Reaching black and brown Christian conservatives
- [88:05–89:49] Alaska, ranked choice voting
- [89:58–End] Tribute to Charlie Kirk and “ThoughtCrime” mantra
Overall, this episode combines banter, debate, and deeply felt passion, offering both comedic relief and conspicuous calls to action on key issues facing America today—true to the “no rules, no censorship, no question denied” promise of ThoughtCrime.