Human Events with Jack Posobiec – February 2, 2026

Podcast: Real America’s Voice (iHeartPodcasts)
Host: Jack Posobiec
Guests: Oren McIntyre, Rich Barris
Original Air Date: February 2, 2026
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Overview: Main Theme & Purpose

In this episode of "Human Events," Jack Posobiec leads a deep-dive into the much-anticipated Phase Two release of the Jeffrey Epstein files, exploring the revelations, the political and cultural implications, elite corruption, and the roles played by intelligence agencies. The conversation is contextualized within broader themes of American distrust in elites, media complicity, and the breakdown of public faith in institutions. Guests Oren McIntyre and Rich Barris join Posobiec to analyze key findings and dissect how these updates impact current political narratives—especially around Donald Trump, accusations against both political parties, and the entanglement of the ultra-wealthy with power structures world-wide. The episode, broadcast during Super Bowl week, also touches on cultural programming, with Posobiec sharing news about an alternative, “All-American” halftime show.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Jeffrey Epstein Files, Phase Two: Revelations and Political Fallout

• Content and Context of the Release

  • The latest batch of Epstein-related documents has been released, interpreted as explosive and clarifying about elite networks, particularly with regard to mainstream media, Big Tech, politicians, and intelligence agencies.
  • The files include communications between Epstein and powerful individuals, with specific mentions of names such as Steve Tisch (New York Giants co-owner), Bill Gates, and Reid Hoffman.
  • Phase Two is described as more revealing and impactful compared to Phase One.
  • (11:45, 36:35)

• Trump’s Non-Involvement and Media Narratives

  • Posobiec, McIntyre, and Barris emphatically argue that there is no substantive tie between Trump and criminal wrongdoing in the Epstein files, despite efforts from political opponents and the media to suggest otherwise.
  • "If Trump was like in the Epstein files, you wouldn't have needed Jack Smith, you wouldn't have needed a Russian dossier, you wouldn't have needed all of Russiagate." – Jack Posobiec (18:11)
  • The panel criticizes the attempts by Democrats and "anti-Trump" Republicans to attach Trump to the scandal: "It just ain’t there." – Oren McIntyre (19:46)
  • Discussion of coordinated media efforts and selective investigation by authorities, particularly regarding their focus on Trump while neglecting others (“the FBI agents are holding these interviews and when they're talking to people, even they keep asking about Trump, they don't actually go down the line of asking about anyone on the left.” – Posobiec, 18:11)

• Impact on Trust in Elites and Institutions

  • The episode paints a picture of a bipartisan elite class enmeshed in corruption, disconnected from—and contemptuous towards—ordinary Americans.
  • "They know that the country has been run by a cesspool. They just didn't know all the names, they didn't know all the details..." – Oren McIntyre (14:23)
  • Discussion on the public's shifting perception of “how the sausage is made”—that government and elite circles are not the meritocratic, democratic institutions they are presented as, but rife with blackmail, criminality, and secret deals.

• Media and Political Cynicism

  • The episode critiques mainstream media for historically dismissing suspicions as “conspiracy theory” that are now confirmed by email evidence.
  • “If you did bring something like this up...the media and the institutions of power, they derided you as a conspiracy theorist…” – Rich Barris (51:15)

2. Epstein’s Connections, Intelligence Agencies, and Elite Attitudes

• International Intelligence and Blackmail Networks

  • Epstein is described as “untouchable” due to his connections with the CIA, Mossad, and other agencies; the hosts reference blackmail and influence operations as central to his power.
  • “Did he work for the CIA? Did he work for the Mossad?...the answer is probably yes.” – Oren McIntyre (27:05)
  • Reference to the role of blackmail, with Epstein servicing “highest clientele,” holding secrets and influence which supported his sense of impunity.
  • Mention of Israeli and British intelligence, with historical context regarding Robert Maxwell (Ghislaine’s father) as an “asset” of Mossad. Epstein believed Mossad killed Maxwell once he outlived his usefulness.
  • "He was suicide, right? Meaning he wasn't. He was killed and he wanted them to pay." – Rich Barris (39:59)

• Elite Disdain for Ordinary People

  • Epstein’s use of slurs like “goyim” in correspondence, depicting a contemptuous, tribalistic view of non-elite people.
  • “He just talks about, you know, the average person as if they're worthless...he has all these international connections that he can wield, all this blackmail, all this influence.” – Oren McIntyre (27:05)
  • Double standards are noted—“when I say Christ is King...I get told that's hate speech. So what's up with the double standard there?” – Jack Posobiec (26:00)
  • “We're the one group that you're always allowed to make fun of: Christians, especially white Christian men.” – Oren McIntyre (27:05)

3. Cultural Commentary and Super Bowl Halftime Show

• Turning Point USA All-American Halftime Show
  • Announcement of an alternative halftime show for the Super Bowl, featuring acts like Brantley Gilbert, Lee Bryce, Gabby Barrett, and Kid Rock.
  • Expressed pride in hosting “performers who actually love the country,” contrasting with what they call a “celebration of queer history that hates America” in mainstream entertainment.
  • "For America's 250th, why wouldn't you want performers that actually love the country, that actually are people who celebrate who we're with, who we're for as a country?" – Jack Posobiec (05:54)
  • Guest Oren McIntyre supports the idea, criticizing standard halftime shows: “It's been garbage for a long time. It's about time that conservatives stepped up…” (12:49)

4. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "It feels like America for so long has been run by this 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 (13:11)

• “Sunshine is absolutely the best disinfectant on this. It’s all going to vet out. If Trump is not involved, then the best thing to do is simply get out what is involved.” – Oren McIntyre (16:43)

• "He [Epstein] uses this anti-white slur...‘The goyum, right? That’s for the goyim. That’s for the goyim to, you know, to understand. Oh, no, we just, we just live off of the goyam.’ ...These are the type of slurs people come out and they lose their minds over when you say something in the other direction." – Jack Posobiec (50:11)

• "Alex [Jones] was right. It's a huge vindication of Alex... All those years ago, like you said, that's not the case... The media and institutions of power, they derided you as a conspiracy theorist..." – Rich Barris (51:15)

• “The people from both parties who put this out, they thought that this was going to be a Donald Trump, you know, dossier...it just didn’t materialize at all because AOC was hyping this up...” – Jack Posobiec (47:27)

5. Important Timestamps

• [02:24] – Jack Posobiec opens discussion: "Christ is king in the moments following the assassination of Charlie Kirk at uvu..."
• [04:55] – Commentary on Groundhog Day, Minneapolis ongoing protests vs. Turning Point halftime show announcement
• [11:45] – Introduction to Epstein Phase Two, setting the scene for deep-dive
• [12:38] – Oren McIntyre joins to discuss cultural decline, the new halftime show, and transition to Epstein files
• [13:11, 14:23, 16:43] – Deep analysis of the political and media fallout from Epstein, including partisan handling, lack of Trump involvement, and culture of elite protection
• [27:05] – In-depth talk on intelligence connections, blackmail, and elite contempt for the public
• [39:59] – Rich Barris on Epstein's knowledge of Mossad’s role in Robert Maxwell’s death
• [47:27, 50:11, 51:15] – Breakdown of bipartisan expectations, media cynicism, and public vindication of “conspiracy theories” via the Epstein files

Conclusion: Main Takeaways

• The Epstein Phase Two document dump further confirms, in the hosts’ view, a systemically corrupt elite with bipartisan connections, a pervasive culture of impunity, and deep roots in intelligence and finance.
• Mainstream and anti-Trump media narratives about Trump’s involvement have not been substantiated.
• The cultural conversation is shifting, with conservative-aligned groups launching alternative events to challenge what they see as a hostile or out-of-touch mainstream.
• The podcast closes by encouraging listeners to be aware of the true mechanisms of power and corruption—“Hollywood lied to you. Understand the truth.” (53:56)

Guest Credits and Where to Find Them

• Oren McIntyre: Blaze TV, "The Oren McIntyre Show," YouTube, Rumble, Odyssey (29:42)
• Rich Barris: The People's Pundit on Locals (peoplespundit.locals.com) (53:45)

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