Podcast Summary

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Episode: Human Events with Jack Posobiec, January 9th, 2025
Release Date: January 10, 2026
Host: Jack Posobiec
Guests: Liz Collin (Alpha News), Brecker Stahl (Daily Wire), Kevin Posobic, Julio Rosas (TPUSA Frontlines), Federal Law Enforcement Officer (Commander Bovino)

Episode Overview

This episode of Human Events with Jack Posobiec delivers on-the-scene coverage from Minneapolis in the wake of a fatal encounter between an ICE officer and Renee Good, which has sparked widespread protests, vigils, and national scrutiny. Through in-depth interviews with journalists, law enforcement, and eye-witnesses, the episode explores conflicting narratives about the incident, the organization and escalation of anti-ICE protests, federal and local responses, and broader themes of law, activism, and media manipulation. The episode focuses on providing firsthand reportage and critical analysis of events on the ground, aiming to push back against what the host describes as misreporting by mainstream outlets.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. The ICE Shooting Incident and Media Narratives

• Incident Recap: An ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis after she reportedly attempted to hit him with her vehicle during an enforcement action. Protests immediately followed, with activists and community members setting up barricades and vigils (03:23–04:34).

• Conflicting Accounts:

  • Mainstream media narratives, amplified by activists, claim Renee Good was a victim, presenting her as an innocent bystander.
  • Alpha News obtained and released a new video that, according to Jack Posobiec and Liz Collin, contradicts this account by showing Good and her partner engaging in antagonistic actions with the ICE officer, including verbally harassing him before the fatal sequence (13:31–15:47).

• Quote – Liz Collin (Alpha News):

  "She is talking to—I don't want to even say talking, harassing—the ICE officer... she's got her phone up in his face as well as he's checking the license plates, and she calls him a big boy and is very degrading." (13:36)

• Host's Take:
  Jack Posobiec stresses that the narrative pushed by some media and protest groups is misleading, arguing that video evidence points toward deliberate provocation and aggression by Good and her partner:

  “This isn't some situation where she's sitting there minding her own business...They're conducting a disruption operation. They're part of this anti-ICE group.” (14:47)

2. Law Enforcement and Legal Implications

• Felony Murder Rule:
  Jack explains the implications of the felony murder rule, emphasizing that a death resulting from a crime makes all participants potentially liable—even if not the direct killer. He points out that Minnesota has recently limited this rule at the state level under Governor Walz, but it still applies federally, and this case involves federal agents (18:28–20:13).

• Jurisdiction Disputes:
  There's tension between local (state and city) authorities—especially Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and MN’s BCA—and federal agencies (FBI), as both seek control over the investigation, with the host cautioning about possible manipulation or politicization of the process (20:13–21:21).

3. Protest Dynamics: On the Ground in Minneapolis

• Escalating Protests:
  Agitators and supporters converge on Minneapolis as calls go out nationwide; ICE, federal agencies, and local law enforcement prepare for a volatile weekend, canceling days off and preparing riot contingents (07:04–07:24).

• Field Reporting from Protest Sites:

  • Protesters at ICE facilities are confrontational, sometimes physically or verbally abusive to officers.
  • Two “types” of protesters are described: those openly hostile and likely to cause direct confrontation, and those organized to create symbolic or nonviolent disruption—though sometimes restraining more radical elements in their own ranks.
  • Tactics include human barricades, swarming vehicles, and organized online recruitment for nationwide protests (29:00–31:09).

• Quote – Brecker Stahl (Daily Wire):

  “You're seeing ones that are angry, yelling at officials ‘kill yourself, you're Nazis’... then you also see some protesters who say lesser insults... I think what we're seeing is the people...likely to cause destruction, likely to cause some bad things to happen.” (29:00)

4. Organization, Infiltration & Funding of Protests

• Outside Organizing:

  • Indivisible and similar groups are shown to be organizing and mobilizing protestors, both locally and from out of state, including providing resources, crowd tactics, and directions through Google Docs and mass messaging campaigns (41:40–44:17).
  • Protests recruit openly online, suggesting anyone can host a vigil or demonstration and distributing “best practices” for civil disobedience and de-escalation.

• Support Logistics:

  • Protest sites reportedly have robust logistic support—supplies, food, hand warmers, etc.—sometimes echoing tactics seen in Seattle’s CHAZ/CHOP in 2020.
  • Host and guests raise questions about the funding and supply chains supporting these protests.

• Quote – Kevin Posobic:

  “Many handwarmers. Coffee, snacks, hot dogs. People coming in, food trucks keeping everyone warm and fed and ready to continue the action... Who is funding those supplies?” (40:10)

5. Law Enforcement Perspective

• Federal Mission Unabated:

  • Commander Bovino describes ongoing Title 8 immigration enforcement and notes arrests of individuals with significant criminal records, reinforcing the law enforcement view that operations continue despite protests and violence (36:33–37:28).

• Effect on Crime:

  • Bovino asserts that the presence of federal officers causes a “double-digit drop in criminal activity” wherever they operate.
  • Affirms commitment:

    “We work for Ma and Pa America. We’re proud to do this mission.” (37:41)

6. Radicalization and Ongoing Risk

• Cycle of Outrage:

  • Julio Rosas compares the continuing activism and outrage to previous protest waves (George Floyd, Kenosha, CHAZ), warning that “people are so indoctrinated by their WOKE ideology that suburban moms are now willing to ram ICE agents" (52:24–53:21).

• Future Risks:

  • Predicts violence will increase as weather warms and as activists continue to reject video evidence that counteracts their narrative; expects a "busy year covering riots and protests and, unfortunately, attacks against federal law enforcement" (53:21–54:46).

• Quote – Julio Rosas:

  “Even with this new video, people are still calling for this guy to be strung up in the streets, basically. It’s just an outrage cycle.” (53:21)

Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• Liz Collin (Alpha News):

  “You can clearly see that this officer is hit by the vehicle... we've reported for months about these groups that have infiltrated the ICE system in many ways.” (05:57)

• Jack Posobiec:

  “They're harassing employees, surrounding cars, forming human barricades... Do you think this is going to get as bad as 2020?” (05:35)

• Brecker Stahl:

  “You are seeing just like... the line between what the state, what Jacob Fry is saying about Minneapolis, and you’re seeing that tension.” (31:23)

• Commander Bovino:

  "Every city we’ve been to, you’ve seen that double-digit drop in criminal activity... We’re proud to be here, we’re proud to do this mission." (37:41)

• Julio Rosas:

  "I expect it to get worse once it's actually warmer... I'm personally expecting a very busy year covering riots and protests and, unfortunately, attacks against federal law enforcement." (53:21–54:46)

Timeline of Major Segments

| Time | Topic / Segment | |-------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 02:36 | Opening and ICE shooting breaking news analysis | | 05:25 | In-person reporting with Liz Collin (Alpha News) | | 13:31–18:28 | Exclusive video breakdown and legal discussion | | 26:07–33:09 | Live from protests with Brecker Stahl (Daily Wire) | | 36:03–38:10 | Federal law enforcement interview (Commander Bovino) | | 38:25–44:17 | Infiltration of Indivisible texts, supply lines, and protest planning | | 50:42–54:46 | Julio Rosas on the ground, national protest implications, future outlook |

Conclusion

This episode provides direct reporting from Minneapolis during a volatile period, scrutinizing the ICE shooting of Renee Good, dissecting media narratives, and delving into the organization and aims of anti-ICE protests. With exclusive video analysis, live field reports, and commentary from journalists and law enforcement, Posobiec and guests argue that activists and some media outlets are promoting false narratives, and that confrontations will become more intense as federal enforcement increases. The show encourages listeners to question established narratives and brace for further unrest throughout the year, setting a tone of skepticism toward both media and activist messaging.