Podcast Summary: Human Events with Jack Posobiec — October 22, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of "Human Events" with Jack Posobiec, aired on Real America’s Voice and distributed via iHeartPodcasts, centers on the infiltration of Antifa by the Turning Point USA Frontlines team. The show delves into the strategies, culture, and dangers encompassing the Antifa movement, revealing firsthand accounts from journalists who went undercover at anarchist book fairs in Oakland and Seattle. Posobiec also discusses current shifts within Pentagon media access, the ongoing U.S. crackdown on narco-terrorists at sea, and broader ideological and spiritual interpretations of recent events.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Turning Point USA Infiltration of Antifa

• Undercover Operations ([00:38]–[07:04], [19:36]–[27:04]):
  • Jonathan Cho, Carlin Borisenko, and 6’7” Kevin describe going undercover at the Bay Area and Seattle Anarchist Book Fairs.
  • Observed widespread distribution of radical propaganda, fundraising for bail funds, “DIY abortion” workshops, and overt occult and satanic symbolism.
  • Highlights the decentralized, agile nature of Antifa’s organizing through zines, social media, and book fairs rather than conventional hierarchies.
  • The team encountered direct threats and a “fascist wall” with their pictures, marking them as enemies.
• Quotes & Takeaways:
  • “I thought they were just book fairs, right? Pretty innocuous. But once I went inside with Carlin, that’s when I started to see the actual material, the messaging, the calls for direct action and the sessions, like one on an anti ICE protest that they're planning. They're actually calling for violence.” —Jonathan Cho ([23:13])
  • “It's kind of the foundation of their philosophy. They talked about Satan as one of the first border crossers into Eden. So they see Satan as this illegal immigrant.” —6, 7 Kevin ([30:13])
• Memorable Moment:
  • A child is observed picking up satanic/anarchist propaganda at the event ([31:12]).

2. Analysis on Antifa’s Ideology and Operations

• Insight into Tactics and Ideological Framework ([19:36]–[47:44]):
  • Radical left groups use book fairs and independent bookstores for recruiting, indoctrination, and coordination—exploiting intellectual cover for clandestine activities.
  • Events featured martial arts training, occult rituals, and message boards targeting specific journalists and conservatives.
  • Antifa’s decentralized structure makes it difficult for law enforcement to dismantle.
• Quotes:
  • “It was not just a warning to keep us out. I truly believe it was a warning to the Antifa thugs who are mingling in this room to look out for us and target us and to hurt us.” —Jonathan Cho on the fascist wall ([32:01])
  • “The ideology is dangerous, it’s violent, it’s evil. But these people can all be redeemed. But unfortunately, right now, they're all lost.” —Jonathan Cho ([42:33])
  • “They are harming everyday citizens in every single one of our communities because Antifa is fueled by an allegiance to extremist ideology, not just a bank account.” —Carlin Borisenko ([22:12])

3. Spiritual and Cultural Framing

• Discussion of Occult & Satanic Elements ([20:01], [30:13]):
  • Explicit references and rituals at book fairs—participants were asked to don Satanic masks and pledge allegiance to “the Prince of Darkness.”
  • Posobiec and his guests frame the conflict as spiritual warfare: good vs. evil, with calls for prayer and moral resistance.
• Quote:
  • “When conservatives say this is a spiritual war, this really is. We need to pray for these individuals because they’re all images of God still, but they're being corrupted right now.” —6, 7 Kevin ([26:41])

4. U.S. Government & Military Operations Update

• New Media Landscape at the Pentagon ([11:05]–[18:51]):

  • Kingsley Wilson joins to discuss Human Events’ new status in the Pentagon press corps, following a walkout by traditional media over new operational rules.
  • The Pentagon aims for independent and alternative journalism—aligned with the Trump administration—to cover defense news more transparently.

• Quote:

  • “We’re so proud to have Human Events and over 60 other journalists that are going to be joining us here in the Pentagon. … It’s really the next generation of journalism at the Pentagon.” —Kingsley Wilson ([11:23])

• Context for U.S. Military Activity ([12:43]–[17:26]):

  • Recent Navy and Coast Guard drug interdiction operations in the Caribbean and Pacific.
  • Defense of direct military strikes versus riskier boarding operations against cartel vessels.
  • Wilson affirms ongoing priority: “We will continue to seek out these narco terrorists wherever they are and make sure that we dismantle these narco terrorist networks.” ([14:23])

5. Technology & Security Measures in Investigative Journalism

• Covert Tech & Risk Management ([39:36]–[41:22]):
  • Use of spy glasses, covert microphones, and strategic disguises documented.
  • Recognition of extreme risk: undercover reporters were promptly outed due to their prior media presence and networked surveillance within Antifa.
• Quote:
  • “We had spy sunglasses, so if you see the six foot seven perspective looking down, that’s my angle… But then by the end, we did get outed and a leftist basically was putting tape over my sunglasses and told me to leave. So. Didn’t work that great.” —6, 7 Kevin ([39:50])

6. Sociology and Recruitment of Antifa

• Observed Patterns in Membership ([44:29]):
  • Many participants described as outcasts, often young, searching for belonging and purpose.
  • The movement provides a sense of family and mission, but one entwined with extremist and revolutionary beliefs.
• Quote:
  • “They weren’t even necessarily the smart kids, but they were the ones just in the corner cafeteria. But then now they’ve all grown up and they found each other. So they formed not only this family, but a gang—and a gang now with purpose, to go out and cause chaos, ultimately to usher in this violent revolution, to bring this what they believe is a utopia.” —Jonathan Cho ([44:29])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (With Timestamps)

• “Antifa is the international arm of communism. They are the militant wing of communism and they have been for 100 years.” —Jack Posobiec ([06:32])
• “I hope to see all of you soon. 10 minutes and hyper-sexualized content targeting minors.” —Carlin Borisenko ([21:07])
• “The foundation of their philosophy and ideology goes to Satan, which is really interesting because what I was hearing, they talked about Satan as one of the first border crossers into Eden. So they see Satan as this illegal immigrant.” —6, 7 Kevin ([30:13])
• “This isn't just something that happens organically. This was intentionally planned. This was a sophisticated operation.” —Jonathan Cho ([34:10])
• “As all of these talks about cracking down on antifa and National Guard increase, it’s almost bolstering the morale of these individuals and making more of these people pop up and want to rebel.” —6, 7 Kevin ([47:20])
• “We’re always talking about the fake news and the bad, but we have guys. And these are the guys who've been getting bullets.” —Unknown Supporter/Commentator ([27:16])

Important Segment Timestamps

• Antifa and Anarchist Book Fairs: Undercover Exploration: [00:38]–[03:38], [19:36]–[27:04]
• Spiritual & Occult Themes at Radical Events: [20:01], [30:13]
• Pentagon Press Corps Shakeup: [11:05]–[18:51]
• Personal Stories from Frontlines Journalists: [22:55]–[47:44]
• Technical Aspects of Undercover Reporting: [39:36]–[41:22]
• Media and Financial Structures of Antifa: [43:05]–[44:04]
• Historical and Sociological Context: [45:19]–[46:44]

Tone & Language

The episode maintains a tone that is highly critical of Antifa and sympathetic to right-wing and “America First” perspectives. The discussion verges on both investigative reporting and ideological commentary, frequently framing the struggles as not only political but spiritual. The language oscillates between journalistic, conversational, and evangelical, with repeated calls to “pray for these individuals” and to recognize the conflict as a form of “spiritual warfare.” The use of analogies to historical revolutions and pop culture is sprinkled throughout for added emphasis and relatability.

Conclusion

This episode provides a rare window into the methods and mindset of Antifa, as experienced by journalists operating undercover. Through firsthand reporting and ideological framing, Posobiec and team allege an organized, militant, and spiritually “dark” movement targeting U.S. society from within. The show underscores the risks faced by independent investigators, the technological cat-and-mouse game inherent to undercover work, and the broader cultural and political shifts in media and military affairs. Listeners are left with a sense of urgency—portrayed as a fight not just for security, but for the soul of the nation.