Human Events with Jack Posobiec – October 23, 2025

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Jack Posobiec
Guests: Peachy Keenan (bestselling author), Leland Vitter (News Nation anchor, author)
Release Date: October 23, 2025

Overview

This episode of Human Events dives into current events from a populist-conservative lens, focusing heavily on topics like national security, border policy, government spending, and the impact of political figures. The episode includes specialty coverage of a recent tragic truck accident involving an alleged illegal immigrant, a wide-ranging discussion on presidential priorities (including a new White House ballroom), and a heartfelt segment on overcoming childhood autism with Leland Vitter, who shares insights from his memoir Born Lucky. The show features regular banter, strong opinions, and a conversational tone, punctuated by sharp commentary and personal stories.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. White House Press Briefing Round-Up (00:35 – 07:09)

• Crime and Urban Policy:
  Caroline (White House spokesperson) discusses Trump’s willingness to work with city mayors on crime and cleanliness, referencing a recent conversation with the San Francisco mayor. She describes the administration’s approach as offering support but promising intervention if local governments “fail their citizens.”
  • Quote (Caroline, 00:39): “The President...is genuinely interested in this effort to make our streets safer, to make our cities safe and clean again.”
• Political Violence:
  They address the “no Kings” protestors and concerning, explicit calls to violence.
  • Quote (Caroline, 01:31): “...the President and everyone here at the White House certainly hopes that anyone making violent and illegal threats in that way against public officials will be arrested and prosecuted.”
• Government Shutdown & SNAP Benefits:
  Discussion around potential legislation to preserve SNAP benefits during a shutdown. The administration is open to legislative efforts while emphasizing the need for a clean continuing resolution.
  • Quote (Caroline, 02:59): “The administration would absolutely support that legislation... but the bill that will get everyone paid and put everyone back to work is the clean continuing resolution.”
• Sanctions on Russian Oil Companies:
  New sanctions on two Russian oil companies are highlighted, with discussion of their intended impact and possible further steps.
  • Quote (Caroline, 03:29): “...they’re pretty hefty... it’s full court press for sure, and we expect that these sanctions are going to do harm.”
• White House Ballroom Project:
  Lively discussion of the upcoming demolition of the East Wing for the new Trump ballroom, with speculation over its official name and cost (now $300 million, up from $200 million). The administration insists it won’t cost taxpayers.
  • Quote (Caroline, 06:21): “$300 million is the figure. And again, it’s not going to cost the taxpayers a dime.”

2. News Recap and Hot Topics

(Jack Posobiec, Leland Vitter, Peachy Keenan – 11:02 - 13:53)

• Sanctions and Spending Optics:
  Jack and Leland discuss new Russia sanctions and controversy over Trump’s plans for the White House ballroom during a government shutdown.
  • General public sentiment: As long as “he’s spending his money and not taxpayer money, it’s okay.”
• U.S.-Colombia Relations:
  Jack provides a blunt opinion on Colombia’s president following statements seen as threatening, highlighting strong U.S. action against Colombian aid amid drug concerns.
  • Quote (Jack, 11:41): “He’s a thug and bad guy... Colombia, they make cocaine, they have cocaine factories... He better watch it or we’ll take very serious action.”

3. Supreme Court Gun Rights Case (12:17 – 12:33)

• The Trump administration supports a federal gun ban for drug users, which marks a departure from its usual posture on Second Amendment rights.

4. Fatal Truck Collision in California & Border Security Debate

(Deep Dive: Jack Posobiec & Peachy Keenan, 13:53 – 22:35)

• Incident Recap:
  Discussion of a devastating crash on the 10 Freeway involving a semi-truck driven by an undocumented immigrant (Jashan Preet Singh), allegedly under the influence, resulting in three fatalities.
  • Peachy connects the tragedy to broader concerns about road safety, immigration, commercial driver’s license (CDL) regulation, and the state of governance in California.
  • Quote (Peachy, 15:12): “California issues 25% of these CDLs to illegals... This guy crossed the border in 2022, was detained and released by Joe Biden, and now he’s driving a truck on our most crowded freeways...”
• Systemic Issues:
  Peachy and Jack contend that corporate interests and both political parties bear responsibility for relying on foreign (sometimes undocumented) labor for essential roles, bringing safety and economic concerns.
  • Notable moment (Jack, 18:10):
    “We... love entrepreneurship... But we hate ill-gotten gains and we hate corruption... this is how you get destabilization...”
  • Peachy, 19:41:
    “We’re putting these jobs, these sort of life and death tasks, we’re giving them to people who don’t have any skin in the game here... What do they care if they make a mistake and take out a whole family?”
• Personal Stories:
  Jack and Peachy both share personal anecdotes about encountering reckless semi-drivers and highlight recent deadly incidents.
• Culture and Safety:
  The conversation frames recent accidents as indicators of larger problems tied to weak border enforcement and misplaced political priorities.
  • Jack, 20:15:
    “It’s gotten to the point where public safety itself has absolutely been compromised... because we decided to let people come into this country without any actual controls on it whatsoever.”

5. Naming the New White House Ballroom – Banter and Satire

(Jack Posobiec & Peachy Keenan, 28:03 – 33:01)

• Jack and Peachy riff on possible names for the Trump ballroom—suggesting (tongue-in-cheek) everything from “The Donald J. Trump White House Ballroom” to naming it after Charlie Kirk.
• Peachy jokes about the proliferation of recently named public infrastructure (streets, freeways) after political figures and moments, e.g., “George Floyd D.C.,” Barack Obama Freeway.
• Quote (Jack, 28:15): “Even Obama said... wouldn’t it be nice if the White House had a better place to hold these events? Yet none of them were willing to take on the actual job... Donald Trump has done so.”
• Jack jokes about renaming a destroyer USS Charles Kirk and banters about the “woke” era’s influence on naming conventions.

6. Remembering Charlie Kirk and Turning Point USA’s Response

(Jack Posobiec & Leland Vitter, 38:23 – 43:06)

• Jack and Leland reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the impact it had on conservative youth and the country, and the scale of the memorial events hosted in Arizona by Turning Point USA.
  • Quote (Leland, 39:02): “I think it speaks to Charlie’s influence that no one I think, in life, probably fully understood. Certainly I didn’t... His influence on the national political conversation and the effect that his assassination had is something I think we’re still trying to figure out.”
• Leland highlights Turning Point’s organizational strength and Charlie’s legacy as a catalyst for growth and unity in the movement.

7. “Born Lucky”: Leland Vitter’s Memoir on Overcoming Autism

(Deep Dive: 44:04 – 60:14)

• Leland’s Story:
  Leland Vitter shares his experience growing up with an autism diagnosis, concealed for decades, and raised by a father who rejected the standard educational accommodations in favor of strong, adaptive parenting.
  • Quote (Leland, 45:45): “Born Lucky is hope for every parent of a kid having a hard time… This is proof of the power and agency that parents have.”
• Parenting Philosophy:
  Leland describes how his father became his “full-time parent coach” and only friend for much of his childhood, stepping back from a successful business career to ensure his son developed resilience and work ethic.
  • Quote (Leland, 54:00): “...He said there are two things you can control in life, your character and your work ethic. And if you take pride in those two, that is going to make all the difference for you.”
• Personal Trials:
  Emotional anecdotes include bullying, isolation, teachers degrading him, and his father's nightly emotional struggle—yet always “putting me back together.”
  • Quote (Leland, 57:06): “He would leave my bedroom every night after… two or three hours of me taking my frustrations and emotions out on him, and he would go downstairs late into the night and cry himself just because of the emotional toll this was all taking.”
• Life Lessons & Takeaways:
  The core message is about perseverance and parental love. “The currency of high school is not the currency of life.” (Jack, 57:57)
• Book Plug:
  Born Lucky is available on Amazon and is a New York Times bestseller.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “He’s a thug and bad guy... He better watch it or we’ll take very serious action against him and his country.”
  — Jack Posobiec on Colombian president (11:41)
• “We’re putting these jobs… life and death tasks, we’re giving them to people who don’t have any skin in the game...”
  — Peachy Keenan, on foreign CDL holders (19:41)
• “Charlie’s influence… no one in life probably fully understood… and the effect that his assassination had is something I think we’re still trying to figure out.”
  — Leland Vitter, reflecting on Charlie Kirk (39:02)
• “Born Lucky is hope for every parent of a kid having a hard time… This is proof of the power and agency that parents have.”
  — Leland Vitter (45:45)
• “Have no expectations about the future… Never allow your child to feel they’ve disappointed you… The currency of high school is not the currency of life.”
  — Jack Posobiec, summarizing lessons from Born Lucky (57:57)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• White House Press Briefing & Urban Policy – 00:35–07:09
• Sanctions, Colombia, and Gun Rights – 11:02–12:33
• CA Truck Crash & Border Issues – 13:53–22:35
• Naming the Ballroom Banter – 28:03–33:01
• Remembering Charlie Kirk – 38:23–43:06
• Born Lucky Memoir & Autism Discussion – 44:04–60:14

Conclusion

This episode weaves together hot-button political crises, deeply personal stories, and the familiar Human Events blend of humor, insider commentary, and right-leaning cultural critique. Standout moments include the passionate, personal conversations about immigration and public safety, Jack and Peachy's satirical banter about political legacy, and Leland Vitter’s moving retelling of triumphing over adversity with family at the center. The tone throughout is conversational but urgent, unapologetically opinionated, and at times, surprisingly heartfelt.

For listeners who missed it, this summary should provide a comprehensive, timestamped guide to the major themes, arguments, and moments shaping the episode.