The Jesse Kelly Show Hour 3: Workshopping Lies
Oct 30, 2026
Brandon Darby, a journalist focused on cartels, immigration, and border security, joins a wide-ranging discussion. They examine corporate efforts to hire “global talent,” a DHS data breach, China’s interest in vulnerable American infrastructure, and corruption linking officials to cartels. Darby also details cartel submersibles and shifting border enforcement, while the conversation ends with a surprisingly anxious debate over owning a submarine.
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How Political Lies Get Workshopped
- Jesse Kelly argues that communist movements treat words as weapons, choosing whatever claims help seize power.
- He compares political messaging to Coca-Cola marketing, with operatives repeatedly refining lies until they spread.
The Inflated 45 Student Classroom Story
- James Tallarico claimed he taught 45 students in one classroom, but public records reportedly showed his largest class had 29.
- Jesse Kelly connects the inflated story to an earlier Barack Obama classroom claim, suggesting the number was recycled.
Obama’s Premium Warning Draws A Backlash
- Jesse Kelly criticizes Barack Obama for warning about high premiums after policies associated with his administration helped drive healthcare costs upward.
- He presents the reversal as an example of political messaging detached from accountability.