Timcast IRL · December 19, 2025 · 2h 0m
Marijuana LEGALIZATION IS COMING, Trump Orders Weed To Schedule 3 In HUGE Move w/ Kraig Smith
Featuring: Kraig Smith
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode from December 19, 2025 opened with Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing several major news stories. The primary topic centered on President Donald Trump signing an executive order to reclassify marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, a significant shift in federal drug policy. Trump directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to expedite the reclassification process, which will ease research restrictions and acknowledge medical applications for marijuana. Tim expressed reservations about full legalization while acknowledging the schedule change makes sense, noting concerns about a lethargic population being added to an already decaying culture. The panel also discussed a potential connection between shootings at MIT and Brown University, as well as Marjorie Taylor Green's House bill prohibiting gender transitions for minors. The show featured comedian, filmmaker, and musician Kraig Smith alongside co-hosts Ian Crossland and Philibonti, discussing the cultural and political implications of these developments throughout the episode.
TL;DR
- →Donald Trump signed an executive order reclassifying marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3, directing Attorney General Pam Bondi to expedite the process
- →The schedule change will enable broader medical marijuana prescriptions and facilitate easier marijuana-related research
- →MIT shooting was potentially linked to another shooting at Brown University, continuing coverage of campus violence
- →Marjorie Taylor Green's bill prohibiting sex changes for minors passed the House
- →Tim expressed libertarian-leaning skepticism about full marijuana legalization, concerned about creating a lethargic population
- →Amazon and MGM Studios announced the film 'Melania' documenting the first lady's perspective on the 2025 inauguration
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and SponsorTim opens the show in Las Vegas with ad read for PDS debt and introduction to breaking news stories
- 5:35Marijuana Reclassification StoryTim breaks down Trump's executive order moving marijuana from Schedule 1 to Schedule 3 and reads CNNPolitics reporting
- 9:55Political AnalysisTim and co-hosts discuss the political implications of the marijuana policy change and concerns about legalization
- 15:30Guest IntroductionKraig Smith joins the panel and discusses his background as comedian, filmmaker, and musician
- 25:00Guest SegmentFull discussion with Kraig Smith and panel on cultural topics and reactions to marijuana policy news
Notable Quotes
“Donald Trump signed an executive order, and it's ordering the reclassification of marijuana from Schedule 1 and Schedule 3, which is like testosterone, ketamine, and Tylenol with codeine, which is a dramatic reduction.”
— Tim Pool · opening news segment
“I'm not the biggest fan of marijuana legalization. Although, I don't think it should be Schedule 1. I think that if we enable mass marijuana across the country, I think you're going to get a lethargic population. You've already got a decaying culture.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion on legalization concerns
“I'm a comedian filmmaker uh musician i do it all man i just every day I duck poverty. You know what I mean? That's my goal.”
— Kraig Smith · guest introduction
“The facts compel the federal government to recognize that marijuana can be legitimate in terms of medical applications when carefully administered. In some cases, this may include the use as a substitute for addictive and potentially lethal opioid painkillers, Trump said, calling the move common sense.”
— Tim Pool · quoting Trump's statement
“I'm the producer of Graphenemovie. Check out graphene. Dot movie. Sign up for the mailing list.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host segment
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About the Guests
Ian Crossland is the producer of Graphenemovie, an upcoming film project, and also produces and contributes to Timcast IRL as a co-host and content creator.