Timcast IRL · May 13, 2025 · 2h 0m
Market SKYROCKETS On Trump US China Trade Deal, Even CNN Calls It WIN w/ Emily Austin
Featuring: Emily Austin
Episode Recap
Tim Pool hosted Timcast IRL on May 13, 2025, with Emily Austin as the main guest alongside co-hosts Shane Cashman and Phil Labonte. The show opened with discussion of Congressional members posting video of a federal agent being punched by a member of Congress, followed by riots at a New Jersey facility, which Tim characterized as Democratic Party-led insurrection. The panel then pivoted to breaking news coverage of CNN's surprising positive headline about Trump's China trade deal victory, with Tim noting the network's reliance on Republican commentator Scott Jennings after firing Ryan Gerduski. The conversation shifted to AOC potentially running for president and the current state of the Democratic Party. Solar storm activity and widespread power outages including London's underground system and Newark airport were discussed, with speculation about magnetosphere weakening and government preparedness at Mount Weather. Emily Austin shared her background as a 23-year-old sports broadcaster who became politically vocal after fearing Biden's electoral chances, subsequently losing jobs in sports media for her political commentary before finding her current role.
TL;DR
- →Congressional member caught on video punching federal agent; riots erupt at New Jersey facility following Democratic Party rally on crime and violence
- →CNN publishes rare positive headline about Trump's China trade deal victory, with Tim noting network's reliance on Scott Jennings after losing Ryan Gerduski
- →AOC reportedly considering 2024 presidential run; panel discusses current state of Democratic Party
- →Widespread solar storm activity correlates with major power outages in London underground, Newark airport, Spain, and Puerto Rico
- →Panel debates government preparedness, magnetosphere weakening theories, and Mount Weather facility safety
- →Emily Austin explains transition from sports broadcasting to political commentary after losing jobs for Trump support
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Congressional ViolenceTim opens with story of Congressional member punching federal agent on video and riots at New Jersey facility
- 15:00Democratic Party AnalysisDiscussion of AOC presidential speculation and current state of Democratic party
- 30:00CNN China Trade Deal CoverageTim highlights CNN's surprisingly positive coverage of Trump's China trade deal victory
- 45:00Solar Storms and Power OutagesPanel discusses widespread power outages connected to solar storm activity
- 75:00Emily Austin InterviewEmily shares her background as sports broadcaster turned political commentator after losing jobs
- 105:00Government Preparedness DebateSpeculation about magnetosphere weakening and government prep for potential disasters
Notable Quotes
“They posted a video. I kid you not of it. It's kind of grainy. But a member of Congress closed fist punches a federal agent. Not kidding.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment about congressional violence
“How Trump managed to get his much needed China trade victory. Incredible that that is a CNN headline. I just want to make sure you guys can see this.”
— Tim Pool · discussing CNN's positive Trump coverage
“I never considered myself like a political person in general until I got afraid that I thought Biden had a shot of winning this election pre-Kamala days. And I was like, you know what, let me become a bit more vocal.”
— Emily Austin · explaining her political awakening
“They're realizing they can't sustain themselves off of anti-Trump vitriol. And so they're going to actually try and move over a little bit.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of CNN's shift
“In London? I saw the Portugal one, I think. Yeah, London. London lost power to the underground. And, you know, it could just be sometimes the power goes out. But these are widespread power outages.”
— Shane Cashman · discussing solar storm impact
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About the Guests
Emily Austin is a 23-year-old sports broadcaster who gained political prominence after speaking out about her concerns regarding the Biden administration, subsequently losing sports media jobs before finding success as a political commentator while continuing her sports broadcasting career.