Timcast IRL · October 10, 2025 · 2h 0m

NY AG Indicted For FRAUD, Faces 30 Years In Prison, $1 MILLION FINE w/ Seamus Coughlin, Rep. Riley Moore & Nick Sortor

Featuring: Seamus Coughlin, Rep. Riley Moore, Nick Sortor

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Episode Recap

In this Timcast IRL episode, Seamus Coughlin filled in for Tim Pool while covering several major news stories. The episode featured a panel discussion with Libby Emmons (Post Millennial), Rep. Riley Moore (Congressman from West Virginia's 2nd District), independent journalist Nick Sortor, and musician Phil Labonte. The show opened with coverage of New York Attorney General Leticia James being indicted for fraud, facing potential 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine. Other stories included Congresswoman Katie Porter's meltdown after someone entered her shot during filming, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s controversial comments linking circumcision to autism through Tylenol use. A significant portion of discussion centered on the ongoing Portland protests, where Nick Sortor detailed his recent arrest for filming in the street while an assailant who struck journalist Katie Davis with a flagpole was allowed to walk away. Sortor criticized the Portland Police for prioritizing arrests of journalists over actual violent criminals. The show also previewed Seamus Coughlin's crowdfunding campaign for his animated show Twisted Plots, offering backers access to a 25-minute pilot episode. Ad reads promoted Perplexity AI's Comet browser, Beam sleep aid products, and Casprue coffee.

TL;DR

  • →NY Attorney General Leticia James was indicted on fraud charges facing up to 30 years in prison and $1 million fine
  • →Nick Sortor was arrested by Portland police for filming protests while an assailant who attacked journalist Katie Davis was allowed to leave
  • →Rep. Riley Moore appeared to discuss congressional matters and political prosecutions targeting conservatives
  • →Seamus Coughlin announced his crowdfunding campaign for Twisted Plots animated show with pilot episode access for $10 donors
  • →Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments linking circumcision to autism through Tylenol use were discussed
  • →The panel debated issues of free speech, political persecution, and media bias in covering protests

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening & Sponsors
    Seamus Coughlin opens the show filling in for Tim Pool, introduces the panel of guests and runs through sponsor messages for Perplexity Comet, Beam sleep aid, and Casprue coffee
  • 4:51
    Panel Introductions
    Seamus introduces Libby Emmons, Rep. Riley Moore, Nick Sortor, and Phil Labonte to the audience
  • 5:27
    Portland Protest Coverage
    Nick Sortor details his arrest for filming and criticizes Portland police for arresting journalists while allowing violent assailants to walk free
  • 30:00
    Main News Stories
    Discussion of Leticia James indictment, Katie Porter incident, and RFK Jr.'s circumcision comments
  • 60:00
    Political Analysis
    Panel debates political prosecutions and media bias in current events coverage

Notable Quotes

“We have a really awesome show for you tonight. Leticia James was indicted. We're going to have a very fun story. Katie Porter also melted down because someone was in her shot.”

— Seamus Coughlin · opening segment introducing the main topics

“I was mostly filming. That was kind of the problem out there because the actual legacy media out there doesn't bother covering the situation.”

— Nick Sortor · explaining why he was arrested in Portland

“I haven't been on in a little while, so it's always fun being on this show.”

— Rep. Riley Moore · guest introduction and political discussion

“Listen, it's all backwards. We know it's all backwards. We know they're all about political prosecutions.”

— Seamus Coughlin · commentary on Portland police priorities

“They arrested me, not her assailant, for filming in the street. And disorderly conduct because the rest of it is apparently orderly.”

— Nick Sortor · criticism of selective enforcement against journalists

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About the Guests

Libby Emmons is a journalist with The Post Millennial, a conservative news outlet, known for her coverage of cultural and political issues

Rep. Riley Moore is a Congressman representing West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District and appeared to discuss political matters and government accountability

Nick Sortor is an independent journalist based in Portland who was recently charged with disorderly conduct for filming protests and is critical of Portland police handling of anti-fascist protests

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