Timcast IRL · July 25, 2020 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #101 - Democrats LOSE Case Against Feds, Judge Says Trump Can Keep Operating In Portland
Episode Recap
Tim Pool and co-hosts opened Timcast IRL episode 101 with their characteristic humor, discussing Adam's idea to make the first words about Civil War as a joke. The show quickly pivoted to the main story: a federal judge denied a lawsuit filed by Oregon's Attorney General attempting to shut down federal operations in Portland. Tim and his co-hosts expressed disbelief that the AG would ask a federal judge to stop protecting a federal courthouse, with Tim joking the judge likely responded with 'I work here.' The discussion evolved into a broader critique of media coverage, specifically targeting a Vox article that Tim described as complete fabrication, stating journalists are now 'literally writing fiction' and have become 'an arm of political parties.' Tim reflected on his decade of experience in newsrooms, noting the decline in journalism quality. The co-hosts also discussed militia groups including the NFAC and their planned appearance alongside the Three Percenters, with Tim noting NFAC's connection to black Hebrew Israelites ideology.
TL;DR
- →Federal judge denied Oregon AG's lawsuit seeking to shut down federal courthouse protection operations in Portland
- →Tim and co-hosts criticized mainstream media, specifically calling out a Vox article as fabricated journalism
- →Discussion of journalism becoming 'an arm of political parties' rather than objective reporting
- →Mention of NFAC militia planning to appear at an event alongside Three Percenters
- →Critique of media's false claims that state security forces had never done crowd control before
- →Opening banter included discussion of Adam's soundboard and Tim wanting his own sounds
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening BanterTim opens with joke about Civil War, discusses Adam's soundboard and art of Tim on a skateboard
- 5:30Portland Federal LawsuitMain story begins: federal judge denies Oregon AG's lawsuit to stop federal courthouse protection
- 10:00Media CriticismTim and co-hosts discuss the Vox article they call fake news and media becoming political arms
- 15:00Journalism StandardsTim reflects on his 10 years in journalism and the decline of reporting quality
- 25:00Militia GroupsBrief mention of NFAC militia planning to appear alongside Three Percenters
Notable Quotes
“Civil War! I'm just kidding.”
— Tim Pool · opening joke
“Your Honor, we'd like to ask you to stop protecting this building. And they're like, no, we're not going to do that. I work here. Have a nice day.”
— Tim Pool · satirizing the absurd federal lawsuit
“This is the most insane thing I've ever heard. It is entertaining to think that that was the courthouse they're in.”
— Ian Crossland · reacting to the Portland lawsuit story
“Journalism today has become an arm of the political parties.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion on media
“They're storytellers. I've seen some really good reporting. Okay. Over time, it's been getting worse and worse.”
— Ian Crossland · panel discussion on journalism quality