Timcast IRL · May 24, 2024 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #1032 Trump TRIGGERS Democrats As 30k+ Show Up To NYC Rally, Media LIES w/Alex Stein
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL Episode 1032, recorded on May 24, 2024, featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the massive Trump rally held in the Bronx, New York. The show opened with coverage of the rally that drew an estimated 30,000+ attendees despite the official permit being for only 3,500 people. Tim and the panel analyzed the significance of these massive crowds in traditionally Democratic strongholds like New York and New Jersey, noting that Trump is only down nine points against Biden in New York despite the state being D+23. The discussion included analysis of mainstream media coverage, particularly the Daily News claiming only "hundreds" attended while video evidence showed thousands. Guest Alex Stein joined the show to discuss the rally and various political topics. The panel also covered breaking news including CNN's ratings hitting a 30-plus year low, Media Matters layoffs, and Boeing aircraft safety concerns with the 737 MAX and 777. Shane promoted his show Inverted World Live, and Hannah Clare Brimelow from SCNR.com provided on-the-ground coverage of the rally.
TL;DR
- →Trump rally in Bronx draws estimated 30,000+ supporters despite permit for 3,500, with massive overflow crowds filling the area
- →Mainstream media outlets like Daily News falsely report 'hundreds' in attendance while video evidence shows thousands
- →Polling data shows Trump surprisingly competitive in New York (D+23 state) and New Jersey, down only 9 points against Biden
- →CNN ratings hit 30-plus year low and Media Matters announces significant staff layoffs
- →Panel discusses Boeing safety issues including 737 MAX concerns and 777 wing problems reported by FAA
- →Guest Alex Stein joins Tim Pool and Shane to discuss the rally, media coverage, and political implications
Key Moments
- 0:00Rally Coverage BeginsTim opens with breaking news of Trump rally in Bronx with massive 30K+ crowd turnout
- 5:28Media Falsehoods ExposedPanel discusses Daily News claiming 'hundreds' attended despite clear video evidence showing thousands
- 13:00Polling AnalysisTim discusses Trump polling data in traditionally Democratic states and implications for November election
- 25:00Media Industry DeclinePanel covers CNN's 30-year low ratings and Media Matters layoffs
- 35:00Guest Segment with Alex SteinAlex Stein joins to discuss rally coverage and Boeing aircraft safety concerns
Notable Quotes
“Donald Trump is currently speaking in the Bronx, and they got a permit for 3,500 people. It's full. They're overflowing. And if you look at the videos, the crowds are massive.”
— Tim Pool · opening
“CNN's ratings are at a 30-plus year low, almost as bad as when they first started. Media Matters has laid off a ton of their staff, and we're all laughing about it.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion
“You did put me on that 737 MAX, and I thought the whole time the plane was going to crash. I'm very scared with all these Boeing whistleblowers dying.”
— Alex Stein · guest segment
“In a D plus 23 state, Trump is only down nine points against Biden in New York. That is something else. This is why Trump is showing up.”
— Tim Pool · analysis
“People really don't understand just how tightly packed people can be. I recommend if you look at any image of a crowd or a show, start counting the heads and you'll be like, wow, that's actually way more people than you realize.”
— Tim Pool · crowd analysis