Timcast IRL · June 27, 2024 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #1056 GOP Announces Move To ARREST Biden AG Garland For Contempt w/Arthur Bloom
Episode Recap
Tim Pool hosted Timcast IRL #1056 with co-hosts and guest Arthur Bloom, discussing several significant political stories including the GOP's announcement to use inherent contempt powers to arrest Attorney General Merrick Garland for refusing to comply with congressional subpoenas regarding the Biden classified documents case. The show covered the Supreme Court's decision that Missouri lacked standing to challenge federal censorship, WikiLeaks' deletion of the DNC email archive potentially connected to Julian Assange's plea agreement, and CNN's controversial debate moderation. Tim announced plans to multi-stream live fact-checking commentary during the CNN debate across multiple platforms despite warnings about potential copyright strikes, encouraging viewers to become members to support the effort. Guest Arthur Bloom discussed his recent $10 million defamation lawsuit victory against the former owner of Ted Bundy's Volkswagen, who now owes him $10,000. The episode also promoted an upcoming live show at the RNC in Milwaukee featuring Mike Lindell and other notable guests. The discussion touched on tensions between independent media and mainstream outlets, with Tim warning that CNN is reportedly desperate and may lash out at alternative media channels covering their debate.
TL;DR
- →GOP announced plans to use inherent contempt powers to arrest AG Merrick Garland for refusing to turn over subpoenaed evidence in Biden classified documents investigation
- →Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Missouri lacked standing to challenge federal government censorship, with Amy Coney Barrett writing the majority opinion
- →WikiLeaks reportedly deleted its entire DNC email archive, potentially connected to Julian Assange's plea agreement and return to Australia
- →Tim announced plans to multi-stream live CNN debate fact-checking commentary across X, YouTube, and Rumble despite copyright strike warnings from other channels
- →Guest Arthur Bloom discussed winning a $10 million defamation lawsuit against the former owner of Ted Bundy's Volkswagen who now owes him $10,000
- →Tim promoted an expensive live show at the RNC in Milwaukee featuring Mike Lindell, Luke Rutkowski, Hannah Clare Brimelow, and Libby Emmons
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and BetMGM Ad ReadShow opens with BetMGM Casino advertisement followed by introduction to the main story about GOP plans to arrest Garland
- 1:21Inherent Contempt DiscussionTim explains the obscure congressional power allowing arrest of Merrick Garland and why Republicans are using it now
- 2:00Supreme Court and WikiLeaks NewsCoverage of SCOTUS ruling on Missouri standing and WikiLeaks deleting DNC emails
- 5:03CNN Debate WarningTim warns about CNN's desperation and explains plans to multi-stream debate commentary despite strike risks
- 5:55Arthur Bloom InterviewGuest Arthur Bloom joins to discuss winning his $10 million defamation lawsuit
Notable Quotes
“The Republicans want to know why Merrick Garland will not turn over any of the evidence. They subpoenaed him. He refused. They referred him for criminal charges. The DOJ said no.”
— Tim Pool · explaining the Garland contempt situation
“CNN is desperate. They are dying and are going to lash out in desperation. So this likely means the likelihood that they make claims against all these other channels is substantial.”
— Tim Pool · warning about CNN debate coverage
“The fellow who sued me and I've now beaten him is the former owner of Ted Bundy's Volkswagen. He sued me for $10 million and I beat him a couple of months ago and he owes me 10 grand and I've so far been unable to collect.”
— Arthur Bloom · describing his defamation lawsuit victory
“Every legal channel we've gone through, every opinion is it's unquestionably fair use. But I'll save that for the deeper show.”
— Tim Pool · explaining why their debate coverage is legal
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— Phil Levante · introducing himself