Timcast IRL · January 8, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #198 - Capitol Police Chief RESIGNS Over Unrest, Trump SLAMS Criminals w/ Richie McGinniss
Featuring: Richie McGinniss
Episode Recap
Tim Pool opened Timcast IRL #198 with breaking news about a police officer dying from injuries sustained during the January 6th Capitol storming. He expressed frustration at Trump supporters who participated in the violence, noting that Trump himself had just issued a statement condemning the violence and calling for peace. Tim drew parallels to Antifa and Black Lives Matter riots, arguing that violent actions ultimately destroy public support for movements. He expressed concern about escalating political tensions, pointing to CNN's highest-ever ratings of around 9 million as evidence that media outlets profit from division. Tim introduced Daily Caller journalists Richie McGinniss, who was inside the Capitol during the melee as a credentialed reporter, and Jorge Ventura, who had documented small business closures in California due to COVID-19 restrictions. The journalists shared their on-the-ground perspectives about the Capitol breach and discussed how economic desperation is fueling American anger. Luke Rudkowski of We Are Change was also present for the discussion.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool opened with breaking news about a Capitol police officer dying from injuries sustained during the January 6th storming
- →Trump issued a statement condemning the violence and calling for peaceful transition, which Tim praised as the right move
- →Richie McGinniss recounted being inside the Capitol building as a credentialed Daily Caller journalist when the melee occurred
- →Jorge Ventura shared reports about small business devastation in California due to outdoor dining bans
- →Tim expressed concern about CNN's highest-ever ratings around 9 million, arguing media profits from political division
- →The panel discussed how economic hardship from COVID restrictions is fueling American anger and unrest
Key Moments
- 0:00Breaking News OpeningTim Pool opens with news of a police officer's death and discusses Trump's condemnation statement
- 10:00Media AnalysisDiscussion of CNN's record ratings and concerns about political escalation
- 20:00Journalist IntroductionRichie McGinniss and Jorge Ventura introduced as on-the-ground reporters
- 30:00Richie McGinniss InterviewRichie recounts his experience inside the Capitol during the riot
- 60:00California Small Business CrisisJorge Ventura discusses COVID restrictions devastating small businesses
Notable Quotes
“I don't know why anyone would want anything like this. I mean, I don't know. It's just miserable. We spend all year complaining about the violence from Antifa and the destruction and the vandals and the burning. We talk about it doesn't work.”
— Tim Pool · opening
“Trump condemning this is the right thing. It's very, very simple. No matter what you think, this is what I say about Antifa and the Black Lives Matter riots. It was satisfying to their emotions and it did nothing for them.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion
“I was in the building. Credentialed. The Daily Caller is credentialed by the House Radio TV Gallery. So I did have my credential, although it was taken from me during the melee.”
— Richie McGinniss · interview
“More worryingly than any of that, though, is the escalation that we're seeing from Democrats, media pundits screaming on TV, and CNN saw their highest ratings ever.”
— Tim Pool · analysis
“The only thing I can see is escalation.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host reaction
About the Guests
Richie McGinniss is the Chief Video Director for The Daily Caller and a field correspondent who was inside the Capitol building during the January 6th riot as a credentialed journalist. He was on the show to provide firsthand account of the events.