Timcast IRL · March 4, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #236 - Biden GHOSTING State Of The Union?? Its Almost Unprecedented w/Jack Murphy
Episode Recap
In Timcast IRL episode #236, Tim Pool and co-hosts discussed Joe Biden's unprecedented delay in holding a press conference, now at 43 days into his presidency. The conversation centered on a viral video showing Biden's virtual event with House Democrats where the feed was cut off mid-appearance, preventing any questions. Jack Murphy joined the discussion as the special guest, bringing investigative analysis to the topic. The panel compared Biden's situation to historical precedent, noting that Jimmy Carter in 1977 was the only president to wait until April for a State of the Union address, making Biden's delay 'almost unprecedented.' They reviewed the timing of past presidents' addresses, including Trump's February 28, 2017 speech and Obama's February 24, 2009 address. The hosts also touched on conspiracy theories surrounding March 4th militia threats to DC, the controversy over Netflix claiming CPAC stage designs were Nazi symbols (which were later revealed to be designed by a Democrat), and alarming declining birth rate statistics being described as a national crisis. Ian Crossland provided additional commentary as co-host, while Sarah Patchelitz managed production.
TL;DR
- →Joe Biden has gone 43 days without holding a press conference, with his latest virtual event cut off mid-appearance preventing questions
- →Biden has also not delivered a State of the Union address, making this 'almost unprecedented' since Jimmy Carter in 1977
- →Jack Murphy joined as guest to analyze the situation, noting handlers may be shielding Biden from difficult media questions
- →Tim Pool compared Biden's timeline to past presidents like Trump (Feb 28, 2017) and Obama (Feb 24, 2009) who gave addresses within weeks
- →The panel discussed March 4th militia threats to DC and how Biden's absence fuels conspiracy theories
- →Additional stories covered Netflix's retracted Nazi symbol claims and declining birth rates being called a national crisis
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Press Conference DiscussionTim Pool opens by discussing Biden's 43-day press conference absence and viral video of Biden's cut-off virtual event
- 10:00Jack Murphy JoinsInvestigative journalist Jack Murphy joins the panel to discuss the State of the Union delay and historical comparisons
- 20:00Historical Precedent AnalysisThe panel goes through historical data showing every president since 1977 gave a State of the Union by early March
- 40:00Conspiracy and Cultural TopicsDiscussion of March 4th militia threats and how Biden's absence fuels conspiracy theories
- 60:00Additional News StoriesCoverage of Netflix CPAC Nazi symbol controversy and declining birth rate crisis
- 80:00Membership and ClosingTim promotes TimCast.com membership and previews new shows including a paranormal series with Cassandra Fairbanks
Notable Quotes
“It has been 43 days and President Joe Biden has not given a press conference.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment introducing the main story
“We are now on March 3rd. And not only has Joe Biden not given a press conference, not only are they turning off his camera so he can't answer questions, he's not given a State of the Union address.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion of Biden's unprecedented behavior
“If I got elected president and I had been vice president and I had been the one sitting in the chair up behind the president all those times, listening, applauding like a seal... if I had my chance to finally be the guy giving the speech... I'd be trying to schedule that thing day after freaking inauguration.”
— Jack Murphy · guest perspective on why Biden's delay is notable
“Joe Biden not giving a State of the Union is certainly adding fuel to the fire of these conspiracies.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of how the absence fuels speculation
“We're going to go through this news... Luke Rudkowski is currently on vacation.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host participation and updates on crew