Timcast IRL · March 12, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #242 - Antifa Storms Banks in Portland, Try To Break Into Federal Building w/Kim Iversen
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL Episode 242 featured Tim Pool alongside co-hosts discussing several major news stories from March 2021. The episode opened with coverage of Antifa activity in Portland, where demonstrators reportedly attempted to break into banks and a federal building. Additional stories included the autonomous zone in Minneapolis, updates on the Derek Chauvin trial and juror concerns, Governor Andrew Cuomo being referred to police over harassment allegations, and the bipartisan effort between AOC and Matt Gaetz on marijuana legalization. The show also touched on gun control legislation. Guest Kim Iversen, a political YouTuber who identifies as a progressive libertarian and former Tulsi Gabbard supporter, joined the discussion. She described herself as politically homeless but aligned with anti-establishment and anti-war perspectives. The conversation explored the concept of 'the cathedral' in political discourse, distinguishing between being anti-establishment versus anti-elite, and discussing how many people fear deviating from political orthodoxy. Ian Crossland was present as a co-host, and the episode included lighter moments discussing personality typing systems based on playing cards.
TL;DR
- →Antifa staged protests in Portland attempting to break into banks and a federal building, with photos showing police responding with weapons drawn
- →Derek Chauvin trial was ongoing with reports of juror concerns and issues being raised during proceedings
- →New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was referred to police over serious harassment allegations against him
- →Bipartisan collaboration between AOC and Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz on marijuana legalization legislation was discussed
- →Guest Kim Iversen explained her political positioning as a progressive libertarian, anti-establishment, and anti-war voice critical of both major parties
- →The show discussed the concept of 'the cathedral' referring to establishment orthodoxies and how deviating from them labels people as heretics
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and News SetupTim welcomed viewers, introduced the episode topics including Antifa riots, Minneapolis autonomous zone, Chauvin trial, and Cuomo allegations
- 15:00Antifa in Portland CoverageDiscussion of Antifa's attempted break-ins at banks and federal buildings with police response
- 30:00Guest Introduction - Kim IversenKim Iversen introduced herself as a progressive libertarian YouTuber and Tulsi Gabbard supporter
- 45:00Political Positioning DiscussionDeep dive into the concepts of anti-establishment versus anti-elite and the cathedral as a cultural framework
- 75:00Chauvin Trial and CuomoAnalysis of the Derek Chauvin trial proceedings and Andrew Cuomo's legal troubles
- 120:00Marijuana LegislationDiscussion of bipartisan marijuana legalization efforts between AOC and Matt Gaetz
Notable Quotes
“Hey, everybody. How's it going? Starting point is 00:00:43 Welcome to Timcast IRL. If you haven't already, subscribe. Smash the like button. And we've got a bunch of stories.”
— Tim Pool · opening
“I'm a progressive on the progressive left, but libertarian. But like the Tulsi kind of progressive, right? I was a big Tulsi supporter and more of a progress.”
— Kim Iversen · guest introduction
“Well, I think you're critical of war and you criticize the Democrats and you criticize COVID lockdowns.”
— Tim Pool · characterization of guest
“I think we haven't figured out our address yet. I should put it that way. The numbers haven't been put on the house, but there's a house.”
— Kim Iversen · political identity
“That basically means, of course, if you don't agree with the orthodoxy in the cathedral yeah maybe that's the easiest way to put it it doesn't matter what your political alignment is are you with or against the cathedral you know what they call us heretics yeah you're a heretic or you're heretics.”
— Tim Pool · the cathedral concept