Timcast IRL · April 14, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #264 - Veritas Expose Shows CNN Staffer ADMITTING They Are Activist Propaganda w/Tom Rogan
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 264, recorded on April 14, 2021, featured Tim Pool alongside co-host Ian Crossland and guest Tom Rogan discussing the groundbreaking Project Veritas expose revealing CNN's alleged coordinated effort to remove Donald Trump from office. The episode opened with Tim Pool addressing the breaking story of a CNN technical director, identified as Charlie Chester, caught on undercover camera admitting the network pushed anti-Trump propaganda and worked to get Joe Biden elected. Pool expressed frustration that while the revelations weren't surprising to informed viewers, having documented proof from a CNN insider was significant enough to trend with 2.2 million views. The discussion also covered the Daunte Wright shooting in Minnesota and upcoming protests, as well as the Derek Chauvin trial deliberations expected the following week. Guest Tom Rogan, a commentary writer for the Washington Examiner specializing in national security, joined to discuss the Project Veritas story and later introduced the topic of UFOs and unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), mentioning tic-tac shaped vehicles filmed flying above naval vessels. Ian Crossland contributed periodic table and metamaterials commentary throughout the episode. The hosts also promoted TimCast.com memberships and merchandise including limited edition gorilla shirts.
TL;DR
- →Project Veritas released undercover footage of CNN technical director Charlie Chester admitting the network coordinated anti-Trump propaganda to help get Biden elected
- →Tim Pool and Tom Rogan analyzed why this expose, though expected by informed viewers, represented significant documented proof of mainstream media bias
- →The hosts discussed ongoing protests related to the Daunte Wright shooting and concerns about riots during the Derek Chauvin trial deliberations
- →Tom Rogan introduced a secondary segment about UFO/UAP sightings, specifically tic-tac shaped vehicles filmed above naval vessels
- →Ian Crossland provided commentary on metamaterials and scientific topics throughout the discussion
- →Tim Pool promoted TimCast.com membership, merchandise, and social media engagement during the episode
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Breaking News SetupTim Pool introduces the day's major stories including anticipated riots and the Project Veritas CNN expose
- 1:05Project Veritas Expose AnalysisTim Pool explains the significance of the CNN technical director's admission and reads key quotes from the undercover footage
- 2:28Tom Rogan IntroductionGuest Tom Rogan joins, introducing himself as a Washington Examiner commentary writer focused on national security and foreign policy
- 4:03ABC Affiliate CoverageTim reads coverage from ABC 13 WHAM, noting that local news picking up the story indicates its significance
- 5:40Veritas Investigation MethodsDiscussion of how Project Veritas used Tinder dating app to target and identify CNN employees for undercover investigation
- 7:30UFO/UAP Discussion SetupTom Rogan previews the topic of unidentified aerial phenomena that will be discussed later in the episode
Notable Quotes
“Man, there's so much going on today. I mean, we're probably going to see massive riots in many cities tonight.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment addressing current events
“Because I'm just like, when I see this story, I'm like, oh yeah, I know. Don't you? Don't we all know CNN is doing this? I get it. Veritas has gotten us the receipts. And this is a massive story.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion of Project Veritas expose
“Look what we did. We got we CNN got Trump out. I am 100 percent going to say it. And I 100 percent believe that if it wasn't for CNN, I don't know that Trump would have got voted out.”
— Charlie Chester (via Project Veritas footage) · undercover video footage of CNN technical director
“That's huge. That's huge. All right, we'll talk about this. Before we get started, my friends, go over to TimCast.com and become a member to get access to exclusive members-only segments.”
— Tim Pool · sponsor segment and membership promotion
“I do take an interest yeah in uh ufos or uaps um you know because something really is going on there and and you know i think i have pretty good sourcing on it and a lot of journalists don't want to touch it.”
— Tom Rogan · introducing UFO topic discussion