Timcast IRL · April 22, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #270 - LeBron James Posts Photo Of Cop And Says YOU'RE NEXT w/Charlie LeDuff
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 270 featured host Tim Pool alongside co-host Ian Crossland and guest Charlie LeDuff discussing the aftermath of the Minneapolis riots and the broader implications of progressive governance. The conversation centered on Minneapolis voters who have consistently elected progressive politicians since 1984, including Ilhan Omar and Keith Ellison, yet now face rising crime and calls to abolish the police. Charlie LeDuff, a journalist with extensive experience covering urban decay in Detroit, shared his perspective on communities that actually support police presence and professional law enforcement. The panel debated the concept of electoral consequences and whether residents should relocate if they disagree with their city's direction. Ian Crossland discussed his views on social workers replacing police, noting that he was serious about the proposal since voters in his area approved it. The discussion also touched on the Minnesota model's failures and the broader national conversation about policing. Charlie promoted his No BS News Hour program and discussed his approach to social media, notably following zero accounts on Twitter aside from his grandfather.
TL;DR
- →Charlie LeDuff joins Tim Pool and Ian Crossland to discuss Minneapolis governance and police abolition following the city's riots
- →The panel debates electoral consequences as Minneapolis has voted Democrat since 1984, electing figures like Ilhan Omar and Keith Ellison
- →Charlie LeDuff shares insights from his Detroit journalism experience, noting communities he covers actually want more police presence
- →Ian Crossland defends his position on abolishing police and hiring social workers, stating he was serious since voters approved it
- →Discussion of the Chinese finger trap analogy regarding the impossible situation created by progressive policing policies
- →Charlie LeDuff promotes his No BS News Hour show and explains his minimalist Twitter approach of following zero people
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Channel UpdatesTim announces new vlog content and upcoming changes to Timcast Castle channel
- 45:00Introduction of Charlie LeDuffIan Crossland and Tim welcome Charlie back to the show for the main segment
- 60:00Minneapolis Discussion BeginsTim reads his tweet about Minnesota's voting history and the consequences of progressive governance
- 90:00Police Abolition DebateCharlie LeDuff shares perspective from Detroit communities wanting more police, not less
- 120:00Wrap-up and PromotionsCharlie promotes No BS News Hour, Ian shouts out his website, and they prepare for member exclusive content
Notable Quotes
“I got onto Twitter, and I was kind of upset about the Minnesota thing because Minnesota has voted blue every single election since 1984. They know what they're voting for. They know what they're doing.”
— Tim Pool · opening statement about Minneapolis and electoral consequences
“They gave us Ilhan Omar. They gave us Keith Ellison. They effing know what they're doing. They're blue as heck, and they understand what they're voting for.”
— Tim Pool · discussing Minneapolis voting patterns and progressive elected officials
“Just telling you the word I get from Detroit, from the community, the people I know being on the block. No. They support police. They want good, professional, non-A-kicking police.”
— Charlie LeDuff · explaining what actual communities want from law enforcement
“I said abolish the police and hire the social workers. You know why? Because the city's voted for it. Yeah. Okay. That was all I needed.”
— Ian Crossland · explaining his position on police abolition and social workers
“If elections have consequences, they keep voting for leaders who push this stuff, and they don't care about the consequences, it's a tough world.”
— Ian Crossland · panel commentary on voting patterns and consequences