Timcast IRL · May 4, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #278 - Biden's Ratings CRASH, Liberals Go Back To Sleep Paving Way For GOP w/Libby Emmons
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL Episode 278 opened with host Tim Pool discussing surviving a tornado warning at his studio location before diving into the day's news. The episode centered on President Joe Biden's dramatically declining TV ratings and approval numbers, with Tim arguing this decline signals that traditional liberal voters have become disengaged from politics, similar to patterns seen during the Obama administration. Tim noted that while Democrats appear to have a political advantage through this inattentiveness, allowing massive spending bills to pass unnoticed, the real opportunity lies with Republicans and disaffected liberals who remain politically engaged and angry. The discussion covered Biden's controversial $400,000 tax statement, the skyrocketing costs of consumer goods including gasoline and lumber, and the surging cryptocurrency market. A cultural segment touched on Doctor Strange's absence from WandaVision, which some reported was due to the character being a white male. Libby Emmons, editor-in-chief of The Post Millennial, joined the discussion to provide perspective on the political landscape. Co-host Ian Crossland analyzed Biden's verbal missteps and their potential impact on public perception.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool opened the show after surviving a tornado warning at his studio, noting internet connectivity issues from the storm
- →Biden's TV ratings and approval numbers have collapsed significantly, with Tim arguing this indicates liberal voters have gone back to sleep politically
- →Massive government spending including $1.9 trillion COVID relief and $2.25 trillion infrastructure package is proceeding with little public attention
- →Rising costs of consumer goods including gasoline, lumber, and wood are creating economic concerns for ordinary Americans
- →Cryptocurrency markets are surging as traditional investments face inflation pressures
- →Libby Emmons of The Post Millennial joined to discuss the political implications of Democrat voter disengagement
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and TornadoTim Pool opens the show after surviving a tornado warning, discusses internet issues and checks in with co-hosts
- 5:00Biden Ratings CrashMain discussion begins on Biden's poor TV ratings and what they signal about Democrat voter engagement
- 30:00Tax and Spending AnalysisDeep dive into Biden's $400,000 tax statement and massive government spending legislation
- 50:00Economy and CryptoDiscussion of rising consumer goods prices and cryptocurrency market surge
- 90:00Guest Segment with Libby EmmonsLibby Emmons joins to discuss culture war topics and political landscape
Notable Quotes
“Biden is not doing too well. His ratings were ridiculously low for his speech. Not really a state of the union. And we're seeing TV ratings collapse.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on Biden's declining ratings
“What we're seeing is good news, sort of. Democrats, traditional liberal types, the voters, aren't paying attention. They've gone to sleep. That means Republicans, who are still fired up and angry, the anti-woke and disaffected liberals, are still on the offensive.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of political engagement
“I'm excited to get to the bottom of this Joe Biden saying, no one that made $400,000 a year is going to have to pay a penny less than a penny in taxes. One of the reasons his ratings are probably down is that the man can't speak.”
— Ian Crossland · critique of Biden's communication
“With nobody paying attention to what Biden's doing, he can just keep doing these things and no one will stop him.”
— Tim Pool · concern about government spending without scrutiny
“Does that mean that you don't got to pay taxes up to $400,000? He must have meant a penny more than they used to pay. Nope, it's legally binding. He said it. Thanks, Joe.”
— Ian Crossland · mocking Biden's tax statement