Timcast IRL · May 20, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #290 - Democrats Vote In Far Left DA Amid Skyrocketing Crime, BLM Riots w/Sean Parnell
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 290 featured a discussion about the surprising results of the Philadelphia district attorney's race, where a far-left progressive candidate backed by Black Lives Matter won by over 30 points despite surging violent crime in the city. Tim Pool and co-host Ian Crossland were joined by Pennsylvania Senate candidate Sean Parnell to analyze the political implications. The conversation touched on the controversial 1619 Project and its creator losing tenure consideration, with Tim noting that people are increasingly recognizing it as 'fake news.' The panel explored why voters seem to gravitate toward progressive candidates even when crime rises, with Parnell suggesting many people simply don't pay attention to political developments. The discussion also covered media bias and the thirst for honest journalism, with Parnell praising Tim's approach of focusing on truth rather than pushing narratives for political advantage. Tim shared personal anecdotes about leaving the Philadelphia area due to escalating crime and riots, including the attack on a Christopher Columbus statue. The conversation highlighted the divide between mainstream media coverage and what voters actually experience, with Parnell noting that career politicians quickly learn media outlets on both sides have predetermined narratives that sometimes push facts aside.
TL;DR
- →Philadelphia DA race resulted in a 30+ point blowout victory for far-left progressive candidate despite surging violent crime and riots
- →Tim Pool and Sean Parnell discussed the 1619 Project author losing tenure consideration as a positive development
- →Tim shared he left the Philadelphia area due to out-of-control crime and riots, including statue removals
- →Sean Parnell explained why he appears on Tim's show despite being a Republican Senate candidate
- →Panel discussed media bias and how both Republican and Democrat media outlets push narratives over facts
- →Guest emphasized the importance of fair journalism regardless of political affiliation
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Philly DA RaceTim introduces the main story about Philadelphia's progressive DA winning despite crime surge
- 5:26DA Race DetailsDiscussion of the 30-point blowout and specific crime incidents including statue attacks
- 7:001619 Project NewsTim reports on the 1619 Project author losing tenure consideration
- 8:00Guest IntroductionSean Parnell introduced as Pennsylvania Senate candidate
- 12:00Media Fairness DiscussionParnell and Tim discuss media bias and the desire for honest journalism
Notable Quotes
“I couldn't believe it because you had this police-backed moderate Democrat guy, and the polls are like it's fairly even. And I was like, this guy's, in my opinion, I thought he was going to win because you have all of his crime.”
— Tim Pool · discussing the unexpected Philadelphia DA results
“So it's not all bad news. We're going to talk about this. And we got one of the best people to talk about what's going on in Pennsylvania.”
— Tim Pool · introducing Sean Parnell as a guest
“I think part of the reason why they don't pay attention is people are sick of the divisiveness. Most people feel like the news that they watch on TV is not accurate.”
— Sean Parnell · explaining why voters disengage from politics
“I want to understand the truth and make sure that things work. So that's why this show works, I think. I think that should be the goal of every journalist.”
— Tim Pool · explaining his journalistic philosophy
“Yeah, you know, I mean usually sometimes you're not one of those people and you're you're a journalist you do this... and there are some good journalists out there that i rely on and and that are even some democrats out there that i know these journalists are democrats that write fair.”
— Ian Crossland · praising Tim's balanced approach to journalism