Timcast IRL · August 24, 2021 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #357 - Most Americans Now Find Biden Incompetent Says Poll w/Chris Karr

politicsnewsgovernmentmilitarymedia

Episode Recap

Timcast IRL episode 357 featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing a new poll revealing that a majority of Americans no longer believe President Joe Biden is competent. The conversation delved into the Afghanistan withdrawal situation, where Biden faced criticism for his handling of spontaneous questions and press events. The co-hosts also covered the FDA's full approval of the Pfizer vaccine and concerns about impending vaccine mandates. The episode highlighted the California recall election, with Larry Elder being discussed as a target of media criticism, dubbed 'the black face of white supremacy' by critics. Chris Karr, executive editor at TimCast.com and former Epoch Times reporter, joined the discussion with insights on California politics and media coverage. The panel reflected on how public opinion polls tend to track with mainstream media narratives, and the challenges of waking people up to current events.

TL;DR

  • →Poll reveals 51% of Americans believe Biden is not a competent commander in chief, with 52% believing he lacks focus
  • →FDA grants full approval to Pfizer vaccine, sparking concerns about increased vaccine mandates
  • →California recall election discussed with focus on Larry Elder and his characterization by critics
  • →Chris Karr joins as guest, sharing his background as Epoch Times reporter covering California news
  • →Panel discusses media influence on public opinion and how polls track with mainstream narratives
  • →Conversation includes updates on TimCast expansion, new studio equipment, and member-only content

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and Poll Discussion
    Tim introduces the poll showing majority of Americans find Biden incompetent
  • 5:38
    Family and Friends Discussion
    Co-hosts debate who could still support Biden after everything
  • 8:00
    Chris Karr Introduction
    Guest Chris Karr introduced as TimCast executive editor and former Epoch Times reporter
  • 30:00
    Main Story Coverage
    Full discussion of Biden competence poll and Afghanistan situation
  • 60:00
    Guest Analysis
    Chris Karr provides insights on California recall election and media coverage

Notable Quotes

“In what may be a shocking poll to each and every one of you, the majority of Americans now believe that Joe Biden is not competent. I know. Calm down. I hope you are sitting down for this one because there's more.”

— Tim Pool · opening the show with poll results

“It's not just the poll about Afghanistan. 51% believe that Biden is not a competent commander in chief. Well, 49% believe that he is. I'd like to meet at least one of these 49%.”

— Tim Pool · discussing poll details

“I was a news reporter in Southern California for the Epoch Times. So I'm used to California shenanigans. I'm a bit desensitized to the insanity coming out of California.”

— Chris Karr · guest introduction

“I know those people. They're my family. They're my friends. There's tons of people. And I don't think you could throttle them into reality.”

— Ian Crossland · reacting to Biden support polling

“It's funny how these polls track with the mainstream media narrative? They say, according to a new poll from CDS, 51% believe that Biden is not a competent commander in chief.”

— Tim Pool · analyzing media influence on polling

← All Episodes