Timcast IRL · November 19, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #411 - MSNBC Attempted Jury Tampering, BANNED From Rittenhouse Trial w/Ben Stewart
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 411, recorded on November 19, 2021, centered on the explosive revelations surrounding MSNBC's attempted jury tampering during the Kyle Rittenhouse trial. Tim Pool opened the show discussing how an NBC/MSNBC producer was caught following the jury bus, blowing through a red light in an attempt to track jurors, leading to the judge banning MSNBC from the courthouse. The discussion delved into allegations that ADA Krause tampered with evidence, allegedly cropping footage from Tucker Carlson's show to remove the Fox News graphic before providing it to the defense. The panel examined the potential for a mistrial, with rumors circulating about a potentially hung jury. Filmmaker Ben Stewart joined the conversation to provide analysis on these constitutional violations and discuss broader issues including the Oklahoma National Guard's refusal to comply with vaccine mandates and threats of disbandment. The episode covered media ethics, trial integrity, and governmental overreach.
TL;DR
- →MSNBC producer was caught following the jury bus from the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, blowing through a stoplight while attempting to track jurors, resulting in the judge banning MSNBC from the courthouse
- →Allegations emerged that ADA Krause tampered with evidence by cropping footage from Tucker Carlson's show to remove the Fox News graphic before providing it to the defense
- →Rumors circulated about a potentially hung jury (6-6 split) in the Rittenhouse trial, with both mistrial and mistrial with prejudice motions pending before the judge
- →The judge had previously warned about filming the jury after a Fox News incident on November 9th, suggesting the MSNBC producer knowingly violated court orders
- →Oklahoma National Guard members faced disbandment threats for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, with the Pentagon indicating they would essentially become militia if dismissed
- →Tim and Ben discussed "The Fourth Turning" book again, referencing a previous episode, as well as broader constitutional concerns regarding government overreach
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening - Jury Tampering RevelationTim opens with the breaking news about MSNBC's attempted jury tampering during the Rittenhouse trial
- 30:00Evidence Tampering AllegationsDeep dive into allegations that ADA Krause manipulated video evidence by cropping Fox News graphics
- 60:00Legal Analysis and Constitutional ImplicationsDiscussion of potential mistrial scenarios and criminal violations of jury tampering laws
- 90:00Guest Ben Stewart SegmentFilmmaker joins to discuss constitutional concerns and governmental overreach
- 120:00Oklahoma National Guard and ClosingCoverage of military vaccine mandate resistance and final thoughts
Notable Quotes
“Today, MSNBC was caught jury tampering. Now, fortunately, it was attempted jury tampering, but apparently an MSNBC producer was trailing the jury bus, blowing through a street light to try and keep up with them.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on the breaking story
“I believe he got the footage himself from Tucker Carlson's show, cropped out the Fox News graphic, compressed it to give the defense a version they could not form an argument around, and then he got caught.”
— Tim Pool · evidence tampering allegations discussion
“I get some really good stuff from there [The Daily Show]. I have to say that I listen to The Daily Show every day, Tim.”
— Ben Stewart · guest introduction and media consumption habits
“This may be one of the most serious acts of aggression, attempts to interfere, grave constitutional violations.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of jury tampering severity
“If the jury comes back with not guilty, it's moot. But some rumors are circulating. That's a six six hung jury that they're not in agreement.”
— Tim Pool · jury deliberations discussion