Timcast IRL · December 7, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #421 - NYC Decrees Vax Mandate For KIDS, Most Draconian In Country w/Daniel Turner
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL Episode 421 aired on December 7, 2021, with Tim Pool and co-host Ian Crossland discussing New York City's expanded vaccine mandate that would require children ages 5-11 to show proof of one dose for indoor dining, fitness, and entertainment. The show opened with Pool calling it the most draconian lockdown seen yet, noting the mandate would affect 30.9% of New York state residents who would be unable to use public accommodations. The discussion extended to Europe's escalating measures, with Germany and Austria implementing outright lockdowns for unvaccinated individuals, resulting in widespread riots. Pool contrasted this with Florida's more lenient approach, noting people were flocking to freedom-friendly states. The show covered Devin Nunes announcing his retirement, connected to Donald Trump's new media venture and its distribution deal with Rumble. Guest Daniel Turner joined the show to provide analysis on the vaccine mandates and their broader implications. The episode also touched on Jussie Smollett's testimony and Alec Baldwin news, covering multiple current events of the day.
TL;DR
- →NYC mandates vaccine proof for children ages 5-11 for indoor activities, with requirements for ID verification raising questions about enforcement
- →European countries including Germany and Austria implement full lockdowns for unvaccinated individuals, sparking widespread protests
- →Devin Nunes announces retirement from Congress, linking his departure to Trump's new media venture with Rumble distribution deal
- →Jussie Smollett testified in his case while Alec Baldwin faced ongoing legal developments
- →Guest Daniel Turner discusses the expanding vaccine mandates and their comparison to European restrictions
- →Florida's no-mandate approach contrasted with NYC's strict requirements as people relocate to freedom-friendly states
Key Moments
- 0:00NYC Vaccine Mandate IntroductionTim Pool opens discussing NYC's expanded vaccine mandate covering private sector workers and children 5-11
- 15:00European Lockdown CoverageDiscussion of Germany and Austria's full lockdowns for unvaccinated and resulting riots
- 30:00Devin Nunes NewsAnalysis of Nunes retiring and Trump's new media venture partnership with Rumble
- 45:00Daniel Turner JoinsGuest Daniel Turner appears and discusses the mandates and political implications
- 60:00Entertainment NewsJussie Smollett testimony and Alec Baldwin developments discussed
Notable Quotes
“New York City has implemented what is the most draconian lockdown we have ever seen. You now, if you live in New York City, need to have two vaccinations if you want to use any public accommodation.”
— Tim Pool · opening statement on NYC mandate
“This is the most extreme mandate we have seen in the country, and it certainly won't be the worst we've seen yet.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion
“This is the most draconian lockdown we have seen yet.”
— Daniel Turner · guest agreement
“It's very strange in Florida. They don't have these rules. So people are mostly just living free and people are flocking to Florida and places like Texas.”
— Ian Crossland · comparing state approaches
“If this spreads beyond New York City into other areas, you might actually see these protests.”
— Tim Pool · prediction about potential US protests