Timcast IRL · December 9, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #423 - CNN Hit With Demands To FIRE Don Lemon Over Jussie Smollett Scandal w/Jack Murphy
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #423 aired on December 9, 2021, with Tim Pool hosting alongside co-hosts Ian Crossland, Lydia, and Luke, plus special guest Jack Murphy. The discussion centered on several major news stories of the day. The episode opened with coverage of the Jussie Smollett trial, where the jury had begun deliberations and the special prosecutor Dan Webb accused Smollett of lying under oath, potentially facing additional perjury charges. The show then pivoted to a major CNN controversy, examining calls for the network to fire Don Lemon after he was accused of using CNN resources to provide information to friends in a criminal trial, with CNN president Jeff Zucker stating he wished he had fired Chris Cuomo sooner. The panel analyzed the Axios poll showing that young Democrats are less willing to interact with those of opposing political views compared to Republicans. They also discussed the significant number of Democratic retirements—reportedly 19 members—which they suggested could signal a potential red wave in upcoming elections. Jack Murphy joined from Denver, where he had recently conducted a live brunch event with fans. The conversation touched on the Justice Millette trial and mentioned the Ghislaine Maxwell case as ongoing coverage that viewers were following via Twitter due to Chicago courts not allowing cameras.
TL;DR
- →Jury began deliberations in Jussie Smollett trial with special prosecutor Dan Webb accusing Smollett of perjury and presenting six key pieces of evidence
- →CNN faced calls to fire Don Lemon for using network resources to help friends in a criminal trial, with Jeff Zucker commenting on Chris Cuomo firing
- →Axios poll revealed young Democrats are significantly less willing to interact with people of opposing political views compared to Republicans
- →Nineteen Democrats announced retirements, suggesting potential Republican gains in upcoming elections
- →Jack Murphy joined from Denver following a live brunch event with Timcast viewers
- →Ghislaine Maxwell trial ongoing with coverage limited due to courtroom camera restrictions
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Jussie Smollett TrialTim opened the show discussing jury deliberations in the Jussie Smollett trial and CNN controversy
- 5:01Don Lemon / CNN SegmentDetailed discussion of Don Lemon conflict of interest allegations and CNN's response
- 13:00Democratic Retirement AnalysisPanel analyzed the 19 Democratic retirements and what it means for the party
- 18:00Axios Poll DiscussionBreaking down the poll showing Democrat intolerance toward opposing viewpoints
- 30:00Guest Segment with Jack MurphyJack Murphy joined from Denver, discussing recent live brunch event with fans
- 45:00Political MerchandiseJack Murphy promoted his shirts including a 'I tested positive for freedom' design
Notable Quotes
“I can't believe it. They started deliberating today in the Justice Millette trial, and then the day wrapped.”
— Tim Pool · Opening statement about jury deliberations
“CNN is facing calls to fire Don Lemon because he was using the resources of CNN to provide information to his friends in a criminal trial. It's a major conflict of interest.”
— Tim Pool · Main story introduction about Don Lemon controversy
“I tested positive for freedom. And I need to warn you guys, there's some knockoffs going around. There's some bootlegs going around. There's some counterfeits going around. Do not be fooled by these counterfeits. Thebestpoliticalshirts.com is where you need to go.”
— Jack Murphy · Promoting his merchandise brand
“Democrats are already facing a major vacuum. And then we got this poll coming out of Axios that shows, yeah, it is young Democrats are the intolerant ones.”
— Ian Crossland · Analysis of Democrat polling data
“The poll shows that basically Democrats don't want to and won't interact with people of the opposing political persuasion, but that's not true for Republicans.”
— Tim Pool · Discussing political polarization data