Timcast IRL · December 10, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #424 - Jussie Smollett Found GUILTY On Felony Hate Crime Hoax Charges w/Jan Jekielek
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #424, recorded on December 10, 2021, centered primarily on the Jussie Smollett guilty verdict and broader geopolitical developments. Tim Pool opened the show discussing Smollett's conviction on five of six felony disorderly conduct charges related to the alleged hate crime hoax, expressing skepticism about meaningful punishment. The conversation then shifted to foreign policy, with Pool criticizing the Biden administration's handling of Ukraine-Russia tensions, particularly the waiver of sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. He compared the situation unfavorably to the chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal while acknowledging Tucker Carlson's questioning of why Americans should care about Ukrainian borders. Special guest Jan Jekielek, senior editor at Epoch Times and host of American Thought Leaders, joined the panel discussion alongside co-host Ian Crossland. The show included lighter moments with Tim promoting his merchandise line in Polish, demonstrating his bilingual skills and connecting with his audience. Tim also addressed editorial decisions, noting his team's choice to remove a race-related story they deemed "rage bait" in favor of substantive journalism. The episode emphasized Timcast's commitment to independent reporting funded by members rather than chasing viral content.
TL;DR
- →Jussie Smollett found guilty on five of six felony charges for filing false police report about alleged hate crime attack
- →Biden administration criticized for waiving Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline sanctions and effectively telling Ukraine to surrender eastern territory
- →Tim Pool compares Afghanistan withdrawal mistakes to current Ukraine policy blunders
- →Jan Jekielek discusses Epoch Times coverage of COVID-19 policies and independent journalism
- →Tim addresses editorial choice to remove 'race bait' story in favor of quality journalism
- →Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin criticized for going clubbing instead of answering calls during crisis
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningTim Pool opens with breaking news of Jussie Smollett guilty verdict and initial reactions
- 1:04Ukraine Policy DiscussionAnalysis of Biden administration effectively surrendering eastern Ukraine to Russian-backed separatists
- 1:35Guest IntroductionJan Jekielek introduced as Epoch Times senior editor and American Thought Leaders host
- 4:10Journalism EthicsTim discusses editorial decision to remove 'rage bait' story in favor of quality journalism
- 5:44Smollett Verdict DetailsDetailed breakdown of the six counts and potential sentencing by Judge James Lynn
Notable Quotes
“Jussie Smollett is guilty. Guilty on five of six counts. And I'm really confused as to how they didn't find him guilty on the sixth count.”
— Tim Pool · opening reaction to verdict
“The Biden administration is effectively telling Ukraine to surrender their Eastern front to Russian backed separatists to just give them autonomy in the region to some degree. And this is Biden basically saying, Putin, you've won.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion on Ukraine policy
“I wanted to confirm that it is both epoch times and epoch times, depending on if you're American English or British English. You say epoch because so they don't mix it up and think it's epic, E-P-I-C.”
— Ian Crossland · language clarification
“We strive to be the best of the best because we are beholden just to you guys as members. We're not trying to chase clicks. We're just trying to make sure when you're a member, you get access to good, well-researched and fact-checked information.”
— Tim Pool · journalism ethics discussion
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— Ian Crossland · closing