Timcast IRL · December 11, 2021 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #425 - NYC Warns BLM NOT To Burn Down City, REFUSES To Surrender To BLM Riots w/Libby Emmons
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 425 featured Tim Pool and co-host Ian Crossland discussing several major news stories from late 2021. The episode opened with analysis of Black Lives Matter's statement standing by Jussie Smollett despite his guilty verdict, with Tim emphasizing how this demonstrated the movement was about political power rather than justice. The discussion then shifted to New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams warning BLM leader Hawk Newsome not to burn down the city, representing a notable pushback against the organization. Also covered were the arrests of 11 Antifa members in California for beating Trump rally attendees, and the subsequent lawsuit filed against journalist Andy Ngo for retweeting information about the violent encounters. Tim made a hard prediction that Andy Ngo would win the lawsuit on summary judgment. The co-hosts discussed the weaponization of legal action against journalists and how few are willing to report on Antifa's activities. Economic topics were addressed, including inflation impacts on working class Americans and criticism of media narratives suggesting inflation benefits ordinary citizens. Guest Libby Emmons from The Postmillennial was introduced but the transcript excerpt focused primarily on the news analysis.
TL;DR
- →BLM issued statement standing by convicted Jussie Smollett, demonstrating political motivation over justice, per Tim Pool's analysis
- →NYC Mayor-elect Eric Adams warned BLM leader Hawk Newsome not to burn down the city, representing significant pushback against the organization
- →11 Antifa members arrested in California for violently attacking Trump rally attendees, with Andy Ngo documenting the incidents
- →Andy Ngo being sued by Antifa for retweeting information about their violent crimes, with Tim predicting Ngo will win on summary judgment
- →Tim criticized media narratives from The Intercept claiming inflation benefits working class people, calling it manipulative
- →Co-hosts discussed weaponization of legal action against independent journalists reporting on leftist violence
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Smollett DiscussionTim opens the show discussing Jussie Smollett guilty verdict and BLM's statement standing by him, explaining the political implications for regular Americans
- 30:00NYC vs BLM StoryTim discusses Eric Adams warning BLM not to burn down NYC and refusing to surrender to the organization
- 60:00Antifa Lawfare and Andy NgoAnalysis of Antifa arrests in California and the subsequent lawsuit against Andy Ngo, with Tim predicting Ngo's victory
- 90:00Guest IntroductionTim introduces Libby Emmons from The Postmillennial and discusses Andy Ngo's journalism work
- 120:00Membership and ClosingTim promotes TimCast membership and introduces co-host Ian Crossland
Notable Quotes
“Black Lives Matter has issued a statement. They are standing by Jussie Smollett, even though he has been found guilty. It's a really important story for regular people, because everybody knows at this point that Jussie Smollett staged the whole thing.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on BLM and Smollett
“I will say this on the merits. Andy will win a summary judgment. The judge will laugh this case out of court, and then Andy will seek legal fees and likely win. I'll just say he will win. I will make a hard prediction on this.”
— Tim Pool · prediction about Andy Ngo lawsuit
“Check it out. And I am also here pushing buttons on this very calm Friday night.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host introduction
“This is Antifa lawfare. They're mad about it. So they're literally suing him. Andy will win on summary judgment. It will never see a trial.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of lawsuit against journalist
“What's up, everybody? Ian Crossland here, ready to rock and roll. Good to see you. Iancrossland.net.”
— Ian Crossland · co-host closing introduction