Timcast IRL · April 13, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #507 - Oklahoma Gov. Signs Bill Making Abortions A FELONY w/ Matt Walsh & Elijah Schaffer
Featuring: Matt Walsh, Elijah Schaffer
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 507, recorded on April 13, 2022, featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing Oklahoma's controversial abortion legislation and related cultural issues. The show opened with coverage of Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signing Senate Bill 612 into law, which makes performing abortions a felony except to save the mother's life, with violators facing up to 10 years in prison and $100,000 fines. The hosts debated the implications of this legislation and the likelihood of Roe v. Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court. The conversation then shifted to parental rights in education, examining Florida's recently passed bills and contrasting them with Maryland's mandate requiring gender ideology instruction in schools. The hosts discussed crime issues, particularly referencing a tragic incident in New York. The episode also covered Oberlin College's refusal to pay a settlement after accusing a local bakery of racism. Throughout the broadcast, guest Matt Walsh, known for his conservative commentary on The Daily Wire, provided his perspective on the abortion legislation, arguing against exceptions for saving the mother's life. Elijah Schaffer, host of the Slightly Offensive podcast, joined remotely via innovative technology, while Libby Emmons of The Postmillennial and Seamus Coghlan, creator of Freedom Tunes animated political cartoons, participated in the discussion. The panel explored the broader cultural and political implications of these legislative efforts, particularly regarding parental rights, educational content, and the evolving landscape of state-level policy-making.
TL;DR
- →Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt signed Senate Bill 612, making performing abortions a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and $100,000 fines
- →The panel debated the likelihood of Roe v. Wade being overturned by the Supreme Court in the coming months
- →Matt Walsh argued against exceptions for saving the mother's life in abortion legislation, claiming such exceptions are often abused
- →Discussion turned to parental rights bills in education, contrasting Florida's new laws with Maryland's gender ideology curriculum requirements
- →Oberlin College's refusal to pay a settlement after accusing a local bakery of racism was highlighted as a concerning free speech issue
- →The hosts addressed crime concerns, particularly referencing a serious incident in New York City
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Oklahoma Abortion BillTim Pool introduces the episode and opens with the main story about Oklahoma's Senate Bill 612 making abortions a felony
- 30:00Abortion Legislation DebateExtended discussion on the abortion bill, exceptions for mother's life, and the potential overturn of Roe v. Wade
- 60:00Education Bills and Parental RightsAnalysis of Florida's parental rights in education bill versus Maryland's gender ideology curriculum requirements
- 90:00Crime and Oberlin College DiscussionCoverage of New York crime incident and Oberlin College's refusal to pay settlement in bakery lawsuit case
- 120:00Guest PerspectivesMatt Walsh, Elijah Schaffer, Libby Emmons, and Seamus Coghlan offer their takes on the cultural and political landscape
Notable Quotes
“The governor of Oklahoma has officially signed into law a bill banning the performing of abortions, except in any circumstance to save the mother's life.”
— Tim Pool · opening the main discussion on Oklahoma legislation
“I think what we see here is the Republican Party, and this is like a shock for those of us who grew up, we're so used to Republicans being milquetoast and cowardly... but we're starting to see in some of these states, Oklahoma, Florida, like the Republicans are actually going on offense.”
— Matt Walsh · analysis of Republican legislative strategy
“Roe v. Wade still exists, right? So what's going on?”
— Tim Pool · questioning the legality of the Oklahoma bill while Roe v. Wade is still in effect
“You want to outlaw abortion, you're not going to sit around and say, well, Supreme Court has spoken. It's the murder of a child. I think there's a semantic issue here as well.”
— Matt Walsh · arguing for aggressive pro-life legislative action
“We're seeing that Maryland and New Jersey are kind of going the opposite direction. Maryland actually has a mandate that's going to require gender ideology being taught with some, let's just say, explicit... If I were to tell you what they were teaching these kids, YouTube would probably demonetize this stream.”
— Tim Pool · discussing controversial education curriculum requirements
About the Guests
Matt Walsh is a conservative commentator and host at The Daily Wire, known for his outspoken advocacy on pro-life and traditional family values issues.
Elijah Schaffer is the host of the Slightly Offensive podcast on YouTube and co-host of the show, covering political and cultural topics from a conservative perspective.