Timcast IRL · April 27, 2022 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #517 - We Got Our Times Sq. Billboard SLAMMING WaPo & Taylor Lorenz For Lying w/Derek Harvey

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Episode Recap

In Timcast IRL #517, Tim Pool discussed his controversial Times Square billboard targeting Washington Post journalist Taylor Lorenz for her role in publishing the identity of the person behind the Libs of TikTok account. Pool explained that he and The Daily Wire's Jeremy Boring erected the billboard reading 'Taylor Lorenz doxed Libs of TikTok' as a response to what Pool characterized as Lorenz misusing institutional power. He condemned Lorenz for publishing private home and work information of the individual, stating she lied about it on television and the Washington Post covered for her. The episode featured Derek Harvey, a former Army intelligence officer who served 26 years and worked as lead investigator for the House Intelligence Committee under Devin Nunes, as well as a Special Assistant to President Trump. Harvey discussed his candidacy for Washington County commissioner in Maryland and the failed policies driving businesses from the state. The panel also covered Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, with claims that Twitter's top lawyer Vijay Agade cried during meetings about the acquisition. They discussed alleged manipulation of Twitter's algorithm showing gains for right-wing personalities and losses for left-wing accounts, speculating that Twitter employees were panicking before Musk's access to internal records. Additional topics included reports of $5.2 million in unaccounted income from Joe Biden and Ron DeSantis's strong fundraising numbers.

TL;DR

  • →Tim Pool and The Daily Wire erected a Times Square billboard condemning Taylor Lorenz for dozing Libs of TikTok, with Pool explaining he used institutional power in response to Lorenz wielding hers to harm a private citizen
  • →Derek Harvey joined the show, discussing his military intelligence background serving Generals Petraeus and Odierno, work as lead investigator for the House Intelligence Committee, and his candidacy for Washington County commissioner in Maryland
  • →Panel discussed Elon Musk's Twitter takeover, claiming Twitter's top lawyer Vijay Agade cried during meetings and that Twitter is manipulating follower algorithms to suppress right-wing accounts before Musk gains access
  • →Tim condemned Taylor Lorenz for publishing private home and work information of the Libs of TikTok operator, stating her reporting served no journalistic purpose and she lied about it publicly
  • →Discussion covered allegations of $5.2 million in unaccounted income from Joe Biden and questions about his private dealings with China and Ukraine
  • →Panel discussed Ron DeSantis's strong fundraising numbers and why conservative policies are driving business growth in Florida while states like Maryland suffer from business flight

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening and Billboard Announcement
    Tim Pool announces the Times Square billboard calling out Taylor Lorenz and explains his motivation for confronting her use of institutional power
  • 30:00
    Derek Harvey Introduction
    Introduction of guest Derek Harvey with discussion of his intelligence background, military service, and political candidacy
  • 60:00
    Twitter Algorithm Controversy
    Panel discusses Twitter's alleged manipulation of follower counts and employees panicking before Elon Musk's takeover
  • 90:00
    Political Analysis
    Discussion of Joe Biden's finances, Ron DeSantis fundraising, and failed Maryland policies versus Florida's success
  • 120:00
    Member Call to Action
    Tim promotes membership support enabling journalism expansion, fact-checkers, and additional columnists

Notable Quotes

“We got a billboard in Times Square. It is massive. It's got two sides. And it reads, Taylor Lorenz doxed at Libs of TikTok. And we did this because Taylor Lorenz, a journalist for the Washington Post, wielded institutional power like a cudgel to target people that she did not like.”

— Tim Pool · opening announcement about the Times Square billboard

“Publishing the name served nothing in the story. So I am critical of Taylor Lorenz for publishing the name, but think the reporting was merited. Taylor Lorenz then released private home information and work information of this individual, which I condemn.”

— Tim Pool · main discussion on Lorenz's reporting on Libs of TikTok

“I used to work for Devin Nunes as the lead investigator for the House Intelligence Committee. I was in the Army for 26 years and chief of intelligence for General Petraeus and General Ordierno.”

— Derek Harvey · guest introduction and background

“Tucker Carlson didn't just gain 62,000 followers today on news that broke yesterday morning so that doesn't make sense. Many people believe this is Twitter panicking and shutting down their manipulation of the system because Elon Musk is going to get in there.”

— Tim Pool · analysis of Twitter algorithm controversy

“I'm really interested and exciting to hear some details about the Trump White House from an insider.”

— Ian Crossland · co-host introduction of guest segment

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