Timcast IRL · July 15, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #572 - Trump Declares HE'S RUNNING In Clever Way, Elon Calls For Ron DeSantis w/Vanessa Santos
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 572, aired July 15, 2022, opened with host Tim Pool offering condolences to the Trump family following Ivana Trump's passing from cardiac arrest. The show then pivoted to breaking political news, discussing Donald Trump's indirect announcement that he is running for president through a New York Magazine interview where he described having made a decision and suggested potential candidates wouldn't want to run against him. Tim Pool analyzed Trump's strategic reasoning for avoiding a formal declaration, noting FEC regulations that would trigger upon official candidacy. The episode featured co-host discussion about Elon Musk's comments regarding Ron DeSantis, continuing the show's ongoing coverage of potential 2024 Republican primary dynamics. Guest Vanessa Santos, CEO of Red Renegade PR, joined the panel to discuss her work fighting cancellation and platforming voices censored by mainstream outlets. The conversation covered AOC's claims that police held doors open during January 6th, which Tim Pool agreed merited investigation, as well as Malcolm Nance's assertion that the Republican Party has been radicalized. Pop Culture Crisis co-host Brett Dasavick also participated, discussing Trump's announcement strategy as clever marketing.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool opened with condolences for Ivana Trump's death before discussing Trump's indirect 2024 presidential announcement via New York Magazine interview
- →Analysis of Trump's strategic decision to not formally declare candidacy to avoid FEC regulations and fundraising restrictions
- →Elon Musk comments about Ron DeSantis discussed as part of ongoing 2024 Republican primary coverage
- →Guest Vanessa Santos, CEO of Red Renegade PR, discussed fighting cancellation culture and platforming censored voices
- →AOC's claims about police holding doors open during January 6th examined, with Tim Pool agreeing investigation was warranted
- →Malcolm Nance's statements about Republican Party radicalization and potential civil conflict addressed
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and CondolencesTim Pool opened with condolences to the Trump family following Ivana Trump's passing and introduced the episode's topics
- 0:29BetMGM Casino Ad ReadSponsored casino gaming segment with information about table games, live dealers, and app availability
- 1:20Trump Announcement AnalysisTim Pool analyzed Trump's indirect presidential announcement strategy and the legal implications of formal candidacy
- 3:32Guest IntroductionIntroduction of guest Vanessa Santos, CEO of Red Renegade PR, who discussed her work fighting cancellation culture
- 5:00Brett Dasavick JoinsPop Culture Crisis co-host Brett Dasavick joined the discussion, commenting on Trump's announcement marketing strategy
- 6:21Culture War DiscussionVanessa Santos explained her decision to become more vocal about culture war issues following COVID and her work with Red Renegade PR
Notable Quotes
“We got news not that long ago that Ivana Trump had passed away, cardiac arrest. And obviously she's the mother of many of the Trump children. And it's just, it's sad to hear.”
— Tim Pool · opening condolences
“He essentially announced he is running in every conceivable way that he could. He said he was running without literally saying he was running. And it was brilliant. It was so Trumpian.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion of Trump's announcement strategy
“I started my firm to be an aggressive, doesn't take no for an answer PR firm that fights wokeism wherever we find it. I make sure our clients have a voice and can be heard.”
— Vanessa Santos · interview about Red Renegade PR
“Investigate those cops who held the door open. Get down on the J6 committee and show the world. Cops held the door open. Who were they? Why were they doing it?”
— Tim Pool · response to AOC's January 6th claims
“That's right. Everyone's announcing that they've got an announcement coming.”
— Brett Dasavick · panel commentary on Trump announcement