Timcast IRL · August 11, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #591 - FBI Subpoenas SEVERAL GOP Reps In PA As DOJ Witch Hunt Expands w/Naomi Wolf
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 591, aired on August 11, 2022, featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the breaking news of the FBI subpoenaing several Pennsylvania Republican lawmakers as part of an investigation into fake electors related to the 2020 election. The show opened with discussion of polling data showing independent voters were energized by the Trump raid and would likely vote Republican in the midterms. Tim expressed deep skepticism about the FBI and DOJ, questioning the timing of the subpoenas three months before the midterms. The conversation delved into the historical precedent of alternate electors, referencing Hawaii's disputed 1960 presidential election between Nixon and Kennedy where alternate electors were considered. Naomi Wolf joined the show as a guest, discussing her work and new book while addressing her evolution on COVID-19 policies and vaccine mandates. The panel also touched on censorship, including the cancellation of Sesame Street characters deemed racist. Throughout the episode, Tim emphasized the importance of supporting independent journalism through TimCast.com memberships.
TL;DR
- →FBI subpoenaed multiple Pennsylvania Republican lawmakers including Rep. Scott Perry as part of a criminal investigation into fake electors used to contest Biden's 2020 victory
- →A new poll showed independent voters were heavily motivated to vote Republican in response to the FBI raid on Trump, suggesting the timing may backfire on Democrats
- →Tim Pool expressed distrust of the FBI and DOJ, questioning whether the timing three months before midterms was intentional or politically motivated
- →Historical context was provided about alternate electors, specifically referencing the 1960 Hawaii election dispute between Nixon and Kennedy as precedent
- →Guest Naomi Wolf discussed her new book 'The Bodies of Others' and her转变 on COVID-19 policies after experiencing cancellation and censorship
- →Panel discussion included the cancellation of Sesame Street characters for alleged racism and broader concerns about censorship in media
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Poll DiscussionTim opens with polling data showing Trump raid motivated independent voters and introduces the breaking FBI subpoena story
- 6:24FBI Subpoena Breaking StoryDetailed discussion of FBI delivering subpoenas to PA Republican lawmakers including Rep. Scott Perry
- 11:30Historical Precedent AnalysisTim explains the 1960 Hawaii alternate electors situation involving Nixon and Kennedy
- 12:00Naomi Wolf IntroductionGuest Naomi Wolf joins, discusses her background, new book 'The Bodies of Others,' and her changed views on COVID-19
- 18:00Sesame Street Cancellation StoryPanel discusses Rosita cancellation and broader censorship concerns
Notable Quotes
“I don't trust the FBI. I don't trust the DOJ. I don't trust the federal government.”
— Tim Pool · opening
“They raid the former president three months out from a midterm election. That's going to light up independents and Republicans like crazy.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion
“I'm the author of eight nonfiction books, usually about women's issues or civil liberties. My new book is called The Bodies of Others, The New Authoritarians, COVID-19, and the War Against the Human.”
— Naomi Wolf · guest introduction
“They're trying to claim that by having alternate electors, it's some kind of fraud. But if you go back to 1960, Nixon and Kennedy, Hawaii sent an alternate slate of electors.”
— Tim Pool · analysis
“I'm delighted to have Naomi. I'm excited to learn about what all we have in common. I think it will surprise all of us.”
— Ian Crossland · panel