Timcast IRL · August 12, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #592 - Armed Man Who Attacked FBI SHOT DEAD, Posts Admission On Truth Social w/Bethany Mandel
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #592 featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the breaking news of an armed man who attacked the FBI's Cincinnati field office on August 12, 2022. The suspect, identified as Ricky Schiffer, attempted to breach the FBI office with a rifle and nail gun, opened fire, and fled into a cornfield where he engaged in a five-hour standoff before being shot dead by police. The discussion centered on Schiffer's apparent Truth Social posts explaining his motivations, reportedly connected to the FBI raid on Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate. Tim Pool and Bethany Mandel debated the implications of Attorney General Merrick Garland signing off on the Trump raid, with Tim calling it potential revenge and a conflict of interest. The co-hosts discussed the dangers of weaponized and politicized law enforcement. The show also covered NewsGuard's recent rating of MSNBC as fake news, and Tim promoted upcoming documentaries on gun control and transhumanism that members will access. Bethany Mandel introduced herself as editor of the Heroes of Liberty children's book series and columnist at Deseret News.
TL;DR
- →Ricky Schiffer attacked the FBI's Cincinnati field office with a rifle and nail gun, leading to a five-hour standoff before he was shot dead by police
- →Schiffer reportedly posted on Truth Social explaining his motivations, tied to the FBI raid on Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate
- →Merrick Garland confirmed he signed off on the Mar-a-Lago raid, sparking debate about conflicts of interest in politicized law enforcement
- →Tim and Bethany Mandel discussed the dangerous precedent of weaponized federal law enforcement targeting political figures
- →The show highlighted NewsGuard's rating of MSNBC as fake news after previously crediting the network
- →Tim announced upcoming member-exclusive documentaries on gun control and transhumanism coming in approximately two and a half months
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Breaking NewsTim opens the show with breaking news about the armed attack on the FBI Cincinnati field office and the suspect being shot dead
- 00:04:53FBI Attack DetailsTim reads from Daily Mail coverage about Ricky Schiffer's attack, attempted breach, and standoff in the cornfield
- 00:06:27Truth Social Posts AnalysisDiscussion of Schiffer's Truth Social posts explaining his motivations connected to the Trump Mar-a-Lago raid
- 00:08:00Merrick Garland and Political Law EnforcementTim and Bethany debate the implications of Garland signing off on the Trump raid and weaponized justice
- 00:12:00Media Credibility DiscussionThe panel discusses NewsGuard's rating of MSNBC as fake news and media bias
- 00:20:00Documentary AnnouncementsTim promotes upcoming member-exclusive documentaries on gun control and transhumanism
Notable Quotes
“Earlier today, a man went to an FBI office in Cincinnati with a rifle and a nail gun, and he tried to, I guess he tried to breach the building. He opened fire. They're saying in the direction of FBI agents.”
— Tim Pool · breaking news opening about the Cincinnati FBI attack
“Merrick Garland has come out and stated that he signed off on the raid of Donald Trump's home. My opinion, revenge, of course. He's pissed off. Conflict of interest. And this is the dangerous—this is one of the problems you have with weaponized and politicized law enforcement.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of the Trump raid and political implications
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— Tim Pool · membership promotion and show announcements
“I am the editor of a children's book series called Heroes of Liberty, and I am a columnist at Deseret News and a mom of five and a half people.”
— Bethany Mandel · guest introduction and bio
“They have rated MSNBC as fake news. Finally. Share that one with your family when they're obsessed with it they tell you you're wrong, MSNBC is true Rachel Maddow blah blah blah yeah well NewsGuard says fake news.”
— Tim Pool · media credibility discussion on MSNBC rating
“We will have two documentaries launching, really great ones. One's about gun control. What about the Federal Reserve? We're also working on a transhumanism documentary.”
— Tim Pool · upcoming documentary projects announcement