Timcast IRL · August 19, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #597 - CNN Cans Brian Stelter, Jim Acosta IS NEXT TO BE FIRED w/Mike Glover
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 597 aired on August 19, 2022, with Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing the firing of Brian Stelter from CNN and broader political news. The show opened with an ad read for BetMGM Casino before Tim Pool reacted to the news that CNN had canceled Stelter's media analysis show, noting it came the same week Liz Cheney lost her primary. Tim warned viewers not to become complacent ahead of the midterms despite these victories for political outsiders. The hosts discussed Donald Trump's strategic endorsement of Democrats, including those who led impeachment charges against him, which Tim described as forcing Democrats to oppose him. Guest Mike Glover joined to discuss his experiences being labeled a white nationalist extremist despite being half Korean and a former special operations veteran. Glover detailed his work with American Contingency, a community preparedness organization, and how he was deplatformed after USA Today ran an article labeling him an extremist. Hannah Clare Brimelow and Ian Cross also participated, with Ian showing off a miniature bobblehead figure of himself. The episode featured typical Timcast banter while covering mainstream media collapses and political maneuvering heading into the 2022 midterm elections.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool and co-hosts discuss Brian Stelter's departure from CNN, with Tim noting the irony of losing both Stelter and Liz Cheney in the same week
- →Donald Trump's strategic endorsements of Democrats who led impeachment charges against him are analyzed as a political chess move
- →Mike Glover joins to discuss his cancellation and being labeled a white nationalist despite being half Korean and a former special operations veteran
- →Tim warns viewers not to become complacent about the midterms despite positive developments for political outsiders
- →Jim Acosta is rumored to be next in line for firing from CNN as the network continues to struggle
- →The American Contingency organization and Glover's Fieldcraft Survival business are discussed in the context of being labeled violent extremist organizations
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and BetMGM Ad ReadEpisode opens with BetMGM Casino advertisement followed by Tim's reaction to Brian Stelter and Liz Cheney news
- 1:45Midterm WarningTim warns viewers about becoming complacent heading into midterms despite recent political victories
- 2:18Trump Endorsement AnalysisDiscussion of Donald Trump's strategic endorsements of Democrats who impeached him
- 2:58Mike Glover IntroductionGuest Mike Glover describes his background as former special operations and CIA contractor
- 4:43Glover's Cancellation StoryGlover details being labeled a white nationalist and deplatformed despite being half Korean
- 5:56Ian Cross and Miniature BobbleheadLight-hearted segment with Ian Cross showing off a miniature figure of himself
Notable Quotes
“I cannot believe that we lost Brian Stelter and Liz Cheney in the same week. American democracy is dead, my friends.”
— Tim Pool · opening reaction to news
“CNN is collapsing. Rumors are now circulating that Jim Acosta may be next in line with the next couple of weeks.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion on CNN turmoil
“I'm a former special operations guy. I'm also a contractor for the CIA. I also own a company called Fieldcraft Survival that teaches preparedness and anything revolving a worst-case scenario to citizens.”
— Mike Glover · guest introduction
“Don't sit back thinking you got it in the bag because this is what they're trying to lull you into a false sense of security. We got to make sure that we go in, we get all our friends out, we go and vote.”
— Tim Pool · midterm warning
“I'm Ian Cross and a wild wizard. Sometimes I wonder, why am I here? And then I realize it's to cast magic.”
— Ian Cross · co-host introduction