Timcast IRL · September 16, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #616 Facebook EXPOSED SPYING On Trump Supporters For THE FBI w/Alex Stein & Ryan Walters
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 616 featured Tim Pool and co-host Ian Crossland discussing Facebook's reported collaboration with the FBI to surveil conservatives and Trump supporters who questioned the 2020 election. The show opened with coverage of the New York Post report revealing Facebook was spying on users with 'subversive messages' and sending data to federal authorities. The hosts debated the constitutional implications, with Pool noting this opened the door for lawsuits. The conversation shifted to Ron DeSantis sending illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, with the panel mocking Karine Jean-Pierre's characterization of the move as 'cruel' despite it being an all-expense-paid trip. Guest Ryan Walters, Oklahoma Secretary of Education and candidate for State Superintendent, discussed fighting left-wing ideology in schools. Conservative commentator Alex Stein (Primetime 99) joined the discussion with his signature energetic style. The hosts also addressed YouTube notification issues affecting the channel around election time.
TL;DR
- →Facebook exposed for spying on conservatives and sending data to the FBI, with hosts calling for lawsuits
- →Ron DeSantis sent illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard, prompting mock outrage from White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre
- →Guest Ryan Walters discussed fighting leftist indoctrination in Oklahoma schools as Secretary of Education
- →Alex Stein (Primetime 99) joined the chaotic discussion with his trademark energetic commentary
- →Tim Pool addressed YouTube notification issues affecting the channel around two months before the 2022 election
- →Mike Lindell lawsuits against the government were referenced in context of FBI raids
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Facebook StoryTim Pool opened with the New York Post report about Facebook spying on conservatives and sharing data with the FBI
- 1:09Martha's Vineyard DiscussionPanel discussed Ron DeSantis sending illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard and mocked Karine Jean-Pierre's response
- 2:51Ryan Walters IntroductionOklahoma Secretary of Education Ryan Walters joined to discuss fighting leftist ideology in schools
- 3:48Alex Stein JoinsConservative commentator Alex Stein appeared with his energetic Prima TIME 99 persona
- 5:55Main Facebook/Big Tech SegmentDeep dive into Facebook's alleged coordination with FBI on surveillance of Trump supporters
Notable Quotes
“They were effectively at this point acting as an instrument to the government. Ladies and gentlemen, y'all better start laying on the lawsuits. Because now we have evidence that they're acting at the behest of government. Now we got constitutional violations.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion on Facebook and FBI
“The door has been opened. We'll see how things play out.”
— Tim Pool · main Facebook/Big Tech discussion
“I am currently the Oklahoma Secretary of Education, so I work for the governor in the governor's office there, and I'm running for state superintendent at Oklahoma. We've got some crazy left-wing ideology being pushed in our school. So we're going to be a state that fights back.”
— Ryan Walters · guest introduction
“I come here with one very simple and very rational message. Make America Florida.”
— Alex Stein · prima time 99 segment
“YouTube sends the notifications to every single person that has clicked the bell, Tim. You know that.”
— Ian Crossland · YouTube notification discussion