Timcast IRL · October 29, 2022 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #647 Leftist Arrested For Attempted Murder Of Paul Pelosi, Targeted Nancy w/Gavin Wax
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 647 aired on October 29, 2022, featuring Tim Pool hosting alongside co-hosts and guest Gavin Wax. The episode opened with a discussion about the David DePape attack on Paul Pelosi, with Tim Pool analyzing the political implications and noting that the suspect was a registered Green Party member, not a MAGA Republican as some on the left initially claimed. The panel discussed how the incident highlighted San Francisco's mental health crisis while criticizing the immediate politicization of the attack by both sides. The show then pivoted to coverage of Elon Musk's evolving approach to Twitter moderation, including his formation of a content moderation council and decisions about unbanning accounts. Special guest Gavin Wax, head of the New York Young Republican Club, joined to discuss these developments along with various other political topics of the day.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool analyzed the Paul Pelosi hammer attack, noting suspect David DePape was a Green Party member, not a MAGA Republican as some claimed
- →The panel discussed how both political sides immediately politicized the tragic attack for their own narratives
- →Elon Musk announced formation of a Twitter content moderation council to help adjudicate banning decisions
- →Reports emerged of bot purges on Twitter with claims leftists losing followers while conservatives gained
- →Guest Gavin Wax discussed his role with the New York Young Republican Club and his upcoming book
- →The show highlighted merchandise including Roberto Jr the noble rooster shirts and flags from the Timcast store
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and IntroductionTim Pool introduces the show and co-host Gavin Wax, promoting membership and merchandise
- 5:32Paul Pelosi Attack CoverageDeep dive into the David DePape attack, political implications, and Green Party affiliation
- 25:00San Francisco Mental Health CrisisDiscussion of how the attack reflects broader issues in San Francisco
- 45:00Elon Musk Twitter ModerationAnalysis of Musk's evolving approach, moderation council, and bot purge reports
- 75:00Gavin Wax Interview SegmentGuest discussion on political topics including the upcoming book The Emerging Populist Majority
Notable Quotes
“If someone showed up to the Pelosi's house with a clear understanding of what was going on in a political mission, I would say that was political and that was intended to be some kind of assassination. But this guy just seems crazy.”
— Tim Pool · initial analysis of the attack
“It turns out he listed himself as a member of the Green Party. Voting records show DePape listed himself as a member of the Green Party years ago. So this is not somebody who just had it in his profile. Green Party is leftist.”
— Tim Pool · political affiliation revelation
“It's probably just a matter of the crime, the homelessness. I think he had a house he lived with roommates or something, dude had a pride flag, an American flag, pride flag in front of his house.”
— Tim Pool · describing suspect's background
“We can get in touch with Chris. You already know Chris Pavlovsky. But we'll just start organizing a lot of the heads of the social media organizations and then see if we can start federating and beyond. There's things better than federation, better than the Fediverse, like Nostr.”
— Tim Pool · discussing alternative platforms
“I'm a columnist with Town Hall, Newsmax, American Greatness. I'm the head of the New York Young Republican Club. We're the oldest and largest club in the country. And I'm a co-author of an upcoming book, The Emerging Populist Majority.”
— Gavin Wax · guest introduction