Timcast IRL · February 10, 2023 · 2h 0m

Timcast IRL #712 COUP Ousts James OKeefe At Project Veritas, WE GOT THE LETTER w/Tower Gang Reed & Jose

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Episode Recap

Timcast IRL Episode 712, recorded on February 10, 2023, centered on the breaking news of James O'Keefe being placed on paid leave from Project Veritas. Tim Pool opened the show expressing concern about what he characterized as a potential coup at the organization, noting that several employees had signed a letter criticizing O'Keefe's leadership while admitting they hadn't witnessed the alleged abusive behavior themselves. The discussion highlighted suspicions that the controversy may have been orchestrated by a departing employee who had pronouns in their bio. Tim addressed recent divisions in the conservative media space, referencing conflicts between Stephen Crowder and The Daily Wire, as well as his own previous issues. He called for unity among conservatives despite disagreements, acknowledging his own imperfections while emphasizing the need to maintain focus on shared values. Additional topics included Facebook's decision to reinstate Donald Trump's account, the censorship of recent guest Eliza Blue, and the killing of two Republicans in New Jersey. The episode featured members of the Tower Gang, Reed Coverdale and Jose Galison, who discussed their respective podcasts covering libertarian politics, government criticism, and controversial historical topics. Phil Labonte from All That Remains also appeared briefly on the program.

TL;DR

  • →James O'Keefe was placed on paid leave from Project Veritas after employees signed a letter criticizing his leadership as tyrannical, with many signatories admitting they hadn't witnessed any abuse themselves
  • →Tim Pool expressed concern about apparent coup attempts against conservative figures, citing conflicts between Crowder and Daily Wire alongside the Project Veritas situation
  • →Facebook reinstated Donald Trump's account, representing a significant shift in platform moderation policies
  • →Two Republicans were killed in New Jersey within the past week, including one victim targeted in their vehicle, prompting Tim to reflect on the current state of political division
  • →Tim publicly apologized for being brash in previous interactions while urging the conservative movement to maintain unity against common challenges
  • →Guest Reed Coverdale discussed his work with the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire and his Naturalist Capitalist show focusing on government overreach

Key Moments

  • 0:01:28
    Project Veritas Breaking News
    Tim introduces the breaking story of James O'Keefe being placed on paid leave and the controversial letter signed by employees
  • 0:03:36
    Call for Unity
    Tim addresses divisions in conservative media, apologizing for past behavior while urging focus on shared values
  • 0:05:14
    Tower Gang Introduction
    Reed Coverdale and Jose Galison join to discuss their respective shows and political perspectives
  • 0:06:36
    Phil Labonte Appearance
    The All That Remains vocalist joins the panel for commentary
  • 0:04:39
    Membership Appeal
    Tim promotes TimCast membership and the new coffee shop venture

Notable Quotes

“The strange thing about this letter is that they say that many of the signees never actually witnessed any abuse, nor experienced any of it, but decided to sign the letter anyway.”

— Tim Pool · opening segment on Project Veritas controversy

“I'm genuinely freaked out watching what's happening with Veritas, seeing the infighting between Crowder and Daily Wire, and then now this. Kind of makes me feel that, look, I'm not perfect, and y'all can still be mad at me, but I don't want to engage in any fighting that's going to cause us to actually lose this thing in the long run.”

— Tim Pool · call for unity and reconciliation

“I talk about how the government ruins everything it touches. Everybody's trying to fix small problems and they create bigger problems.”

— Reed Coverdale · introduction and show description

“The character of Terence Hickey, he was an American hero. He had a very incredulous death and ruled the suicide immediately. And I think he's an American hero that needs to be remembered.”

— Jose Galison · discussion of his OKC bombing coverage

“I am back from the left coast. I am Phil Labonte, lead vocalist for All That Remains. I don't know Jose or Reed, and I disavow everything they have to say.”

— Phil Labonte · humorous introduction

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