Timcast IRL · April 7, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #752 Democrat EXPELLED In TN Over INSURRECTION, GOP Preps Biden Indictment w/Tom Fitton
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 752 featured Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing several major news stories from April 2023. The episode opened with Tim promoting Cast Brew Coffee, their new coffee brand with two signature roasts available for pre-order. The main discussion centered on the Tennessee House's expulsion of Democratic lawmakers Justin Jones and Gloria Johnson over gun reform protests, with Tim drawing parallels to January 6th and questioning why one protest is labeled an insurrection while another receives different treatment. Tom Fitton, President of Judicial Watch, joined as a guest to discuss the political landscape, including Trump's indictment and the potential for Biden's indictment, emphasizing that Trump is a crime victim. The panel also covered the Anheuser-Busch controversy following the Dylan Mulvaney Bud Light partnership, with artists like Kid Rock and Travis Tritt dropping the brand. Additional topics included a thwarted mass shooting by a transgender individual and Rebecca Jones turning in her own son for threatening a mass shooting. The episode explored the growing bifurcation of American culture and concerns about civil unrest as political divisions deepen within government institutions.
TL;DR
- →Tennessee House expelled Democratic representatives Justin Jones and Gloria Johnson over gun reform protests, with Republicans narrowly failing to expel Johnson in a 65-30 vote
- →Tim Pool and Tom Fitton discussed the Trump indictment and potential Biden indictment, with Fitton arguing Trump is a crime victim and the doors have been opened for political prosecutions
- →The panel addressed the Bud Light/Anheuser-Busch controversy following the Dylan Mulvaney partnership, with artists like Kid Rock and Travis Tritt boycotting the brand
- →A thwarted mass shooting by a transgender individual with a manifesto was discussed, alongside Rebecca Jones turning in her son for threatening mass violence in Florida
- →Tom Fitton explained Judicial Watch's mission of suing the government for transparency and representing whistleblowers
- →Tim expressed concerns about the bifurcation of American culture and potential civil war as political divisions intensify within government
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Sponsor SegmentTim opens the show promoting Cast Brew Coffee, their new coffee brand with two signature roasts available for pre-order shipping by May 5th, and encourages viewers to become members at timcast.com
- 1:36Tennessee Democrat ExpulsionsMain discussion begins on Tennessee House expelling Democratic members over gun protest, with Tim questioning why one protest is called insurrection while another is treated differently
- 30:00Tom Fitton Guest SegmentTom Fitton joins to discuss Trump's indictment, potential Biden indictment, and the political implications of weaponizing the legal system against political opponents
- 60:00Bud Light ControversyPanel discusses the Anheuser-Busch controversy following the Dylan Mulvaney partnership and subsequent boycott by conservative artists and commentators
- 90:00Thwarted Mass ShootingDiscussion of the trans individual who was stopped by law enforcement before carrying out a mass shooting, and Rebecca Jones turning in her own son for threatening violence
Notable Quotes
“A few years ago, an individual was arrested. He actually attacked members of the legislature. And then a few years later, he's in it. So, you know, I wouldn't call throwing coffee at someone like a caning or anything like that.”
— Tim Pool · discussing the 2019 incident involving Justin Jones throwing coffee at legislators
“What I think we're continually seeing with this, with the indictment of Donald Trump and where everything is going, is that the bifurcation of American culture is now within the confines of our state and federal governments.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of political divisions escalating to the point of civil war concerns
“He's a crime victim, that's for sure, absolutely.”
— Tom Fitton · describing Trump's situation regarding his indictment
“I think everybody should boycott all Anheuser-Busch products, not just because Bud Light is garbage. But alcohol is bad for you.”
— Tim Pool · suggesting a complete boycott of Anheuser-Busch products
“The one part of the country has decided just to leave in terms of refusing to follow the basic principles, I call it the American way, that we have this rising communism within the Democratic Party.”
— Ian Crossland · analysis of political division and the Democratic Party's direction