Timcast IRL · May 4, 2023 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #771 Ukraine Tried To ASSSASSINATE Putin In Strike On Kremlin Claims Russia w/James Rosen
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 771 aired on May 4, 2023, with Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing breaking news that Russia claimed Ukraine attempted to assassinate Vladimir Putin using a drone strike on the Kremlin. Tim opened the show expressing skepticism about the reports, noting the fog of war and explaining that the incident could either be a genuine Ukrainian attack or a Russian false flag operation designed to justify escalation and rally domestic support for the war. The panel analyzed potential ramifications of such an attack on the Kremlin, noting that regardless of its authenticity, Russia would likely use it as justification for military escalation. James Rosen, Chief White House correspondent for Newsmax, joined the discussion and shared his extensive experience covering national security and the State Department. The conversation then shifted to Anheuser-Busch's desperate response to the ongoing Bud Light boycott, with reports that the company had begun giving away free beer to distributors as sales plummeted. Tim also addressed the banking crisis, noting that First Republic Bank had been seized by the U.S. government and sold to JP Morgan, signaling continued instability in the financial sector. The show featured TimCast membership promotions and included an uncensored members-only show scheduled for that evening.
TL;DR
- →Russia claimed Ukraine attempted to assassinate Putin with a drone strike on the Kremlin, though the authenticity remains disputed and could be a false flag operation
- →Anheuser-Busch has begun giving away free Bud Light to distributors in desperation as the boycott continues to devastate sales
- →First Republic Bank was seized by the U.S. government and sold to JP Morgan, with concerns about additional banks failing
- →James Rosen appeared as guest to discuss Ukraine, his experience covering the State Department, and his book on Antonin Scalia
- →The panel discussed potential escalation scenarios and whether the Kremlin attack could lead to World War III
- →Tim promoted TimCast memberships and the uncensored members-only show available to supporters
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Ukraine-Kremlin StoryTim opens with the breaking news about the alleged Ukrainian drone attack on the Kremlin and lays out the competing narratives
- 20:00Bud Light Boycott UpdateDiscussion of Anheuser-Busch's desperate response to the boycott, giving away free beer to distributors
- 30:00Banking CrisisTim addresses the First Republic Bank collapse and the ongoing financial instability affecting the banking sector
- 45:00Guest IntroductionJames Rosen is introduced as Chief White House correspondent for Newsmax and author of the Scalia biography
- 60:00James Rosen InterviewDeep dive with Rosen about his journalism career, State Department coverage, and his book on Antonin Scalia
- 120:00Closing and Membership PromoTim promotes membership, the uncensored show, and encourages viewers to join the Discord
Notable Quotes
“Apparently, Ukraine sent a drone to kill Vladimir Putin. Fortunately, he was not there. He did not die, except that's the narrative coming out of the Kremlin. We don't actually know what really happened.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment introducing the main story
“An attack on the Kremlin is fairly serious. And if it wasn't really an attack on the Kremlin, they're going to act like it was so still fairly serious.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of the political implications of the incident
“I was a reporter for Fox News at the time. I was covering the State Department. And I did a series of reports relating to different facets of North Korea, their nuclear program.”
— James Rosen · guest introduction discussing his journalism background
“How did this resolve itself? President Obama himself at a speech at national defense university on counterterrorism at the time proclaimed himself troubled by the notion of working reporters being criminalized for doing their jobs.”
— Tim Pool · questioning Rosen about the investigation into his surveillance
“More banks are collapsing. So, you know, how you doing? I hope you guys have taken precautions and consulted with a fine financial advisor as First Republic Bank was seized by the U.S. government, sold up to J.P. Morgan.”
— Tim Pool · discussion of banking crisis and financial advice