Timcast IRL · February 14, 2024 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #960 MAYORKAS IMPEACHED, GOP WINS, GA Deploying National Guard To Texas w/Michael Tracey
Episode Recap
In this Timcast IRL episode, Tim Pool and co-hosts discuss the historic impeachment of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by House Republicans, noting that while it's a symbolic victory, the Senate is expected to dismiss it. The conversation shifts to Georgia deploying National Guard troops to Texas to assist with the border crisis, which Tim describes as potentially more substantive. The majority of the episode features an interview with independent journalist Michael Tracey, who reflects on his career trajectory from mainstream liberal media circles to being considered part of a heterodox media space. Tracey discusses his notable reporting on the 2020 George Floyd riots, specifically his nationwide travels to document the destruction in small and medium-sized cities that received little media coverage. He recounts finding a Black woman in Minneapolis whose beauty shop was burned down just as she was preparing to reopen after COVID closures, a story that gained national attention when Mike Pence referenced it during a vice presidential debate. The discussion also touches on the state of journalism, with a brief mention of Paramount announcing mass layoffs affecting prominent journalists. Tim promotes his music project 'Eyes of Advice' available at eyesofadvice.com, and encourages viewers to become Timcast members for access to exclusive content and events.
TL;DR
- →House Republicans successfully impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas by one vote on border security failures, though the Senate is expected to dismiss the charges
- →Georgia announces deployment of National Guard troops to Texas to assist with border crisis management
- →Guest Michael Tracey discusses his evolution from mainstream liberal media to independent journalism
- →Tracey details his extensive reporting on the 2020 George Floyd riots, traveling to document destruction in overlooked small towns and cities
- →A Minneapolis business owner whose beauty shop was burned down during the riots is highlighted as an example of underreported destruction
- →Tim briefly mentions Paramount announcing mass layoffs affecting journalists
Key Moments
- 0:00Mayorkas ImpeachmentTim opens with news of Mayorkas being impeached by House Republicans, calling it symbolic but noting the Senate will likely dismiss it
- 1:03Georgia National Guard DeploymentDiscussion of Georgia deploying National Guard troops to Texas for border assistance
- 3:05Michael Tracey IntroductionGuest Michael Tracey introduced, discussing his journalism background and how he became associated with heterodox media spaces
- 4:142020 Riot CoverageTracey details his nationwide reporting on George Floyd riots and destruction in small towns that received little media coverage
- 5:58Minneapolis Beauty Shop StoryTracey recounts the story of a Black woman whose Minneapolis beauty shop was burned down just as she was reopening after COVID
- 6:25Journalism Industry DiscussionBrief mention of Paramount announcing mass layoffs affecting journalists as news breaks
- 6:45Member PromotionTim promotes his music project Eyes of Advice and Timcast membership opportunities
Notable Quotes
“In a historic moment, ladies and gentlemen, the Republicans, by one vote, have successfully impeached DHS Secretary Mayorkas for his failure to uphold the law on the border, as well as many other issues.”
— Tim Pool · opening segment on Mayorkas impeachment
“Now, that sounds a bit more substantial. So we'll talk about that. Plus a bunch of other stories.”
— Tim Pool · transitioning to Georgia National Guard deployment
“I don't associate actively with any establishment. But yeah, I mean, there was a time where there was like a formation of people in the media landscape who were seen as maybe a bit more heterodox or were being ostracized more and more from liberal milieus.”
— Michael Tracey · describing his position in media landscape
“I just happened to be passing by Fort Wayne, Indiana. Probably not a place that most people would make a point to stop at just because it's not that noteworthy or remarkable. And I went and it turned out that there had been the biggest riots in the living memory of people who lived in Fort Wayne, Indiana.”
— Michael Tracey · explaining how he discovered underreported rioting stories
“The reality is nothing will happen of this. However, look, with a slim majority in the House, there's not a whole lot more you could ask for other than public statements, symbolic victories.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of Republican limitations with slim House majority
“This song has a message of sorts, I suppose. And the music video took a lot of work. It's the most amount of work we've put in a music video.”
— Tim Pool · promoting his music project Eyes of Advice