Timcast IRL · February 23, 2024 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL #967 US Hit By MAJOR Cyber Attack, Google RIGGING 2024 Election w/Terrence Williams
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode 967 aired on February 23, 2024, featuring Tim Pool and co-hosts discussing several major news stories of the day. The primary discussion centered on the AT&T cell network outage that affected millions of Americans, with reports of service disruptions across multiple carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Cricket. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security were reportedly investigating whether this was a coordinated cyber attack, though some speculated it could have been caused by a solar flare. Tim expressed skepticism about the solar flare theory, noting that if true, it would likely have affected all carriers equally rather than hitting AT&T disproportionately. The conversation then shifted to Google's alleged election interference, with Tim referencing Dr. Robert Epstein's research on how search engine algorithms can influence voter behavior by selectively displaying certain political perspectives. The panel discussed how Google could potentially rig elections through targeted notifications and biased search results. Additionally, the hosts covered Vice Media's announcement that they were laying off hundreds of employees and essentially going offline as a publication, marking what Tim called 'the end of an era' in alternative media. Guest Terrence Williams joined the discussion, promoting his Cousin T's pancake products while offering his conservative commentary on the news of the day.
TL;DR
- →FBI and DHS investigating AT&T cell network outage affecting millions as potential cyber attack
- →Tim Pool discusses Google's alleged election interference and algorithmic bias citing Dr. Robert Epstein's research
- →Vice Media announces mass layoffs and essentially goes offline, ending operations
- →Terrence Williams joins as guest discussing conservative perspectives, promoting his pancake business
- →Co-host Hannah-Claire Brimelow and Ian Crossland provide additional commentary on major stories
- →Tim promotes upcoming Martinsburg, WV event on March 5th and Cast Brew coffee products
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Network Outage CoverageTim opens the show discussing the AT&T outage and cell network disruptions affecting millions of Americans across multiple carriers
- 12:00Google Election Bias DiscussionTim introduces story about Google's alleged election interference and algorithmic bias, referencing Dr. Robert Epstein's research
- 18:00Vice Media CollapseDiscussion of Vice Media laying off hundreds of employees and essentially going offline as a publication
- 30:00Guest Terrence Williams JoinsTerrence Williams appears on the show, introduces himself as comedian and Trump supporter, discusses pancake business
- 45:00Conservative CommentaryPanel discusses current events with Terrence Williams providing conservative perspective on news stories
Notable Quotes
“We started getting mass reports of AT&T and other cell networks going down. It is being investigated by the government as a potential cyber attack.”
— Tim Pool · opening discussion on network outage
“Google is trying to rig the election. It's really, really simple how a major social network can rig an election. When you search for a news story, Google makes sure you only get a Democrat perspective.”
— Tim Pool · main discussion on Google bias
“I'm a comedian and I am a really outspoken person. I am a conservative and a big Trump supporter. A lot of people know me from Twitter and Facebook and talking a lot of shit about the Democrats.”
— Terrence Williams · guest introduction
“Vice.com is officially over. They will no longer publish. This is really big news. It's the end of an era, my friend.”
— Tim Pool · closing thoughts on Vice Media
“The FBI and Homeland Security urgently investigating whether AT&T outage was a cyber attack. It has all the hallmarks of a hack.”
— Ian Crossland · news update on cyber attack investigation