Timcast IRL · August 22, 2024 · 2h 0m
Timcast IRL#1094 RFK TO ENDORSE TRUMP, Will Drop Out Friday, Expected To JOIN TRUMP In AZ w/Paul Dans
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL Episode 1094 aired on August 22, 2024, with Tim Pool hosting alongside co-hosts Ian Crossland and special guest Paul Dans, creator of Project 2025. The primary discussion centered on breaking news that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was expected to drop out of the presidential race on Friday and endorse Donald Trump at a rally in Phoenix, Arizona. Tim and Paul analyzed the potential electoral impact, noting that betting markets now show Trump and Kamala tied or leading. The conversation touched on mail-in ballot request trends among Democrats in swing states and the strategic implications of Kennedy's endorsement. Paul Dans provided insights into Project 2025's organizational goals and discussed campaign strategy with 80 days remaining until the election. Tim also promoted Cast Brew Coffee products during the broadcast.
TL;DR
- →RFK Jr. expected to drop out of presidential race on Friday and endorse Trump at Phoenix rally
- →Paul Dans, creator of Project 2025, joined the show to discuss campaign strategy and the Kennedy endorsement
- →Betting markets showing Trump tied or leading following RFK Jr. news
- →Mail-in ballot requests down dramatically among Democrats in swing states
- →Paul Dans mentioned Trump may consider appointing RFK Jr. to a cabinet position such as HHS or CIA
- →Tim discussed Cast Brew Coffee products including Pumpkin Spice Experience and Ian's Graphene Dream
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Ad ReadsTim opens the show with BetMGM Casino and Chumbo Casino ad reads, then transitions to the main story
- 1:34RFK Jr. Dropout NewsTim breaks down the breaking news that RFK Jr. will drop out on Friday and endorse Trump in Arizona
- 4:01Paul Dans IntroductionGuest Paul Dans introduced himself as creator of Project 2025 and discussed campaign strategy
- 5:34Postmillennial Story DiscussionTim discusses the Postmillennial article about RFK Jr. dropping out and Trump's Phoenix visit
- 6:41Cabinet Position SpeculationDiscussion about potential Trump administration roles for RFK Jr. including HHS and CIA
- 120:00ClosingTim promotes membership, Cast Brew Coffee, and thanks guests
Notable Quotes
“Now, again, it's still a bit speculative. So we'll see exactly how this develops. But apparently RFK Jr. is going to be in Arizona to address his supporters.”
— Tim Pool · breaking news about RFK Jr. dropping out
“This could be huge. We're talking a couple of points, a huge bump.”
— Tim Pool · analysis of RFK endorsement impact
“I was the creator of Project 2025. You may have heard a little bit about it in the news. I am a lawyer by training, New York refugee, 25 years in the big city. Happy to be potted down in South Carolina now but really diehard Trump guy at base.”
— Paul Dans · guest introduction
“I think that would be pretty huge. And the CIA would be poetic justice because the CIA like killed his uncle.”
— Tim Pool · speculation about RFK Jr. potential CIA position
“You got to buy it. We got all the different flavors. We got Rise with Roberto Jr., Stand Your Grounds, and Mr. Bocas Pumpkin Spice Experience while supplies last.”
— Ian Crossland · Cast Brew Coffee promotion