Timcast IRL · July 9, 2020 · 2h 0m
TimcastIRL #89 - Driver Who Hit BLM Leftist On Highway Charged With Vehicular Homicide
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode #89 opened with Tim Pool and co-host Ian Crossland discussing several news stories from July 2020. The hosts began by addressing New Jersey's new mandatory outdoor mask policy, with Tim expressing strong disapproval and announcing he had purchased a Washington Redskins mask in protest. The conversation then shifted to brand name changes, with Tim questioning the authenticity of public outrage over Aunt Jemima and other rebranding decisions. The main story focused on Dawit Kalete, a driver charged with vehicular homicide after hitting Black Lives Matter protesters who were dancing on a highway at night. Tim criticized the protesters' dangerous behavior while acknowledging the serious consequences for the driver. The hosts also previewed a story about Lady Antebellum changing their name to Lady A and subsequently suing a black Seattle singer who already used that stage name, calling it emblematic of progressive hypocrisy. A flashback clip of Don Lemon from 2013 was mentioned, where he criticized Bill O'Reilly and made controversial comments about the black community. The episode began exploring cancel culture topics, particularly regarding Vox co-founder coverage, as the hosts set up for a deeper discussion on these cultural flashpoints.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool and Ian Crossland discussed New Jersey's mandatory outdoor mask policy, with Tim announcing he bought a Washington Redskins mask in protest of the law
- →The hosts analyzed the vehicular homicide case of Dawit Kalete, who was charged after hitting BLM protesters dancing on a highway at night, debating the driver's culpability versus protester recklessness
- →Tim criticized Lady Antebellum's name change to Lady A and subsequent lawsuit against a black Seattle singer with that stage name, calling it progressive hypocrisy
- →The show covered brand name changes including Aunt Jemima, with Tim questioning whether anyone was genuinely offended by these rebrands
- →A Don Lemon 2013 flashback was introduced, showing him criticizing Bill O'Reilly and making controversial statements about black communities
- →The co-hosts previewed upcoming coverage of cancel culture targeting the co-founder of Vox media outlet
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and New Jersey Mask MandateTim and Ian open the show discussing New Jersey's mandatory outdoor mask policy, with Tim announcing his protest purchase of a Washington Redskins mask
- 30:00Main Story: Vehicular Homicide CaseThe hosts dive deep into the Dawit Kalete case, the driver charged with vehicular homicide after hitting BLM protesters on a highway
- 60:00Lady Antebellum ControversyTim and Ian analyze the Lady A name change and lawsuit against the black Seattle singer, calling out progressive hypocrisy
- 90:00Cancel Culture DiscussionThe show begins exploring cancel culture topics and the Vox co-founder situation
- 120:00Don Lemon FlashbackA flashback clip from 2013 is introduced where Don Lemon made controversial comments about the black community
Notable Quotes
“We negotiated and we talked since yesterday. Everyone's like, oh no, are they going to stop doing the show? No, no, no. It's my show now.”
— Tim Pool · opening banter with co-host
“They're wearing all black. Around a bend. With vehicles obstructing your view. And a guy is driving, and he tries to swerve out of the way, hits him. And now this guy is going to go to prison for a long time.”
— Tim Pool · describing the vehicular homicide incident
“You have a bunch of white progressives dancing in the highway. Not exaggerating. On the highway. At night.”
— Ian Crossland · describing the BLM protest incident
“These white progressives who are like, actually, we're not the racists. You're the racists. Now let's go ruin the lives of these people.”
— Tim Pool · criticizing progressive hypocrisy on Lady A controversy
“It's a terrible story. They have destroyed this man's life. I agree.”
— Ian Crossland · commenting on consequences for the driver