Timcast IRL · March 27, 2025 · 2h 0m
Trump Announces 25% Tariff On ALL CARS, Canada Begins MASS LAYOFFS Over Tariffs w/ Sharyl Attkisson
Featuring: Sharyl Attkisson
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL episode from March 27, 2025 opened with Tim Pool discussing Trump's announcement of 25% tariffs on all imported cars. Tim expressed strong support for the tariffs, arguing they would benefit American workers by allowing domestic auto manufacturers to compete with foreign companies using cheap labor. The show featured co-host Ian Crossland, who had recently launched Graphene Dream coffee, selling out an initial batch of 400 bags. The episode included Sharyl Attkisson, host of Full Measure TV, who discussed her book 'Follow the Science' about Big Pharma practices. The conversation covered Canada's layoffs in steel and aluminum industries due to tariffs, with Tim criticizing corporate press coverage as biased. The Signal messaging app leak story was mentioned as ongoing news, alongside reports of immigration enforcement targeting visa holders supporting Palestinian causes. Tim criticized mainstream media for framing Trump negatively on tariffs, stating they were 'not a news story' but opinion pieces meant to make Trump look bad.
TL;DR
- →Trump announces 25% tariffs on all imported cars, with Tim arguing this will benefit American workers and lower car prices
- →Canada begins mass layoffs in steel and aluminum industries as a direct result of the tariffs
- →Sharyl Attkisson joins the show to discuss her investigative journalism on Full Measure and her new book about Big Pharma
- →Ian Crossland's Graphene Dream coffee sells out initial batch of 400 bags, with more inventory coming
- →Tim criticizes corporate press for biased coverage of Trump's tariffs, calling it 'opinion piece meant to make you hate Donald Trump'
- →The Signal messaging leak story and reports of immigration enforcement against pro-Palestinian activists are discussed as ongoing news
Key Moments
- 0:00OpeningTim introduces the car tariff story and welcomes co-hosts Ian Crossland and guest Sharyl Attkisson
- 30:00Main StoryDeep dive into Trump tariffs and their impact on auto industry and trade relationships
- 60:00Guest SegmentSharyl Attkisson discusses her Full Measure show and new book on Big Pharma
- 90:00AnalysisDiscussion of Signal story and immigration enforcement news
- 120:00ClosingFinal thoughts and sponsor mentions including Graphene Dream coffee
Notable Quotes
“I despise these people so much. I don't want to start swearing right away, but I could not hate the corporate press more.”
— Tim Pool · opening rant about media bias
“This is not a news story. This is an opinion piece meant to make you hate Donald Trump. A news story would say Trump announces 25 percent tariffs on imported cars. Here's a quote. End of story.”
— Tim Pool · criticism of mainstream news coverage
“The reality is this is good for you. It's good news. It's going to make your cars cheaper. It's going to give people jobs in this country and it's going to cut off the freeloaders who've been mooching off us.”
— Tim Pool · supporting Trump's tariff policy
“I'm the host and managing editor of the Sunday TV show Full Measure, which is going into its 11th year next fall. And unlike the other news organizations, we're seen on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, depending on where you live.”
— Sharyl Attkisson · guest introduction and show background
“I'll tell you how I sell that coffee. It's with love. And I figured out, according to the Greeks, there were eight types of love.”
— Ian Crossland · humorous coffee promotion
Mentioned
Books
About the Guests
Ian Crossland is a co-host on Timcast IRL known for promoting his Graphene Dream coffee brand. He brings a mix of humor and perspective to discussions, frequently referencing his Greek philosophy-inspired approach to sales and business.