Timcast IRL · September 5, 2025 · 2h 0m

Trump DOJ To Ban Trans People From Owning Guns After Catholic School Shooting w/ Connor Tomlinson

Featuring: Connor Tomlinson

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Episode Recap

In this September 5, 2025 episode of Timcast IRL, Tim Pool and co-host Connor Tomlinson discussed a Trump DOJ plan to ban transgender individuals from owning guns following a mass shooting in Minneapolis. Tim argued this puts Democrats in an impossible political position—if they challenge it in the Supreme Court, liberal arguments about bodily autonomy could actually expand gun rights, and if they don't challenge it, they abandon transgender activism. The conversation covered Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebration (El Grito) being cancelled over ICE concerns, and President Trump reportedly renaming the Pentagon to the Department of War. A major story involved Graham Linehan, the Irish creator of The IT Crowd and Father Ted, being arrested in the UK for tweets he made in the United States about transgender activism—highlighting free speech concerns across jurisdictions. Tim noted Instagram's apparent relaxation of content policies, allowing AI-generated racial humor videos, arguing the pendulum has swung significantly. The panel discussed David Packman's departure from progressive politics, suggesting the left is losing prominent voices. Connor Tomlinson also addressed the controversy of right-wing personalities allegedly being paid to promote Indian tariffs, calling for accountability. The episode featured sponsor messages from Alio Capital for their investment app and promoted Tim's Boonies Skateboard company, including their controversial Pride Month collection and the popular 28th Amendment chicken rights board.

TL;DR

  • →Trump DOJ reportedly planning to ban trans people from owning guns after Minneapolis shooting, putting Democrats in political bind
  • →Graham Linehan, Irish comedian behind The IT Crowd, arrested in UK for tweets made in US about trans activism
  • →Chicago's Mexican Independence Day celebration cancelled over ICE deportation concerns
  • →Instagram recommending AI-generated racial humor videos, signaling major shift in content moderation
  • →David Packman announces departure from left, echoing pattern of prominent progressives moving toward center
  • →Right-wing personalities accused of being paid to lobby for India on tariffs, sparking debate about transparency

Key Moments

  • 0:00
    Opening
    Tim introduces the episode and first story about Trump DOJ gun ban for trans individuals
  • 1:32
    Graham Linehan Arrest
    Deep dive into Irish comedian arrested in UK for US tweets about transgender activism
  • 2:18
    Instagram Content Moderation
    Tim notes AI-generated racial humor videos being recommended, arguing the pendulum has swung
  • 2:42
    David Packman Leaves Left
    Discussion of prominent liberal personality announcing departure and political implications
  • 3:16
    Alio Capital Ad Read
    Sponsored segment for Alio Capital investment app
  • 4:10
    Boonies Skateboards
    Promotion of Tim's skateboard company with Pride Month and 28th Amendment products
  • 5:46
    Connor Tomlinson Interview
    Guest interview begins discussing Nigel Farage testimony and India lobbying controversy

Notable Quotes

“The Trump DOJ is planning to ban transgender people from owning guns following the mass shooting in Minneapolis, which has got a lot of people split.”

— Tim Pool · opening segment on gun rights and trans issue

“If they challenge this in the Supreme Court, the Supreme Court will expand gun rights because of liberal arguments. And if they don't challenge it, they abandon transgender activism. This is a political move by the Trump admin, knowing they're putting Democrats in an impossible situation.”

— Tim Pool · analysis of Democratic Party political dilemma

“I'm the host of Tomlinson Talks on YouTube. I'm a senior contributor to Courage Media. I co-host Deprogrammed at the New Culture Forum.”

— Connor Tomlinson · guest introduction and background

“How is Instagram allowing this right now? I mean, we have, the pendulum has swung so far in the other direction.”

— Tim Pool · commentary on social media content moderation shift

“I think we really crushed them in this regard. But we're going to talk about all that and a lot more.”

— Tim Pool · closing remarks on left losing prominent voices

Mentioned

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About the Guests

Connor Tomlinson is a YouTube content creator hosting Tomlinson Talks, a senior contributor at Courage Media, and co-host of Deprogrammed at the New Culture Forum, known for discussing culture war issues and political commentary.

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