Timcast IRL · November 4, 2025 · 2h 0m
Trump Endorses Cuomo, Says NO COMMIE MAMDANI, Obama REFUSES To Endorse Mamdani w/ Mark Grimes
Featuring: Mark Grimes
Episode Recap
Tim Pool and co-hosts discussed the upcoming New York City mayoral election, where Trump unexpectedly endorsed Andrew Cuomo over progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani. Tim noted the race is neck and neck with Cuomo favored inside New York but Mamdani leading nine-to-one nationally. The panel also covered Obama's refusal to endorse Mamdani, which Tim found notable. The conversation shifted to Snap benefits funding and the lack of major unrest despite fears. Mark Grimes joined as a guest, sharing his background in Toronto trading and politics. The co-hosts also mentioned an explosion at Harvard with unknown causes and discussed potential military action under Trump against cartels and Venezuela. Phil Labonte returned from paternity leave and referenced Trump's endorsement of Cuomo.
TL;DR
- →Trump endorses Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor, calling him the lesser evil over communist candidate Zohran Mamdani
- →NYC mayoral race is neck and neck with conflicting data - Cuomo favored in NY but Mamdani leads nationally 9-1
- →Barack Obama refuses to endorse Mamdani, which Tim noted as surprising
- →Tim discusses Snap benefits funding, noting lack of major unrest despite fears
- →Guest Mark Grimes discusses trading background and political experience from Toronto
- →Co-hosts cover Harvard explosion, potential Trump military action against cartels and Venezuela
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Trump EndorsementTim opens with Trump's endorsement of Cuomo and the upcoming NYC mayoral race
- 15:00Election AnalysisTim breaks down polling data showing Cuomo vs Mamdani neck and neck
- 30:00Political FiguresDiscussion of Obama's refusal to endorse Mamdani and political implications
- 50:00Mark Grimes InterviewGuest Mark Grimes joins to discuss Canadian politics and trading experience
- 75:00News RoundupCoverage of Harvard explosion and potential military action against cartels
Notable Quotes
“I think it's fair to say that Mamdani does win, but it is not a sure thing. Now, Barack Obama's refusing to endorse, which is interesting.”
— Tim Pool · election analysis
“He said you must vote for him because we don't want Kamizoran Mamdani.”
— Tim Pool · Trump endorsement discussion
“13 years, I traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange's Florida, but the old days when you're throwing paper around. I did that for 13 years on Bay Street, which is your Wall Street.”
— Mark Grimes · guest introduction
“I'm the lead singer of the heavy metal band All That Remains. I'm an anti-communist and counter-revolutionary.”
— Phil Labonte · return from paternity leave
“We've got fear of war with Trump talking about sending in drones and military against cartels and potential strike on Venezuela.”
— Tim Pool · news topics
Mentioned
About the Guests
Ian Crossland is an actor and musician who has been working extensively with AI on music creation, sharing content on his Instagram account.