Timcast IRL · August 8, 2025 · 2h 0m
Trump Orders New Census, Demands Illegal Immigrants Excluded w/ Tony Ortiz
Featuring: Tony Ortiz
Episode Recap
Timcast IRL aired on August 8, 2025, with producer Tate Brown filling in for Tim Pool, who was unavailable due to illness. The episode featured Tony Ortiz, publisher of Current Revolt, a Texas political news outlet, alongside co-hosts Libby Emmons and producer Sean. The main discussion centered on Trump's demand for a new census that would exclude undocumented immigrants from the count, a move that would significantly impact congressional redistricting. The panel explored the constitutional implications of such an executive order, noting that the census traditionally counts all U.S. residents regardless of immigration status. The conversation also covered the ongoing Texas redistricting standoff, where Democratic legislators broke quorum to flee the state. Additionally, the hosts discussed reports of a D.C. police commander falsifying violent crime data, suggesting actual crime statistics are worse than reported. The segment concluded with mentions of Steve Bannon's potential presidential run and upcoming Timcast events, including a Culture War podcast live debate on feminism.
TL;DR
- →Trump ordered the Commerce Department to conduct a new census excluding undocumented immigrants, a significant constitutional departure from the traditional count of all U.S. residents
- →Texas redistricting standoff continues as Democratic legislators fled the state to break quorum, with a memo sent requiring them to return
- →D.C. police commander was discovered falsifying violent crime data, suggesting actual crime rates are worse than official reports indicate
- →Steve Bannon reportedly announced a secret presidential bid during the episode
- →Tony Ortiz joined as guest to discuss Texas political news and Current Revolt's coverage of state Capitol insider stories
- →Producer Tate Brown filled in as host with Tim Pool unavailable due to illness
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Host IntroductionProducer Tate Brown introduces the show and announces Tim Pool is unavailable due to illness, explaining the format change to viewers
- 5:17Census Story IntroductionThe panel begins discussing Trump's demand for a new census excluding undocumented immigrants and the constitutional implications
- 10:30Guest Tony Ortiz IntroducedTony Ortiz is introduced as publisher for Current Revolt covering Texas political news for five years
- 20:00Texas Redistricting Deep DiveTony Ortiz provides insider perspective on the Texas redistricting standoff and Democratic quorum break
- 40:00D.C. Crime Data DiscussionPanel discusses revelation that D.C. police commander was falsifying violent crime statistics
Notable Quotes
“Trump wants a new census, and he's going to get one. He's demanding that we get a new census. We've got to count because there's a lot of illegals in the country. There's a lot of states that are overcounted, and a lot of states that were undercounted. We got to get it right.”
— Tate Brown · opening segment introducing the main story
“The D.C. police commander was falsifying violent crime data. So if you thought the violent crime data was bad, it's actually way worse.”
— Tate Brown · discussing crime statistics story
“I'm a publisher for Current Revolt. We are kind of like a national inquire for Texas News, Texas Political News. and published a lot of really great breaking stories and kind of insider stuff going on at the Capitol.”
— Tony Ortiz · guest introduction and background
“The Dems in flight aren't too bright deep in the heart of Texas.”
— Tate Brown · commentary on Texas redistricting standoff
“I'm filling in for Phil, which is always exciting for me. I'm on team give Tate a Chance as well.”
— Libby Emmons · co-host introduction and support for temporary host
Mentioned
About the Guests
Tony Ortiz is the publisher of Current Revolt, a Texas political news outlet that has been breaking insider stories from the Texas Capitol for approximately five years. He appeared on Timcast IRL to provide expert analysis on the ongoing Texas redistricting standoff and Democratic quorum-breaking efforts.