Timcast IRL · September 9, 2025 · 2h 0m
Trump SLAMS Democrats Over Irina Zarutska Killing, Says WAR Over Chicago Crime w/ Wade Miller
Featuring: Wade Miller
Episode Recap
Tim Pool and co-hosts discussed the murder of Irina Zarutska, a young woman killed on a train by a black man in Chicago, which went viral on social media but received minimal mainstream media coverage. The conversation examined how similar violent incidents receive differential treatment based on race, with the George Floyd killing cited as an example of stories that get national attention. Wade Miller, Senior Advisor at Center for Renewing America, joined the discussion to provide political analysis on Operation Midway Blitz, the ICE enforcement action in Chicago, and President Trump's response to the incident. The panel also discussed Wikipedia editors attempting to delete coverage of the story and CNN's Brian Stelter accusing social media users of racism for discussing the murder. Additional topics included the murder of a professor in Auburn, Alabama, and broader questions about media bias and selective news coverage. The episode featured sponsor messages from Webroot cybersecurity software and PDS debt relief services.
TL;DR
- →Tim Pool and Wade Miller discussed the murder of Irina Zarutska on a Chicago train and the lack of mainstream media coverage despite viral social media attention
- →The panel analyzed Operation Midway Blitz, ICE enforcement operations in Chicago, and its political implications
- →Wade Miller, Senior Advisor at Center for Renewing America, provided analysis on Trump's response and the broader political landscape
- →The conversation addressed Wikipedia editors attempting to delete coverage and media bias in reporting violent crimes
- →The murder of a professor in Auburn, Alabama was discussed as part of broader pattern of violent crime coverage disparities
- →CNN's Brian Stelter was criticized for accusing social media users of racism for discussing the Irina Zarutska murder
Key Moments
- 0:00Opening and Irina Zarutska StoryTim Pool opens by discussing the brutal murder of Irina Zarutska on a Chicago train and the lack of media coverage
- 5:39Wade Miller IntroductionGuest Wade Miller is introduced as Senior Advisor at Center for Renewing America with background working for Chip Roy, Ted Cruz, and Heritage Action
- 10:00Political AnalysisDiscussion of Operation Midway Blitz and ICE enforcement in Chicago with political context
- 20:00Media Bias DiscussionDeep dive into selective media coverage and Wikipedia editing attempts around the story
- 30:00Guest SegmentExtended analysis from Wade Miller on Trump response and political implications
- 60:00ClosingFinal thoughts and sponsor messages from Webroot and PDS debt
Notable Quotes
“It's a story that actually happened several weeks ago. A young woman leaving work got onto a train, minding her own business, looking down at a phone, when a black man, for seemingly no reason, pulled out a folding knife and murdered her.”
— Tim Pool · opening story introduction
“The George Floyd killing, of course, went viral. And this is what people have been pointing out across social media, that those stories will get national attention in the corporate press. But when it's black on white violence, they won't talk about it at all.”
— Tim Pool · media coverage analysis
“I'm the senior advisor at Center for Renewing America. That's the think tank started by Russ Vought, who's President Trump's Office of Management and Budget director.”
— Wade Miller · guest introduction and credentials
“On Wikipedia, the editors are trying to get the story deleted. Despite the fact, it's a national story with people asking the question, how could this individual arrested 14 times for various crimes be let go and this horrific crime be allowed to take place?”
— Tim Pool · discussion of institutional response
“Operation Midway Blitz is underway. ICE going to Chicago. And this is what they're calling Midway Blitz.”
— Wade Miller · political analysis
Mentioned
About the Guests
Wade Miller is a senior advisor at the Center for Renewing America, a conservative think tank founded by Russ Vought, who served as OMB director under President Trump. Before this role, Miller worked as Chief of Staff for Congressman Chip Roy and Political Director for Senator Ted Cruz, and previously worked at Heritage Action before serving in the Marine Corps.