Timcast IRL Trump Says WAR Is Basically OVER, Rumors Khamenei Son HAS DIED w/ Brandon Herrera
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Mar 10, 2026 Brandon Herrera, firearm maker, YouTuber, and congressional candidate known as the AK Guy, talks about his campaign and why he entered the race. He and the hosts debate quick strikes versus prolonged wars, media framing around the NYC bombing, AI-driven deepfakes and misinformation, border policy and local priorities, and the politics of guns and deterrence.
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Presidential Words Can Swing Oil Markets
- Tim Pool observed markets react instantly to presidential statements, citing a 30% crude oil drop after Trump said the Iran conflict was nearly over.
- That price move highlights how political messaging can rapidly shift commodity markets and investor expectations.
Headlines Can Reverse Victim And Perpetrator Roles
- Tim Pool and Brandon Herrera warned that mainstream outlets framed an attack near Gracie Mansion to make protesters look like perpetrators.
- NBC's tweet read "suspicious devices found" while video showed Islamic extremists lobbing nail bombs at protesters.
Gun Maker Turned Challenger Beat An Incumbent
- Brandon Herrera described his background as a firearm manufacturer and business owner who ran because he opposed his congressman's votes.
- He said he narrowly lost before, then ran again and finally unseated a long-term incumbent in the primary.