Timcast IRL Trump DEPLOYS NUCLEAR Submarines Amid Threats By Russia, SABER RATTLING Escalates w/ Jason Ellis
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Aug 2, 2025 Jason Ellis, a retired pro skateboarder turned comedian and podcaster, joins the discussion on pressing issues. The talk kicks off with Trump's nuclear submarine deployment amid Russian threats, setting a serious geopolitical tone. They also navigate societal attitudes towards pit bulls, debating owner responsibility while mingling light-hearted anecdotes. Additionally, the conversation touches on notable corporate controversies and public reactions to a Virginia mall abduction, blending humor with urgent societal concerns.
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Trump's Nuclear Submarine Saber Rattling
- Trump deploying nuclear submarines appears to be saber rattling rather than a new military escalation.
- Russia has threatened nuclear action repeatedly, making such responses a continuation of ongoing rhetoric.
Misinterpretation of 'Genes' in Ad
- The American Eagle ad about Sydney Sweeney's "genes" was misinterpreted as racist due to the double meaning of 'genes' and 'jeans'.
- The ad blends genetics and fashion, but critics conflated genetics with eugenics incorrectly.
Virginia Mall Child Abduction Stopped
- A man with a long criminal record abducted a child in a Virginia mall but was stopped by the child's mother in a department store.
- Fairfax County records showed missed prosecution opportunities, raising public safety concerns.