The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool Berkeley Goes BALLISTIC Over TPUSA Event, Massive BRAWL ERUPTS ft. Tyler Bowyer
Nov 11, 2025
Tyler Bowyer, a leader at Turning Point Action, shares his first-hand experiences from a recent TPUSA event in Berkeley and the chaos that ensued. He discusses the hostile atmosphere, detailing incidents of violence from protesters and the complexities of local law enforcement's response. Tyler highlights the activism strategies of Turning Point, their history on campus, and the intense opposition they face. The conversation dives deep into the implications of generational political shifts and the importance of grassroots engagement ahead of the elections.
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Berkeley Confrontations Were Organized
- Tyler Bowyer described repeated violent confrontations at Berkeley when Turning Point shows up, including glass-throwing and spitting at attendees.
- He said hundreds of organized Antifa activists gathered outside and disrupted normal people waiting to enter events.
Campus Police Answer To Administrations
- Bowyer argued campus police answer to university administrations, which can change priorities and harm public-safety outcomes.
- He contrasted campus forces with municipal police and warned that structure can impede prevention and response.
Local Communities Back Agitators
- Bowyer recounted hostile local communities in college towns like Berkeley, Madison, Boulder and Portland that tolerate aggressive protest behaviors.
- He said locals often rally behind agitators, creating an environment where harassment becomes normalized.
