Timcast IRL Trump To Deploy National Guard To Chicago, Baltimore, Democrats Call To Resist w/ Josh Hammer
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Sep 3, 2025 
In this discussion, guest Josh Hammer, a political commentator and analyst, dives into Trump's controversial decision to deploy the National Guard in Chicago and Baltimore to combat rising crime. They explore the implications of urban violence and police corruption while critiquing recent media missteps regarding sensitive topics. The conversation also touches on changing fertility trends among younger generations, highlighting socio-political impacts and the disconnections in economic understanding among youth.
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Federal Troops As Deterrence And Strategy
- Tim Pool argues deploying the National Guard to Chicago/Baltimore can create immediate deterrence and stability in violent neighborhoods.
- He and Josh Hammer link federal intervention to political strategy and broader continuity planning amid demographic decline.
Growing Up With Chicago Gang Violence
- Tim Pool recounts growing up on Chicago's south side where gang violence, corpses dragged through alleys, and police failures were normal.
- He uses those memories to support federal intervention and to explain why many left the city rather than try to rebuild it.
Fertility Decline As Economic Risk
- The hosts connect falling fertility to economic collapse, predicting shrinking consumer bases and infrastructure strain.
- They argue demographic decline will magnify future instability and require policy foresight.
