

THOUGHTCRIME Ep. 99 — THOUGHTCRIME IRL
Oct 3, 2025
Independent journalist Tim Pool joins from Arizona, sharing insights on censorship and the SPLC's controversial role in media. Blake Neff dives into media ethics and security concerns, while Ian Crossland reflects on culture and virtue. They discuss Elon Musk’s clash with the SPLC, examine the organization's influence in shaping narratives, and debate the implications of funding and fraud allegations. The conversation also touches on radicalization tactics used by groups like Antifa, and the evolving nature of online communities in today's polarized landscape.
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NGOs Can Fuel Political Violence
- The hosts argue SPLC and ADL smear conservatives, creating a radicalizing ecosystem that can incite violence.
- They claim media and NGOs launder these smears into mainstream narratives that influence law enforcement and public perception.
Personal Targeting By The SPLC
- Tim describes being labeled alongside KKK and neo-Nazi groups by SPLC in 2010 despite no connection.
- He recounts being placed on a 'patriot hit list' and pursued by law enforcement based on SPLC materials.
Demand Disclosure And Cut Ties
- Demand the FBI and other agencies cut ties with groups like the ADL and SPLC and require full disclosures of their collaborations.
- Push for transparency about which commentators or organizations were surveilled or influenced by those NGOs.