Timcast IRL ABC Revives Jimmy Kimmel After Terror Attack On Station, Sinclair Refuses To Air Show w/ Augustus Doricko
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Sep 23, 2025 
Augustus Doricko, founder of Rainmaker, dives into the intriguing world of cloud seeding and its environmental implications. He discusses safety concerns surrounding silver iodide and the regulations that govern this controversial technology. The conversation also touches on ABC’s decision to bring back Jimmy Kimmel amid violent threats, along with the fallout from Sinclair's decision to cancel a tribute to Charlie Kirk after local stations received threats. The panel further explores the political motives behind anti-political violence designations.
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Threats Can Drive Corporate Decisions
- Tim Pool suggests ABC revived Jimmy Kimmel possibly due to terror threats and affiliate pressure.
- He argues threats of violence can outweigh advertiser boycotts in corporate decisions.
Rainmaker Founder Explains Cloud Seeding
- Augustus Doricko introduces himself and Rainmaker, a cloud-seeding company making water for farms and ski resorts.
- He briefly explains using drones to induce precipitation where clouds wouldn't naturally precipitate.
Security Trumps Ratings
- Tim links the Sacramento ABC shooting and terror threats to the decision-making around Kimmel's suspension.
- He reasons CEO security assessments likely forced Disney to prioritize safety over ratings or public optics.
