The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool

Antifa BLASTED With MACE After Attacking Journalists, UW Riots OUT OF CONTROL

May 7, 2025
Cam Higby, a dedicated journalist who covers protests and political events, shares intense stories from the front lines. He recounts harrowing experiences with Antifa protesters, including an incident involving mace against journalists. The discussion dives into the chaotic dynamics of protests, highlighting infighting among factions and the challenges faced by law enforcement. Higby also reflects on the dangerous realities of reporting in urban areas, emphasizing the complexities of masked protesters and the rising tensions in city streets.
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Cam Higby Uses Mace in Attack

  • Cam Higby and journalist Katie Davis Court were attacked multiple times by Antifa at protests and Cam deployed mace in self-defense.
  • Antifa followed elderly couples from the Riley Gaines event with threatening behavior before targeting the journalists.
INSIGHT

Police Delay Enables Protest Chaos

  • Police often allow property damage during protests, arriving after protesters have occupied buildings and set fires.
  • Antifa protesters use blockades and fires, including lighting bike racks and dumpsters on fire to obstruct police.
INSIGHT

Leftist Protest Causes Merge

  • Leftist protests become conglomerates of various causes like trans rights and Gaza support, often with internal conflicts.
  • Antifa embraces "diversity of tactics," including violence, while lumping distinct left-wing causes together.
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