The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool Antifa Is A Terror Organization, Crackdown Coming As Leftists Defend Violence w/ Nick Sortor, Andy Ngo, James Klug & Richie McGinniss
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Oct 10, 2025 
In this discussion, Andy Ngo, a senior editor and investigative reporter focusing on Antifa, is joined by James Klug, a street reporter, Nick Sortor, an online commentator, and Richie McGinniss, a former reporter. They delve into the tactics and evolution of Antifa since the 2020 riots. Key topics include the recruitment of vulnerable individuals, the impact of media narratives, and the dynamics of protests in Portland. They also explore the legal implications and funding networks behind these movements, and the growing concerns about radicalization and violence.
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Antifa Has Escalated To Coordinated Violence
- Antifa has escalated beyond protest to coordinated violent attacks, including ambush shootings and assaults on ICE facilities.
- High-profile incidents like the Alvarado, Texas shooting and Charlie Cook's assassination forced federal attention.
Held At Gunpoint While Documenting Riots
- Nick Sortor recounts being held at gunpoint and his phone taken while filming Breonna Taylor protests in Louisville.
- He jumped a fence and hit a gun out of an assailant's hand to recover his phone.
Public Organizers And Clandestine Militants Cooperate
- Antifa blends organized groups (PSL, Indivisible) with clandestine black-block militants to exploit large protests.
- Open, funded organizers provide cover and logistics while militants carry out violence from within the crowd.
