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370 - WeWork Will Set You Free (11/25/19)

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/11/26

Amber talks us through the saga of WeWork, another in a long line of dumb tech start ups headed by a dumber leader emblematic of our dumbest economy. We then help talk you through some potential political minefields of your upcoming Thanksgiving Dinner Tables. WE ARE RETURNING TO THE UK FOR ELECTION SHOWS! LONDON 9 Dec., LIVERPOOL 11 Dec., TICKETS HERE: http://gigst.rs/CTH Amber's WeWork piece in Jacobin: https://jacobinmag.com/2019/11/wework-adam-neumann-con-artist-grifter-entrepreneur WeWork

368 - High, High Hopes feat. Kathryn Ledebur (11/18/19)

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/11/19

We talk to the Andean Information Network's Kathryn Ledebur about the ongoing political crisis in Bolivia. We also discuss Elizabeth Warren's dud of an M4A proposal and Mayor Pete's difficult week and mysterious career. Finally, just a dollop of Epstein coverage with a look at Prince Andrew's excellent work clearing the air for the royals on the BBC last week.

366 - The Terminal (11/12/19)

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/11/12

Chapo Trap House provides commentary on the following issues: the coup against president Evo Morales in Bolivia; a libertarian spree shooter in Chile; the entrance of diminutive billionaire Michael Bloomberg into the Democratic presidential primaries; Bill Gates and his money; whether Democratic presidential candidates should "try harder", or something; the ongoing beatz crisis of the the Eurozone.

364 - Human Deadspinality Project feat. David Roth...

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/11/05

We discuss Neon Genesis Evangelion through the lens of Liz Warren's Big Structural Bailey. Fan Favorite David J. Roth returns to discuss the life and death of Deadspin.com, and what it tells us about American private equity. We also speculate what sporting events Donald Trump might & might not get boo'd at.

362 - Wet Sauce feat. Kenzo Shibata (10/28/19)

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/10/29

We catch up on President Trump's recent cavalcade of triumphs and humiliations. We're then joined by CTU member Kenzo Shibata to discuss the Chicago teacher's strike, what the union is fighting for, and what they're up against. Finally, we finish with a little lesson from Eric Trump on Marcus Aurelius, and the meaning of "hypocrisy". Please consider supporting & reading more on the teachers' strike: Bread for Ed gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/bread-for-ed A piece Kenzo wrote on the context of

360 - Bernie Blanco Goes to Queens feat. Matt Karp...

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/10/22

We're joined by Matt Karp to discuss realigning the democratic coalition and Bernie Sanders' recent blockbuster rally in Queens. Check out Matt's piece in Jacobin here: here:https://www.jacobinmag.com/2019/10/future-liberals-want-matt-karp-populism-class-voting-democrats

358 - World on a Wire feat. Naomi Klein (10/14/19)

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/10/14

We're joined by author Naomi Klein to discuss climate change, a green new deal and what it must include, and new developments in responses to ecological crisis from both the right and the left. Check out Naomi's new book "On Fire: The (Burning) Case for a Green New Deal" here: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/On-Fire/Naomi-Klein/9781982129910 And if you're in NYC, consider stopping by our launch party for the paperback edition of The Chapo Guide to Revolution, this Wednesday at Powerhouse

356 - Sympathy for the Joker (10/8/19)

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/10/08

The Chapo Group has assembled a roundtable of experts to answer the simple, yet essential question of our day: is there a Joker crisis in America? Featuring Jacobin's Jen Pan, Cum Town's Nick and Adam, and of course, a remote piece from our international film critic, Matt V. Brady.

Bonus: The Bernie Sanders Interview

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/10/04

Continuing Chapo's coverage of the race for the White House, Virgil sits down with Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders to discuss current affairs.

354 - Thou, Nature, Art My Goddess (10/1/19)

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/10/02

Back from the rejuvenating sea air of beautiful Atlantic City, we find the correct take on impeachment, consider Trump as a tragic Shakespearean hero, and immolate ourselves in the wicker man of New Climate Paganism. Tickets for Goth Socialist Variety Hour at Littlefield: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-goth-socialist-variety-hour-with-the-antifada-and-pod-damn-america-tickets-72206061273 The paperback edition of the Chapo Guide to the Revolution: https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781501187292

Bonus: Tabletop Game Theory Origins: Mr. Jeffstein's...

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/09/30

Our play of Call of Cthulhu live at Columbus Theater in Providence, R.I. August 23rd, 2019.

352 - Rod Dreher's The Exorcist II (9/24/19)

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/09/24

There's a lot of stuff going on in the primaries that mostly reminds us of stuff that's happened before, and also Trump's probably done more crimes, but it's important to stay focused on what matters. And what matters is that Rod Dreher has finally updated us on his friend's wife's very serious, very real exorcism. Catch up on Rod Dreher's the Exorcist Pt. 1 here: https://soundcloud.com/chapo-trap-house/episode-252-rod-drehers-the-exorcist-feat-brett-payne-and-bryan-quinby-10918

Bonus Interview: Tom O'Neill and Chaos

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/09/19

We talk to journalist Tom O'Neill about his book uncovering new theories on Charles Manson, MKUltra, the CIA, and the war against counter-culture & the left in the 1960's. Featuring special guest host Noah Kulwin, an editor at The Outline.

350 - Gotta Have My Pop! (9/16/19)

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/09/17

We examine Joe Biden's "Corn Pop" saga through the lens of a few classic Chapo characters, then lament how Biden's long history of seemingly genuine nice guy-ness is undercut by his equally long history of shit politics. Also, the President just fully admits that Saudi Arabia directs our foreign policy by fiat, so that's cool and good. Watch our Necronomicon Call of Cthulhu show here on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byUHsEpiT0g Catch Felix's Fighting in the Age of Loneliness screening &

348 - Dragged Across Concrete feat. Marcus Barnett &...

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/09/10

We hear from our UK correspondent Marcus Barnett, and attempt to make any sense of anything going on with Brexit. We're then joined by the New Republic's Osita Nwanevu to hear about his experience watching David French and Sohrab Ahmari debate whether liberal civil society should continue to exist if it means we are threatened by Drag Queen Story Hour. Osita's New Republic piece: https://newrepublic.com/article/154977/right-wings-cultural-civil-war-drag

346 - Twisted Tales (9/3/19)

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/09/03

Will was out of town and Chris was at a wedding, so it's up to Matt, Felix and Virgil on the sticks, running the show and recording themselves for a freewheeling ep covering Beto, Brexit, Bret, Joker, Rego, and more.

AHOY!: The Joe Sestak interview

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/08/27

Attention, skippers. There is an Admiral on deck. Former U.S. Congressman, retired three-star vice admiral, and current candidate for Democratic presidential nomination Joe Sestak sat down with us in Iowa. In this special bonus episode, we discuss China, the world bank, Iran, medicare and the VA, and which boats are the best boats.

344 - Koch & Poll Torture (8/26/19)

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/08/27

The torture never stops. We cover Trump's plan to nuke the weather, Joe Walsh's presidential bid, a new poll that places Bernie at the top position in the democratic primaries, the unfulfilling death of David Koch, and finally, conservative faces.

342 - The Cuts Stay In The Podcast (8/20/19)

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/08/20

We talk about a lot of shit in here, from Biden and Harris' flailing campaigns to Les Wexner's trust issues, and we even read some poetry. But mostly they requested I cut some potentially embarrassing moments and cursed ideas that I just didn't cut. Enjoy. COME SEE US PLAY CALL OF CTHULHU LIVE IN PROVIDENCE THIS FRIDAY: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chapo-trap-house-plays-call-of-cthulhu-live-tickets-62234533164

340 - A Big Bowl of Strawberry Ice Cream (8/12/19)

Chapo Trap House ·

2019/08/13

We catch up on Jeffrey Epstein's curious fate, discuss Joe Biden's wonderful brain, introduce a new character into Chapo canon, and describe what a "fair" is for our listeners who might not know. Thanks to @betaOdork for the Biden comp: https://twitter.com/BetaODork/status/1160648971037155329 Tickets to our Call of Cthulhu live play in Providence on Aug. 23rd here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chapo-trap-house-plays-call-of-cthulhu-live-tickets-62234533164

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