322 - Second Dark Age feat. Alan Moore (6/10/19)
We're joined by legendary author Alan Moore to discuss evil architecture, magic & political power, fate & free will, and the enduring appeal of Lovecraft.
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320 - Live from Berlin: Der Fonkybeatz (6/3/19)
Our June 1st live show from Berlin, the heart of Germany's wonderful PLUR culture. We talk funky beats, the antideutsche political tendency, Austria's far-right government self-owning itself out of existence (also involves funky beats), and the Jewishness of Joe Biden.
318 - Rahm Emmanuelle: The Joys of a Neolib feat. Ryan Grim (5/27/19)
We talk to The Intercept's Ryan Grim about his new book "We've Got People," discussing the Democrats' reliance on big money and how it might be broken by mass-movement based politics. Rahm Emanuel is a central figure in Ryan's book, so we read from Rahm's new column in The Atlantic, ironically called "It's Time To Hold American Elites Accountable for Their Abuses." Finally, we introduce a new character into Chapo canon, NJ representative Josh Gottheimer. Few tickets left for our UK shows in Glas...
317 Teaser - FaZe Buckley
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316 - PBS: Permanent Revolution feat. Hasan Piker (5/19/19)
We're joined by Twitch star Hasan Piker @hasanthehun to discuss draconian new abortion laws, the looming prospect of war with Iran, and using gaming streams to spread leftist views online. Finally, we read about from an old friend about the perpetual cultural revolution being forced on America by the rodents at PBS.
315 Teaser - Air America: Origins
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314 - What, Us Worry? feat. James Adomian (5/12/19)
Our friend James Adomian makes a rare in-person appearance to discuss Mad Magazine, Ben Shapiro being owned by an ancient British Tory, Biden's polls, UFO's and Peggy Noonan's musings on division. Check out James' new podcast The Underculture here: https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/the-underculture/ And see the return of Trump vs. Bernie at The Creek and the Cave in Long Island City this Saturday, May 18: http://creeklic.com/events/trump-vs-bernie-live-debate/ Tickets still availab...
313 Teaser - Slate Cultural Cum Fest
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312 - Kenneth Friendly's Scorpio Smiling feat. Yael Bridge and Morgan Spector (5/6/19)
We talk to filmmakers Yael Bridge and Morgan Spector about their upcoming documentary "Socialism: An American Story." We also discuss the ongoing failed coup in Venezuela, Nancy Pelosi & Joe Biden, and Trump's assertion that PC culture is ruining horse racing. Support Socialism: An American Story here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/socialismmovie/socialism-an-american-story-post-production?ref=user_menu Tickets for the May 16th screening of Gremlins 2 with director Joe Dante here: http://...
311 Teaser - Toon Bullets
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310 - Marianne Mindset (4/29/19)
We take a good vibes tour through the most recently declared candidates in the Democratic primary, and discuss how Bernie's big money is wigging out the Wall Street squares. Tickets still available for our shows in Manchester (6/7) and Dublin (6/9 [nice]). And keep an eye out for a 2nd late show in London, all at chapotraphouse.com/tour Join the Marianne Mindset Movement here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIfw9kAbMlc
Bonus: Virgil Interviews John Cameron Mitchell on "Anthem: Homunculus"
Virgil talks to John Cameron Mitchell, creator of "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" and "Shortbus," to discuss his new musical narrative podcast, "Anthem: Homunculus". They also discuss being extremely online, the end of sex, and William S. Burroughs. You can find Anthem: Homunculus here: https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/john-cameron-mitchell-and-bryan-weller-topic/anthem-homunculus-luminary-exclusive/ab4fffb8-7835-4482-8b48-c9898818768f?country=US Tickets still available for our upcoming shows in ...
Bonus: Amber Interviews Vivek Chibber on "The ABC's of Capitalism"
Amber talks to writer and professor of sociology Vivek Chibber about "The ABC's of Capitalism," his new series of pamphlets for Jacobin. Vivek Chibber is the editor of Catalyst: A Journal of Theory and Strategy, which is published by Jacobin, along with The ABCs of Capitalism. You can pick up a copy of the ABC's of Capitalism here: https://www.jacobinmag.com/store/product/56 Tickets still available for our upcoming shows in Berlin, Glasgow, Manchester and Dublin at: http://chapotraphouse.com/tou...
309 Teaser - Dumb Prophet
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308 - There's Nothing Like a Dame feat. Nick Hayes (4/21/19)
Virgil corrects the record; we riff on the church thing from a week ago; we crow over two Grey Lady articles about the anti-Bernie crowd running scared; and Nick Hayes (@nickfromdetroit) sits in to talk about Means TV (@means_tv), a leftist streaming service. Means TV: http://means.media Donate to Means TV: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/lets-build-means-tv DecrimNY Fundraiser: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/decriminalize-sex-work-in-new-york1 Ithaca Show (4/26): https://www.face...
306 - 2 Cities, 1 Cup (4/14/19)
We review Ben Shapiro's book "The Right Side of History". Tickets for our Cornell show on 4/26: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/union-days-2019-presents-chapo-trap-house-live-at-cornell-tickets-60348589255 Come see our May 1 Trivia Night at Housing Works in NYC: https://chapomaydaytrivia.splashthat.com/ Dates, venues and tickets for our European tour will be posted soon at: http://www.chapotraphouse.com/tour/
304 - Moby Dick Energy (4/8/19)
From time to time we deign to open our doors to you, dear listeners, to ply us with your burning questions. About the show, about the politics, about life and the future and I don't know about what ever other bullshit. This is one of those times. It's a Q&A episode folks, we love it!
302 - The Russia House feat. Matt Taibbi (4/1/19)
We're joined by Rolling Stone's Matt Taibbi to discuss his new serial book "Hate Inc.", and the political media's many failings in covering Russiagate. Check out Hate Inc. here: https://taibbi.substack.com/
301 Teaser - Frederica Bimmel
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300 - EMERGENCY POD: THE MUELLER REPORT (3/24/19)
It's motherflippin' Mueller Time.
299 Teaser - Sexy Hamburglar & the Death of Hipsters
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Bonus: Will Interviews Kim Stanley Robinson with The Antifada
Will guest-hosts on The Antifada to interview legendary sci fi author Kim Stanley Robinson about: Fredric Jameson, Ursula Le Guin, Philip K Dick, post-capitalist futures, utopia, and psychedelic experiences Listen to The Antifada: https://podtail.com/en/podcast/the-antifada/ Subscribe to The Antifada on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theantifada Follow The Antifada: https://twitter.com/the_antifada
298 - The Israel Nerd feat. Eli Valley (3/18/19)
Eli Valley stops by to talk Ilhan Omar, Meghan McCain, Chelsea Clinton, and the latest act of fascist mass murder in Christchurch, NZ. Also Virgil solves the Israel-Palestine conflict. https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/christchurch-shooting-victims-fund
Bonus: This Is Where I Leave EU
Amber interviews economist and author Costas Lapavitsas about the European Union, how it works, its problems, how it relates to Brexit, and how we might think of it from a leftist perspective.
297 Teaser - DBZ: Brexit
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296 - The Unsullied (3/11/19)
Topics include: Tucker Carlson, Redd Foxx, Meghan McCain, Mrs. Maisel, Yang Gang shit, Miami Pool Boys, 2 Samuel, and the Chinese Hand Job Scandal.
294 - CPAC: Judgment Days (3/4/19)
Our report on CPAC 2019.
293 Teaser - Love In The Time of Wonks
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292 - Hats Off to Larry feat. Larry Charles (2/25/19)
Larry Charles (Seinfeld, Borat, Curb Your Enthusiasm) stops by the trap to discuss his new docuseries, "Dangerous World of Comedy".
290 - Maximum Boot feat. Lyle Jeremy Rubin and Lyndon LaRouche (2/17/19)
Possibly deceased politician, economist, philosopher and musicologist Lyndon LaRouche* calls in to explain the secret KGB-House of Windsor population reduction cabal. We're then joined by writer Lyle Jeremy Rubin to fully dissect the resurrection of Max Boot, the enduring grift of the neocons, and how we must resist The Blob. Read Lyle's piece in the Baffler here: https://thebaffler.com/latest/under-the-boot-rubin *James Adomian