Best Felix Levine Podcasts (2025)

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939 - Boom Times For Goons feat. Adam Friedland (6/2/25) 1:14:19

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Host of The Adam Friedland Show Adam Friedland joins us to catch up on today’s news and discuss his new season. We look at the return of Matt Miller, Jake Tapper’s take on Israel/Palestine discourse, the kidnapping of a crypto whale in Manhattan, and new reports of Elon Musk’s rampant drug use. Adam also gives us his takes on engaging with the new …

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Ashwinn Krishnaswamy on Building Iconic Brands, How Founders Burn Money on Paid Ads, and Getting Arrested 1:30:34

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Ashwinn Krishnaswamy is the co-founder of Oklahoma Smokes and Sunpowder, and one of the most thoughtful brand minds in the game. In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to build a brand that lasts, why most early-stage founders waste money on paid ads, and how a run-in with the cops turned into a story worth telling. He breaks down wh…

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937 - Killing Santa feat. Arjun Singh & David Sirota (5/27/25) 1:31:28

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Will & Felix catch up on Democrats’ commitment to burning millions of dollars in search of a crumb of clout from the pod-mano-sphere, and John Fetterman’s chronic senate absenteeism as he searches for good vibes. Then, we’re joined by Lever News’ David Sirota & Arjun Singh to discuss their new podcast series Tax Revolt & the “Big Beautiful Bill” wo…

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UNLOCKED 936 - Permanent Midnight feat. Ryan Grim & Jeremy Scahill (5/22/25) 1:36:40

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Drop Site’s Ryan & Jeremy join us for an update on Israel’s war on Gaza. We discuss yesterday’s attack on Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington D.C. and its potential ramifications, Trump’s recent trip to the Gulf and potential shifts in U.S. relations in the region, and the brutal escalations of violence in Gaza over the recent weeks. Ryan and Je…

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Lexi Wood on Public vs. Private Relationships, How Traumatic Moment Changed Her, Summer House Return Rumors, and Did She Ever Even Love Jesse? 1:10:16

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Lexi Wood has been modeling for nearly 17 years, but you probably know her from the headlines. In this episode, we unpack the back-and-forth drama with Jesse, her raw take on a traumatic life moment, and why she thinks people constantly underestimate her intelligence. Lexi gets real about the pressure of being misunderstood, the blurred lines of pu…

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935 - It’s Joever feat. David J. Roth (5/19/25) 1:22:20

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We planned this episode to cover the spate of stories revealing just how out of it and diminished Joe Biden was during his term, and new details about the political flunkies and media stooges who were complicit in covering it up. But yesterday Biden’s team announced an almost certainly life-ending cancer diagnosis. So we’re joined by David Roth to …

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933 - We Can Grok It For You Wholesale feat. Mike Isaac (5/12/25) 1:23:44

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Tech reporter Mike Isaac returns to the show for a round-up of the latest AI news. From collegiate cheating to funeral planning, Mike helps us make some sense of how this wonderful emerging technology is reshaping human society in so many delightful ways, and certainly is not a madness rune chipping away at what little sanity remains in our populat…

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931 - Studies in Stupid feat. Sam Seder (5/5/25) 1:13:37

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The Majority Report’s Sam Seder joins us today to share some deep research into American Stupids. We look at Trump’s weekend announcements regarding American film production & re-opening Alcatraz, both seemingly inspired by a TV broadcast of “Escape From Alcatraz” in West Palm Beach last Saturday. We also discuss Sam’s recent debate appearances inc…

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BONUS: Michigan Raids on pro-Palestine Students 1:34:07

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Felix speaks with Nora Hilgart-Griff from the TAHRIR Coalition and Liz Jacob from the Sugar Law Center for Social and Economic Justice about the Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel collaborating with the Trump DOJ in a series of raids on pro-Palestine students at the University of Michigan on April 23. Liz and Nora give background on Nessel's pre…

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929 - Given feat. Alex Nichols (4/28/25) 1:12:08

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Fighter jets are just falling off the back of our aircraft carriers now in yet another Keystone Kops-ass bungle in the Red Sea. Gerry Connolly announces he’ll step down from the oversight committee in another moment of glory for the funeral home waiting room of Democratic leadership. Will reads us a profile of a new up-and-coming conservative influ…

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How High Performers Weigh Cash vs. Equity (And What You Should Know) 34:48

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In this episode, I break down the cash vs. equity decision through the lens of the creator economy—and how the same principles apply to anyone building leverage today. Whether you’re a founder, operator, or creator, if you have a chance to own a piece of what you help build, understanding this tradeoff is critical.…

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Movie Mindset 33 - Casino feat. Felix 1:53:50

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The first episode of this season of Movie Mindset is free for all listeners as always. To listen to the rest of the season, subscribe at www.patreon.com/chapotraphouseWhen you love movies, you’ve got to watch them. There’s no other way…Movie Mindset Season 3 commences with our first ever single feature on the most referenced movie in Chapo Trap Hou…

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927 - Americas, The Beautiful feat. Greg Grandin (4/21/25) 1:25:39

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Historian and author Greg Grandin joins us to discuss his new book America, América: A New History of the New World, which looks at the five century history of colonization & conquest of the New World, and how North & South America developed their distinct identities through a long history of mutual interaction and opposition. We also catch up with…

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925 - Banshee, PA Chamber of Commerce feat. Kath Kreuger (4/14/25) 1:09:01

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Before addressing the news of the day, Will & Kath catch up with Felix on their re-watch of beloved series BANSHEE, which segues nicely into discussion of the baffling firebombing of the Pennsylvania governor's mansion. We then move on to the increasingly horrific and blatantly illegal renditions of American residents into foreign prisons, and the …

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923 - The Banks Are Out of Money feat. Dave Weigel (4/7/25) 1:15:42

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Semafor reporter Dave Weigel returns to the show to look at the political angles to Trump’s tariff regime and the global economic shocks. We discuss the various attempts to backfill justifications, responses from GOP and Democrats, and how this is all somehow about wokeness and masculinity or something. We also discuss last week’s special election …

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Bonus: Ukrainian Politics Deep Dive feat. Peter Korotaev 2:02:01

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Felix sits down with writer & journalist Peter Korotaev for a wide ranging conversation on the state of the Russo-Ukranian War in the wake of the Trump administration’s spat with Zelensky & attempts at a peace deal, and loads of context on the politics of Ukraine, Russia, various oligarchs, the Atlantic Council, and other non-state actors that have…

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921 - Health Scare feat. Tim Faust (3/31/25) 1:15:29

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Tim “T-Bone” Faust makes a long overdue return to the program to brief us on the series of guerilla town halls on Medicaid he’s been doing in Wisconsin. But first, we start with a brief roundup on one of the most important health issues facing the nation today: Soda, and the role it plays in keeping Americans healthy. Tim then takes us through the …

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Facing Breast Cancer at Just 19 Years Old: Miranda McKeon’s Unfiltered Journey Through Diagnosis, Identity, and Embracing Vulnerability 1:15:30

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When Miranda McKeon was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer at 19, everything changed. In this episode, she talks candidly about navigating illness at a young age — from identity shifts and losing her hair to dating while undergoing treatment. Miranda also opens up about launching her business, Fill Your Tank, and how entrepreneurship became part …

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919 - Abruendance Agenda feat. Madinah Wilson-Anton & Matt Bruenig (3/24/25) 1:21:56

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Delaware state rep Madinah Wilson-Anton returns to the show to brief us on Elon Musk’s attempts to rewrite the state laws of Delaware to help him secure a $50 billion+ compensation package. We discuss the “race to the bottom” in state business laws, and the new wave of assaults on basic legal legitimacy in pursuit of complete oligarchical control.T…

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Panic World: Who turned Gen Z fascist? (With Felix Biederman) 58:59

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Felix appeared on today’s Panic World podcast hosted by past-guest Ryan Broderick of the fantastic Garbage Day newsletter. We’ve agreed to crosspost this ep in our feed. Enjoy! Check out Panic World wherever you get pods, and subscribe to Garbage Day here: https://www.garbageday.email/Every four years America suffers through a national election, wi…

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SOLO EP: My Thoughts On The Current Intersection of the Creator Economy & Venture Capital World. Is There Opportunity? 35:36

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In this solo episode, I dive into the evolving intersection of the creator economy and venture capital—two worlds that are more connected than ever but still largely untapped. Over the past year, I became a venture partner at Bulletpitch+, giving me firsthand insight into how deals are being made and why I believe creators need a seat at the table.…

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917 - Touchdown Tim Chitters feat. D.J. Byrnes & Eephus (3/17/25) 1:38:56

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D.J. Byrnes of Ohio’s independent news outlet The Rooster returns to the show. We look at constituent outrage at elected officials, D.J.’s sojourn to DC, Cleveland’s $2.5 Billion stadium debacle, and D.J. relates an incredible story of bamboozling Vivek Ramaswamy.Then, Eephus director Carson Lund and writer & star Nate Fisher join Will to discuss t…

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915 - Hero Hedge feat. Joe Weisenthal (3/10/25) 1:13:06

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We start the show discussing the arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil in a glaring escalation of attacks on American civil liberties in behalf of Israel & its supporters. We’re then joined by journalist and co-host of the Odd Lots podcast Joe Weisenthal to take a shockingly timely (for us) look at markets, tariffs, crypto, and economic policy und…

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913 - Only the Lonely feat. Julian Feeld (3/3/25) 1:18:12

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QAA’s Julian Feeld joins us today to give us his report from last week’s CPAC convention. We look at the usual carnival of cruelty on display at the Gaylord Convention Center, with an added layer of vindictiveness in the second Trump era. We also discuss at how QAnon has been fully metabolized into political discourse, and check in on some classic …

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Movie Mindset Oscars Preview ‘25 1:35:11

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Will & Hesse are back to look at the Oscars’ Best Pictures of 2024. They give their takes on the high- and low-lights, offer their predictions of who will take home Oscar gold, and give a special preview of what’s coming up in Movie Mindset Season 3.For more Oscars fun: Come see Will & Hesse host an Oscars watch as part of a party for Zohran for Ma…

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What's It Like to Sell Your Company for $600million dollars? David Protein Bar founders Peter Rahal & Zach Ranen Join Me to Discuss How Are They Planning to Takeover the Protein Bar Market 1:07:22

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In this episode, we dive into the high-stakes world of entrepreneurship with David Protein Bar founders Peter Rahal and Zach Ranen. After Peter's groundbreaking success in building and selling RXBar for $600 million, he joins forces with Zach—an innovator with a knack for low-carb delights—to redefine the protein bar market. We explore their journe…

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911 - Red Dawn feat. Radio War Nerd (2/24/25) 1:16:53

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We’re joined by Mark Ames & John Dolan of Radio War Nerd to discuss what may be the wind-down of the war in Ukraine. We look at the political ramifications both domestically and internationally, how the west & Russia have fared militarily, and the lives of the Ukrainians affected by the conflict. Plus, would you believe fighter aircraft, MMA, and a…

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909 - A Real Hero feat. Pendejo Time (2/17/25) 1:25:47

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Jake and Thomas return to look at the latest news of Elon’s bizarrely begotten offspring. Plus the jewish guy who shot two Israeli guys because he thought they were Palestinians, Millei’s rug pull, and Bari Weiss’ Free Press asks what exactly makes an American hero (and why does it take place in dive bar bathrooms).Subscribe to Pendejo Time: https:…

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907 - Big Balls feat. Kath Krueger & Jeff Stein (2/10/25) 1:04:39

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Kath joins us for our annual review of the Big Game spectacle. We give our appraisal of what this year’s ad slate says about the state of American culture, plus reactions to Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show, and how conservatives continue to be oppressed by the TV. Then the Washington Post’s Jeff Stein joins us to discuss his reporting on what exactl…

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BONUS: Z for Zohran 57:29

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Will sits down with Zohran Mamdani, New York State Representative and candidate for New York City Mayor. After bonding over being just two boys from New York, their grade school rivalry, and touching on Zohran’s family & background, Will & Zohran discuss his plans to improve housing, transit, policing and homelessness services in New York City, as …

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Maggie Sellers Talks Breaking Off Engagement, Almost Being Deported, and How She's Disrupted the Male-Heavy Venture Capital World 1:04:24

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Maggie Sellers is the founder of Hot, Smart, Rich, a platform dedicated to educating and empowering aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as investing into top startups. On this episode, we dive into some of the difficult moments of the last few years that include a broken off engagement, nearly getting deported, and the pushback she's gotten from her ti…

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905 - Roko’s Modern Life feat. Brace Belden (2/3/25) 1:16:05

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Beautiful Brace Belden joins us to look at Trump’s tariff’s, possible annexation of Canada, halt on federal funding, and other breaking admin news. We also discuss New York Mag’s party report from the NYC MAGA scene, and Brace briefs us on what we should know about the murderous “Zizian” rationalists, and how they fit in among all the other people …

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903 - Tuna Melt Moment feat. Alex Nichols (1/27/25) 1:09:39

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Alex is back on the pod to review the first full week of 2rump news, but first, we wish friend of the show Catturd a speedy recovery from his impacted bowel. Then, we look at Trumps barrage of executive orders, cabinet staffing, and denial of security clearances to a number of former NatSec ghouls. We also discuss the Democrats’ new Tuna-based appe…

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901 - VI-Day feat. Mohammad Alsaafin (1/20/25) 1:16:14

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Journalist Mohammad Alsaafin returns to the show to discuss the temporary ceasefire & hostage exchange deal reached in Gaza. We discuss why and how this came about during the Biden-Trump transition, what the actual terms of the deal are, how it leaves the political situation in Israel, Palestine and the rest of the region, and the total effects of …

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Brian Kelly Opens Up About Being a Father, Being in Credit Card Debt in His Early 20’s, and How His Understanding of Travel Literally Changed His Life 1:06:17

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Brian Kelly is THE Points Guy. At a young age, he became fascinated with the world of travel, credit cards, and points. As he grew older he figured out all the ways to accrue as many points as possible, and started a blog, The Points Guy, to help other travelers travel more efficiently. Shortly after, The Points Guy blew up and Brian would find him…

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Seeking a Fren Ep 6 Teaser - Stop The Steal 9:56

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Felix recounts Trump’s efforts to discredit the 2020 election as part of the long history of election denial on the right in this clip from Episode 6 of his series “Seeking a Fren for the End of the World.” The full episode and rest of the series are available for subscribers at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.…

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BONUS: Y2K feat. Colette Shade 1:06:02

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Author Colette Shade joins us to discuss her new book “Y2K” on the millennial era of ~1997-2008. Will and Colette review how the boundless optimism of ‘the end of history’ curdled into the permanent pessimism of the 21st century, how computer doomed everything even if the specific prediction of the “Y2K bug” maybe didn’t literally come to pass, how…

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899 - Nut Up feat. Yasha Levine & Rowan Wernham (1/13/25) 1:05:25

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We’re joined by journalist Yasha Levine & filmmaker Rowan Wernham of the new documentary “Pistachio Wars” join us to look at water in the state of California in light of last week’s L.A. wildfires. We discuss California’s water history, the network of real estate developers and agribusiness concerns that effectively control California’s water, the …

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Seeking a Fren Episode 5 Teaser - I Feel Great! 9:53

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Felix looks back at the lead-up to the 2016 election as some of the funniest and most insane days in American political history in this clip from Episode 4 of his series “Seeking a Fren for the End of the World.” The full episode and rest of the series are available for subscribers at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.…

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897 - Urquellization (1/6/25) 1:04:57

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We catch up with news over our long week off, including brief hits on the two new years truck attacks (more on that Thursday), MAGA civil war over immigration & visas, various instances of Musk buffoonery, Biden’s presidential medal of freedom recipients, and Semafor’s survey of what people in the media ‘got wrong’ about 2024.…

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Food Social Media Sensation Jack's Dining Room a.k.a Jack Goldburg Comes On To Do His First-Ever Podcast and Reveals What a $250k Dining Experience Is REALLY Like 1:00:50

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On this episode, the face of Jack's Dining Room, Jack Goldburg, joins me for his first-ever podcast. Goldburg first started his career as a Consultant at PWC, before him and his now business partner Liam Henning, started to do food reviews as a side hustle just a few years ago. Flash forward to now, Jack's Dining Room has become one of the biggest …

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Seeking a Fren Episode 4 Teaser - Operation Anti-Obama 9:55

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Felix looks at Steve Bannon’s origins, plus anti-Obama hysteria pushing the GOP to the right in the 2012 primaries in this clip from Episode 4 of his series “Seeking a Fren for the End of the World.” The full episode and rest of the series are available for subscribers at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.By Chapo Trap House

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Seeking a Fren Episode 3 Teaser - Con Online 5:54

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Felix recounts the rise of Obama-era conservative online media in this teaser for Episode 3 of his series “Seeking a Fren for the End of the World.” The full episode and rest of the series are available for subscribers at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.By Chapo Trap House

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Bonus: The Postman Always Is Nice 39:18

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We’re discussing the ongoing labor disputes with the United States Postal Service with Tyler Vasseur, a shop steward with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). We discuss the BFN rank and file movement to transform the postal unions, fighting for transparency in bargaining on the long-stalled new contract for letter carriers, what an …

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Movie Mindset Bonus - Interview With Director Brian Yuzna 1:01:30

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Will & Hesse are joined by Brian Yuzna, legendary horror writer/director/producer behind such films as Re-Animator, Society, From Beyond, Honey, I Shrunk The Kids, and many more. We discuss adapting Lovecraft, all-nude Peter Pan, Clown Theory, copypastas, uniquely American ghouls, the importance of GOOP in cinema, and how real horror fans can enjoy…

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Seeking a Fren Episode 2 Teaser - Roger Ailes Origins 10:10

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Felix documents the rise of future Fox News CEO Roger Ailes in this preview clip from episode 2 of his series “Seeking A Fren for the End of The World”. The full episode and rest of the series are available for subscribers at patreon.com/chapotraphouse.By Chapo Trap House

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894 - Drone Bore feat. David J. Roth (12/16/24) 1:13:06

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Defector’s David Roth is back on the pod. We start with his write up of the recent drone scare over New Jersey, and how our ever-skittish suburbanites are discovering new ways to be scared of the lights in the night sky. Then, a review of recent media reactions to Luigi-mania, including the Atlantic tut-tutting over “decivilization” and the Root ha…

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Seeking a Fren for the End of the World: Episode 1 - This is Really Just the Beginning 1:03:06

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In a new series by Felix, Josh (@ettingermentum), and Spencer, we ask: how did the Republican Party, once the dominant force in American culture for almost a generation, become a group of bowtied cosplayers and rapist streamers yelling about Litterboxes? We trace this development back to the empires built by two men—Paul Weyrich and James Dobson—as…

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892 - Talking Points Memo feat. Jael Holzman (12/10/24) 59:21

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We catch up briefly on news around the arrest of the alleged UHC CEO assassin. Then, journalist and musician Jael Holzman returns to the show to discuss a new piece she has for Rolling Stone on the potential threats to trans people in the coming Trump administration. We look at the rather grim potential of massively undermining of trans medical car…

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890 - Spare Us, Cutter (12/2/24) 1:16:52

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We do the work of having conversations and connecting to people by reviewing last week’s Pod Save America episode featuring Kamala Harris’ top campaign staff. Through their telling, it was an amazing feat of data, precision and triangulation that somehow came up just slightly short, but we look at some different “stories to tell” from what they’re …