Chapo Trap House

Chapo Trap House

Author: Chapo Trap House Language: English Episodes: 502
The political landscape is a constant, often absurd, spectacle, and Chapo Trap House provides a running, deeply irreverent commentary on the whole show. Hosted by the creators of the blog, this podcast digs into the week's news with a blend of leftist analysis, dark humor, and a palpable sense of frustration at the state of things. Listeners hear a freewheeling discussion that dissects everything from the latest legislative failures and media hypocrisies to the bizarre cultural detritus that fills the gaps between major events. The tone is unapologetically partisan from a socialist perspective, but it's delivered with a cynicism and comedic timing that avoids sounding like a lecture. It’s less a formal debate and more like eavesdropping on a group of friends who have read too much news and are trying to laugh so they don't scream. You'll find critiques of establishment figures across the spectrum, deep dives into political history, and a consistent dismantling of the narratives presented by mainstream outlets. The Chapo Trap House podcast has built a dedicated audience by speaking to a specific, disillusioned political sensibility, offering a space where the news is processed not with detached objectivity, but with pointed satire and a shared sense of gallows humor. It’s a specific kind of antidote to the daily headlines, one that argues understanding the chaos requires mocking it relentlessly.
Episodes
806 - Hero of Wives (2/12/24) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:03
We give our annual post-Super Bowl report rating the spectacle and the ads, including the increasing, and increasingly funny, conservative opposition to the whole idea of “football”. Plus, a review of a tough week for Jo…
UNLOCKED: 805 - My First Genocide feat. Ali Abunimah (2/8/24) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:13
Today, executive director of the Electronic Intifada Ali Abunimah joins us to discuss the war in Palestine. We cover recent attempts to delegitimize and destroy UNRWA, atrocity propaganda, evolving capabilities of Palest…
804 - All My Neighbors Cousins feat. Pod About List (2/5/24) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:18
Caleb, Patrick and Cameron of Pod About List stop by to take a look at the lighter side of news. Topics include: mandatory potty training in Utah, a Chinese spy bird, dick biting, and the international crisis of cousins.…
803 Teaser - Operation Beaver Nugget [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:31
Jake and Thomas from Pendejo Time join us to look at this year’s scuffle at the Texas border, and the brave trucker patriots volunteering for Civil War 2. Subscribe today for access to the full episode and all premium ep…
802 - Adult High School feat. Alex Nichols (1/29/24) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:35
Alex Nichols a.k.a. @Lowenaffchen joins us to look at a series of certified Good Mental Moments from our top politicians. Then, we transition to doing a live listen to the new Tom McDonald feat. Ben Shapiro song FACTS. I…
800 - Puzzle Palace (1/22/24) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:09
EDIT: Original file of this episode contained some muted audio clips. File is now fixed, redownload to correct. We start off today’s episode with a farewell to the DeSantis campaign as the Never Back Down PAC backs down,…
798 - Iowa Carcass feat. @ettingermentum (1/15/24) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:06
Well, here we are, Iowa Caucus day 2024. Considering we all took several points of permanent sanity damage this time 4 years ago, what’s insane this year is how on rails this whole thing is. Nonetheless, our elections co…
797 Teaser - Bulletproof Josh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:08
Ryan Grim shares an anecdote about democratic congressman and party hatchet-man Josh Gottheimer from his new book on The Squad. Subscribe today for access to the full episode and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/cha…
796 - Tunnel Kings (1/9/24) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:12
We had some other news items to discuss, but the bulk of this episode is taken up with one piece of breaking news: Did you know that there's a tunnel under Eastern Pkwy? Yes we’re discussing the ridiculous story out of B…
795 Teaser - Red Sea Rebels [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:11
Will and guest Séamus Malekafzali discuss the Houthi Red Sea blockade. Subscribe today for access to the full episode and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse