Chapo Trap House 993 - From the Columbia River to the Sea feat. Andrew Hudson (12/8/25)
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Dec 9, 2025 Joined by Andrew Hudson, a contributor known for his sharp cultural analysis, the discussion kicks off with a lively critique of Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez's controversial sea lion proposal and the rivalry impacting salmon ecosystems. They dive into Alex Karp's bizarre public persona and his remarks about 'real Nazis.' The conversation takes a wild turn with Milo Yiannopoulos' outlandish claims about conservative media figures, leading to a mockery of elite medical privilege. The panel rounds out with a debate on cinema's future and their favorite films of the year.
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Pinniped Policy Reveals Political Theater
- Hosts criticize Rep. Marie Glusenkamp Perez for proposing lethal removal of sea lions in the Columbia River as a dangerous, reactionary solution.
- They frame the dispute as fishermen/farmers complaining about animal competition and ridicule the politicized rhetoric around wildlife control.
Posterboard Sea Lion For Scale
- Will recounts an aide showing a poster comparing a stellar sea lion to a Toyota Corolla for scale during the hearing.
- They joke about relocation costs and past failed deterrents like underwater fireworks and buckshot attempts.
Charisma, Viral Clips, And Corporate Optics
- The panel ridicules Palantir CEO Alex Karp's viral, hyperactive interview and the company's new neurodivergent fellowship.
- They note Palantir framed the fellowship as recruiting 'neurodivergent' talent while distancing it from diversity initiatives.