Felix Biederman, co-host of Chapo Trap House, brings his sharp insights to explore the surprising appeal of far-right figures among Gen Z. He examines how right-wing influencers navigate political opportunism and cultural narratives shaped during the Obama era. The chat dives into the chaos of online discourse, the evolving ideologies among youth, and the unintended consequences of Trump's media bans. With a mix of humor and critical analysis, they uncover the complexities of today's political landscape and how niche influencers are shaping young minds.
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Hypnotized by Dilbert
Ryan Broderick interviewed Scott Adams years ago, and Adams tried to hypnotize him over the phone.
Adams' business success is tied to Dilbert, which hinders his seriousness.
insights INSIGHT
Rise of the Right
Every election cycle brings a new wave of right-wing figures.
These figures attempt to become the voice of the new right, often using online platforms.
insights INSIGHT
Republican Party's Devolution
The Republican Party has shifted from a dominant cultural force to a group of fringe figures.
This evolution is explored in Felix Biederman's show, "Seeking a Friend for the End of the World."
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Published in 1992, 'Snow Crash' is a science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson that delves into a future where the United States has fragmented into corporate city-states and the internet has evolved into a virtual reality called the Metaverse. The story follows Hiro Protagonist, a pizza delivery driver and part-time hacker, and Y.T., a teenage skateboard courier, as they navigate a complex world threatened by a mysterious computer virus and a powerful drug known as Snow Crash. The novel explores themes of history, linguistics, anthropology, and computer science, and is noted for its prescient vision of the metaverse and its influence on Silicon Valley innovators[2][3][5].
The age of entitlement
America since the sixties
Christopher Caldwell
In this book, Christopher Caldwell argues that the reforms of the 1960s, intended to make the nation more just and humane, have come with staggering costs in wealth, freedom, and social stability. These costs have been unevenly distributed among classes and generations. Caldwell explores key political turning points over the past half-century, including affirmative action, leveraged buyouts, iPhones, Oxycotin, Black Lives Matter, and internet cookies, showing how these reforms have led to two incompatible political systems and driven the country toward conflict.
Every four years America suffers through a national election, with its own distinct collection of far-right freaks. Yet against the trend, in 2024 many of the youngest voters started finding them appealing. So who or what turned Gen Z fascist? Felix Biederman of Chapo Trap House joins us to discuss the main players in the right-wing (mano)sphere, and whether this ecosystem of new guys will keep our nation’s youth in their thrall.
Our guest Felix Biederman co-hosts Chapo Trap House (https://www.chapotraphouse.com), found wherever you get your podcasts.
Or it, along with all their premium episodes and other acclaimed miniseries like Hell of Presidents and Movie Mindset, are available to all subscribers for just $5 a month at https://www.patreon.com/cw/chapotraphouse
Panic World 
