Chapo Trap House 939 - Boom Times For Goons feat. Adam Friedland (6/2/25)
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Jun 3, 2025 
Adam Friedland, host of The Adam Friedland Show, joins to delve into the chaos of current events. They dissect Jake Tapper's controversial remarks on Israel-Palestine and the bizarre kidnapping of a crypto whale. Adam shares his thoughts on engaging with the new right-coded online culture and teases exciting guests for his upcoming season. The conversation also veers into the wild lifestyles of billionaires like Elon Musk, exploring the absurdities of their influence and drug use, all sprinkled with humor and friendship banter.
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Matt Miller's War Crime Admission
- Former Biden official Matt Miller has publicly acknowledged that Israel committed war crimes in Gaza during his tenure.
- Miller says his official role was to represent administration positions, not his personal views, highlighting political spokesperson constraints.
Crypto Millionaire Kidnapping
- An Italian crypto millionaire was kidnapped and tortured for his wallet password in Manhattan, reportedly with inside help from an NYPD detective.
- Despite 17 days of captivity, the victim eventually gave up his password, spotlighting dangers of crypto wealth.
Reflecting on Show's Legacy
- Adam Friedland approaches his show as an outsider wanting future audiences to see its silly nature honestly.
- He jokes about wanting listeners to think the show was "really, that was fucking gay" without embarrassment.