Chapo Trap House 913 - Only the Lonely feat. Julian Feeld (3/3/25)
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Feb 28, 2025 Join a lively discussion as a guest reflects on the chaotic CPAC convention, revealing the underlying anger in the MAGA movement. Dive into the bizarre cultural contradictions linking identity politics to absurd political performances. Analyze how QAnon narratives have permeated mainstream discourse, revealing societal fears. The podcast also highlights the lonely struggles of political figures like Senator Fetterman, juxtaposed with a humorous take on unexpected encounters in the political sphere. Plus, a nostalgic look at friendship through the lens of a bittersweet baseball film.
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DJ Akademiks on the Oscars
- DJ Akademiks compared Conan O'Brien's joke about Drake to the lynching of Emmett Till.
- He called it an act of civil rights advocacy.
John Podhoretz's Oscar Meltdown
- John Podhoretz praised the Oscars initially, then called the winning documentary "subhuman anti-Israel filth" after it won.
- He deemed the Oscar a "minor movie award."
Trump and Zelensky
- Trump's treatment of Zelensky mirrors historical US policy towards allies.
- This behavior highlights the precariousness of US backing without "favored status."