

Trillbilly Worker's Party
Trillbilly Worker's Party
Born to Party, Forced to Work
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May 15, 2025 • 1h 29min
Episode 392: A Poor Aesthetic Choice
The discussion kicks off with a whimsical take on new music, leading to hilarious musings about grooming and nostalgic fast-food quirks. They humorously navigate celebrity controversies and political absurdities, exploring the complexities of colonial legacies. There's playful banter on raising libertarian kids amidst political gaffes, alongside a light approach to unconventional fitness. The conversation wraps up with absurd anecdotes about men's underwear and the quest for a meaningful legacy, offering reflections on identity wrapped in humor.

May 8, 2025 • 1h 39min
Episode 391: The Things They Carried
This week features a wild discussion about JD Vance's brother's comedic run for mayor of Cincinnati. There’s a humorous critique of the quirky Christian coffee shop scene, weaving in thoughts on political disconnect during campaigns. The crew takes a sharp look at Trump and military absurdities, all while contemplating the chilling implications of AI and the global economy. They also dive into Elon Musk's ambitious plans for a Texas company town, blending humor with a keen eye on the imbalances of capitalism and innovation.

May 1, 2025 • 1h 26min
Episode 390: Moloch's Vertical Integration
This week we take a look at some of the early effects of the tariffs, as well as the nature and purpose of RFK Jr's MAHA agenda, before pivoting to a review of Trump's first 100 days in office. Finally we turn to a very sleepy article in the New York Times about how the Resistance is...sort of...doing some stuff...and other stuff...
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Apr 24, 2025 • 2h 17min
**UNLOCKED** Fuck It, We Sprawl (w/ special guest Kate Wagner)
EDIT: We're taking the week off from putting out a free episode, so we're unlocking our Patreon episode from Monday, featuring our old pal Kate Wagner, author of the blog McMansion Hell. Our conversation covers a lot of ground: the Pope, the modern conservative movement's relationship to Catholicism, whether or not the bourgeoisie might be giving up on their own project, the so-called "Abundance" agenda, urban sprawl, and much more.
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And if you'd like to hear us on the most recent Chapo Trap House episode, go here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/928-wait-and-see-127415022

Apr 17, 2025 • 1h 22min
Episode 389: Real Human Stories
This week we're discussing The Parliamentarian, the Doomsday Clock, Real Human Stories, and more Ethicist dilemmas
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Apr 10, 2025 • 1h 12min
Episode 388: The Big Beautiful Leap Forward (w/ special guest Alexandra Scaggs)
This week we're joined by FT Alphaville writer Alexandra Scaggs (@alexandrascaggs) to discuss all the latest market news from this week: tariffs, reversing the tariffs, reversing the tariff reversals, bond vigilantes, and of course the Art of the Deal
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Apr 2, 2025 • 1h 16min
Episode 387: Out Of The Whimsical Frying Pan, Into The Fire (w/ special guest Will Oldham)
Musician and actor Will Oldham (aka Bonnie "Prince" Billy) returns to the show to discuss tariffs, breathing, artificial "intelligence," Clever Hans, Kentucky history, and the new Bonnie "Prince" Billy album, "The Purple Bird," out now where all fine records are sold
Lexington fans, Bonnie "Prince" Billy will be performing at the Singletary Center for the Arts on UK Campus on Tuesday, April 15th, get your tickets: https://www.eventticketscenter.com/bonnie-prince-billy-lexington-tickets/1024087/e?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw47i_BhBTEiwAaJfPpkc5K4sNSDRsUbpZk3VaQNb3RfJju1k2KWBdaPdcucOAWJfdR2ESoBoCBKMQAvD_BwE
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Mar 28, 2025 • 1h 12min
Episode 386: Best Laid Plans
This week Tom and Aaron discuss Kristi Noem's propaganda video violating the 4th Geneva Convention, the signal Yemen invasion scandal, remote viewing, and the state of art
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Mar 20, 2025 • 1h 25min
Episode 385: The End Of The Tour
Signs, wonders, and visions from another troubling week in Trump's America. We do however end with a funny story about Trump's recent soliloquy at the Kennedy Center regarding his failed career in the arts.
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Mar 13, 2025 • 1h 38min
Episode 384: Friction Fire
Examining the nature and basis of fascism in America in the 2020s
Peter Thiel op-ed we mentioned: https://www.ft.com/content/a46cb128-1f74-4621-ab0b-242a76583105
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