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Andrew Hudson of the E1 Podcast joins us for a look at RFK’s war on the remaining public health systems we have in this country. The CDC, vaccine requirements, Medicaid, inconvenient studies, and even germ theory are all on the chopping block as part of an initiative that’s half austerity, half health Calvinism. We then look more broadly at the vampiric, techno-eugenicist regime that sees Laura Loomer deny entry to Palestinians seeking medical treatment, lawsuits against surrogate mothers, and an organ-hunting Thiel acolyte appointed to the CDC. Lastly, we read a strange Wall Street Journal op-ed about how the movies are making socialism cool for the youth.Listen to Episode 1 here: https://soundcloud.com/episode-one-868768631And subscribe here: https://www.patreon.com/e1podcast/posts

In 1998, the world was ruled by Rayman. You could not go anywhere without seeing Rayman street art. Thousands of children died attempting to cut their own limbs off and suspend them from midair. All that changed when Solid Snake was brought into the third dimension.Brendan and Felix kick off their journey through the greatest story ever told by surfacing onto Shadow Moses. This is where Solid Snake realized he could be more than just a paid killer, Meryl Silverburgh witnessed the ugly reality of war, Roy Campbell was promoted from uncle to father, and Liquid Snake didn’t actually achieve much of anything besides scoring some sunglasses off of a former member of his dad’s love triangle.Put on your sneaking suit, let some strange woman shoot some crap into your arm, and soak your cardboard boxes in urine. It’s time to fight your brother through various states of undress.

Alex is back for some speculation about the health of Donald Trump (after his disappearance) and Rudy Giuliani (after his “not targeted” car crash). Then we turn to the weird world of Democratic Party influencers and the dark-money group secretly funding their American Girl Doll memes. Finally, we chat a little about phones in schools and Adam Friedland’s interview with Richie Torres.Follow Alex on Twitter @LowenaffchenCheck out his show Fortune Kit: https://www.patreon.com/fortunekitAnd stream “Hotel California” by Bob Marley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taTD0NPb8DoAnd listen to Felix’s new series about video games THE PLAYERS CLUB tomorrow! 

Despite the presence of returning guest Katherine Krueger, we still managed to make one of the grossest episodes in a long time. After a brief discussion of whether or not Taylor Swift will cause a baby boom, we answer some Dear Prudies about several families with shit-related problems, a neighborhood witch, a cartoon dad, and the worst prank of all time. Subscribe to Discourse Blog: https://www.discourseblog.com/And read Current Affairs: https://www.currentaffairs.org/ 

Zeteo’s Prem Thakker joins us for a look at Trump’s takeover of Washington D.C. We talk about the impetus for the takeover, what day-to-day life in occupied D.C. looks and feels like for its immigrant communities, and the Democratic Party’s impotent response. We then look more broadly at Trump’s Fortress America, ICE’s country-wide renditions, and the continuing case of Kilmar Ábrego García. Finally, we talk about the destruction of Nasser Hospital in Gaza and the Democratic Party’s flip-flopping on the term “genocide.”Follow Prem on X/Twitter: https://x.com/prem_thakker?lang=en  And be sure to check out his work at Zeteo: https://zeteo.com/s/subtext-with-prem

Bryan Quinby joins us again for a lighter episode where we cover five funny and stupid stories: the right’s culture war against the Cracker Barrel redesign, Eric Adams’ advisor’s potato-chip bribe, Andrew Cuomo’s anal sex philosophy, Laura Loomer’s cartoonish deposition, and the Groyper Rhodesia being built in rural Arkansas. We also briefly discuss the (alleged) Israeli pedophile who fled the country with the (alleged) help of a Nevada judge and Third Way’s advice on what words for Democrats to avoid.Check out Bryan’s podcast Guys here (or wherever you get your podcasts): https://www.patreon.com/GuysPodcast And follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/murderxbryan/?hl=en 

Journalist and author Seth Harp returns to the pod to talk about his horrifying and expansive new book The Fort Bragg Cartel. We talk with Seth about America’s forever-war machine and the global drug empire it empowers, with a special focus on the case of Delta Force officer William Lavigne, who killed his best friend before turning up dead near Fort Bragg in a still-unsolved murder. We also discuss the rise of JSOC, the third Iraq War and its ongoing ramifications, the US military’s ties with the brutal Los Zetas cartel, and the eternal shadow war waged in the name of empire.Buy Seth’s book here (and give it 5 stars on Amazon!): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730414/the-fort-bragg-cartel-by-seth-harp/ And follow him on X at @sethharpesq

We take a break from the news to review the new War of the Worlds starring Ice Cube with our friends Caleb, Patrick, and Cameron from Pod About List. We recap Ice Cube’s riveting fight against The Disruptor and the Goliath Program and learn a few new things about data along the way. The PAL Boys also teach Will and Felix about Diary of a Wimpy Kid.Check out Podcast About List: https://www.patreon.com/podcastaboutlist And check out Patrick Doran’s show with Alex Forrest at Union Hall: https://www.swagpoop.com/shows

We begin by reading the last will and testament of Anas al-Sharif, a 28-year-old journalist for Al-Jazeera that was among those slain in Gaza by Israel yesterday. We then resume our Epstein coverage, including a look at his Manhattan lair and celebrity dinner guests. Then, two pieces on venture capitalists driven insane by The Computer and a story by Pamela Paul on conservative women…with careers? Stick around until the end for another Stroke of Genius and a special announcement from Chris.Pre-order Seth Harp’s book The Fort Bragg Cartel here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730414/the-fort-bragg-cartel-by-seth-harp/ And check out his book launch with TrueAnon at the Bell House this Wednesday: https://www.ticketmaster.com/an-evening-with-trueanon-and-seth-brooklyn-new-york-08-13-2025/event/300062F5CD8E3E2D

Writer and Chicago-area organizer Jamie Merchant joins us for a deep dive into Trump 2’s economic policy. We talk about Trump’s decades-long obsession with tariffs and the intra-elite class war at the heart of his economic policy, the legacy of Bidenomics, Trump’s messy relationship with Jerome “Too Late” Powell, and the future of free trade and manufacturing in the United States. We then swerve hard into the e-girl influencer drama tearing apart the far right #TeamEmily #MorganWashed.Read more of Jamie’s work at: The Baffler: https://thebaffler.com/latest/the-uneasy-oligarchy-merchant And Heatwave: https://heatwavemag.info/dossiers/tariffs/jm-tariffs-052925/ Be sure to pick up Jamie’s book Endgame: Economic Nationalism and Decline here: https://reaktionbooks.co.uk/work/endgame And follow him on Bluesky: ‪@jamiemerchant.bsky.social‬Just a FEW MORE DAYS (for real this time!) to get your pre-order in for YEAR ZERO: A Chapo Trap House Comic Anthology at badegg.co/products/year-zero-1

Osita Nwanevu stops by to discuss his new book The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding. Osita leads us through his case that American “democracy” as it currently stands isn’t that democratic at all. We discuss the real intentions of the founders, the actual American revolution of the Civil War, and the stalled re-founding of reconstruction. We also look at the potential for economic democracy, the political reforms needed to re-found the country, the problem of the judiciary, and the challenges of a new media environment to democratizing movements. Yes, today the wacky morning DJ actually does say democracy’s a joke.Pick up Osita’s book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704686/the-right-of-the-people-by-osita-nwanevu/AND, we’ve secured ONE MORE WEEK to get your pre-order in for YEAR ZERO: A Chapo Trap House Comic Anthology at badegg.co/products/year-zero-1

Will welcomes comedian Eddie Pepitone to the show for a bonus interview. They rap on keeping comedy political, celebrity sell-outs, veganism, Bill Maher vs. Billy Joel, trying to calm the rage, and of course, being Just Kids From New York. Check out Eddie’s new special at: https://veeps.com/eddiepepitoneIt is your last day to pre-order YEAR ZERO: A Chapo Trap House Comic Anthology at badegg.co/products/year-zero-1!

Felix is on vacation this week so Will and Chris are joined by the Pendejo Time boys to talk (even more) about Trump’s continuing Epstein woes before rating the newly leaked Spotify playlists of some of the most powerful people in the country. Finally, the four briefly and begrudgingly talk about that Sydney Sweeney ad before trying to figure out which Texas city is the American Dubai.Subscribe to Pendejo Time: www.patreon.com/pendejotime and check out tour details at https://linktr.ee/pendejotime.It is your last day to pre-order YEAR ZERO: A Chapo Trap House Comic Anthology at badegg.co/products/year-zero-1!

Will & Felix discuss the dire starvation crisis now gripping Gaza, and the rapidly changing attitudes among certain political & media elites now that this has all apparently finally “gone too far.” We also try to keep up with Trump’s Epstein trouble as the President attempts to drown the whole thing off with old scandals and some showstopping showtunes.Please consider donating to Gaza relief through the Sameer Project: https://linktr.ee/thesameerprojectAnd just three days left to pre-order YEAR ZERO: A Chapo Trap House Comic Anthology at badegg.co/products/year-zero-1

Will on vacation; Seeking Derangements guest hosting; Felix’s internet connection fraying; Sanity rapidly depleting…Episode Report: NORMAL.ONE WEEK LEFT to pre-order YEAR ZERO: A Chapo Trap House Comic Anthology at badegg.co/products/year-zero-1If you’re in LA, come to the anti-ICE benefit at Grandmaster Recorders this Friday 7/25: https://www.instagram.com/littlesecret_la/p/DMJKf0Rh7sI/https://thecomedybureau.com/show/little-secret-anti-ice-benefit-in-la/

Ok my bad NOW it's over

Here it is. The most evil fucking TV show of all time. The thing that started it all over a year ago, when in the haze of humiliation and sadness over Bernie, I decided I wanted to finally watch This Is Us and figure out what it was actually about. What I found was the most malicious thing I've ever seen, and I watched several beheading videos in the mid 2000s to debate their veracity in an IRC channel. I want to thank everyone for joining me in this disgusting journey.I ORIGINALLY SAID THIS WAS THE LAST, NO THERE'S ONE MORE SORRY. IT'S BREAKING BAD AFTER THIS ONE. DISREGARD

Can't wait for the reboot. Oh boy...

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