The 10 Best Chapo Trap House Episodes
Chapo Trap House is an irreverent, banter-filled leftist politics podcast, whose five hosts have been called “the Pied Pipers of the Dirtbag Left” by The New York Times for their ability to mobilize support among socialists. The podcast releases two episodes per week, one on their free feed and one available only on the extremely successful Chapo Trap House patreon. In their episodes, hosts Virgil Texas, Will Menaker, Matt Christman, Felix Biederman, and Amber A’Lee Frost rage against neoliberalism and centrism, and have been joined by iconic leftist figures including Bernie Sanders and Slavoj Zizek for in-depth interviews. Many of the best Chapo episodes also provide leftist political commentary on current events from experts. With everything you need to stay on top of leftist news and thought, check out this list of the best Chapo Trap House episodes, curated with recommendations from the Podyssey community.
Last Updated: Jan 13th, 2022
1) Episode 129 - The Affordable Covfefe Act feat. Tim Faust (7/30/17)
In this classic Chapo Trap House episode, fan favorite and Chapo healthcare correspondent Tim Faust, former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, comes on to break down and comment on the failed Obamacare repeal in July 2017. Of course, lots of great shots are taken against the GOP and Trump, but like many of the best episodes of Chapo, you’ll learn a lot about the ins and outs of these policy decisions and what they mean for the leftist movement in the US.
Episode 129 - The Affordable Covfefe Act feat. Tim Faust (7/30/17)
1:06:33 | Jul 30th, 2017
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AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2) Episode 106 - Work No Play feat. Miya Tokumitsu & Tim Faust (5/7/17)
This episode features a double-shot of great interviews. First, Chapo healthcare correspondent Tim Faust joins the pod to talk about the Republican’s healthcare bill. Then, Jacobin contributing editor Miya Tokumitsu comes on to discuss why work sucks. Miya has written extensively on the topic of work in the United States, including in an essay for The New Republic. For anyone feeling disillusioned about the way that waged work shapes our lives, this interview is a must-listen.
Episode 106 - Work No Play feat. Miya Tokumitsu & Tim Faust (5/7/17)
1:27:54 | May 8th, 2017
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AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.3) Episode 97 - Hollywood Upstairs Medical College feat. Tim Faust (4/6/17)
We don't normally do this, but we have UNLOCKED this week's premium episode because our subscribers told us we should. It will never happen again so respect and appreciate this gracious gesture. Our ...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.4) 626 - Simian Slurp feat. Ben McKenzie (5/9/22)
Author, anti-crypto advocate (and yes, film & TV star) Ben McKenzie stops by to talk Cryptocurrency. We discuss the lies & fraud at the center of Crypto, the use of celebs to boost the scheme, and his...Show More
5) 322 - Second Dark Age feat. Alan Moore (6/10/19)
We're joined by legendary author Alan Moore to discuss evil architecture, magic & political power, fate & free will, and the enduring appeal of Lovecraft.
6) Bonus: Virgil Interviews Geneviéve Jones-Wright
Virgil talks to Geneviéve Jones-Wright, a public defender running for District Attorney of San Diego County. They discuss restorative justice, the criminalization of homelessness, dismantling the scho...Show More
7) Bonus: Virgil Interviews Dan Canon
Virgil sits down with Dan Canon, candidate for Congress in Indiana's 9th district. They discuss Dan's background as a civil rights attorney litigating some cases you -may- have heard of, his thoughts ...Show More
8) Episode 112 - Orbsplainer feat. David Cross (5/25/17)
David Cross.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.9) Episode 116 - Jezz In My Pants (6/12/17)
Jezza turned Labour and the whole UK left around, in a historic upset. The Tories' psycho leper government is doomed. The American Libs are shook. Jim Messina is in hiding. A spectre is haunting Bri...Show More
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AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.10) Episode 82 - War Is Heck feat. @PissPigGranddad (2/13/17)
Update: This episode went offline for a little while last night after Brace got in contact with concerns about his security. We wanted to play things safe and took it down, but now it's back up. A c...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.