American Prestige: E1 - Ghosting Afghanistan w/ Stephen Wertheim

Matt proposes an elegant solution for solving the elite university culture issue. Subscribe today for access to the full episode and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse

3 Mar 20232min

One final offensive reveals what the war had really been about. Subscribe today for access to the full episode and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse

1 Mar 20231min

We’re joined by friend of the show Will Sommer to discuss his new book “Trust the Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Unhinged America”. We discuss the full shape of the conspiracy/movement now 5 years into its run, its effect on those who follow it, and where it might go from here. As well as all the bizarre cultural references, micro-celebrities & criminals that fill out the movement. Pick up Will’s book here: https://www.harpercollins.com/products/trust-the-plan-will-sommer?variant=40493482541090 And listen to Will’s podcast Fever Dreams here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fever-dreams/id1558716930

28 Feb 20231h 9min

Hell comes to Germany. Subscribe today for access to the full episode and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse

22 Feb 20233min

We give a slightly premature send-of to President Carter. Then, Nikki Haley enters the GOP primaries, WaPo ranks democratic primary possibilities, and MTG reveals she’s maybe the only congresswoman losing money on the job. Finally, we take a look at two journalists who are terrified at the possibility of being seduced & destroyed by Microsoft’s terrifying Bing AI.

21 Feb 202358min

We’re joined by comics artists Ben Clarkson and Matt Bors to unpack the infamous virtual sex scene from DEMOLITION MAN. Subscribe today for access to the full episode and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse

17 Feb 20233min

Will talks to David Sirota of The Lever about the disastrous train derailment and toxic event in East Palestine, Ohio. They discuss national train policy, corporate responsibility, erosion of railway labor and safety protections, and of course, Pete Buttigieg’s Transportation department. Follow David's work at The Lever: https://www.levernews.com/

15 Feb 202346min

Gustavus Adolphus' shocking victory at Breitenfeld gives the Protestant alliance its first W in twelve years of war. Subscribe today for access to the full episode and all premium episodes! www.patreon.com/chapotraphouse

15 Feb 20236min