Chapo Trap House 973 - Cross on the Moon feat. Brendan James (9/29/25)
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Sep 30, 2025 Brendan James, co-host of Blowback and occasional producer, joins the crew to discuss Eric Adams's exit from the NYC mayoral race, sparking a critique of his public moments. They explore Adam Jentleson’s centrist PAC and its questionable strategies, along with a hilarious debate over whether Halloween decorations are 'evil.' Trump’s announcement to release Amelia Earhart files gets mocked, while they dive into Peter Thiel’s bizarre lectures on the Antichrist, revealing the surreal characters in attendance and their far-flung ideas.
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Polling Is Not A Revelation
- Jentleson frames economic populism and polling as proprietary fixes despite being basic consultant work.
- Hosts highlight his recent flip from attacking left groups to now targeting them, undermining credibility.
Abandoning Sinking Ships
- Jentleson previously worked for John Fetterman and publicly critiqued him, showing a record of abandoning allies.
- Hosts use that history to question his professed political clairvoyance and strategic competence.
Shark Tank Politics
- Searchlight's shark-tank policy pitch is performative framing rather than a strategic breakthrough.
- Hosts mock the concept as theatrical and unlikely to yield serious political advantage.
