Chapo Trap House 1011 - National BurgerReich Association feat. Pablo Torre (2/17/26)
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Feb 18, 2026 
Pablo Torre, sports writer and host of Pablo Torre Finds Out, brings investigative flair. He dives into Olympic oddities, ski-jumping controversies, and NBA politics. Conversation covers athlete investments, sportswashing, ownership conflicts, and the cultural stakes of commercialization. Short, sharp takes on integrity, betting risks, and how sports get commodified.
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Olympics Wardrobe And Measurement Hacks
- Pablo Torre shares amusing Olympics moments like ski-jumpers altering suits and alleged penis injections to game measurements.
- He frames these as examples of countries exploiting rules for competitive advantage and spectacle.
NBA's Progressive Brand Vs. Capital Interests
- The NBA's progressive image masks a capitalist drive that pushes players and executives into morally fraught investments.
- Pablo Torre argues this financialization erodes credibility when stars back companies tied to warfare and surveillance.
Famous Investors Normalize Controversial Tech
- Celebrity investors often join Silicon Valley-backed rounds with little geopolitical due diligence.
- Torre says stars like Kevin Durant and others can unwittingly normalize companies later implicated in conflict.