ChipChat
News & Politics
About
Every Thursday at 930pm Eastern, Tez and Chip break down the week's news and current events. Live interviews, special segments, and all the #DadJokes you can handle. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chipchat--2780807/support .
Episodes
- Bryan does some headlines
Bryan hosts ChipChat to cover current events, including the war in Iran, Trump's political and economic actions, voter suppression, and the state of the economy with rising inflation.
- Police State
The episode "Police State" on ChipChat discusses the concept of a police state and alleges retribution from the Trump regime against critics. It covers attacks on various entities including the VA, Virginia, individual counties, and Iran,…
- Correspondents shoot voting rights to the moon
This ChipChat episode covers the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting, the authoritarian direction of US governance, and a sendoff for Jerome. It also discusses the Supreme Court's decision on voting rights and features a headlines s…
- ChipChat is a little Green under the Collar
Kiersten and Aparna of the Green Collar Pod join ChipChat to discuss sustainability, the green economy, and associated employment opportunities. The conversation touches on current events including headlines, Iran, and collegiate sports, a…
- Pam Bondi should call Jai Yoko
The podcast features Jai Yoko discussing the music business and how artists can approach its business aspects. The episode also touches on industry access, representation, news headlines, and Iran updates.
- And the Oscar goes to...
Charlie is back to tell us all about the Oscars, who won, who lost, who got played off mid speech. Plus it's bracket season, Trump is at war with Iran and reason, and the courts rule RFK Jr is a moron. Plus the Afroman trial and victory, a…
- Iran, Iran so far away
Guest host Patrick Washington/ Black Picasso of the Poemcees joins us, and we do the Headlines, start work on our new micronation, Chipchatistan, and learn why Trump's lawyers aren't really lawyers. Plus college sports, and Bryan has new A…
- Kristi Noem's career is as dead as her puppy
There is a war in Iran, with no clear goals or plan. Kristi Noem of DHS is rightly out on her can We ask Alec about his rock shows and pie Trump's stupid war could make us all die Plus, Pam Blondie, elections in Texas, and Tez makes a disc…
- The State of the AI is Terrifying
Chip and Tez cover Trump losing on the tariffs, the state of the union address, and why all this chatter about AI and the Pentagon is very very concerning. Plus we have burning hot Latino news, Cuba is up to something, and of course the he…
- This show has been on every week for 11 years
Happy 11th anniversary ChipChat world! We begin our eleventh year like we do most week, with DJ ing to ourselves about Hopslam, and then tackling how the Trump regime is building the means to stop elections and warehouse dissenters. Plus T…
- The Side Dude takes a tangent
We talk to Romello Marcellous about his new book, all about being a Side Dude. Then we have some headlines, Trump wants Greenland, or maybe Iceland he's not sure, and Tez has a Talk about data privacy. Plus a little trip to the strip joint…
- Beau Wheeler's Wild Whiskey
We talk to Beau Wheeler of Arthur Wheeler Spirits Company about his amazing Whiskey, rum, vodka, and other spirits. Plus Trump's crackdown in Minneapolis wanders off to look for a ballroom, his middle finger gets stuck in Detroit, and Grok…
- Shoot in Minneapolis and Run Venezuela
Trump kidnapped the dictator of another country, federal agents are shooting white women in cold blood, and the administration tries to silence the critics. Plus some football, soccer, and of course headlines! Become a supporter of this po…
- Gentlemen, Meno-Start your engines!
Chip and Tez talk to Dr Shannon Cothran of Meno-Start.com about the new rules on estrogen and other hormone replacement therapies. Turns out the vagina is special! Plus we learn that the USA is doing pirate stuff, Jasmine Crockett is runni…
- Why nobody should listen to Alton Brown
Chip and Tez recount Thanksgiving and chef Bo Corley explains why Chip is correct about how to roast a turkey and Alton Brown is wrong. Plus pickled Pete Hegseth is perpetually putting his employment in peril, the courts can't stop ruling…
- Sonari Glinton and the price of vanilla beans
We talk to radio and media genius Sonari Glinton about his time at NPR, how he covered the auto industry, art in troubled times, and his newest projects Vanilla is Black and his new upcoming book. Plus he helps us with the headlines, under…
- How to weaponize autism
We talk to legendary science and engineering educator Chris Boden about how he weaponized his autism to become an internet sensation teaching people about the cool world of science, engineering, and electricity (just to name some of his su…
- Jeff Pearlman and his Tupac Book
We talk to best-selling author, Jeff Pearlman about his new book Only God Can Judge Me the Many Lives of Tupac Shakur. It's incredible what Jeff learned and his process for researching the book. We also do the headlines, Trump destroys the…
- Fat guardsmen from Texas!
Fresh off invading DC for now reason Trump tries to invade Portland and Chicago, but the judges ain't having it. Israel and Gaza have a tentative peace deal, we speculate on how long that lasts, and Bryan wishes there was a national VAR th…
- Chip got shutdown
With the government shutdown Chip was forced to take a week off to atone for whatever he did to cause it. Tez and Bryan handle the week's news with headlines. Tez explains the shutdown, Trump loses in court, a bunch more times, and the sho…
- New special guest co-host Jimmy Kimmel!
Charlie is back to co-host and talk to us about the Emmys and the upcoming Oscars. Plus we examine the attacks on free speech from the Trump regime, do a little interest rates, and disect the attack on history and information so classical…
- Charlie Kirk faces his own 9/11
On the 24th anniversary of 9/11 Chip and Tez take on a very heavy news week. Funny headlines give way to a discussion of Gaza, Ukraine, the full on war the Trump regime is waging against Americans at home, and of course the Charlie Kirk sh…
- Now under willful occupation!
Mayor Bowser has invited the federáles to stay for an indefinite period, so why not come hang out with us! We talk about Trump losing in court more than usual, Epstein victims testifying, and of course the ongoing occupation of DC. Plus so…
- DC under Occupation...where are the Epstein files?
Resistance Radio comes to you amid the ongoing federal occupation of the District of Columbia. Federal troops are hitting locals with they vehicles, meanwhile bleach blonde Benito tries to play diplomat with the Soviets and gets whomped. S…
- Washington DC Under Occupation chapter 1
Trump has moved federal troops and agents into the District to patrol the streets and make sure everybody on the Mall is wearing their seatbelt. Meanwhile none of these agents can find the Epstein list! Also the economy is slowing down qui…
- Trump is on the Epstein beer list
Chip and Tez talk to Dan Silberstein who runs the DC beer festival and other similar events all across the country. Plus Trump wanders onto the roof to see if that will distract from the Epstein report. The courts make some rulings that Tr…
- Epstein football
Bryan is back and helps Chip sort out why Trump's base won't let go of the Epstein stuff, and why they are shocked he is in the files. Plus Trump loses in court over and over, his lawyers get canned, and of course we do the headlines. Also…
- All news, no breaks!
Chip and Tez do the whole show in one take with no breaks and it still was 2.5 hours! Lil marco is impostered, florida loses in court, and taco tariffs. Grok becomes a full on Nazi, and of course headlines. Become a supporter of this podca…
- Billionaire Welfare and the Truth Project
Chip and Tez talk to Malcholm from TPnewsroom.com about his Independent Journalism which seeks to cover the news with no spin and in depth, with citations and details not usually found in web reporting. Plus headlines, court losses, and se…
- Homes not Borders or how Trump bombed Iran
Chip and Tez talk to Laura Thompson Osuri from HomesNotBorders.org about refugee resettlement and how the federal government freeze on refugees is harming people and our economy. Plus we break down Trump bombing Iran, RFK Jr is trying to g…
- Special Tez Talk with Dr Daryl Fairweather
For Juneteenth we had a special interview. Tez got to speak with Redfin Chief economist and author, Dr Daryl Fairweather about her new book "Hate The Game" which is all about game theory in economics and how she got to where she is. It's a…
- These Boots heels were made for walkin
Chip and Bryan talk to Nikki and Miko from Boots2Heels_Podcast about their show helping service members transfer to civilian life. Plus breaking news all through the show, the protests in LA draw Trump into a military crackdown. The courts…
- Tariffs in Ontario or how Trump and Elon learned to love each other
We talk to Scott Andison of the Ontario homebuilders association and learn all about why housing is so expensive in Canada, and here in The States. Plus Trump and Elon are in the middle of the worst mean girl fight since Lindsey Lohan, Net…
- Ladies (and gentlemen) Meno-Start your Engines
Chip and Tez talk to Dr Shannon Cothran and Coach Dulany Washington about their new medical practice, Meno-Start which helps people going through menopause with medical care and physical fitness training. Plus RFK is a medical menace, Trum…
- The Black Pope and other unlikely but true stories
Chip and Tez learn about the new Black Pope, Trump voters get what they voted for, and thus always to Kennedys. Plus Trump's trip to the middle east, white Afrikaner refugees, and of course the headlines. Become a supporter of this podcast…
- New wars, old wars, and Meth Coons
Chip and Tez get worried about the war between India and Pakistan, Trump makes super stupid announcements and there is a new Pope for JD Vance to threaten. Plus German government fun, Trump keeps losing in court, and the newest cabinet mem…
- Economic contraction and stupid Stalin
Chip and Tez discuss the recent economic data that GDP contracted in Q1 of 2025, how Trump caused it, and what it means. Plus headlines, a new pizza pope, and RFK is on a killing spree. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.sprea…
- We Are Home with Ray Suarez
Tez and Chip get to talk to legendary broadcast journalist Ray Suarez about his new book, We Are Home, and how the current economic situation looks to Americans. We also discuss the economic impact of Trump's attacks on immigration and the…
- Torpedo bats and signals with Dan Formosa
Baseball is back and so is our favorite baseball rules expert Dan Formosa! Dan explains new changes and of course we discuss the torpedo bats! Plus Pete Hegseth is texting everybody, the couch fucker is the adult in the room, and producer…
- Making Headway with Celeste Headlee
We talk to one of our favorite people, Celeste Headlee, about her research on how the media and the public can deal with the firehose of lies coming from the Trump regime. We also discuss the media landscape in general, and ask her a.few.f…
- Professor Laslo and the Shutdown!
Veteran Capitol Hill reporter Matt Laslo (professor at several universities) joins us to tell us what the future of a shutdown could be. He also explains how Congress and Washington keep missing the mark and why the Dems seem so unable tou…
- Conan hosts the Oscars and Charlie gets them right
Our awards show expert, and all around great guy, Charlie Bright stops by to tell us what happened at the Oscars. Orange drollious gives a 4 hour speech in Congress, the supreme court spanks him like an adult film star with a copy of Forbe…
- God is an astronaut, and other amazing book titles
Tez a d Chip talk to amazing author Alyson Foster about her book, which recently became a movie, called God is and Astronaut. We learn about creative writing, why fiction is hard for some people to understand, and what the movie option pro…
- Muskrats and the Cyber box!
We talk to cyber security contractor Gary about the damage that Elon and the Muskrats are doing to the government and our lives. Plus Trump has several confirmations for Secretary of brain worms, and we eat some beaver for Valentine's Day!…
- The story of the Hood Sommelier
Chip and Tez go on an adventure, learning from Jack Beguedou, aka the Hood Sommelier. He teaches us about whiskey, life, and how to be much better at broadcasting. Plus, Elon is running a coup, the FBI needs our help, and Trump tries to pi…
- We gain some perspective
Chip and Tez talk to Doug Bennett, also known as Mr Perspective about what it's like doing stand up comedy in this day and age, Trump and his relationship with black voters, and a bunch of other stuff. Plus of course we discuss the plane c…
- Here we go, hold on tight
Tez and Chip try to make sense of the first week of the new Trump regime. The risks are huge but we will keep reporting on the pardoned violent J6 convicts, the attempts to subvert the 14th amendment, and all the other dangerous bullshit T…
- Year 10 or the last show of the Old Republic
Chip and Tez are back after winter break to start the tenth year of ChipChat! It might also be the last as Trump takes office in a few days and begins punishing dissenting voices. Pervert Pete has a hearing, Gaza hears a bombing, Tez is on…
- Farewell studio, hello remote
Chip and Tez say goodbye to the studio in Greenbelt Maryland, as Beltway Radio moves to a remote platform. But not before talking about school shootings, the looming government shutdown, and how the DC council has some tough decisions to m…
- ADST Music gives us some A.R.T.
Legendary vocalist, producer, and all around genius, ADST stops by to tell us about his new album A.R.T. and how music helped him cope through some.rough times. Also, Kash rules everything around the FBI, Syria isn't a country at the momen…