The Chismosa Chat

This episode was recorded on Monday, April 13 Join us for a catch-up on the US-Israeli war in Iran as we talk about how the already-shifting global order has been impacted even more, how people are finally waking up from cult-like behavior, and what we think will happen next. Even though we recorded this episode a few weeks ago, it’s still relevant to the latest dynamics we’re dealing with. Other...

The internet wants you to keep up with the Kardashians, not Trump’s involvement with his deceased best friend. This is one, among many reasons, why Americans aren’t revolutionary. Listen to Claire and Karla unpack why Americans truly aren't revolutionary and if there's hope for the future. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus epi...

*This episode was taped and written in September of 2025. Trump’s tariffs might have recently been ruled unconstitutional , but the damage is already done. In our last episode (part one) , we talked about how the U.S. established Western dominance for decades, only for Trump and his policies to accelerate a decline in alliances, soft power, and overall allegiance. Now, we’re diving deeper into wha...

The West is in decline. A lot of this decline has been driven by the current administration, but it began before Trump even took office. It’s not just the anti-American sentiment that has been growing throughout the East, but it’s the desire for Eastern countries to work closer together- and some without the U.S. If you enjoyed this episode, give us a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts ! The Chis...

We’ve been getting some feedback that our name is misleading (Hi, Cami!) because we focus more on news and society instead of actual, personal chisme. Even though we try to start off each episode with what’s going on in our lives, we realize that might not be enough for you nosy bitches. So, we’re kicking off our Real Chisme series. Every few episodes, we’ll dedicate our time to laying out some of...

DISCLAIMER: The Chismosa Chat does not condone any acts of violence. Life in the U.S. is violent. It has become so normal to us that we barely flinch hearing about a mass shooting or a tragic event. We also tend to forget that American history is also violent, and that violence is the source of American independence. Claire and I spent this episode discussing the American discourse on violence, an...

As Democrats, conversations with Republicans can be pointless at best, and at worst, so aggravating that it makes you want to pull your hair out. These days, finding common ground is becoming harder and harder. We’ve already covered some of the ways that Republicans and the alt-right have ensured this–from the rise of MAGA to specifically targeting men and preying on their insecurities. But it’s t...

Trump and his MAGA base are so intriguing to Claire and I, we decided to spend another episode dedicated to cracking the code on men, but specifically the rise of the right-wing male. Our research pinpoints exactly where the Trump bros came from, and the truth hurts to hear: they come from the same country as us. In this episode, we break down how Trump was able to win over his base, fact-check cl...

Unpacking the men’s loneliness epidemic and what’s really going on with our relationships right now.  This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thechismosachat.substack.com