the original Chapo hosts

They're definitely less radical than the average here, but they've also definitely gone on a similar arc of radicalization as we have, considering some of their comments in recentish episodes about having regrets about their support for Bernie/AOC and others who have had bad responses to the ongoing Palestinian genocide. I just wouldn't expect to come out with a pro-Stalin take any time soon.

They're e-famous for the same reason every other e-famous person is. They were in the right place at the right time with the right show for the algorithm.