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Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella

Joshua Citarella
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Artist and internet culture writer. patreon.com/joshuacitarella joshuacitarella.substack.com

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My guest is David Adler, a general coordinator of the Progressive International. Adler was aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla, which sought to bring life-saving humanitarian aid to the shores of Gaza. Forty-two nautical miles from the coast, the flotil... more

We explore World of Warcraft’s influence on crypto libertarianism, the Habermasian digital public sphere, and US private ownership of social media. Where does democratic legitimacy come from?

My guest is Ro Khanna, a congressional representative from California’s 17th district. We discuss Khanna's political and philosophical vision for American democracy, the crisis of runaway inequality and tech’s fair share in the social contract.

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David Adler, co-general director of the Progressive International, joins me to unpack the complex history of corporate colonialism in Latin America.

The United States has a long history of intervention into the affairs of Latin American countries. A... more

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Recent Guests

Ro Khanna
Congressional representative from California
United States House of Representatives
Episode: Doomscroll 39: Ro Khanna
David Adler
A political scholar and activist engaged in discussions on financial colonialism and international relations.
Progressive International
Episode: David Adler on the Pink Tide & Financial Colonialism
Liz Franzcak
Co-host of the TrueAnon podcast
TrueAnon
Episode: Doomscroll 38: Liz Franzcak
Felix Biederman
Co-host of the Chapo Trap House podcast
Chapo Trap House
Episode: Doomscroll 36: Felix Biederman
Mike Israetel
Episode: [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 34.5: Mike Israetel
Taylor Lorenz
Internet culture writer and journalist
Substack
Episode: [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 33.5: Taylor Lorenz
Emily Jashinsky
Political commentator and writer
Episode: Doomscroll 32.5: Emily Jashinsky
Kyle Kulinski
YouTuber and political commentator, host of The Kyle Kulinski Show
The Kyle Kulinski Show
Episode: Doomscroll 31: Kyle Kulinski
Krystal Ball
Political commentator and co-host of Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Episode: Doomscroll 30: Krystal Ball

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Joshua Citarella
Artist and internet culture writer.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 814 ratings
  • Fascinating and Smart

    I really enjoy almost every episode of this podcast. So hip and I feel like I always get a new insight into media, the internet, and political possibilities.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yehaawww!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Right Wing Bull

    Basically just parrots a lot of right wing bull. Doesn’t deal with the stupidity of Hesgeth Vance and Trump.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    80'sVillager
    United States2 months ago
  • Keep it Up

    Finally. In a glut of bloviation, we find a podcast where the host asks precise and thought-generating questions instead of using a guest as grist for aimless ranting. The host actually serves his guests and audience! Such a tonic right now. Please keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aravail
    United States3 months ago
  • Essential listening

    Great interviews with key people on the left. Not the New York Times lib-centrists.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luis528
    United States4 months ago
  • White people

    “We want to acknowledge the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk” Revealing choice of words.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Percy_13
    United States4 months ago

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#172
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#188
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#205
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[PREVIEW] Doomscroll 27.5: Tim Heidecker
Q: How do you choose these figures that you're going to parody?
Tim discusses selecting political figures that he finds either bothersome or fascinating for parody, mentioning the absurdity of their traits.
[PREVIEW] Doomscroll 32.5: Emily Jashinsky
Q: How do you see Christianity and reactionary Catholicism bundled with the new right?
The intertwining of Christianity and reactionary Catholic themes in the new right conflicts with the underlying American principles.
[PREVIEW] Doomscroll 32.5: Emily Jashinsky
Q: What are your thoughts on the new right's relation to liberal universalism?
The new right exhibits several currents that diverge from liberal universalism, emphasizing isolationism and alternative notions of human rights.
[PREVIEW] Doomscroll 29.5: Ana Kasparian
Q: What is the role of media in political organization?
Ana believes media serves multiple roles including education, propaganda, and recruitment, depending on the media figure's intentions and the pressure they face.
[PREVIEW] Doomscroll 29.5: Ana Kasparian
Q: In that environment you grew up in, was there a catalytic event that politicized you?
Ana was politicized by the impending war in Iraq and felt frustrated by media manipulation surrounding the events. She became engaged with political news and was passionate about anti-war sentiments.

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