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Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella

Joshua Citarella
Neoliberalism
Social Media
Social Democracy
Donald Trump
Capitalism
Democratic Party
Climate Change
Online Communities
Republican Party
Dark Forest Theory
Marxism
Youtube
Bernie Sanders
Gateway Tapes
Professional Managerial Class
Globalization
Covid-19
New Right
Silicon Valley
Out-Of-Body Experience

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

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Recent Guests

Natalie Wynn
Video essayist and content creator, guest on the episode
Episode: Doomscroll 46: ContraPoints
John Wilson
Filmmaker and documentarian, director of The History of Concrete
Self/Independent filmmaker
Episode: Doomscroll 45: John Wilson
Dustin Guastella
Guest on the episode
Episode: [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 44.5: Dustin Guastella
Gianmarco Soresi
Comedian and host of the Downside Podcast
Episode: Doomscroll 43: Gianmarco Soresi
Emma Vigeland
Co-host of The Majority Report
The Majority Report with Sam Seder
Episode: Doomscroll 42: Emma Vigeland
David Wengrow
Anthropologist and author, known for his work on the origins of human societies and civilizations
Episode: [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 41.5: David Wengrow
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

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Joshua Citarella
Host of the show and a commentator on internet culture and politics

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 900 ratings
  • Always informative

    Well researched and excellent interview questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acyl
    United States3 months ago
  • Love the pod

    Great conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raadi.R
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 States4 months 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 States6 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 States6 months ago

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Broad range of guests keeps episodes fresh and provocative.
Thoughtful, well-researched interview style that challenges guests and listeners.
Smart, engaging discussions on media, internet culture, and politics.
Some listeners feel occasional bias or style preferences in guest selection and framing.

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#245
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#79
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Apple Podcasts
#187
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#193
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#205
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#229
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Doomscroll 46: ContraPoints
Q: Can counter-messaging alone de-radicalize people, or is offline community essential?
Offline community, meaningful work, and real-life engagement are essential components for de-radicalization; online content alone tends to amplify radicalization rather than reduce it.
Doomscroll 46: ContraPoints
Q: How effective are left-wing video essays in influencing electoral outcomes in a majoritarian democracy?
They are valuable for education and ideological clarification, but they cannot by themselves win national elections; the strategy should combine deeper analysis with broader coalition-building and pragmatic political engagement within existing institutions.
[PREVIEW] Doomscroll 45.5: John Wilson
Q: You recently played Sundance and the Copenhagen Film Festival. Has it shown anywhere else yet?
The guest says it has shown at Big Sky Film Festival in Missoula, Montana, and suggested a release timeline around the summer.
[PREVIEW] Doomscroll 43.5: Gianmarco Soresi
Q: How do you think the industry should handle jokes about sensitive topics?
The guest argues for weighing intention and impact, acknowledging that some jokes may land poorly but still serve a larger critique, while also recognizing the performative and transitory nature of online backlash.
[PREVIEW] Doomscroll 41.5: David Wengrow
Q: What do you attribute this recent genetic view onto archaeology and human civilization?
There are significant financial interests that are funding much of this research, which tends to push outdated or problematic views.

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