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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
Youtube
Dark Forest Theory
Marxism
Artificial Intelligence
Bernie Sanders
Globalization
Gateway Tapes
Professional Managerial Class
Covid-19
Gaza
China

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

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An extra-long bonus episode to explore: class dealignment, the (very) early years of DSA, the rise of Swedish social democracy, and the historical differences between communism and socialism.

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My guest is Bhaskar Sunkara, the founder of Jacobin Magazine he president of The Nation and the publisher of Catalyst: Journal. He is a former vice-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America.

Bhaskar Sunkara is a co-author of “The Blueprint: How ... more

We discuss the looming crisis of AI, the rise of China, the little known but very important work of economist Piero Sraffa and (of course) the origins of marmalade.

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My guest is David Harvey, a scholar, geographer and social theorist. He is a Distinguished Professor of Anthropology and Geography at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. He has served on the faculty of Johns Hopkins University and... more

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Recent Guests

Bhaskar Sunkara
Founder of Jacobin Magazine; publisher; political thinker
Jacobin Magazine, The Nation, Catalyst Journal
Episode: DS 53: Bhaskar Sunkara
David Harvey
Marxist economist and author discussed in the episode
Episode: [PREVIEW] DS 52.5: David Harvey
Jason Myles
Writer, musician, podcaster
This Is Revolution
Episode: DS 51: Jason Myles
Joshua Citarella
Host
Doomscroll
Episode: DS 51: Jason Myles
Hito Steyerl
Filmmaker, author, professor of digital media at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich
Academy of Fine Arts Munich
Episode: DS 50: Hito Steyerl
Julian Feeld
Author, journalist, co-founder of the QAA Podcast, host of Superstructure
Episode: Doomscroll 49: Julian Feeld
Adriana Rispoli
From the Berggruen Institute, involved in Palazzo Diedo program
Berggruen Institute
Episode: The Online Marketplace of Ideas
Freddie deBoer
Author and commentator on politics and culture
Independent writer/academic
Episode: Catherine Liu & Freddie deBoer | DD 1
Claire Valdez
Artist and union organizer
UAW Local 2110, Columbia University, DSA
Episode: [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 48.5: Claire Valdez

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Joshua Citarella
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 958 ratings
  • Always informative

    Well researched and excellent interview questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acyl
    United States6 months ago
  • Love the pod

    Great conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raadi.R
    United States7 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 States8 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 States9 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 States9 months ago

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Guests are described as engaging and knowledgeable, offering diverse viewpoints.
Listeners praise thoughtful questions and deep dives into media, politics, and culture.

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DS 52: David Harvey
Q: What does common prosperity look like in practice, and how does China's approach fit into the broader Marxian analysis of capital and crisis?
Harvey discusses how China's common prosperity program aims to provide education, healthcare, and housing for all, illustrating how a state-centered strategy attempts to redirect accumulation and reduce inequality within capitalist development, a point used to argue for the necessity of non-market interventions in a capitalist economy.
DS 52: David Harvey
Q: And I'm wondering what Marx can tell us about the crisis of one, the 1930s, but also the 2008 subprime crisis. What can Marx tell us that mainstream economics can't see?
Harvey explains that Marx analyzes crises through contradictions within capital—like the tension between the drive for technological progress and the diminishing demand for labor—and shows how policy and state interventions become essential to stabilize capitalism and manage its contradictions, something mainstream economics often glosses over.
[PREVIEW] DS 51.5: Jason Myles
Q: How did people at the venue respond to the political signals on stage or in the audience?
There was a range of reactions; some understood the political messages, others treated punk as a form of rebellion that could coexist with complex or conflicting beliefs, and the discussion emphasizes patience and mentorship in guiding younger audiences through these complexities.
[PREVIEW] Doomscroll 48.5: Claire Valdez
Q: How did you get involved with unions and political organizing?
Valdez describes joining the university union, rising to leadership roles, and getting involved with the DSA to see how organized power can win tangible benefits like healthcare and better wages for workers, which then inspired her to run for office.
Doomscroll 48: Claire Valdez
Q: How do you speak to voters outside your ideological bubble and win them over on affordability and labor issues?
The approach centers on acknowledging shared economic concerns, especially rent, childcare, and energy costs, and presenting a social democratic framework as a practical solution that benefits a broad majority, rather than relying on ideological purity.

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A provocative, idea-driven show that blends politics, culture, and internet-era dynamics through in-depth conversations with guests who sit at the intersection of labor, media, art, and policy. Episodes frequently explore how technology, online discourse, and economic structures shape public opinion, with a notable emphasis on worker rights, democratic organizing, media ecosystems, and the evolving role of comedians and scholars in political critique. Unique strengths include a consistently sharp host-led questioning style, willingness to tackle controversial topics, and a track record of pulling diverse perspectives—from labor organizers and documentary filmmakers to media critics and left-leaning commentators—into rigorous, accessible dis... more

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2. David Harvey
3. Jason Myles
4. Joshua Citarella
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6. Julian Feeld
7. Adriana Rispoli
8. Freddie deBoer

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