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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
Bernie Sanders
Gateway Tapes
Professional Managerial Class
Globalization
Covid-19
New Right
Silicon Valley
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Artist and internet culture writer. patreon.com/joshuacitarella joshuacitarella.substack.com

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My guest is Julian Feeld, an author, journalist and co-founder of the QAA podcast. He is the host of Superstructure with comedian Jon Gabrus. Our conversation explores the impact of media, political speech and “influence” in our extremely-online soci... more

Doomscroll Dialogues is series of round table discussions, featuring returning guests alongside new and familiar faces.

You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

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The Online Marketplace of Ideas (2026) is an expansive survey of the present and recent history of Internet culture. Today, alt-media has become quantitatively larger than legacy publications. As a result, any consensus or “main... more

Doomscroll Dialogues is a new format of round table discussions, featuring returning guests alongside new and familiar faces. Catherine Liu is a professor of film and media studies at UC Irvine. Freddie deBoer is a celebrated author and cultural crit... more

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Recent Guests

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
union organizer, artist and democratic socialist, running for Congress in New York 7th
Claire Valdez for Congress (New York 7th)
Episode: Doomscroll 48: Claire Valdez
Abby Martin
Journalist and documentarian, director of Earth's Greatest Enemy
Earth's Greatest Enemy film
Episode: Doomscroll 47: Abby Martin
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
Director of Operations at Teamsters Local 623; writer and researcher
Teamsters Local 623; Damage Magazine; Center for Working-Class Politics
Episode: Doomscroll 44: 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

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Joshua Citarella
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Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 920 ratings
  • Always informative

    Well researched and excellent interview questions!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Acyl
    United States4 months ago
  • Love the pod

    Great conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raadi.R
    United States5 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 States6 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 States7 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 States7 months ago

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Many appreciate the host's ability to frame complex topics clearly and accessibly.
Some critics note a perceived bias or focus on left-leaning perspectives.
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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#212
Australia/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#188
Belgium/Society & Culture
Apple Podcasts
#247
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[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.
Doomscroll 48: Claire Valdez
Q: What convinced you to run for New York 7th?
Valdez explains that her decision to run came after a lengthy process of conviction, influenced by a desire to increase union density in Congress and to bring working-class perspectives into policymaking, rather than pursuing personal fame or media branding.
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.

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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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