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The Culture Journalist

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Cathartic conversations about culture in the age of platforms, with Emilie Friedlander and Andrea Domanick theculturejournalist.substack.com

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Recent Guests

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Editor-at-large at Metrograph and former contributor to multiple film publications.
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Jeff Weiss
Culture Journalist and author; previously worked as a tabloid reporter.
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Nicholas Russell
Writer and critic, author of 'The Popular Alternative, The State of A24'
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Episode: How A24 turned cinema into a lifestyle
Ock Sportello
Blogger and author of a viral article on the NBA's swag crisis
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Episode: How the NBA lost its cool
Jaime Brooks
Journalist and critic known for her work in musical projects like Elite Gymnastics and Default Genders
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Episode: The geopolitics of pop culture, with Jaime Brooks of Elite Gymnastics (free)
Malcolm Harris
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Episode: How to save the world, with Malcolm Harris

Hosts

Emilie Friedlander
Co-host and journalist with expertise in cultural critique and the impact of platforms on society.
Andrea Domanick
Co-host and journalist focusing on contemporary culture and critical analysis of societal issues.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Spot on.

    Everyone feeling distraught after the election should listen to their latest episode with Catherine Liu on Kamala and the Dems, especially if you are still bewildered by how people could vote for Trump or generally live in the NYC cultural bubble. Highly informative and clearly articulated without oversimplifying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lowkeyswerve
    United States10 months ago
  • Cool

    Cool pod. Good job. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SaufeMaxima
    Germanya year ago
  • Just Brilliant

    Finding this podcast has helped me professionally and directed my interests personally. Love how Emilie and Andrea are so light touch in stewarding the conversations Love that they make episodes about things I care about in the world of Culture. Strong Recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Londonlady3A
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • An Informed and Crucial Perspective on Platforms & Media in the Modern Age

    I wake up every night in a cold sweat wondering how we got here. How did we, as a “culture”, forgo beauty and truth in exchange for the mediocre slop paraded on the internet as a meaningful substitute for human connection, support and care. The culture journalist manages to bring sanity and perspective satanic death cult of VC funds and private equity that have strip mined American culture for lowest common denominator outrage bait masquerading as journalism. I use this podcast as a lighthouse i... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    yuri beats 215
    United States2 years ago
  • Uncompromising Quality

    Engaging, complex discussions of relevant issues that are always accessible and never dumbed down. And no ads! Can’t beat it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States2 years ago

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The geopolitics of pop culture, with Jaime Brooks of Elite Gymnastics (free)
Q: How did the two systems differ in terms of their economic model and their operating incentives, and what sort of results did these different systems yield?
The BBC has always been market-driven, while Canada's system has been more government-influenced, creating contrasting media environments.
The geopolitics of pop culture, with Jaime Brooks of Elite Gymnastics (free)
Q: How would you describe that perspective and where does it come from?
It really has to do with having kind of both an outsider and insider perspective at the same time.
How to save the world, with Malcolm Harris
Q: How can we implement these strategies practically and effectively now?
Planning must happen now, even after a disaster, by organizing disaster councils where people across the left can coordinate their efforts and resources.
How to save the world, with Malcolm Harris
Q: What are the three strategies that you're exploring in the book?
The three strategies are Market Craft, Public Power, and Communism, each addressing different aspects of the climate crisis and their interconnections.
Britney Spears and how the media lost its mind
Q: Do you think that what you captured there, that moment has just shifted from pop culture to politics?
Yes, the moral crises present in the tabloids of the past have since been reflected in the current political landscape, showcasing how media treat public figures and shape narratives.

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