Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella

Joshua Citarella

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

  1. Doomscroll 38: Liz Franzcak

    6D AGO

    Doomscroll 38: Liz Franzcak

    My guest is Liz Franzcak, a co-host of TrueAnon. We discuss conspiracy theory, Lacan’s psychoanalytic insights and the influence of the early blogosphere. Is techno-capitalism a rogue AI retroactively assembling itself from the future? No, this will not be explained later. You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

    46 min
  2. [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 37.5: Vivek Chibber

    12/22/2025

    [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 37.5: Vivek Chibber

    Vivek and I get in the weeds about strategy and economy. We discuss how the Marxist theory of declining rates of profit will impact the 21st century struggle for social democracy. Our conversation touches upon voucher systems, nationalization and state-led investment programs. Most importantly, we compare the right and left populist visions to tackle American inequality and explore why only one of them can work. You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

    15 min
  3. Doomscroll 37: Vivek Chibber

    12/15/2025

    Doomscroll 37: Vivek Chibber

    My returning guest is Vivek Chibber, a professor of sociology at New York University. He is the author of several books including Confronting Capitalism. What do we mean by the word “socialism” in 2025? Vivek Chibber answers foundational questions for political struggle in the 21st century. Unlock the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

    1h 29m
  4. [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 36.5: Felix Biederman

    12/08/2025

    [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 36.5: Felix Biederman

    We discuss the legacy of the Gravel Institute, the “Felix Biederman to Marc Andreessen pipeline” and the “Bernie to New Right” culture of Dimes Square (RIP). Later, we explore Felix’s background in internet culture and online politics. I laugh so hard I spit.

    11 min
  5. Doomscroll 36: Felix Biederman

    12/01/2025

    Doomscroll 36: Felix Biederman

    My guest is Felix Biederman, a co-host of Chapo Trap House. We discuss Zohran Mamdani’s historic victory in NYC. After the 2024 presidential election, progressive media focused on the rightward swing of young men. However, in 2025, Zohran carried young men (ages 18 - 29) with an overwhelming +40 margin. These historic outcomes shatter many previous interpretations and force us to reframe certain narratives. Can the center of the US political establishment hold? You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

    1h 17m
  6. [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 35.5: Grimes

    11/24/2025

    [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 35.5: Grimes

    Grimes and I map the possible future horizons for a politics beyond western-style liberal democracy and explore the deep philosophical impacts of AI. We discuss post-enlightenment thinking, the crisis of digital art, artist compensation and the aesthetic stagnation of creative work today.

    22 min
  7. Doomscroll 35: Grimes

    11/17/2025

    Doomscroll 35: Grimes

    My guest is Grimes, an artist and musician. We discuss the profound impacts of social media and AI, her new album and the role of art during periods of political transformation. In the 20th century, artists served as an avant-garde. Movements on both the left and right, such as the Bauhaus or Italian Futurism, offered radical new visions for a modernizing society. In the 21st century, we see a similar dynamic emerge through online folk art such as memes and other digital content. Later, we explore the complex references and symbolism throughout the Artificial Angels music video and official album artwork. You can get access to the full catalog for Doomscroll and more by becoming a paid supporter: www.patreon.com/joshuacitarella

    1h 25m
  8. [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 34.5: Mike Israetel

    11/10/2025

    [PREVIEW] Doomscroll 34.5: Mike Israetel

    Dr. Mike joins me to explore the “enhanced games”, a Peter Thiel backed Olympic-style competition that allows athletes to use performance enhancing drugs. We discuss tariffs, US competition with China and Dr. Mike’s philosophical background and influences.

    19 min
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