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Doomscroll 23: Catherine Liu

Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella

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Leaderless Protests and the Professional Managerial Class

This chapter explores the ideological foundations of leaderless protests within contemporary leftist movements, emphasizing the tension between non-hierarchical organization and traditional protest methods. It critiques the role of the Professional Managerial Class (PMC) in shaping political discourse and social movements, drawing connections to historical figures and the evolving landscape of American liberalism. Through personal anecdotes and cultural critique, the speaker reflects on the complexities of advocacy, class dynamics, and the implications of an elite disconnected from the needs of the working class.

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