Radical with Amol Rajan Are You In A Social Media Echo Chamber? (Your Radical Questions with Louisa Munch)
Jan 12, 2026
Critical theorist Louisa Munch, an academic at the University of Warwick and social media influencer, delves into the challenges of conveying leftist ideas online. She discusses the impact of algorithms on reaching diverse audiences and shares her thoughts on accent bias and class dynamics in academia. Louisa advocates for educational reforms, such as fostering critical thinking from an early age, and defends free university education. Throughout, she emphasizes the importance of staying true to radical beliefs against mainstream pressures.
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From One TikTok To A Large Audience
- Louisa Munch began posting short TikTok videos to take critical theory out of the academy and into everyday conversation.
- She made one video after family urged her to stop 'moaning' and now reaches hundreds of thousands of people.
Accent Bias Shapes Academic Confidence
- Accent bias creates deep imposter syndrome for regional voices in academia and public life.
- Amol Rajan notes research showing a prestige hierarchy that disadvantages accents from places like Wolverhampton and the Black Country.
Feeling Out Of Place In The Lecture Hall
- Louisa describes feeling like a 'fish out of water' when she first taught students who already loved Canonical literature.
- That experience amplified class-based alienation and imposter feelings despite mentorship at Warwick.
