Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella Doomscroll 13: Dasha Nekrasova
Jan 27, 2025
Dasha Nekrasova, an actor, director, and co-host of the Red Scare podcast, shares her intriguing political evolution from a Bernie Sanders supporter to a Trump voter. She critiques how Democrats have weakened political consensus and discusses the influence of cultural producers on modern politics. Dasha dives into healthcare frustrations, the shifting political landscape, and the complexities of online communication. Their conversation also touches on generational shifts and the roles of institutions like Hollywood, raising questions about the future of political discourse in entertainment.
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Woke Fatigue Shifted Political Ground
- Cultural fatigue with 'woke' messaging helped make Republican common-sense rhetoric resonate.
- Dasha argues Democrats' constant framing of Trump as the sole problem became unsustainable.
From Frankfurt School To Bernie Voter
- Dasha recounts becoming politicized through reading Frankfurt School texts and studying philosophy.
- She also says she was a Bernie Sanders supporter in 2016 and re-registered as a Democrat to vote in the primaries.
No Single Mainstream Remains
- Fragmented media means there's no cohesive mainstream to rebel against anymore.
- Dasha and Joshua note unclear lines between mainstream, subcultural, and countercultural influence.
