Doomscroll with Joshua Citarella Doomscroll 36: Felix Biederman
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Dec 1, 2025 
Felix Biederman, co-host of Chapo Trap House, dives into the surprising political victories of the left, particularly focusing on Zohran Mamdani's historic win among young voters. He critiques mainstream media narratives about youth voting and discusses how dissatisfaction with the current administration has reshaped political landscapes. They explore the impact of moving voting patterns, the backlash against establishment stances, and the need for a shift towards nationalization in healthcare. Biederman emphasizes the importance of effective communication and organized grassroots movements for future elections.
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Youth Swing Reflected Class, Not Just Gender
- The media over-focused on young men as a unique crisis while ignoring broader working-class shifts.
- Felix argues youth voting mirrored proletarianization and class erosion, not a gendered cultural collapse.
Electoral Swings Aren't Always Ideological
- Voter swings often reflect personality-driven campaign dynamics and incumbent backlash.
- Felix compares shifting votes between elections to districts that flip based on candidate charisma and context.
Speak Clearly And Trust Voters
- Zoran succeeded by communicating clearly and never condescending to voters.
- His campaign repeatedly hit core issues and trusted voters to follow, turning critique into advantage.
