7 thinkers, books, and ideas connected to this field.
Katie Herzog and Jesse Singal's podcast covering media criticism, cancel culture, and heterodox commentary — examining instances of online pile-ons, journalistic malpractice, and progressive orthodoxy from a left-leaning skeptical perspective.
Scottish YouTube film critic Will Jordan's channel — which has become one of the most watched film criticism channels by combining sharp analysis of Hollywood's ideological trends with acerbic wit and genuine cinematic knowledge.
American sports journalist and author of The Victory Machine (about the Golden State Warriors dynasty) who transitioned from ESPN to independent Substack journalism — a case study in creator economy migration from institutional media.
American journalist who co-hosts Blocked and Reported with Jesse Singal — covering media criticism, cancel culture, and heterodox positions from a left-leaning perspective skeptical of progressive orthodoxy.
American media critic and educator whose Amusing Ourselves to Death argued that television was transforming American public discourse from argument to entertainment.
American professor at NYU Stern, entrepreneur, and media commentator whose Prof G podcast and books make sharp, sometimes contrarian arguments about Big Tech, higher education, and the economic challenges facing young men.
American satirical news organization founded in Madison, Wisconsin in 1988 — which became the most influential satirical publication in American journalism history, producing news parody that frequently revealed more truth about American culture than straight journalism.