Standing Room Only
Standing Room Only
Podcast Description
Salon.com’s Amanda Marcotte brings her sharp perspective on politics and culture by calling out political BS and cultural hypocrisy. From the MAGA movement's latest power grabs to the online trends that shape our political reality, Amanda examines these moments with a critical eye and just enough dark humor to keep you from completely losing hope. Each episode includes Amanda’s unique take, a guest segment in the corner booth with political experts and journalists, and an on-topic music recommendation from Amanda, whose weekend gig is DJing.
If you've ever found yourself yelling at the TV during political analysis or rolling your eyes at "both sides" journalism, “Standing Room Only” is for you! New podcast episodes drop on Fridays. Join us on YouTube @SalonTV to get “Standing Room Only” live on Thursdays at 5 p.m. Eastern. http://www.youtube.com/SalonTV
Subscribe for a dose of clear-eyed commentary that doesn't insult your intelligence.
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Content Themes
The podcast explores a variety of political and cultural topics including the MAGA movement, online discourse, and political hypocrisy. Episodes delve into relevant events such as the impact of influencers like Brett Cooper on young voters, the societal implications of GOP responses to figures like AOC, and the intersection of wellness culture with conservative ideologies.
Salon.com’s Amanda Marcotte brings her sharp perspective on politics and culture by calling out political BS and cultural hypocrisy. From the MAGA movement’s latest power grabs to the online trends that shape our political reality, Amanda examines these moments with a critical eye and just enough dark humor to keep you from completely losing hope. Each episode includes Amanda’s unique take, a guest segment in the corner booth with political experts and journalists, and an on-topic music recommendation from Amanda, whose weekend gig is DJing.
If you’ve ever found yourself yelling at the TV during political analysis or rolling your eyes at “both sides” journalism, “Standing Room Only” is for you! New podcast episodes drop on Fridays. Join us on YouTube @SalonTV to get “Standing Room Only” live on Thursdays at 5 p.m. Eastern. http://www.youtube.com/SalonTV
Subscribe for a dose of clear-eyed commentary that doesn’t insult your intelligence.
The “male loneliness epidemic” has a scapegoat problem. In this episode, Amanda takes a closer look at the online media shaping young men, especially podcast culture and the values it pushes around women and politics. From toxic dating advice to bizarre narratives around self-pleasure, she breaks down how some influencers may be making loneliness worse, while promoting dehumanizing views of women. And it’s not just online. Political figures like James Fishback are tapping into this audience in real life, which should caution us all.
Amanda’s guest this week is Michael E. Hayden, author of “Strange People on the Hill.” He has researched and written about the manosphere. Find his writing here: https://substack.com/@michaeledisonhayden
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