Politics has always been an emotive subject. ‘Virtual’ media provoke, play with and monetise our very real feelings. Where the two meet is a goldmine of likes, subscriptions and donations. In this episode we think about how reactionary ideological entrepreneurs appeal to anxiety and resentment, fear and pride, and how they promise to reveal secrets and hidden truths that will make us feel better.

Presented by: Alan Finlayson, Rob Gallagher, Sophie Ludkin & Rob Topinka

With: Clare Birchall, Florian Cramer, Bharath Ganesh, Annie Kelly, Hugo Leal, Becca Lewis & Whitney Phillips

Produced by: Sophie Ludkin

Special thanks to: Cassian Osborne-Carey

Music composed by Harriet Riley and produced by Tom Jacob

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On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNdYeOghWVoIb4vZF0B9jwQ/featured
On Email: reactionarydigitalpolitics@gmail.com

Episode 4. How Does It Feel?