Red Scare Canon — Cultural References from the Subreddit

Mason & Dixon (book) 2 — A novel being reread by the poster alongside other postmodern literature.

Mao II (book) 2 — A book the poster is excited to read next after finishing postmodern literature.

Eugene Debs (person) 2 — American socialist leader whose speeches are cited as advocating for working class revolution and emancipation of the wh...

Melora Walters (person) 2 — Actress praised for her performance and beauty in Magnolia, particularly memorable in the film's final shot.

Ribs (album) 2 — Song by Lorde featuring lyrics about the fear and loneliness associated with growing older.

Matthew 6:31–34 (book) 2 — Bible verse about seeking God's kingdom first and not worrying about tomorrow, cited as providing perspective during dif...

Great Replacement (concept) 2 — Far-right conspiracy theory about demographic change that the poster compares to Israeli policies about maintaining 'the...

20 Days in Mariupol (film) 2 — Documentary about the siege of Mariupol praised as amazing and terrifying videojournalism showing the horror experienced...

Amelia Dimoldenberg (person) 2 — British Jewish media personality from Northwest London who appeared on the Adam Friedland Show without any Jewish-themed...

Wicca (concept) 2 — Modern pagan religious movement discussed skeptically as seeming inauthentic, with practitioners buying crystals at mall...

Naum Gabo (person) 2 — Russian constructivist sculptor and artist who co-wrote the Realistic Manifesto in 1920 advocating for art to be integra...

Antoine Pevsner (person) 2 — Russian constructivist sculptor who co-authored the Realistic Manifesto with Naum Gabo in 1920.

Realistic Manifesto (book) 2 — 1920 manifesto by Naum Gabo and Antoine Pevsner arguing that art should be integrated into all aspects of everyday life ...

Liu Songnian (person) 2 — Historical Chinese painter referenced as one of the greatest painters with few surviving works.

The American Friend (film) 2 — Wim Wenders film featuring Dennis Hopper as Tom Ripley in a Melville-flavored intrigue thriller set in Hamburg and Paris...

Greg Biffle (person) 2 — NASCAR driver remembered for flying his helicopter to help people after Hurricane Helene, described as a legend on the t...

Mark Fischer (person) 2 — Author/theorist who was previously discussed in a Red Scare podcast episode, used as a comparison point for how The Last...

Richard Wolff (person) 2 — Economist whose videos are referenced as the minimal level of leftist education that some podcast hosts possess.

The Age of Surveillance Capitalism (book) 2 — Book by Shoshana Zuboff exploring the economic implications of social media, data extraction, atomization of the individ...

Shoshana Zuboff (person) 2 — Author of The Age of Surveillance Capitalism who discusses economic and historical context beyond neoliberalism, describ...

Marina (person) 2 — Pop artist compared to Chappell Roan regarding try-hard persona and performative activism

Myths 002 (album) 2 — 2017 collaborative EP between Weyes Blood and Ariel Pink that was removed from streaming platforms after Pink's controve...

John Hillcoat (person) 2 — Film director chosen to adapt Blood Meridian, though some question whether he has the skills for it

Lynne Ramsay (person) 2 — Film director suggested as a better choice than John Hillcoat for the Blood Meridian adaptation

Shoe Dog (book) 2 — Entrepreneurial biography mentioned as representative of the type of business-focused reading a corporate friend exclusi...

Mount Shasta (place) 2 — Mountain viewed for the first time by the poster during a drive to Washington, described as something so powerful they w...

Peggy Olson (person) 2 — Character on Mad Men who had a one-night stand with Pete Campbell that resulted in a child.

Medicare for All (concept) 2 — Universal healthcare policy that Americans are being prevented from having, according to discussion about the healthcare...

St. Catherine of Siena (person) 2 — Catholic saint described as 'the Most RS Saint' who is jokingly suggested should have her picture hanging at every Brand...

William Wallace (person) 2 — Scottish freedom fighter cited in a comparison about grievances regarding COVID quarantine being about freedom and choic...

Robert Wun (person) 2 — A fashion designer whose fall 2025 couture collection is described as otherworldly and stunning, compared favorably agai...

Neapolitan novels (book) 2 — Literary work referenced in connection with misconceptions about living in a politically violent era like Italy's Years ...

SlutWalk (concept) 2 — Feminist movement referenced as marking a shift in how the Madonna/Whore complex is understood

PMC (Professional Managerial Class) (concept) 2 — A phrase used as shorthand for everything wrong with liberal democracy, specifically targeting liberals within the profe...

Proletkult (concept) 2 — An experimental Soviet arts and culture organization referenced as a potential title for a writing project.

Ti West (person) 2 — Horror film director whose movie X was screened with a disruptive audience

Music Box (place) 2 — Chicago theater that hosts monthly 'Rated Q (Q for Queer)' screenings, where a screening of Blue Velvet was ruined by an...

Brooke Shields (person) 2 — Actress referenced in discussion about changes in facial appearance after puberty and braces, specifically regarding mas...

Kings of Leon (person) 2 — Band whose 'Only by the Night' album containing 'Sex on Fire' achieved massive commercial success but ruined their credi...

Mad TV (film) 2 — American sketch comedy television show that competed with SNL

Alex Murdaugh (person) 2 — Defendant in a murder trial involving the deaths of his wife and child, discussed in context of speculation about his gu...

P vs NP (concept) 2 — Famous unsolved problem in computer science and mathematics mentioned as something to solve in a fantasy scenario.

Hard Knocks (film) 2 — An HBO documentary series about NFL teams, mentioned in connection with Aaron Rodgers and the Jets.

Jocko Willink (person) 2 — A YouTuber and military veteran who is one of the few lasting cultural reminders of the Afghanistan and Iraq wars.

Notting Hill (film) 2 — A romantic comedy praised as an example of the underrated rom-com genre featuring likeable, realistic characters.

Stevie Smith (person) 2 — Poet mentioned in a list of things the poster likes

Intervention (film) 2 — Reality TV show featuring an episode about UFC fighter Aaron Brink whose son later became a shooter

Colorado Springs (place) 2 — Location of nightclub shooting mentioned in post about UFC fighter's son.

Tropic Thunder (film) 2 — Comedy film used as setup for a joke about Jack Black no longer being involved with funny things

John Fahey (person) 2 — Musician whose records the poster plans to listen to while coping with divorce and depression