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And, This Is How Social Media Will Decide the Next Election With David Pakman
David Pakman joins the show to discuss how YouTube, social media algorithms, and artificial intelligence are reshaping politics, public opinion, and our democracy. They discuss why conservative voices often outperform liberals online, the Democratic Party's messaging challenges, and what we can learn about how populist messages spread online.
00:00 Intro
00:33 World Cup Aftermath & The Trump Impact
3:43 The DSA As The Liberal Tea Party
7:15 Does Pakman's Youtube Channel Make Him A Hypocrite?
10:02 The 2028 Election Will Be Determined By Artificial Intelligence & Algorithm Manipulation
12:51 Social Media Platforms Don't Reward Truth
18:04 How to Fight Back Against Algorithmic Manipulation
23:57 How YouTube Has Changed Our Politicians & Killed Authenticity
27:30 Can Nuanced Conversations Ever Travel Online?
30:07 Why The Right Is So Much More Successful Online
32:55 Populism & Independence: Why Bernie & Tucker Break Through & Fox News Is Still Figuring It Out