With 3.7 million YouTube subscribers and more than 3.8 billion views, ‘The David Pakman Show’ is one of the most-watched independent progressive political programs in America. David holds degrees in economics and communications plus an MBA. He is known for his calm, fact-based analysis of politics, media manipulation, and the threats facing democracy. He is the author of the New York Times bestseller ‘The Echo Machine’. His latest book, ‘PAY ATTENTION: How the Algorithms and Media Wars Are Suppressing Truth and Rewiring Your Brain’, is available here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063569809/Check out David’s website: https://davidpakman.com/Get 20% off SHIFT with my discount: http://shiftyourphone.com/elliotApply to join the best podcast school in the world: https://thepodpro.com/elliotSubscribe to my Substack to support the show and join the community! https://elliotbewick.substack.com/CHAPTERS:00:00 Trailer01:09 Being on Trump’s media blacklist03:25 Where MAGA Trumpism came from05:01 Is this government authoritarian?10:07 Free speech - where is the line?11:23 Is Trump’s list authoritarian?19:40 How the algorithms hook you into addiction23:22 Who weaponises fear/anger most, the Left or the Right?25:21 Does David wriggle out of hard questions?27:36 Fear-mongering on the Right28:33 Trump plays the victim34:46 David: What Trump does deserve credit for…36:34 Don’t people on the Left always play the victim?39:59 Trans-identifying men in women’s sport43:48 Do we have a responsibility to cover certain things?46:00 Can a creator ever be truly independent?48:54 Would you ever take money to push a certain cause?49:43 Did David take money from APAC?51:50 Have you seen anyone take part in shady deals?54:04 Did Elliot’s visit to the White House come with strings attached?58:51 How can a creator stay free from corruption?1:00:27 Should creators have to disclose conflicts of interest?1:04:47 We’ve been taught to see disagreement as conflict1:08:25 Should we regulate algorithms or teach media literacy?1:12:11 Who is responsible for the murder of Charlie Kirk?1:17:36 What was the assassin’s motive?1:20:59 Is political violence a bigger problem on the Right?1:22:00 Is Elliot in an informational silo?1:23:33 Why is the Right winning the media war?1:25:18 David’s advice for Gen ZMy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliotbewick/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elliotbewickX: https://x.com/elliotbewickABOUT THE NEXT GENERATION: In a world saturated by social media and marked by skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and ADHD among Gen Z, young people are growing up in a landscape of chaos and contradiction. While protests swell in city streets and activists hurl soup at famous artworks to demand climate action, a quieter crisis unfolds within - the mental and emotional battles faced by a generation trying to make sense of it all.The Next Generation is hosted by 20-year-old Elliot Bewick, offering a raw and honest look at the world through the eyes of those living in it. Bringing together insight from professionals and young people on the ground, this podcast isn’t here to complain or chase clout. It’s here to bend the arc of the modern world towards solutions, truth and a love for the beautiful adventure of life itself.

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