Tom is joined by the insightful political analyst David Pakman, known for his thoughtful commentary and critiques. As they delve into the nuances of modern political dynamics, they illuminate the structural challenges that confront the American political system. Drawing from David's book, "The Echo Machine," the conversation spans across the misinformation in politics, the pervasive echo chambers, and the role of cognitive biases in shaping public opinion. David brings his analytical prowess to dissect these complex themes, offering both empirical data and personal insights.The discussion embarks on a journey through the influence of tribalism in politics and the resulting divisions within the populace. As Tom and David explore solutions, they talk about the significance of media literacy and the necessity of critical thinking at a young age. Join this deep dive into the alienating and often deranged landscape of politics, offering a beacon of hope and pathways to resolve ongoing dissonances.SHOWNOTES 00:00 Guest Introduction and David Pakman's Background 00:09 David's Podcasting Schedule and Tom's Observations 00:31 Introduction to "The Echo Machine" 00:52 Comedy and Personality in Politics 01:32 Welcome Back to the Show 01:46 Initial Reactions from the Audience 02:11 Why Politics Feels Deranged 02:19 The Broken State of Politics 02:41 The Role of Facts in Political Debate 03:10 The Quest for Truth in Politics FOLLOW DAVID PAKMAN: Twitter: @dpakman Instagram: @david.pakman.show YouTube: David Pakman Show CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORSRange Rover: Range Rover: Explore the Range Rover Sport at https://rangerover.com/us/sportAudible: Sign up for a free 30 day trial at https://audible.com/IMPACTTHEORY Vital Proteins: Get 20% off by going to https://www.vitalproteins.com and entering promo code IMPACT at check outShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactThrive Market: ​​Go to https:thrivemarket.com/impact for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!Tax Network: Stop looking over your shoulder and put your IRS troubles behind you. Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://tnusa.com/impactITU: Ready to breakthrough your biggest business bottleneck? Apply to work with me 1:1 - https://impacttheory.co/SCALEAmerican Alternative Assets: If you're ready to explore gold as part of your investment strategy, call 1-888-615-8047 or go to https://TomGetsGold.comMint Mobile: If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Shop plans at https://mintmobile.com/impact. DISCLAIMER: Upfront payment of $45 for 3-month 5 gigabyte plan required (equivalent to $15/mo.). New customer offer for first 3 months only, then full-price plan options available. Taxes & fees extra. See MINT MOBILE for details.**********************************************************************What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here:If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER SCALING a business: see if you qualify here. Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.**********************************************************************Join me live on my Twitch stream. I'm live daily from 6:30 to 8:30 am PT at www.twitch.tv/tombilyeu**********************************************************************LISTEN TO IMPACT THEORY AD FREE + BONUS EPISODES on APPLE PODCASTS: apple.co/impacttheory**********************************************************************FOLLOW TOM:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeuYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices