The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America - Tapa dura

Pakman, David

 
9780807016534: The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America
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ISBN 10: 0807016535 ISBN 13: 9780807016534
Editorial: Beacon Press, 2025

Sinopsis

From the host of The David Pakman Show comes a vital look at how right-wing extremism has led to the fall of critical thinking and rise of reactionary politics—and what we can do about it to save our democracy

Known for providing incisive progressive political analysis without being dogmatic, popular radio and podcast host David Pakman delves into the vicious cycle of reactionary political ideology.

It's no secret how the right-wing has benefited and capitalized on disinformation and the polarization of US politics. Critical thinking and media literacy are on a rapid decline, and our republic is unable to agree upon a shared set of facts.

Infused with Pakman’s signature pragmatic insight, The Echo Machine is not just a critique nor an instruction manual, but an invitation to think, question, and understand. Deeply researched and accessibly written, readers will learn:

  • The underlying issues with political discourse in America today.
  • How these issues have led to the intellectual race to the bottom.
  • Practical ways to improve discourse through improving critical thinking, media literacy, and public education.
  • Examples from real-world debates and discussions to better understand the impact of these issues on our democracy and why leftism is the best path forward.

Pakman calmly cuts through the alarmist noise to inspire readers across the political spectrum to break out of our toxic political echo chamber and ultimately save our democracy.

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Acerca del autor

David Pakman is the Host and Executive Producer of The David Pakman Show, a popular podcast and YouTube channel with more than 2.2 million subscribers and more than 2 billion total video views. He is known among his audience for providing incisive progressive political analysis and opinion without being dogmatic or tribal, or falling prey to the orthodoxy of the day. With a focus on economic and cultural issues, he has appeared on more than 100 media outlets, podcasts, radio and television shows, and in written interviews.

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Beacon Press
Año de publicación
2025
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ISBN 10 
0807016535
ISBN 13 
9780807016534
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Número de páginas
216
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9780807022757: The Echo Machine: How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America

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