THE ECHO MACHINE How Right-Wing Extremism Created a Post-Truth America

A progressive podcaster and well-known YouTube host, Pakman narrates in a clear tone, crisp voice, and engaging style. His delivery is professional and persuasive. And he has a lot to share about politics, media, and education. He lambastes the GOP for abandoning policies and principles and settling for cultural tropes and a cult of personality. He argues that the left needs to focus on fundraising, messaging, and using the political process. He cites Scandinavia, Uruguay, and New Zealand as examples of social democracies where left-leaning governments have worked. He is best on the media and his critique of our educational system. As he maintains that critical thinking and media literacy need to be taught. His own open-minded journalistic techniques are worth emulating. A.D.M. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: JUNE 2025]