Bridging Political Divides

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This chapter examines the growing disconnect between political elites and the average American, exacerbated by geographical isolation and social media influences. It discusses the rise of populism, contrasting the responses of party elites to populist candidates like Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump, while also highlighting the complexities faced by independent candidates in a single-party state like California. The conversation critiques current political practices and the role of public sentiment in shaping policy, reflecting on the migration of Californians and its broader implications.

I sat down with Michael Shellenberger, journalist and author of “Apocalypse Never,” “San Fransicko,” and the upcoming “Pathocracy,” to discuss the collapse of trust in elite institutions and its implications for civilization. Michael explains how the erosion of common sense has left the greatest American cities in chaos, especially in his home state of California. Democratic elites, both within the party and among its media proxies, have become fully insulated from the consequences of their policies and now have backed themselves into an ideological corner. As the gap between rhetoric and reality widens, Michael is a courageous voice of truth in a new ecosystem of independent journalists.

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Outline:

[0:00] Elites have lost our trust

[6:52] How populism took over the Right

[11:32] California is out of control

[24:10] Everyone knew Biden was losing it

[30:52] No, the internet isn’t making us gullible