Bulwark Takes Are There Risks to Traveling Abroad Now? (w/ David Pakman)
Apr 24, 2025
In this engaging conversation, David Pakman, host of The David Pakman Show and author of 'The Echo Machine,' discusses the pressing concerns for naturalized citizens traveling abroad. He shares alarming warnings from immigration lawyers about potential risks. The duo delves into the importance of civil liberties amid political unrest and highlights the urgent need for improved media literacy to combat misinformation. Pakman also explores how social media creates echo chambers, urging for genuine dialogue to bridge ideological divides.
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Travel Caution for Naturalized Citizens
- Naturalized U.S. citizens may face harassment or detention at the border in the current political climate.
- Plan ahead by knowing which lawyer to contact if detained during international travel.
Self-Censorship Fuels Authoritarianism
- Creating fear of punishment leads people to self-censor, reducing protest and dissent.
- This false consent emboldens those in power to push boundaries further.
Roots and Spread of Misinformation
- Right-wing extremism and misinformation have deep roots in opposition to the civil rights movement.
- Critical thinking and media literacy deficits exacerbate the spread of misinformation in the U.S.
