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Brett McDonald
Founder of Nerve News and commentator on cultural and economic forces; appeared as the episode's featured guest to discuss how economic factors drive cultural change.
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Nov 6, 2025
• 37min
Hour 3: Filibuster
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Brett McDonald, founder of Nerve News and insightful commentator on cultural and economic forces, dives into the intricate relationship between economics and culture. He argues that economic interests shape policies, including immigration, and that public opinion often lags behind political action. The conversation also touches on the importance of recognizing whether citizens feel powerless or if they're simply experiencing a delay in preference reflection within institutions. Historical examples illustrate how economic motives have always driven cultural change.
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