In this engaging discussion, Poppy MacDonald, President of USAFacts and former Politico executive, highlights the critical importance of transparent government data in rebuilding trust. She explores the challenges misinformation poses and how USAFacts empowers citizens with reliable, unbiased statistics. Topics include current immigration trends, the impact of localized data on economic understanding, and innovative training for congressional aides in data analysis. MacDonald emphasizes the necessity of context and diverse media sources for informed citizenship.