Dan Pfeiffer Książki

From Obama's former communications director and current co-host of Pod Save America comes a colorful account of how politics, the media, and the Internet changed during the Obama presidency and how Democrats can fight back in the Trump era. On November 9th, 2016, Dan Pfeiffer woke up like most of the world wondering WTF just happened. How had Donald Trump won the White House? How was it that a decent and thoughtful president had been succeeded by a buffoonish reality star, and what do we do now? Instead of throwing away his phone and moving to another country (which were his first and second thoughts), Pfeiffer decided to tell this surreal story, recounting how Barack Obama navigated the insane political forces that created Trump, explaining why everyone got 2016 wrong, and offering a path for where Democrats go from here. Pfeiffer was one of Obama's first hires when he decided to run for president, and was at his side through two presidential campaigns and six years in the White House. Using never-before-heard stories and behind-the-scenes anecdotes, Yes We (Still) Can examines how Obama succeeded despite Twitter trolls, Fox News (and their fake news), and a Republican Party that lost its collective mind. An irreverent, no-B.S. take on the crazy politics of our time, Yes We (Still) Can is a must-read for everyone who is disturbed by Trump, misses Obama, and is marching, calling, and hoping for a better future for the country.

From a #1 New York Times bestselling author and cohost of Pod Save America, this work delves into the fight against political disinformation and the right-wing propaganda machine. The author dissects how a billionaire-funded disinformation apparatus has manipulated reality and nearly swayed the 2020 election. Drawing from decades of experience in politics and media, he outlines the workings of the right-wing media landscape, its origins, and strategies for progressives to counteract misinformation. Over the years, the right has created a vast media network that weaponizes misinformation and spreads conspiracy theories for political gain. This "MAGA Megaphone," epitomized by Fox News and amplified by Facebook, undermines the concept of objective truth, contributing to Donald Trump's electoral successes and hindering the U.S. response to critical issues like COVID-19 and climate change. The author details the Republican reliance on culture wars, conspiracy theories, and propaganda, highlighting key figures from Roger Ailes to Steve Bannon. He emphasizes the need for the Left to adopt a more aggressive stance in combating disinformation and hate online. A functioning democracy relies on a shared reality, and the current state of affairs poses a significant threat. This work serves as a rallying cry for those who value truth and democracy, acknowledging that while solutions are complex, action is imperative.