Podcast: How Media Created The Great American Divide | Demetri Kofinas

Demetri Kofinas shares his thoughts on the great divide in America and also analyses the impact narrative-driven media has had on American society, financially and otherwise.

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On this episode of Blockworks’ podcast “On the Margin,” Michael Ippolito, co-founder, is joined by Demetri Kofinas, a media entrepreneur, financial analyst and host of the renowned Hidden Forces podcast.

Demetri returns to On The Margin to share his thoughts on the great divide in America, the state of the media, the failing trust in institutions, the effect of globalization on the U.S worker & inflations effect on wealth inequality.

They also covered:

  • Social media’s effect on society
  • Narratives in media
  • and more!

Watch the full episode down below! 👇

“On the Margin” is a two-part show. Once a week, Mike interviews industry experts, and then at the end of the week he is joined by a co-host where they break down the top crypto and macro stories. Episodes go live every Wednesday and Saturday morning.

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