Brace yourselves for a thrilling ride as we navigate the chaos of the current political climate with our special guest, writer and political journalist, Tara Dublin. An episode that's as amusing as it is insightful, we first take a light-hearted trip down memory lane with Tara, discussing her background in political content creation.  We even reminisce the amusing Laura Trump singing incident, proving that politics and humor can indeed mix.You can purchase Tara's book here.However, we don't stop at surface-level banter. We deepen the narrative as we critically analyze the mainstream media's coverage of Trump and the past four years' effects on public perception. We also touch upon the controversial Twitter episode involving Elon Musk, drawing intriguing parallels with Howard Hughes.As we edge towards the end of our chat, we plunge headfirst into the ubiquitous realm of social media, examining its influence and impacts. Drawing from our experiences with Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok, we discuss the challenges of platform burnout and the need for user verification as a protective measure. On a more personal note, we ponder over the exhausting endeavor of self-promotion on TikTok and other social media platforms after the fractionization of Twitter, the relentless struggle for views, and the fatigue that accompanies it. So, fasten your seatbelts and tune into an episode that promises to be a rollercoaster ride - entertaining, enlightening, and everything in between!Btw, you can find Tara Dublin's book on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/SOUND-SETTLING-Rock-Roll-Story/dp/B0CHL7DJJVSupport the showSupport the show:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2003879/supportFollow our show's hosts on Twitter: twitter.com/@CoolTXchicktwitter.com/@Caroldedwinetwitter.com/blackknight10ktwitter.com/@pardonpodSubscribe to Ty's substack:https://theworldasiseeit.substack.com/Find Ty's book here:https://www.amazon.com/CONSEQUENCE-CHOICE-Decision-Shapes-Destiny/dp/1693703866Support Our Sponsor: Sheets & GigglesEucalyptus Sheets (Recommended):Sleep Mask (I use this every night)Eucalyptus ComfortorAdjustable Eukalyptus Pillow