If you think social media is to blame for everything wrong with American politics—you’re not alone. Distrust is sky-high, polarization feels baked into every post, and it’s easy to assume that every creator with a ring light is part of the problem.
But
is here to complicate that narrative.In this episode of Mastering the Room, we sit down with Parnas—an influencer, journalist, and legal analyst who’s built a massive online following by refusing to play by the traditional media rules. He’s not parroting talking points, and he’s not hiding behind false balance. He’s part of a new wave of digital storytellers who are restoring trust not by being neutral, but by being transparent.
🎧 You’ll hear:
Why writing off social media as a toxic wasteland misses what millions of Americans are actually consuming
The difference between influence and manipulation—and how journalists can build credibility online
How Parnas separates facts from spin without pretending every story has “two equal sides”
What it means to earn trust in a fractured information ecosystem
How he views the future of journalism in the hands of Gen Z content creators
🔥 Plus:
What it’s like to become a target simply for reporting inconvenient truths
Why platform algorithms can be both allies and enemies of quality journalism
And the role independent reporters can play in cutting through the noise
If you’re cynical about the media, skeptical of influencers, or just unsure what’s real anymore—this episode is for you.
won’t fix our information crisis. But he’s making it a whole lot harder to ignore.
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