Why Americans No Longer Trust Institutions | Dr. Joel Rakow

Why do so many Americans feel disconnected from the institutions they once trusted?Tonight, on  The Joe Rooz Show, Joe sits down with Dr. Joel Rakow, author of Life in Woke America, to explore the growing crisis of trust affecting government, media, education, corporations, and American culture.Together they examine why many people feel politically homeless, how merit and identity have become flashpoints in today's cultural debates, and what happens when confidence in long-standing institutions begins to erode.The conversation also explores free speech, diversity, leadership, personal responsibility, and whether America can rebuild the trust necessary for a healthy society.Whether you agree or disagree with the perspectives shared, this discussion encourages thoughtful dialogue about one of the defining issues facing America today.Topics Include:• Declining trust in institutions • Cultural and political polarization • Merit vs. identity politics • Corporate and educational culture • Leadership and accountability • Public confidence in government • The future of American societyGuest: Dr. Joel RakowLife in Woke America official site: https://www.lifeinwokeamerica.com/Joel Rakow author page: https://www.lifeinwokeamerica.com/author.htmlFortium Partners profile for Joel Rakow: https://www.fortiumpartners.com/partners/joel-rakowWatch LIVE 7:00 PM CT Rumble: https://Rumble.com/JoeRooz YouTube: https://YouTube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com️ The Joe Rooz ShowHonest conversations about faith, culture, current events, history, preparedness, and the people shaping our world. Watch Live 7PM CT Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/JoeRooz▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@JoeRooz Website: https://joerooz.com Special thanks to:Executive Producer Wayne RankinExecutive Producer Rosanna RankinExecutive Producer Carolina JimenezExecutive Producer Angela WetuskiExecutive Producer John SeeleyWant to be a guest on The Joe Rooz Show?Send Joe a message on #PodMatch: https://www.podmatch.com/member/joeCheck out our partners:Podhome.fmCreative EdgeGet MasterPeace https://masterpeacebyhcs.com/767e544f93fd74ce(00:01:02) Joe introduces trust, institutions, and the guest(00:07:38) Joel Reyko on growing up near the border(00:12:48) Baseball, authority, and learning resilience(00:18:11) From baseball dreams to Harvard and big ideas(00:25:47) Why Joel left the Democratic Party(00:33:50) Cybersecurity threats and vulnerable systems(00:42:16) COVID, government distrust, and the middle class(00:52:50) Life in Woke America and why fiction matters(01:03:08) People Joel respects and where to find his work - Joe "Rooz" Russiellohttps://www.joerooz.com/supporthttps://www.joerooz.com