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Axios CEO Jim VandeHei on Optimism, Responsibility & Community
In this episode of The Smerconish Podcast, Michael Smerconish is joined by Jim VandeHei, co-founder and CEO of Axios, to discuss VandeHei’s widely shared “Message to College Students.” His candid advice has gone viral for its tough love and optimism, urging young people to tune out the noise of toxic politics, social media doom scrolling, and fear-driven headlines — and instead recognize that “America rocks.”
Michael and Jim explore:
Why VandeHei believes America’s youth have been “duped” by media and algorithms.
The hidden truth about everyday Americans versus what we see online.
How…
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