Patrick Machayo Official

Patrick Machayo hosts a four-part series examining the loss of public trust in key American institutions: Congress, the media, and the judiciary. He discusses the erosion of credibility, highlighting gridlock in Congress, media fragmentation, and perceived political bias in judicial decisions. This decline in trust is significant as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary of independence. Machay...

Is democracy really breaking down, or are we asking too much of it? In this episode, Patrick Machayo challenges the common narrative and argues that democracy isn’t failing—it’s under pressure. From bipartisan immigration decisions to judicial checks, the system is still working—but it’s being pushed beyond its original design in a fast-paced, high-demand world. As expectations rise and trust decl...