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David Pham

David Pham serves as Webmaster, Strategist, and Content Architect for the ACoM, overseeing UI, UX, brand, and graphic design. He also creates social media content for Instagram and TikTok, and curates and writes for ACoM’s Curated Vlog, a website column spotlighting diverse stories and perspectives.
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00:36:06

Beyond Aliens: The Real Disclosure Is About Trust

David Pham -
As disclosure enters the mainstream, the bigger story isn't aliens. It's how trust, transparency, and empathy shape our response to uncertainty.
Curated VLOG
02:11:10

Forget the Pundits. “Professor” Jiang’s Forecasts Are Going Viral

David Pham -
Chinese educator "Professor" Jiang is rapidly rising across YouTube, where long-form podcast interviews are fueling interest in geopolitical forecasts and global instability.
Curated VLOG
00:00:11

Bomba in Bad Bunny’s Music: Afro–Puerto Rican History in Reggaeton

David Pham -
A look at Puerto Rico’s bomba tradition and how Bad Bunny weaves its Afro–Puerto Rican roots into today’s reggaeton, connecting history, rhythm, and cultural identity.
Curated VLOG
00:04:44

Buddhist Monks Bring Walk for Peace to Washington DC

David Pham -
After 108 days on foot, Buddhist monks reached Washington, where thousands gathered to reflect on peace, mindfulness, and the power of quiet action.
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00:20:19

Bad Bunny Was the Biggest Winner at Super Bowl LX

David Pham -
A historic halftime show, fresh Grammy wins, and a global audience put Bad Bunny at the center of debates about culture, language, and belonging in America.
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00:07:02

Technology, Power, and Public Trust in TikTok’s U.S. Reset

David Pham -
As TikTok shifts to U.S. ownership, technical disruptions and political backlash raise urgent questions about platform power, transparency, and public trust.
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00:08:37

Greenland’s Indigenous Lens on U.S. Power: Why History Matters

David Pham -
Greenland’s rejection of U.S. pressure is rooted not in geopolitics or money, but in Indigenous history, collective values, and a long memory of how power treats land and people.
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00:06:33

Buddhist Monks Walking America for Peace, One Town at a Time

David Pham -
Updated 2/6/26 | Hundreds and thousands gather in Virginia to greet Buddhist monks walking for peace, as their 2,300-mile journey nears Washington, D.C.
Curated VLOG
00:07:35

Cannabis Is Reclassified. The Narrative That Criminalized It Lives On

David Pham -
Trump’s cannabis reclassification signals a policy shift, easing research but not legalization, while revisiting how fear shaped marijuana prohibition and still influences immigration narratives.
Curated VLOG
00:13:00

She Left at 16. She Won at 19. Alysa Liu’s Second Act

David Pham -
Youngest US champ at 13, left the sport at 16, Bay Area skater Alysa Liu returned to win the 2025 World Championships and Grand Prix Final, emerging as a leading 2026 Olympic contender.
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00:44:16

UFO Now UAP: When National Security Meets the Unknown

David Pham -
The UAP/UFO debate is evolving from strange sightings and sensor data to transparency, oversight, and demands for disclosure.
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00:10:18

Brutal Monsoon Floods Devastate Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka

David Pham -
Late monsoon floods and landslides tore through South and Southeast Asia, killing over a thousand and driving millions from their homes
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00:50:24

A Realignment Begins: Why the MAGA Base Started to Break in 2025

David Pham -
After the 2025 elections, Trumpism’s once-solid coalition is fracturing; evangelicals drifting, white women reassessing, and rising grassroots movements challenging fear-based politics.
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00:24:12

Beauty and Beast Combined Is Sha’Carri Richardson

David Pham -
Sha’Carri Richardson electrifies every race with power, presence, and an unmistakable voltage. She’s the rare athlete whose elegance and ferocity merge into something the sport can’t look away from.
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00:05:24

Pacific Islanders Across Oceania and the Diaspora Reclaim the Map

David Pham -
Spanning 22 nations and centuries of survival, Oceania’s peoples are reclaiming the ocean as their unbroken map — linking language, culture, and climate justice across continents.
Curated VLOG
00:54:27

‘Our Time Is Now’: South Asian Organizers Powered Zoran Mandani’s Historic Run for Mayor

David Pham -
Working-class South Asian organizers power Zoran Mandani’s historic NYC mayoral bid, transforming identity into solidarity, and a grassroots movement into real political power.
Curated VLOG
00:12:10

Protests Went Viral: How Indonesia Sparked Global Youth Movements

David Pham -
From Jakarta to Casablanca, from Kathmandu to Antananarivo, a pirate-flag meme became a symbol of defiance, uniting Gen Z through humor, outrage, and creativity.
Curated VLOG
00:20:19

Shohei Ohtani: The Night He Became a Legend — and Bridge Between Two Baseball Worlds

David Pham -
Shohei Ohtani’s 10 strikeouts and 3 home runs in Game 4 sealed the Dodgers’ pennant, bridging Japan and America through one transcendent night of baseball.
Curated VLOG
00:03:44

Bad Bunny at the 50-Yard Line: A Puerto Rican Icon, A Cultural Flashpoint

David Pham -
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl spotlight isn’t just entertainment; it’s a collision of identity, industry, and empire. A Puerto Rican artist turns halftime into a lesson in culture, commerce, and power.
Curated VLOG
00:18:06

The Politics of Grace: James Talarico’s Bridge Between Church and State

David Pham -
Running for the Texas Senate, former teacher and seminarian James Talarico is reframing politics as moral work, challenging the rise of Christian nationalism with a theology of empathy, courage, and civic grace.
Curated VLOG
01:26:59

Bernie Sanders’s ‘Radical’ Idea: Make America Affordable Again

David Pham -
Bernie warns that billionaires run America, but insists change is possible through grassroots campaigns, affordable healthcare, and a new set of democratic priorities.
Curated VLOG
01:28:50

Primatologist Jane Goodall’s Life, Science, and Impact on Conservation and Humanity

David Pham -
Jane Goodall, pioneering primatologist and global conservationist, has died at 91. Her groundbreaking chimp research and relentless activism reshaped science and inspired generations worldwide.
Curated VLOG
00:17:23

Maria Ressa on Social Media, Disinformation, and the Global Threat to Democracy

David Pham -
Nobel laureate Maria Ressa warns of an “Information Armageddon,” where lies outpace truth. Yet her fight shows democracy’s battle isn’t over; and action, courage, and facts still matter.
Curated VLOG
00:13:01

The Revolt That Wouldn’t Die: Kenya’s Gen Z vs. Debt, Corruption, and State Violence

David Pham -
Kenya’s youth ignited a finance bill revolt, braved bullets, and won. A year later, they march on—demanding justice for the dead and a democracy free from creditors and corruption.
Curated VLOG
00:16:27

Consciousness, Quantum Physics, and Humanity’s Next Leap

David Pham -
Physicist Thomas Campbell links quantum theory and consciousness, arguing humanity stands at a turning point, shifting from fear and materialism toward love, authenticity, and a cooperative new paradigm.
Curated VLOG
00:25:09

Nepal’s Gen Z Ignites a Spontaneous Historic Revolution

David Pham -
Nepal’s youth say “enough.” Their faceless revolt toppled Prime Minister Oli, engulfed parliament in flames, and shattered the old order of corruption and privilege.
Curated VLOG
00:13:17

Humanoid Robots and the Future of Work, Power, and Care

David Pham -
Updated | The robot age is taking shape. As China and the United States race to build humanoid machines, the stakes now touch economic growth, security, and global influence.
Curated VLOG
00:13:17

Blazers’ Two-Year Gambit on Yang Hansen Stuns the NBA

David Pham -
Portland’s draft shocker wasn’t reckless. By grabbing Yang Hansen at No. 16, the Blazers cashed in on a two-year plan that could redefine their future and reshape China’s basketball legacy.
Curated VLOG
00:02:42

Redistricting Explainer: No Longer Once a Decade, It’s Now Constant Political Warfare

David Pham -
Redistricting used to happen once a decade. Now Texas has redrawn midstream, while California and Missouri consider similar moves, fueling debate over fairness, representation, and shifting political power.
Curated VLOG
00:37:44

The Atheist Who Died and Found Life After Death

David Pham -
Nancy Rynes’ near-death experience turned tragedy into awakening. Once an atheist scientist, she returned from death with lessons of love, interconnectedness, and gratitude that now guide her life.
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