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Political Psychology

Discover key takeaways from 7 podcast episodes about this topic.

John Helmer: Iran Just Did the Unthinkable – US & Israel Respond (Middle East on Fire)
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyIran-US Relations
Apr 7, 2026

John Helmer: Iran Just Did the Unthinkable – US & Israel Respond (Middle East on Fire)

John Helmer dissects a catastrophic US military operation in Iran, revealing Trump's fear-driven escalation, deep internal White House divisions, and Iran's strategic counter-proposals, including a lucrative Strait of Hormuz toll system.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
What History Tells Us about Trump's DISASTER Presidency
PopulismClass ResentmentHumiliation
Mar 22, 2026

What History Tells Us about Trump's DISASTER Presidency

Historian Ian Buruma draws stark historical parallels between populist movements like Nazism and the Trump-era MAGA movement, highlighting the dangerous role of class resentment and perceived humiliation in eroding democratic norms.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Trump's STRATEGY of Obedience EXPOSED
AuthoritarianismPropagandaNazi Germany
Mar 21, 2026

Trump's STRATEGY of Obedience EXPOSED

This episode draws stark parallels between the psychological and societal impacts of authoritarian regimes, specifically Nazi Germany, and the current political climate in the United States under the Trump administration.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
Joe Rogan Says Trump “Betrayed” His Base Over Iran War
Joe RoganDonald TrumpIran conflict
Mar 11, 2026

Joe Rogan Says Trump “Betrayed” His Base Over Iran War

Joe Rogan's perceived betrayal by Trump's Iran policy sparks a discussion on the recurring 'betrayal' narrative among populist supporters and the psychological defenses against admitting misjudgment.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
The dark spiral of power, panic and collapse
US PoliticsDonald TrumpPresidential Power
Feb 23, 2026

The dark spiral of power, panic and collapse

Donald Trump's political power is eroding, leading to escalating paranoia, insecurity, and erratic behavior that destabilizes democratic institutions and alienates even his own party.

The David Pakman Show
The David Pakman Show
Measles goes viral as world moves on from Trump
Donald TrumpCognitive DeclineLara Trump
Jan 24, 2026

Measles goes viral as world moves on from Trump

This episode dissects Donald Trump's perceived cognitive decline and his family's 'reality inversion,' the alarming resurgence of measles due to anti-vaccine sentiment, and how global allies are strategically isolating the U.S. due to Trump's unpredictable policies.

The David Pakman Show
The David Pakman Show
LIVE: Trump COLLAPSES IT ALL as WORLD ON BRINK  URGENT REPORT!!! | The Weekend Show
NeoliberalismAuthoritarian CapitalismDonald Trump
Jan 12, 2026

LIVE: Trump COLLAPSES IT ALL as WORLD ON BRINK URGENT REPORT!!! | The Weekend Show

Political commentator Jared Yates Ston argues that the US is transitioning from a broken neoliberal order to authoritarian capitalism, driven by a self-loathing elite systematically dismantling public services and democratic norms, leading to a 'conditioning stage of dictatorship'.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast