Best Dr Steven Hassan Podcasts (2025)

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The Cancel Cult + A Conversation with Dr. Steven Hassan 1:15:57

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Dr. Steven Hassan, mental health expert, author, and host of the Cults, Culture & Coercion podcast, for a chilling look at how MAGA operates like a mind control movement. Drawing from his own experience in the Moonies and decades of studying coercive psychology, Hassan explains why Trump’s followers remain loyal d…

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34. The Bible Says!- With Dr. Dan McClellan 1:27:26

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This episode is brought to you buy Ground News. Get 40% off their Vantage Plan at groundnews.com/tables One of my favorite people alive, and my favorite public scholar. I've been considering graduate school and this conversation has me deeply considering going back to school. There's so much to know. Dr. Dan McClellan is a public scholar of the Bib…

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33. The Separation of Church and State- w/ Dr. Randall Balmer 1:23:58

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I am SO SORRY. In the wake of traveling and working in DC I completely forgot to post last weeks episode. I'm a human and I apologize sincerely. It means a lot to me to stay on top of this work and education the best I can. That said, YOU GET TWO EPISODES THIS WEEK The first is the most comprehensive conversation I've had to date. Dr. Randall Balme…

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Compassion Over Conversion: Continuing Science-based Research for Queer and Trans Health with Matthew D. Skinta PhD ABPP 59:30

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Compassion, empathy, and science have all been under rapid-fire attack during the second Trump Administration. This is especially true towards Queer and Transgender communities, though other minority communities within the United States are also being targeted. Dr. Matthew D. Skinta, PhD, ABPP, is an Associate Professor of Psychology and Affiliated…

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Law & Disorder + A Conversation with Michael Fanone 1:14:16

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Michael Fanone, former Metropolitan D.C. police officer, January 6 hero, author, and political activist, for a powerful conversation about America’s descent into political violence. We reflect on how recent events, from the fallout over Charlie Kirk’s assassination to Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, are reshaping the d…

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Weaponized Religion: From Christian Identity to the NAR with John Andrew Collins 1:02:13

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Radicalization, and the Minnesota Murder Cases John Collins grew up inside William Branham’s “Message” world, left it, then spent years mapping how the theology and network morphed into today’s authoritarian ecosystems. I welcomed him back to The Influence Continuum to speak about the murders and share his knowledge surrounding the twisted networks…

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In Search Of Divine Intervention? + A Conversation with God 1:10:30

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After thousands of years, Michael Cohen finally snagged the Mea Culpa guest of a lifetime, the one and only God. In a wide-ranging divine conversation, Cohen and God confront America’s growing epidemic of political violence after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Trump’s reckless push to federalize local police, and the escalating dangers of autho…

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Epstein’s Crimes Just Won’t Go Away!! + A Conversation with Allison Gill 1:15:44

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by journalist Allison Gill, the powerhouse behind Mueller She Wrote and The Daily Beans, and now a leading voice on the MeidasTouch Network. A U.S. Navy veteran, former federal government employee, and relentless advocate for truth and accountability, Gill has built a reputation for exposing corruption with sharp anal…

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32. Weapons of Mass Deception 58:58

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September 11th was the day where I learned as a girl that America was not impervious. I'll never forget the people standing in the windows and the smoke. Little did I know I would grow up to live in New York City and it wasn't until then I understood the scale of the disaster. It's not until you realize just how big those buildings are, how close e…

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The Much More Dangerous Case of Donald Trump with Dr. Bandy X. Lee, M.D., M.Div. 1:03:16

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The attack on experts and science itself is part of the mind control strategy to control citizens. Before Trump came to power, the media would regularly call on me and top experts like Dr. Lee to shed light on issues concerning mental health and public health. This authoritarian control of information forces citizens concerned with the public good …

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Roy Cohn’s Cousin Says WAKE UP!! + A Conversation with Dave Marcus 1:15:30

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Dave Marcus, the infamous Roy Cohn’s cousin, a journalist and author who specializes in education, and a Pulitzer Prize-winning former diplomatic correspondent for the Boston Globe. With reporting experience across Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil, Marcus brings a global lens to Trump’s authoritarian playbook. We dig i…

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GOP: Guardians of Pedophiles + A Conversation with Jill Wine-Banks 1:09:44

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Jill Wine-Banks, former Watergate prosecutor, legal analyst, podcast host, and author of The Watergate Girl. We unpack the ongoing Epstein cover-up, the survivors demanding transparency, and Ghislaine Maxwell’s cushy prison transfer. Jill and I also tackle Trump’s unlawful federalization of police and the danger it…

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31. The Devastation of James Dobson 1:17:38

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TRIGGER WARNING: CHILD ABUSE AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE On August 21, 2025, Dr. James Dobson of Focus on the Family died. A behemoth and kingmaker in the evangelical world who supported vicious corporal punishment of children, the subjugation of women and the demonization of the LGBTQ community. Today we discuss the life and career of James Dobson. We w…

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Red Orchestra: The Story of the Berlin Underground and the Circle of Friends Who Resisted Hitler with Anne Nelson 1:05:55

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Anne began our discussion by dispelling the myth that everyone in Nazi Germany simply went along with Hitler’s plans. She examined these resisters in her book Red Orchestra: The Story of the Berlin Underground and the Circle of Friends Who Resisted Hitler. When I read the book, it didn’t become clear to me how vitally important it was that there wa…

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America’s Democracy: The Final Chapter + A Conversation with Nick Akerman 1:13:49

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Nick Akerman, former federal prosecutor, Assistant Special Watergate Prosecutor, and Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. We examine how Trump’s rhetoric and actions verge on aiding and abetting Vladimir Putin while he continues to sell false promises to his voters. We also discus…

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MAGA Goes Full Cracker Barrel + A Conversation with Jojo from Jerz 1:13:50

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back JoJo From Jerz, political commentator, activist, and host of the Are You F’ng Kidding Me? and The Siren Podcast for a fiery breakdown of Trump’s escalating power plays. From the absurdity of the Cracker Barrel culture wars to his federal police takeover schemes, JoJo and I tackle gerrymandering in Texas, GOP attac…

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30. Beyond the Veil & Death with Dignity with Britna Savarese 1:25:00

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This episode is brought to you by Ground News. Subscribe for 40% off their Vantage plan ($5 a month) Death is the one experience we all share, yet it remains the conversation we avoid most. In this episode, I sit down with death doula Britna Savarese to explore what it truly means to accompany someone at the end of life. We talk about why our cultu…

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The Instability of Truth: Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion with Dr. Rebecca Lemov 56:40

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History provides a developmental framework for understanding the evolution of ideas, allowing us to trace their origins and track societal impact. Dr. Rebecca Lemov is a Professor of History of Science at Harvard University and a visiting scholar at the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science. Her timely 2025 book, The Instability of Truth:…

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No Joy For Comey and Friends + A Conversation with Joy Reid 1:12:46

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Joy Reid, a longtime political commentator, New York Times bestselling author, and host of The Joy Reid Show. We unpack the FBI raid of John Bolton’s home and office and what it signals for other Trump critics. We also analyze how Trump’s embrace of Russia is pushing the U.S. closer to authoritarianism. As GOP lead…

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Trump’s Summer of Gloom and Doom + A Conversation with Andy Ostroy 1:12:42

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Andy Ostroy, political commentator, producer, and host of The Back Room with Andy Ostroy. We dig into Trump’s accelerating authoritarianism, from his push to federalize D.C. police and undermine mail-in voting to his casual talk of a third term. We break down the stakes of President Zelenskyy’s recent visit to the…

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29. Burn the Witch!! 1:31:19

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“What else is woman but a foe to friendship, an inescapable punishment, a necessary evil?” — Heinrich Kramer (Malleus Maleficarum, 1487)Part I, Question VI Today we travel to Europe's witch trials, the church and government leaders claimed it was to rid the world of women who had made pacts with Satan. It was really just to remove women from positi…

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"We Will Dance Again: Documenting the Nova Music Festival Terror Attack by Hamas Terrorists." with Yariv Mozer 49:02

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Watching the Emmy award-winning documentary We Will Dance Again was really really difficult. This 2024 documentary captures Hamas terrorists brutally attacking the Nova music festival attendees on October 7th, 2023, and shows the horrifying events that followed, including hostages taking. Documenting a Terrorist Attack by Hamas from Multiple Perspe…

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Justice Should Matter To All + A Conversation with Glenn Kirschner 1:00:00

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and Justice Matters host Glenn Kirschner for a hard-hitting look at Donald Trump’s latest authoritarian power grabs. From his federal takeover of the D.C. police to his secretive meeting with Vladimir Putin, we break down how Trump is abusing power, under…

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Democracy Dies By A Thousand Lies + A Conversation with Marcus Flowers 1:14:30

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Marcus Flowers, Army veteran, former congressional candidate, and outspoken defender of democracy, for a no-holds-barred conversation on the stakes in 2025. We dig into Trump’s escalating authoritarianism, the GOP’s abandonment of democratic norms, and how MAGA’s culture wars are fueling division across the country…

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28. The Everyday Man- with Jordan Waggoner 1:19:53

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This episode is brought to you by Ground News. Find accurate, detailed news quickly and easily. Use groundnews.com/tables for 40% off their Vantage plan ($5 a month) This episode is a bit of a rant. Bit of a verbal demo derby. As the election heated up in 2024 I came across a Minnesota man walking through a pasture just ranting. I had just encounte…

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Strategic Cultural Communications: Competent Messaging to Latino Communities With Evelyn Pérez-Verdia 1:05:24

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Words matter, and how words or phrases are used may present completely different meanings to diverse cultural demographics depending on topics like history and associated symbolic language. That’s why having a leading bilingual female strategist such as Evelyn Pérez-Verdia on the side of truth in messaging is vital to organizations seeking to break…

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Trump Seeks Exorcism of Epstein’s Ghost + A Conversation with Dave Aronberg 1:09:32

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by former Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg for a deep dive into Donald Trump’s mounting legal troubles. While Dave oversaw the county after Jeffrey Epstein committed his crimes, I wanted his take on the Epstein files and the latest developments with Ghislaine Maxwell. We also break down the gerrymanderin…

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There’s No Comedy In Corruption + A Conversation with Maggie Reed 1:10:39

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Today on Mea Culpa, I am joined by comedian, content creator, and political commentator Maggie Reed for a no-holds-barred conversation on the chaos unfolding behind the scenes of American power. We dive deep into the Epstein files cover-up, Trump's shifting story and secret strategy meetings, and the explosive implications of a weaponized redistric…

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27. The Color of Compromise- with Jemar Tisby 1:27:32

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Video for this episode available on patreon. Thank you to all my supporters www.patreon.com/montemader The book "The Color of Compromise" is an heartbreaking historical journey through the history of America specifically around faith and the racial divide. In this episode we sit with the author of "The Color of Compromise" and "The Spirit of Justic…

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Foolproof: Why Misinformation Infects Our Minds and How to Build Immunity With Sander van der Linden Ph.D. 1:02:01

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“Misinformation spreads like a virus,” explained Sander van der Linden, Ph.D., a Professor of Social Psychology in Society and Director of the Cambridge Social Decision-Making Lab in the Department of Psychology at the University of Cambridge. He asked the question, “Is there a way to inoculate or immunize people?” His award-winning book Foolproof:…

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The Firehose of Litigation is Exhausting + A Conversation with Norm Eisen 1:03:03

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Norm Eisen, a CNN Legal Analyst and the founder and executive chair of Democracy Defenders Fund. We break down the implosion at Trump's Department of Justice over his continued Epstein Files cover up, and look ahead to the midterm elections as the stakes are higher than ever. Thanks to our sponsor: Shopify: Sign up…

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26. F*cking Commies- McCarthy and the Red Scare 1:06:55

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Sorry this came out late, for some reason it did not publish. "History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes"- Mark Twain It seems to be a common ideology that anyone who identifies as "left" or "liberal" or "progressive" or audible gasp "democratic socialist" is "a f*cking commie"!!!! And that of course is bad.... but why? Why is that rhetoric…

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Trump’s Silence Arouses Suspicion + A Conversation with Asha Rangappa 1:10:18

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by former FBI counterintelligence special agent, legal analyst, and Yale University lecturer Asha Rangappa for an honest conversation on the Epstein files, corruption inside Trump’s DOJ, and the systematic dismantling of American democracy. We break down the shocking meetings between Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanc…

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Ending Corporate Harm: Undue Influence Within Corporate Product Health and Safety with Dr. Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH 1:04:27

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Did you know that environmental factors, rather than hereditary factors, are taking the lead in driving illness and early mortality? That shift is primarily due to the harm caused by corporations and their products, says Dr. Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH, a professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Services at the Universi…

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Gen Z Hates GOP’s Antics + A Conversation with Adam Mockler 1:16:06

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by fellow MeidasTouch host Adam Mockler for a cross-generational conversation on power, corruption, and truth. Mockler is a Gen Z political commentator with over one million subscribers on YouTube, known for his sharp analysis, fearless critiques of authoritarianism, and ability to connect complex issues to a younger …

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Guilty…Not Guilty? + A Conversation with Jennifer Taub 1:14:11

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by legal scholar, author of "Big Dirty Money," and podcast host Jennifer Taub for a powerful conversation about the law, accountability, and the dark truths the DOJ keeps dodging. We dig into the renewed focus on Jeffrey Epstein, why the files remain sealed, what the courts are trying to hide, and how power continues …

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25. Is This The Best We Are? w/ Kyle Sullivan 1:32:43

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This show is brought to you by ground news. For 40% off their vantage plan ($5 a month) subscribe at groundnews.com/tables What would happen if representatives from every religion sat in a room and talked? How long would a conversation take before the atheist and the christian realized, they love the same hobbies, care about their kids having the b…

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How the International Church of Christ (ICOC) Preys on Hispanic Communities with Tania Díaz 1:22:30

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There has been a huge increase in Christian “Bible” Cults over the past 40 plus years- especially ones that do “Shepherding or Dicipling” in an authoritarian structure. The public doesnt understand how millions of people are deceptively recruited and indoctrinated into these groups and why they are called “cults.” One such cult network started in M…

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Trump’s America: Pay to Play + A Conversation with Jon Tester 1:14:06

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by former Montana Senator Jon Tester, a third-generation farmer, former school teacher, and current co-host of Grounded, as well as a political analyst for MSNBC. From his seat on the Senate Appropriations Committee and as Chair of the Veterans’ Affairs Committee, Tester built a reputation for cutting through the nois…

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Exposing the MAGA Coup from Within + A Conversation with Michael Wolff 1:14:55

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Michael Wolff, journalist, columnist, and bestselling author of Fire and Fury, Siege, and Landslide, for a chilling deep dive into the disturbing relationship between Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. Wolff is the only journalist to have conducted over 100 hours of interviews with Epstein before his death, and what…

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24. The Dirt on Purity Culture- with Jubilee Dawns 1:30:51

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If you grew up in Church in the 90s and early 2000s you remember the CRAZE that was the book "I kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris. Purity culture was rampant in the church, preaching to young girls their worth was their virginity and that their bodies belonged to their fathers until they were given to their future husbands. YIKES. Do you know …

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Without the Guru: How I Took My Life Back After Thirty Years with Mike Finch 56:27

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Mike Finch has a Doctorate in Math and Theoretical Physics. He is also a Fellow of the International Society for Philosophers. Like many people I know, he was on a meditation journey and ended up with an Indian guru, then called “Guru Maharaji,” then just “Maharaji,” and later only by his given name: Prem Rawat. Mike was able to leave Rawat in 2000…

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Silence Only Favors The Oppressor + A Conversation with Vicky Ward 1:09:27

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Vicky Ward, New York Times bestselling author, podcaster, documentary host and producer, and former CNN Senior Reporter, for an unfiltered conversation on Trump’s authoritarian grip, Elon Musk’s chaotic political ambitions, and the terrifying consequences of unchecked power. We unpack how Trump has surrounded himse…

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The Country Is Drowning in Stupidity + A Conversation with Rick Wilson 1:11:25

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by Lincoln Project co-founder Rick Wilson for a scathing conversation on the cruelty, chaos, and corruption driving Trump’s America. Rick is a political strategist, writer, speaker, and commentator, best known for his cutting political ads and no-nonsense takes. From the devastating floods in Texas, made worse by MAGA…

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23. Viva La Revolution! 57:31

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This week on the podcast I scratched my original plan. The passage of the Big UGLY monstrous bill the day before July 4th and my recording being that day, it inspired me to change the topic. I didn't celebrate July 4th the way that I have growing up. But I spent a lot of time thinking about what revolution means, especially at this moment in histor…

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The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes with Filmmaker Yariv Mozer 1:02:55

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Hannah Arendt’s 1963 book, “The Banality of Evil,” is actually wrong. It portrayed the lie Eichmann told when he was on trial. He said that he was “just following orders.” Arendt got conned. Eichmann was a true believer in Hitler’s final solution and a committed Anti-Semite. On this episode of Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum, I spoke wi…

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I’ve Had It With American Cruelty! + A Conversation with Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan 1:13:20

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Today on Mea Culpa, I welcome back Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan from the I’ve Had It podcast. Jenn and Pumps are known for speaking honestly about politics and calling out what they’ve had it with, and after the last few months of the Trump administration, we had plenty to discuss. From the cruelty baked into the so-called “big, beauti…

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Trump’s Wrath Reaches Beyond The Red Planet + A Conversation With Tom LoBianco 1:14:09

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Today on Mea Culpa, I’m joined by veteran political journalist and analyst Tom LoBianco for a blistering deep dive into the unraveling bromance between Trump and Elon Musk and what it reveals about raw power, ego, and political survival in MAGA world. Tom has covered Trump’s allies for years, reporting on Mike Pence for the Associated Press, CNN, a…

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22. The Ladies are Leaving- with Irene's Entropy 1:32:18

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54% of Gen Z individuals who disaffiliated from their childhood religion were women. For millennial women- 34%. For the first time in US History, men and young men are converting more to religion and filling the pews than women. Why? Women site gender inequality, systemic abuse, teaching limited roles for women, and lack of female church leadership…

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Deconstructing Christian Nationalist Upbringing, Alt-Right Doctrine, and Abusive Religious Parenting With Monte Mader 1:01:10

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Monte Mader grew up in a Christian Nationalist family where indoctrination and abuse were ever-present. I became a fan of her powerful voice as she eviscerated the lies of Christian Dominionism, Christian Nationalism, and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) using her knowledge of scripture and Christian ideologies. She has over a million followers …