Steven Hassan on the Cult of Trump
Rick talks to cult expert Steven Hassan about the dynamics of cult behavior, with a focus on Donald Trump\u2019s powerful hold over his supporters. Hassan shares his insights on how Trump uses fear, loyalty, and manipulation to maintain control, drawing parallels to cult tactics he\u2019s seen in his personal experiences. They discuss the intersection of religion, politics, and media, emphasizing the need to understand these influences in order to help Trump supporters break free and think critically.\nFollow Steven Hassan on X @CultExpert, subscribe to his Substack at stevenhassan.substack.com, and buy his book \u201cThe Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control\u201d at fine bookstores everywhere.\nFollow Rick Wilson at @TheRickWilson on X and subscribe to his Substack at therickwilson.substack.com.\nJoin the fight with Lincoln Project at www.lincolnproject.us and follow us on X at @ProjectLincoln.\nAnd please subscribe, rate and review this podcast, thank you!\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices