Elmo, well-known character from children's television, joins the show. Topics discussed include the investigation of a top German official for right-wing extremism, the psychology of Trump supporters, the pathologizing of normal behaviors, defending questionable actions, mental illness and evil, personal freedom and government intervention, living one's truth, and Taylor Swift's potential endorsement.
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Political knowledge may predict a tendency towards right-wing extremism.
Concerns over immigration, job outsourcing, and crime contribute to Trump's popularity.
The acceptance of evil and its impact on society is often overlooked in contemporary culture.
Deep dives
Threat of right-wing extremism and the importance of political knowledge
Former German official under investigation for right-wing extremism after making radical comments on mass migration. This case highlights the potential link between political knowledge and right-wing extremism. Greater understanding of politics may predict a tendency towards right-wing ideology.
Psychologists examine why Americans vote for Trump
Guardian article explores the reasons behind Americans voting for Trump. It suggests that concerns over illegal immigration, job outsourcing, and crime contribute to Trump's popularity. This challenges the notion that psychological factors are solely responsible for voting behavior.
The impact of mental illness and demonic possession
Discussion on the influence of mental illness and evil in society. Mental illnesses and demonic possessions are distinct phenomena, but sometimes can be interrelated. The acceptance of evil and its impact on society is often overlooked in contemporary culture.
Mark Zuckerberg grilled on social media's effects on mental health
Mark Zuckerberg testifies before Senate concerning the negative impact of social media on mental health, particularly in young people. The need for comprehensive estate planning is highlighted, as Trust and Will offers a simplified and affordable estate planning solution.
Summary of additional topics discussed
Other topics discussed in this podcast episode include: the controversy surrounding the movie 'Lady Ballers', Sami Abu Zuri's threatening messages, the politics behind Nikki Haley and RFK Jr., and the potential recognition of a Palestinian state by the Biden administration.
The top German official tasked with investigating right-wing extremism is now being investigated for right-wing extremism, the liberals are probing the psychology of Trump supporters to figure out what's gone wrong in our heads to make us vote for the mean orange man, and Elmo breaks Twitter.
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