The Adam and Dr. Drew Show Classic #800: Music Makes Me Angry
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Jan 29, 2026 They trace the origin and modern overuse of the term gaslighting. They debate gendered argument styles and shifting social leadership. They weigh media narratives on immigration, walls, and terrorism. They discuss school safety and political theater. They riff on music taste, the Jayhawks, and why popular culture often favors lesser art.
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Gaslighting Is Overused As A Debate Tactic
- The term "gaslighting" resurfaced from old film usage and is now over-applied in modern debates.
- Drew warns it functions as a tactic to confuse opponents rather than a reasoned argument.
Media Soundbites Become Accepted Truths
- Adam mocks media narratives as simplistic truths learned from cable news.
- He highlights how repeated media messages become unquestioned 'lessons' in public discourse.
Emotional Projection Replaces Reasoned Debate
- Projection and emotional acting-out have replaced many logical arguments in public discourse.
- Drew says these moves aren't discourse but strategies that confuse and shut down debate.
