The commodification of new age spirituality and its connection to fascist ideologies

The podcast episode discusses the commodification of new age spirituality and its connections to fascist ideologies within segments of the new age subculture. It explores how the new age movement presents itself as moral and empathetic, but actually operates within a leisure class capitalist framework. The focus on self-improvement and individualism creates a performative atmosphere, leading to an emphasis on appearances and validation. The podcast also highlights the prevalence of sexual assault and narcissism within the subculture, noting how these issues often go unaddressed.