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107: Sunday News Edition

Subscribe HERE for Full Episode This is a weekly news roundup where Dr. Klein concisely summarizes relevant stories from the past 7 days.   Support the show

106. The State of Women in the West

SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL EPISODE Tune in for a reflection on the state of women in the west after my trip to the old world. If you think of it, turn others on to Real Clear! Support the show

105: Psychoanalytic Understanding of Woke with Jaco van Zyl

SUBSCRIBE FOR FULL EPISODE HERE Dr. Klein and Jaco van Zyle engage in a very dense and intricate discussion regarding the psychoanalytic understanding of the Critical Social Justice craze that has blown through western civilization. This is a must listen and a must share. Dr. Klein records this episode while sick with Covid. Perseverance! Jaco van Zyl, MA (Clinical Psychology),https://www.jvanzylpsych.com/Jaco is a South Africa-trained clinical psychologist and psychoanalytic psychotherapist now based in Ireland specialising in trauma-spectrum disorders, personality and mood disorders, and affective disturbances related to gender and sexuality. Informed by the historical and contemporary political challenges of his home country, Jaco explores the dynamics of group psychology, ideology, adopted narratives and rituals within political and ideological movements. He uses a psychoanalytic lens to shed light on recent identitarian developments writing for  Merion West (here) and CTA (here, here and here). Jaco is also a co-host on the Critical Therapy Antidote Podcast, a wide-ranging discussion forum, where he and Christine Sefein Wolk explore current ideological and psychological trends in society with fascinating guests. Support the show

104: Radical Contextualism

FULL EPISODE HERE Psychologist Lucas Klein examines the underlying condition beneath all personality disorders and some of our major social problems  Support the show

103. Trump’s Guilty Verdict with Prof. Wilfred Reilly

FULL EPISODE HERETune in now to listen to this important discussion between Lucas Klein and Wilfred Reilly. Dynamics politically and socially that load into the sentencing, potential prison, whether Rikers Island will shave Donald Trump's head. Here we are on the precipice! Professor Reilly's new book!  Support the show

101. Fringe Attitude, Psychopathology, and Social Decay

FULL EPISODE HEREToday I cover recent news, including fringe ideological capture of academic institutions, the meaning of growing psychosis in outlier attitudes, the absence of strength and masculinity in American culture, and the delicate nature of enlightenment thinking amidst the retardation of American progress. I cover Columbia's infantile protests, I read from the curriculum and descriptions of the feminist and gender studies department, and I react to clips from both Bill Maher and and entitled student speaking at Columbia.  Support the show

Ep.100: Prof. Wilfred Reilly: Anatomy of Political Insanity

SUBSCRIBEPolitical science sage Wilfred Reilly, a tour de force through America's media landscape, dissecting the narratives that dominate our airwaves. Our exchange cuts through the noise to concentrate on the news that shapes our reality, from the tangled web of international politics to the 'woke' ideology infusing our academic institutions. Listen in as we untangle the implications of these forces on societal issues like anti-Semitism and anti-Western sentiment, and the role of idealism and naivety in fueling political fervor.We put under the microscope high-profile legal battles and scrutinize the upcoming November elections, considering the legal and political gambits of figures such as Trump. We cap off with a foray into humanity's history of bizarre beliefs, offering a sobering reminder that despite our advancements, we're still susceptible to the same old irrational convictions. Join us for an unflinching look at the ideologies that shape our society and the challenges they present.Wilfred Reilly's Books Support the show

Ari Bradshaw for AZ State House

SUBSCRIBE Ari Bradshaw sat down with me to talk about Arizona, running for the house as a Republican, and about Federal and Global issues. The audio begins about 1/4 way into our conversation due to an internet tower going down in his area. I found Ari to be a bright, quick, and thoughtful conversant. His website is below for more information about his campaign and about his background. https://ari.republican/ Support the show

Israel Gaza/Palestine War Update with Hank Kopel

SUBSCRIBE TO REAL CLEAR Hank Kopel, acclaimed author of "The War on Hate," joins us to analyze the Israel war in Gaza with Hamas and Palestine.  This is a no nonsense and sobering look at the what we know about the war so far. Media coverage of Israel has been predictably distorted, and you will be shocked to know just how far legacy media deception has gone. Hank is one of my favorite guests due to his factual and honest nature. Tune in and share the episode.  Support the show

Embracing Life’s Absurdities with Humor: A Conversation with Motivational Comedian Rodney Norman

Watch on YoutubeSubscribe HereHave you ever found yourself chuckling at the absurdity of a flat tire? Rodney Norman sure has, and he's here to explain why those moments are more than just a joke—they're a philosophy. As a motivational comedian with an eclectic background—think Utah roots, Marine Corps grit, and over 26 years in stand-up—Rodney brings a rare blend of laughter and wisdom to our latest conversation.https://www.rodneynorman.com/https://www.youtube.com/rodneynormancomedianhttps://www.instagram.com/rodneydnorman/https://twitter.com/rodneydnorman Support the show