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1:02:09Now PlayingWhat is really happening with Nicolas Maduro & Venezuela, Jack Smith, and Marjorie Taylor Greene? Cult expert Dr. Steven Hassan, author of The Cult of Trump, goes live to unpack today’s political chaos, power, and influence.
Join us LIVE Jan 7 at 2pm ET and bring your questions!
Dr. Steven Hassan returns in 2026 with a live discussion on the major breaking political stories dominating the news from the shocking developments in Venezuela, to new revelations involving Jack Smith, to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation and its political implications.
Today's Highlighted Topics Include:
- The rapidly unfolding situation with Venezuela and its global implications for democracy, sovereignty, and power
- Jack Smith, January 6, and Trump's culpability, including Smith’s statement that the attack “does not happen” without Donald Trump
- Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation, the political fallout, and what it signals about extremism inside U.S. politics
- How cult psychology, disinformation, and cult-like loyalty to a leader continue to shape modern political movements
- Your live questions, comments, and reflections as we try to make sense of this moment together
Despite the turmoil, Dr. Hassan explains why he remains cautiously hopeful and why understanding cult dynamics is essential for protecting democracy and resisting manipulation in the modern age.
📅 When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026
🕑 Time: 2 PM Eastern / 11 AM Pacific
👉 Join live and share your thoughts in the chat!
#StevenHassan #CultOfTrump #JackSmith #January6 #TrumpAccountability #VenezuelaNews #MarjorieTaylorGreene #PoliticalCults #UndueInfluence #Authoritarianism #PoliticalPsychology #Disinformation #CultExpert #LiveStream
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