Cult Expert Dr Steven Hassan
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No Kings Protests Surge Nationwide! What Happens Next?
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April 3, 2026
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58:21Now PlayingCult expert Dr. Steven Hassan goes LIVE to break down a historic and fast-moving moment: the worldwide No Kings Day protests, escalating war tensions with Iran, the rise of artificial intelligence narratives like “apocaloptimism,” and the continued influence of Christian nationalism in American politics.
Fresh off attending the rally at Boston Common, Dr. Hassan shares firsthand insight into what may be the largest protest movement in U.S. history, with millions mobilizing across the country and beyond. He examines what’s driving this surge in anti-authoritarian energy, from war concerns and economic stress to fears about democracy and Trump's continued breaches of executive power.
In this livestream, Dr. Hassan, author of the New York Times Bestseller The Cult of Trump and creator of the BITE Model ©, connects the dots between global war & conflict, mass protest movements, and emerging AI technologies. Drawing on his decades of experience helping people exit cults and high-control groups, he explains how uncertainty, fear, and rapidly changing information environments can shape belief systems as well as how individuals can stay grounded and informed.
The escalating conflict involving Iran is already contributing to global instability, economic anxiety, and heightened political rhetoric. At the same time, new conversations around AI, including the idea of “apocaloptimism,” which encourages facing real AI risks while still working toward positive outcomes for humanity, are reshaping how people think about the future. Meanwhile, Christian nationalist messaging continues to influence political identity, authority structures, and public perception.
Key Topics We’ll Cover:
- What made the No Kings protests so large? How do we keep the momentum?
- Firsthand takeaways from the Boston protest at Boston Common
- How the Iran conflict is shaping public fear, messaging, and perception
- The psychological impact of war, instability, and economic anxiety
- What “apocaloptimism” means and why it matters for AI and society
- How AI could amplify influence, misinformation, or empowerment
- The role of Christian nationalism in shaping political identity and authority
- Why some people resist authoritarian messaging while others embrace it
- What individuals can do to stay informed and avoid mind control
📅 DATE: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
⏰ TIME: 2:00 PM Eastern | 11:00 AM Pacific
👉 Join LIVE and bring your questions!
#StevenHassan #NoKings #Iran #AI #Apocaloptimism #ChristianNationalism #CultOfTrump #PoliticalPsychology #Authoritarianism #BreakingNews #LiveStream
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