Cult Expert Dr Steven Hassan
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Andrew Tate, Donald Trump & Epstein: Cult Psychology Explains Why They Almost Got Away With It
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July 23, 2026
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1:08:39Now PlayingJoin us as cult expert Dr. Steven Hassan goes LIVE to break down the biggest political and cultural stories dominating headlines this week: the arrest of Andrew and Tristan Tate on trafficking & abuse charges, the continued patterns of right-wing figures involved in these types of abuse allegations (including the Epstein files), and Trump's renewed claims about interference in the 2020 election that he lost to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.
These stories reveal continuing (and concerning) patterns in modern politics including cult psychology, authoritarian leadership, mind control & brainwashing, and right-wing propaganda. Join Dr. Hassan for an in-depth discussion through the lens of the BITE Model of Authoritarian Control™ and bring your questions live.
The arrest of Andrew and Tristan Tate has reignited global debate about right-wing influencers, online cults, masculinity & the manosphere, and the power of charismatic personalities. U.S. authorities arrested the Tate brothers in Miami following a U.K. extradition request tied to expanded charges including CSAM and human trafficking allegations, which they deny. Dr. Hassan explores why followers of controversial figures frequently become even more committed when a leader claims to be the victim of a conspiracy when faced with criminal charges in relation to their abusive actions.
The livestream will also examine President Trump's latest televised remarks about the 2020 election, continuing debates over election integrity. We will break down how propaganda, mind control, and increasing media polarization are actually the biggest threats to free elections. Dr. Hassan will discuss how repeated media narratives, confirmation bias, identity configuration, and information control can shape an individual's belief systems regardless of political affiliation. Rather than focusing only on politics, he'll examine the broader psychology behind why people often defend leaders they identify with even when they're presented with conflicting evidence.
Key Topics We'll Cover:
- The Andrew and Tristan Tate arrests and what they reveal about social media's chokehold on men and women alike
- Why accusations against authoritarian leaders often strengthen follower loyalty
- The psychology behind "The Matrix is persecuting me" and other grand conspiracy narratives
- Trump's latest election claims and the role of repetition in shaping beliefs
- Information control and why independent news sources matter in democracies
- The continuing controversy surrounding the Epstein files
- Cognitive dissonance and why people defend leaders after broken promises
- How propaganda, identity, and social media reinforce belief systems
- How to recognize manipulation without becoming manipulated yourself
- Addressing your questions about cults, politics, authoritarianism, and mind control
📅 DATE: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
⏰ TIME: 2:00 PM Eastern | 11:00 AM Pacific
👉 Join us LIVE and bring your questions!
#StevenHassan #AndrewTate
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