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Blame Shifting and Capitalizing on Fear with Dr. Karyne Messina
In this episode, Roxanne and Dr. Messina delve into the topic of populism, discussing its definition, resurgence, and historical context. They explore the role of deception and false beliefs in populism, the influence of Donald Trump on global populism, and the connection between populism and cult-like behavior. The discussion also touches on projected identification and blame shifting in populism, the influence of populist leaders on immigration policies, and handling of political anxiety.
Key Points
- Populism is a political movement characterized by a charismatic leader who claims to represent the cheated people against the elite, often making promises that are rarely fulfilled and using deceit and emotional manipulation.
- Projective identification is a psychological mechanism often utilized by populist leaders where disliked traits or feelings are unconsciously projected onto another group, leading to polarizing actions like racism and anti-immigration stances.
- The rise of global populism has been influenced by the actions of prominent leaders like Donald Trump, who have given momentum and validation to populist tactics and have affected the political landscape worldwide.
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