About this episode
The episode discusses various social issues including BLM, homelessness, and the impact of therapy on society, featuring multiple guests.
0:30 - BLM Brandon on "large gatherings" 13:24 - Karen Bass on homelessness 32:53 - Iran 53:57 - Jonathan Alpert , psychotherapist practicing in New York and Washington, dives into his just released book Therapy Nation: How America Got Hooked on Therapy and Why It's Left Us More Anxious and Divided 01:08:11 - In Depth History w/ Frank from Arlington Heights 01:11:25 - Pope Leo 01:35:38 - Wirepoints founder Mark Glennon discusses the collision between Illinois’ shrinking tax base and its unaffordable government 01:50:54 - Retired Secret Service agent and 360 Security Services co-founder Mike Olson discusses the shooting outside the White House and the vetting and training issues facing the Secret Service. 02:07:41 - Michael Rubin , senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and Director of Policy Analysis for the Middle East Forum, updates the ongoing negotiations with Iran. Follow Michael on X @mrubin1971 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Dan Proft
Guests: Jonathan Alpert, Mark Glennon, Mike Olson, Michael Rubin
Topics covered
- BLM
- homelessness
- Iran
- therapy
- Illinois tax base
- Secret Service
- Middle East negotiations
Keywords
- BLM
- homelessness
- Iran
- therapy
- Illinois
- Secret Service
- Michael Rubin
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Enterprise Institute, Middle East Forum, 360 Security Services
Books & works: Therapy Nation: How America Got Hooked on Therapy and Why It's Left Us More Anxious and Divided
Places: Illinois, New York, Washington
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