Ep. 0283: We Are Ruled By Psychopaths

Ep. 0283: We Are Ruled By Psychopaths

From The Dangerous History Podcast by CJ

December 27, 2025 · 3h 39m

About this episode

CJ explores the prevalence of psychopaths in positions of power and influence.

“We are ruled by psychopaths.” CJ did not coin that phrase, but he repeats it often, and he means it both literally & emphatically. This may sound crazy to many, but that perception is often based on a very mistaken understanding of what the term ‘psychopath’ really means. Join CJ on a deep dive into the true nature of psychopaths, how to spot them, how they operate, & why it’s a very reasonable hypothesis to suspect that psychopaths are very disproportionately represented among corporate oligarchs, politicians, & government officials. Reminder: Now through the end of 2025, you can save 25% off an annual membership to CJ’s Patreon, or 25% off the first month of a monthly membership, with the offer code 1225 ! Like this episode? You can throw CJ a $ tip via Paypal here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=D6VUYSYQ4EU6L Throw CJ a $ tip via Venmo here: https://www.venmo.com/u/dangerousmedia Or throw CJ a BTC tip here: bc1qfrz9erz7dqazh9rhz3j7nv696nl52ux8unw79z Other ways to support the show (including CJ’s PO Box address) CJ’s Picks (Amazon Affiliate links to books referenced in this episode) Without…

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Host: CJ

Topics covered

  • psychopathy
  • politics
  • corporate oligarchy
  • government
  • psychopaths

Keywords

  • psychopaths
  • politicians
  • corporate oligarchs
  • government officials
  • psychopathy

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Books & works: Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us, Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work

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