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Delusion explores how obsession, false beliefs, and distorted realities lead to tragedy and violence. Episode one examines Jim Jones and the Jonestown massacre, where 900 people died for a utopian dream that became nightmare. Episode two investigates the Flat Earth movement and pseudoscience communities that reject overwhelming evidence for identity and belonging. Episode four analyzes the Salem Witch Trials, where mass hysteria became state-sanctioned murder of nineteen innocents. Episode six dissects Pizzagate, where online conspiracy drove Edgar Welch to armed assault on a pizzeria to save ...

Did America fake the moon landing? Was 9/11 an inside job? What is the government hiding at Area 51? From secret societies to aliens and assassinations, decode history's greatest cover-ups and decide for yourself. Humanity has long been obsessed with the unexplained, and we have ascribed many...

Megan & Jhenna. Two best friends. One shared brain cell. A podcast where two best friends are unqualified, unfiltered and unhinged. Each episode dives into relatable topics, hot takes, debates that blur the line between insight and nonsense and the thoughts we all have but never say out loud. We will always question what's "normal" and laugh our way through the chaos. Episodes drop bi-weekly. So come for the laughs, stay because you're as confused as we are and that's okay.

This book is the ultimate crash course on how to destroy your basic ways and hit reset in all aspects of your life. This is a hard, unflinching, punch to the gut that will break you out of your old typical habits and show you step by step how to jump-start your life by becoming a confident, take-no-prisoners, warrior queen. Are you basic? You don’t think so at first inspection but when you take a deeper look into your current life you have too many basic traits to count.

America is in crisis, from the university to the workplace. Toxic ideas first spread by higher education have undermined humanistic values, fueled intolerance, and widened divisions in our larger culture. The Diversity Delusion argues that the root of this problem is the belief in America’s endemic racism and sexism, a belief that has engendered a metastasizing diversity bureaucracy in society and academia.

Laura Gallier delivers clear, compassionate, and unapologetically honest insight into the relational, emotional, and cultural issues shaping our lives and families today. Through psychology, lived experience, and moral clarity, each episode helps you understand what's really happening beneath destructive patterns — so you can recognize deception, realize your worth, and right what's wrong. Grounded in biblical truth and a deeply relational view of God, Laura invites both the convinced and the questioning to explore the spiritual realities behind life's struggles. Each episode includes an ...

Craig Speelman and Marek McGann talk with Dr Suzanne Egan about their book "The Great Psychology Delusion: Missteps, Pitfalls and How to Make a More Successful Psychological Science."

Welcome to the dear delusions, podcast! Each week, host’s Maggie and Vale will attempt to exist as 20-something-year-olds by reflecting on past experiences, sharing innermost thoughts, and discussing many encounters with chaos. This unfiltered and delusional podcast brings a new element of friendship and fun, with a sprinkle of insanity. Expect candid conversations, random laughter, and the occasional dive into the meaning of it all (or lack thereof). Tune in for an interesting mix of humor, relatability, and madness that only true friends can provide. Join them as they learn to own the ...

Welcome to Delusions of Helping, content that explores the uncomfortable truth behind well-intentioned efforts gone wrong. Based on the provocative book Delusions of Helping, this content reveals how disinformation and misplaced altruism lead people, from activists to institutions, to unknowingly cause harm in the name of doing good. The concepts in Delusions of Helping will be proven right or wrong depending on whether the predictions and explanations in this podcast come true in the real world. If you begin spotting altruistic scams all around you… Then perhaps these delusions are real. To...

Delusional? You could say that.  Two millennial moms starting a podcast? So on brand. That’s what you’ll find here – Ashley and Micaela are delusional from each having a toddler and an infant and watching one too many Bravo shows. They want to take their average Midwest Mom attitude and pretend they’re the Real Housewives for once and bring you along for the ride.  Catch up on their mom fails for the week, all things bravo with a dash of pop culture, and whatever else their Gemini minds dream up.

Delusions of Grandeur is a weirdo best friend art collective from Canada, established by Janet and Carmen in 2013. We write, we draw, we paint, we dance, we dick…around. We’ve been podcasting since 2020. The concept is simple: two bi-coastal besties, two microphones, a topic, and a little weed. War. Climate change. COVID-19. The culture wars. You will find none of that here. Delusions of Grandeur is a podcast of lighthearted philosophical banter. Join Carmen and Janet as they explore topics in unprecedented depth. They aren’t afraid to ask the important questions and piss their pants ...

Two unlikely friends with drastically different backgrounds, perspectives, and personalities pursue the grandest delusion of all; proving that conversation can function as a foundation of understanding. Under the guise of attempted banter, biting sarcasm, and the ever-mentioned TJ, the D&G podcast strives to create a platform that encourages dialogue and individuality. If there is a delusion grander than that, we hope to find it...

Two unlikely friends with drastically different backgrounds, perspectives and personalities pursue the grandest delusion of all; proving that conversation can still function as a foundation of understanding. Under the guise of biting sarcasm, attempts at wit and the ever-mentioned TJ, the D&G podcast strives to create a platform that encourages dialogue and individuality. If there is a delusion more grand that this, we hope to find it...

Embark on an exhilarating voyage with us as we transform heartbreak into triumph! Join our vibrant podcast where we navigate the turbulent waters of heartache, emerging stronger and more resilient than ever before. Through candid conversations and genuine life stories, we'll illuminate the path to liberation from heartbreak-induced illusions. Get ready to infuse your spirit with hope, laughter, and boundless growth as we embark on this exhilarating journey of healing and self-discovery!

It's tempting to think that we live in an unprecedentedly fertile age for conspiracy theories, with seemingly each churn of the news cycle bringing fresh manifestations of large-scale paranoia. But the sad fact is that these narratives of suspicion - and the delusional psychologies that fuel them - have been a constant presence in American life for nearly as long as there's been an America. In this sweeping book, Thomas Milan Konda traces the country's obsession with conspiratorial thought from the early days of the republic to our own anxious moment.

The problem with Washington's planning obsession.

Created and hosted by Matthew Thompson, State of Delusion provides news coverage and a satirical view on politics.

Two professionals serving up witty banter, unfiltered opinions, and contagious laughter. Join us in Dose of Delusion as we dissect life's absurdities and navigate the world with humor and touch of delusion.

The two-degree target, although arbitrary, continues to maintain a talismanic hold over global efforts to address climate change.

As I began to write what originally started out to be a family orientated portrayal (of which much still is), race and the influence of politics and religion became increasingly important factors to acknowledge. They are inextricably bound together in the consciousness of America. Decisions made by elected and unelected officials affect virtually every aspect of our lives - whether we know it or not. Where buildings are built, where roads are constructed, where services are and are not provided, how the administration of justice is meted out, the list goes on. These decisions are ultimately ma