Best Podcast Episodes About Dr. Steve Hassan
Everything podcasters are saying about Dr. Steve Hassan — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Mar 31, 2026 – 9 episodes
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“… So you've got people like Third Way, which is the kind of reasonable third way centrist groups in America. They are horrified by what they see in Hassan Piker. But young people, they're super energized by it. They feel, OK, well, we don't care if he says things that are outrageous. Maybe he does. Maybe he's not very woke. Maybe he says stuff that, you know, they certainly don't care if he's anti-Israel. And it's throwing the middle, these old establishment groups in American politics into a real spin because they don't know how to reach these people. They don't know how to reach these young …”
“… exactly right. They tried Trump. Trump, they now think is one of them. And so you've got a whole load of people and the people in the middle of American politics, which I think is where you've come from all of your life, they're getting squeezed out. So you've got people like Third Way, which is the kind of reasonable third way centrist groups in America. They are horrified by what they see in Hassan Piker. But young people, they're super energized by it. They feel, OK, well, we don't care if he says things that are outrageous. Maybe he does. Maybe he's not very woke. Maybe he says stuff that, you know, they certainly don't care if he's anti-Israel. And it's throwing the middle, these old establishment groups in American politics into a real spin because they don't know how to reach these people. They don't know how to reach these young voters. There is a desire to hear politicians be authentic. We've spoken about that a lot in American politics at the moment. But then it's when does that desire to hear authenticity flip into a desire to hear things that are socially taboo? that you can say things, you know, Donald Trump has done some of this. I can get away with saying things that …”
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Politicians are struggling to connect with young voters as authenticity and outrageous statements gain traction in American politics. With figures like Hassan Piker energizing the youth and challenging traditional norms, mainstream politicians must navigate a landscape where social taboos are increasingly disregarded. This shift raises questions about the future of leadership and the institutions that have long upheld American democracy.
“… a local reporter. So he originally posted this in Spanish. This is the translation. And there's a video there. The members of Pablo Iglesias and Hassan Piker's VIP flotilla throw food at Cuban children to make them dance while they record videos for their social media. They've already crossed all the limits. They think they're dealing with animals. Cuba is not a safari for foreigners. And well, actually, one more. Here are the code pink ladies and look at them just taking photos. I mean, quite literally, I took my kids to Lion Park Safari like a little bit outside of Orlando not too long ago. …”
“… Cuba, which would be sort of a culmination of Marco Rubio's life. And these people are just absurd. I just want to show you one other thing that perfectly illustrates what you just said right there. There's a guy by the name of Augustin Antonetti. He's a local reporter. So he originally posted this in Spanish. This is the translation. And there's a video there. The members of Pablo Iglesias and Hassan Piker's VIP flotilla throw food at Cuban children to make them dance while they record videos for their social media. They've already crossed all the limits. They think they're dealing with animals. Cuba is not a safari for foreigners. And well, actually, one more. Here are the code pink ladies and look at them just taking photos. I mean, quite literally, I took my kids to Lion Park Safari like a little bit outside of Orlando not too long ago. I mean, that's what it looked like if you just replaced it with, you know, elephants and zebras. It's just extraordinary. Nate, any final thoughts on these freaks? Check out my last video. I go into it so much there. That's all I can say. Just review his old videos. All right. Well, you know what? Let's jump to one of your videos now. actually, …”
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Nate Friedman shares a shocking encounter while filming a protest in Washington Square Park, where he faced aggressive threats and chaos. As tensions escalated, he was pushed away by police, revealing the growing fear and lawlessness in the city. This experience highlights the alarming state of public safety and the challenges faced by those reporting on it.
“The guy sits in front of his computer or television and streams all day. And he said America deserved 9-11. And both McMorrow and Stevens and other Democratic poobahs condemned that. my read of their silence thus far is they are letting him absorb the all of the controversy and they don't want to get in the way of that will be interesting to see what they say but I assume they will condemn this given that they condemned the his decision to campaign with Hassan Piker what's interesting about Dearborn is that a plurality of Dearborn voters were so fed up with Kamala Harris …”
“The guy sits in front of his computer or television and streams all day. And he said America deserved 9-11. And both McMorrow and Stevens and other Democratic poobahs condemned that. my read of their silence thus far is they are letting him absorb the all of the controversy and they don't want to get in the way of that will be interesting to see what they say but I assume they will condemn this given that they condemned the his decision to campaign with Hassan Piker what's interesting about Dearborn is that a plurality of Dearborn voters were so fed up with Kamala Harris because she was too pro-Israel, which is why I made the comment about kind of we know where Dearborn stands, that a plurality of them voted for Trump because they were so furious at Kamala Harris because of her alleged pro-Israel bona fides. And so that's where Dearborn is. Trump actually got 42 percent, I believe, of Dearborn voters out running Kamala …”
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Democratic candidates are grappling with how to respond to controversial figures like Hassan Piker, who has made inflammatory statements, including suggesting America deserved 9/11. In Dearborn, a shift in voter sentiment led many to support Trump due to frustration with Kamala Harris's pro-Israel stance, raising questions about electoral strategy versus ideological alignment for Democrats. The real test will be whether they prioritize winning over personal beliefs in the upcoming elections.
“So the old Steve Hassan, son of Milton and Estelle Hassan, got replaced by Steve Hassan, son of Sam Young Moon and Hak Jahan, the true parents of the universe. I was still in there, but I was being suppressed. Think about a computer virus that hacks your computer and takes over your operating system. That's an easy analogy for what it's like. And in my case, because I almost died in a van crash due to sleep deprivation and was away from the cult and then wanted …”
“So the old Steve Hassan, son of Milton and Estelle Hassan, got replaced by Steve Hassan, son of Sam Young Moon and Hak Jahan, the true parents of the universe. I was still in there, but I was being suppressed. Think about a computer virus that hacks your computer and takes over your operating system. That's an easy analogy for what it's like. And in my case, because I almost died in a van crash due to sleep deprivation and was away from the cult and then wanted to prove to my family I wasn't brainwashed. I agreed to meet with ex-members and learn about Chinese communist brainwashing, etc. The real me popped out and I had all these memories of things that should have maybe run from the cult. But again, this cult identity that had been programmed into me was in executive control. People think maybe this is …”
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Cults use sophisticated tactics to suppress individual identity, often leaving members unaware of their manipulation. Steve Hassan, a former cult member, shares his harrowing experience of nearly dying due to sleep deprivation and how he eventually recognized the brainwashing techniques at play. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics to prevent others from falling into similar traps.
“… communist led island. And the group was joined by Isra Hersey, the daughter of Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and left wing Twitch streamer Hassan Piker, an ally of Democratic Socialist New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani. Well, here's how it went. So Isra Hersey, that would be representative Ilhan Omar's kid. She goes to Barnard, showed up there. She engaged in some light poverty tourism and stayed at a ritzy five star hotel. Her group then joined a concert led by kneecap. That's the Irish band most famous for screaming about the evils of Israel. Here's some footage of that magical …”
“… good little communists. The best kind of communists are the ones who don't have to live in the communist countries. Genius level stuff here. Ah, yes. Poverty tourism. Well, according to Fox News, the far left group Code Pink sponsored flights to the communist led island. And the group was joined by Isra Hersey, the daughter of Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and left wing Twitch streamer Hassan Piker, an ally of Democratic Socialist New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani. Well, here's how it went. So Isra Hersey, that would be representative Ilhan Omar's kid. She goes to Barnard, showed up there. She engaged in some light poverty tourism and stayed at a ritzy five star hotel. Her group then joined a concert led by kneecap. That's the Irish band most famous for screaming about the evils of Israel. Here's some footage of that magical concert. Again, people just, you know, starving just off camera. Well, I'm glad they're having a good time. That's the important thing, is the rich people flying in from abroad to celebrate amidst the dire poverty. Meanwhile, Cuba is in a state of rolling blackouts. The poverty tourist hotel, it is lit. Everywhere else, ain't no power. This is Cuba, and …”
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A group of wealthy Americans, including Isra Hersey, daughter of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, traveled to Cuba for what they termed 'solidarity' with the locals, all while enjoying luxury accommodations amid the island's dire poverty. This so-called 'Nuestra America convoy' showcased the stark contrast between their lavish experience and the struggles of everyday Cubans, highlighting the hypocrisy of their message against the U.S. blockade. Their trip, framed as a noble cause, ultimately turned into an ironic display of privilege and insensitivity.
“… see more dems calling out anti on their own side with the same fervor and you posted about that and said I proud to stand with Grand Plattener Zoran Hassan problems with neocons in our party who blundered us into Iraq et cetera et cetera It's one thing to say, OK, I'm going to go on these platforms, even if they have some problematic views. It's another thing to be like, well, we shouldn't call out folks that are espousing anti-Semitic or bigoted views of any kind. So how do you kind of think about appearing on the shows versus like having an obligation to, you know, call out hate and bigotry …”
“here's maybe the area that i'm a little bit more conflicted about which is there's a post i guess going around social media which is i would love to see more dems calling out anti on their own side with the same fervor and you posted about that and said I proud to stand with Grand Plattener Zoran Hassan problems with neocons in our party who blundered us into Iraq et cetera et cetera It's one thing to say, OK, I'm going to go on these platforms, even if they have some problematic views. It's another thing to be like, well, we shouldn't call out folks that are espousing anti-Semitic or bigoted views of any kind. So how do you kind of think about appearing on the shows versus like having an obligation to, you know, call out hate and bigotry where you see it? I think we absolutely have to call out hate and bigotry. I think the tweet I had, though I don't want to parse it, but I said I was proud to stand with Plattner and Mamdani and I would join Hassan. That's right. So there are things that I disagree with, with Hassan Piker. I mean, I when I've gone on his stream, I disagree with him. …”
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Rep. Ro Khanna emphasizes the importance of calling out anti-Semitism, even among allies, while navigating political discussions. He shares a personal story about rising anti-Semitic sentiments, including a father’s fear for his daughter to display a menorah at home. Khanna argues for a balance between criticizing hate and fostering open dialogue in a diverse democracy.
“… away from the mainstream outlets. You're seeing less of the WAPOs. You're seeing less of the CNNs. You're seeing more like, you know, a big story is Hassan's rise this year. Like a lot of people are out there voting for Hassan. And that's why the showdown in the way to online, you've got Hassan Piker versus Rick Wilson. I think this is going to be almost the same thing. A huge story here is the old verse. The new Hassan is kind of like the future of left wing derangement. It's interesting you mentioned that because for our new listeners and viewers, we've been doing Hack Madness for a very long …”
“And like we've reflected in this year's bracket, the media attention economy has kind of moved away from the mainstream outlets. You're seeing less of the WAPOs. You're seeing less of the CNNs. You're seeing more like, you know, a big story is Hassan's rise this year. Like a lot of people are out there voting for Hassan. And that's why the showdown in the way to online, you've got Hassan Piker versus Rick Wilson. I think this is going to be almost the same thing. A huge story here is the old verse. The new Hassan is kind of like the future of left wing derangement. It's interesting you mentioned that because for our new listeners and viewers, we've been doing Hack Madness for a very long time now. The seventh annual. Yeah, and every bracket has its different quirks and everything. But I think this year is sort of set apart in how many new faces there are, how many alternative media faces there are, how many real lunatics in the podcast space there are. And they're sort of rising to the top. It's like we got a Star Wars bar here in …”
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In this year's Hack Madness Sweet 16, we see a battle between misinformation titans like Mehdi Hassan and Jennifer Welch, showcasing the rise of alternative media voices. With over 1,500 brackets submitted, the competition is fierce, and some former champions have already fallen. This year's bracket reflects a shift in media dynamics, highlighting new contenders and the chaos of political narratives.
“… trying to weaponize it for their own political ends. And what I found so striking about the kind of democratic establishment conversation around Hassan Piker in general. And there was this like third way article, the third way column op-ed that they published, I think in the Wall Street Journal saying that like the Democratic Party needs to draw a bright line and Hassan Piker needs to be on the other side of it. He cannot be in this space, in this coalition because he is anti-Semitic. It's just a foundational kind of belief and claim that is made. I just saw on which I think most people that …”
“… where leadership ought to start. Anyone who wants to tell you that some pain is more important than other pain, anyone who wants to tell you that somehow we can't talk about context for pain is not serious about actually addressing pain. They're usually trying to weaponize it for their own political ends. And what I found so striking about the kind of democratic establishment conversation around Hassan Piker in general. And there was this like third way article, the third way column op-ed that they published, I think in the Wall Street Journal saying that like the Democratic Party needs to draw a bright line and Hassan Piker needs to be on the other side of it. He cannot be in this space, in this coalition because he is anti-Semitic. It's just a foundational kind of belief and claim that is made. I just saw on which I think most people that watch this program, if they have ever watched Hassan Piker, just know that that's false. A lot of people, though, would probably have not seen him and might assume, oh, maybe he is. I saw that somebody made a 30-minute compilation, which obviously we don't have 30 minutes and I don't have to play it. It's reacted the whole thing. 30 straight minutes …”
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The claim that Hassan Piker is anti-Semitic is being challenged, as evidence shows he consistently condemns anti-Semitism and differentiates Judaism from Israeli state actions. This controversy highlights the need for political leaders to address multiple forms of pain without weaponizing it for their agendas. Understanding the nuances of such accusations is crucial for informed public discourse.
“… attack in Tennessee in 2015, as a, quote, very good man. He also told a confidential human source for the FBI that he was contemplating a Nidal Hassan-style attack, referring to the Muslim former U.S. Army major who killed 13 people and wounded 32 during an attack on Fort Hood in November 2009. Eventually, Jalo was connected directly with an undercover FBI agent, where he indicated he was interested in obtaining weapons for an attack on military personnel in the United States. He also sent $500 to an online account that appeared to belong to ISIS, although it was actually controlled …”
“… have to pick out action and take it because time is not on your side. In particular, Jallo expressed an interest in conducting an attack on the U.S. military. He described Mohammed Abdulaziz, who killed five members of the U.S. military in a terrorist attack in Tennessee in 2015, as a, quote, very good man. He also told a confidential human source for the FBI that he was contemplating a Nidal Hassan-style attack, referring to the Muslim former U.S. Army major who killed 13 people and wounded 32 during an attack on Fort Hood in November 2009. Eventually, Jalo was connected directly with an undercover FBI agent, where he indicated he was interested in obtaining weapons for an attack on military personnel in the United States. He also sent $500 to an online account that appeared to belong to ISIS, although it was actually controlled unbeknownst to him by the FBI. Well, that's how the government described Jallo's crimes, which again, he pleaded guilty to committing. But if you look through the court filings from his attorney, as the journalist Ford Fisher did, you find that Jallo's attorneys offered a different perspective about what exactly the FBI told him. The attorneys argued that …”
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In a shocking turn, Jallo's attorneys argue he wasn't serious about committing a terrorist act, despite his chilling comments to an FBI informant. Initially ambivalent when approached about an attack, the evidence suggests a complex narrative where his intentions may have been overstated. This raises critical questions about how we interpret threats and the role of law enforcement in entrapment cases.
Top Podcasts About Dr. Steve Hassan
The Rest Is Politics: US
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The Rubin Report
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The Commentary Magazine Podcast
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The Megyn Kelly Show
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The Ben Shapiro Show
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The Bulwark Podcast
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Ruthless Podcast
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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar
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