{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65caaa5cdb8b6700164b8c0a/687818404c0314994e2a6c0f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Woke to Awake | Anthony Rispo on Political Polarization, Psychology, and Breaking the Mold","description":"<p>In this provocative episode of <em>Psychobabble</em>, Joe Nucci sits down with Anthony Rispo—Columbia graduate, writer, and rising content creator—to unpack his intellectual evolution from progressive activism to political heterodoxy.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Rispo shares how the events of 2020 triggered a wave of cognitive dissonance, prompting him to explore overlooked voices, challenge academic dogmas, and examine the psychological underpinnings of political behavior.</p><p><br></p><p>A candid, research-backed exploration of polarization, this episode is a must-listen for anyone questioning the status quo or struggling to discuss it openly.</p><p><br></p><p>🔎 Topics include:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Left vs. right-wing authoritarianism</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Identity, victimhood, and performative activism</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Content creation and backlash</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>The limits of academic discourse</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>How psychological traits influence ideology</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Pre-order <a href=\"https://amzn.to/4jMtw8t\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Psychobabble</em></a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow Joe Nucci:</p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/joenuccitherapy?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&amp;igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@joenuccitherapy</a></p><p><br></p><p>Website: <a href=\"http://joenuccitherapy.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">joenuccitherapy.com</a></p>","author_name":"Joe Nucci"}