Deprogramming Democrats: Breaking the Political Spell with Lisa Ekman

In this episode of the Common-X Podcast, we sit down with Lisa Ekman, author of Deprogramming Democrats, to explore how political narratives, media conditioning, and emotional manipulation shape modern America. Lisa shares her personal journey of waking up from partisan programming, what she’s learned about the machinery behind political identity, and how we can move toward critical thinking and common sense—beyond left or right.Lisa Ekman, Deprogramming Democrats, political conditioning, media manipulation, cognitive dissonance, political awakening, independent thinking, Common-X Podcast, political psychology, bipartisan truth, propaganda, awakening, social programming, freedom of thought, critical thinking.The CommonX Podcast features long-form conversations with musicians, cultural voices, veterans, entrepreneurs, and independent thinkers who bring lived experience to the table. Hosted by Jared Mayzak and Ian Primmer, CommonX explores music, culture, work, identity, resilience, and the systems that shape everyday life—without talking points or manufactured outrage.From iconic artists and creative pioneers to everyday people with extraordinary stories, each episode prioritizes honesty, curiosity, and meaningful dialogue. This is a Gen-X–driven show for listeners who value depth over noise and conversation over clicks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.