Episode 81: David McRaney: How Minds Change

An episode of the The Social Exchange podcast, hosted by Zach Rhoads, titled "Episode 81: David McRaney: How Minds Change" was published on July 26, 2022 and runs 57 minutes.

July 26, 2022 ·57m · The Social Exchange

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Welcome to episode 81! Today I spoke with journalist, podcaster, and author David McRaney about his new book, "How Minds Change". We discussed his interviews with and research on cult members, conspiracy theorists, and political activists, from Westboro Baptist Church picketers to LGBTQ campaigners in California – that ultimately challenges us to question our own motives and beliefs. In an age of dangerous conspiratorial thinking, can we rise to the occasion? Let’s get into it. Please enjoy this interview with David McRaney.

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Welcome to episode 81!

Today I spoke with journalist, podcaster, and author David McRaney about his new book, "How Minds Change".

We discussed his interviews with and research on cult members, conspiracy theorists, and political activists, from Westboro Baptist Church picketers to LGBTQ campaigners in California – that ultimately challenges us to question our own motives and beliefs.

In an age of dangerous conspiratorial thinking, can we rise to the occasion? Let’s get into it. Please enjoy this interview with David McRaney.

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