The Psychology of Cults

HOUR 2 (07/29) – Gary & Shannon explore the psychology behind cults with cult expert and former Moonies member Dr. Steven Hassan, discussing who is most vulnerable to recruitment, the warning signs of coercive control, why intelligent people can be drawn into cults, and how social media is reshaping modern influence.They also discuss Colorado's water restrictions fueling neighborhood tensions, another frightening close call in the skies as the FAA investigates a near miss between two Delta jets, the temporary American Airlines ground stop, Qantas' ambitious 22-hour Project Sunrise flight, and whether cult-like behavior is becoming more visible online.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.