Jordan B. Peterson has developed a cult following as a provocative, globally influential public intellectual. In this episode, we investigate the cult of the public intellectual. We discuss the spectacular rise of Peterson, a psychologist turned culture warrior, who has become a disciplinarian guru for wayward young men.

Written and presented by Stephanie Alice Baker, Eugene McLaughlin and Chris Rojek

Recording Engineer: Maria Martinez-Ugartechea

Editor: Al Booth

Original music: ‘Evil’ composed by BLACKBOX from Pixabay

Artwork: Yaman Mohammed

Funded by the School of Politics and Global Affairs at City, University of London

This is original research derived from our book, Cults (2024). Available from Routledge.

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