What is it about charming people that makes us trust them?

From con artists and cult leaders to fake gurus, social media personalities, and people who reinvent themselves at all costs, this episode explores why we’re often captivated by confidence, charisma, and carefully crafted images.

Using examples from pop culture, true crime, and recent headlines, we’re unpacking the difference between charm and character, why intelligent people fall for deception, and how to recognize the patterns that reveal who someone truly is.

Because the older I get, the less interested I am in what people say about themselves… and the more interested I am in their patterns.