This week on The Stakes, Tara Setmayer and Michelle Kinney sit down with Dr. Steven Hassan, one of the world’s foremost experts on cults. As America faces growing extremism and political radicalization, Dr. Hassan helps us understand the psychology behind cult-like devotion, how manipulation spreads, and what it takes to break free.

From his personal story as a former cult member to his decades of research and activism, Dr. Hassan brings unmatched insight into the dangers of authoritarian control—and how we can fight back with truth, compassion, and resilience.

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