Freedom of Mind in the News
Dr. Steve Hassan is regularly featured in the national news on issues ranging from
undue influence to artificial intelligence. He is available for speaking engagements.
TEDx Appearances:
TEDx How to tell if you're brainwashed? Steven Hassan
TEDx Dismantling QAnonThe Psychology of Dictatorship
TEDx Is Technology Controlling Your Mind? Steven Hassan
As seen on:
Media Highlights
WBUR Here & Now – How easy is it to get trapped in a cult?
Skeptic: The Michael Shermer Show – Combatting Cult Mind Control, Freedom of Mind, and The Cult of Trump
The Lincoln Project – The Cult of Trump
Katie Couric Interview – Former Cult Follower Describes How President Trump Has Created a Cult Following.
MSNBC – The ReidOut featuring Steven Hassan, Mary Trump, & Joy Reid
The GOOP Podcast – What Makes Us Vulnerable to Mind Control?
STARZ Documentary – Seduced: Inside The NXIVM Cult
Oprah Magazine – The Warning Signs of a Dangerous Cult Can Sneak Up on You-An expert explains how to spot the red flags
MIT Technology Review – It’s too late to stop QAnon with fact checks and account bans
Los Angeles Times, Virginia Heffernan – Column: Call Trumpism what it is: a cult
VICE – A Former Cult Member Explains How He Escaped
New York Times podcast with Charles Duhigg – Change Agent #3, “The Talk”
The Boston Globe – Steve Hassan’s War on Cults
Joe Rogan Experience – Episode 680
A&E – Leah Remini: Scientology & the Aftermath, S01 Ep 8
CNN/HLN Heaven’s Gate – Episode 5 “The Tape”
Currently in the News
- ‘Cult’-run Yellow Deli gets rave reviews across US as escaped members dish on fear behind closed doors - wccsradio.com
- What's the Deal With MLM Beauty Companies, and How Do They Work? - MSN
- What's the Deal With MLM Beauty Companies, and How Do They Work? - POPSUGAR
- It's your mind, and only you should control it. - Psychology Today
- It's your mind, and only you should control it. - Psychology Today
- The Influence Continuum With Dr. Steven Hassan - MeidasTouch News
- Cult Expert Concerned a Trump 2024 Defeat Will Again Incite Supporters to Violence - Between The Lines
- Recovering after Mormonism – Dr. Steven Hassan | Ep. 1744 - Mormon Stories
- 319. Steven Hassan — Combatting Cult Mind Control, Freedom of Mind, and The Cult of Trump - Skeptic Magazine
- Cults in the Age of Influence - Psychiatric Times
- Ginni Thomas Discusses Struggles After Leaving 'Cult' in Resurfaced Video - Newsweek
- Cult-like behavior is at issue, and it can be addressed, carefully. - Psychology Today