Podcast Episodes

Out of the Frying Pan, Into the Fire: Trump and his Supporters

Season 8 Episode 1

In this week's episode, Dr. Fraad discusses what the Trump administration means for the American people.  All but the wealthiest American men, women, and children will suffer while billionaires Elon …

Published on 10 months, 1 week ago

Patriarchy and Capitalism: Joint Partners in Sexual Abuse

Season 7 Episode 23

In this week's episode, Dr. Fraad discusses the prevalence of sexual assault allegations and crimes committed by powerful and wealthy men. The news is filled with the names of famously accused rapist…

Published on 11 months ago

Why Did Trump Win?

Season 7 Episode 22

In this week's episode, Dr. Fraad explores why and how a convicted felon who was found liable for sexual assault was chosen to lead America. Americans and particularly white American men are frighten…

Published on 1 year ago

History of Childhood

Season 7 Episode 21

In this episode, Dr. Fraad discusses the history of childhood. To quote the most well-known historian of childhood, Lloyd deMause, "The history of childhood is a nightmare from which we have only beg…

Published on 1 year ago

Whole Societies Can Be In Denial, Ours Certainly Is...

Season 7 Episode 20

In this episode Dr. Fraad discusses how the American Empire is Falling. That truth which is recognized throughout the rest of the world and in U.S. financial circles, is denied across America. Howeve…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

A Crime of Domination, Denial of Need & Dis-Connection from Other Human Beings

Season 7 Episode 19

In this episode, Dr. Fraad juxtaposes our capitalist system with sexual assault. Capitalist exploitation, like rape, requires a lack of connection and empathy for the workers one exploits. Capitalism…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Birth Strike in the USA

Season 7 Episode 18

American women are on a birth strike. The U.S. leads the developed world in reducing the global birth rate. Only well-funded government programs for families and children will change this phenomenon.…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

The Spirit Level of the United States

Season 7 Episode 17

In 2009 Richard Wilkinson and Kate Pickett wrote their best-selling book,  "The Spirit Level" which showed how economic inequality spawned extensive social suffering. 

Recently those authors revisite…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Whither Family-Withered Families

Season 7 Episode 16

Family was a mainstay of child development and emotional sustenance for both adults and children. US families are now falling apart. Today's episode asks the question: "What can be done to replace th…

Published on 1 year, 2 months ago

Marriage Is No Longer A Rite of Passage in American Adulthood

Season 7 Episode 15

In Today's times, most marriages end in legal or extra-legal separation or divorce. Why is this happening? What are its social political and personal causes and effects? Today's show explores this ph…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago