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From Woke to Awake | Anthony Rispo on Political Polarization, Psychology, and Breaking the Mold

From Woke to Awake | Anthony Rispo on Political Polarization, Psychology, and Breaking the Mold

Update: 2025-08-19
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In this provocative episode of Psychobabble, Joe Nucci sits down with Anthony Rispo—Columbia graduate, writer, and rising content creator—to unpack his intellectual evolution from progressive activism to political heterodoxy. 


Rispo shares how the events of 2020 triggered a wave of cognitive dissonance, prompting him to explore overlooked voices, challenge academic dogmas, and examine the psychological underpinnings of political behavior.


A candid, research-backed exploration of polarization, this episode is a must-listen for anyone questioning the status quo or struggling to discuss it openly.


🔎 Topics include:


  • Left vs. right-wing authoritarianism


  • Identity, victimhood, and performative activism


  • Content creation and backlash


  • The limits of academic discourse


  • How psychological traits influence ideology


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From Woke to Awake | Anthony Rispo on Political Polarization, Psychology, and Breaking the Mold

From Woke to Awake | Anthony Rispo on Political Polarization, Psychology, and Breaking the Mold