Ian Hughes
Author and commentator focused on political psychology and authoritarianism, author of Disordered Minds: How Dangerous Personalities Are Destroying Democracy.
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Feb 11, 2026 • 52min
Is Trump a psychopath? – The cruel psychology of modern power
Ian Hughes, author focused on political psychology and authoritarianism, riffs on why cruel, venal leaders thrive today. He traces malignant normality, how leaders and followers form a toxic triangle, and why democratic guardrails are eroding. Short, sharp takes on historical dictators, impunity among elites, and what might rebuild collective defenses.
