Jonathan Alpert
Psychotherapist and author of the forthcoming book Therapy Nation, interviewed about grievance culture, mental health, and radicalization.
Top 3 podcasts with Jonathan Alpert
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Feb 2, 2026 • 33min
ICE, Redistricting Battle Heats Up, As Slim GOP House Majority Gets Slimmer
Jonathan Alpert, psychotherapist and author of Therapy Nation, talks political anxiety and ways to reclaim life from constant outrage. Nicole Malliotakis, New York congresswoman, discusses aggressive immigration enforcement and a heated mid-decade redistricting legal fight. They explore enforcement tactics, local cooperation, rising partisan rhetoric, and how politics is reshaping daily life.
Jan 14, 2026 • 41min
Therapy, Grievance Culture, The Web: What's Melting the Left's Brains?
Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist and author of Therapy Nation, delves into the roots of grievance culture and its influence on mental health. He explains how online echo chambers amplify anxiety and radicalize individuals. The conversation highlights concerning signs of escalating rhetoric that can lead to violence among activists. Alpert also considers whether radicalized behaviors can be reversed, revealing psychological precursors that signify dangerous trends.
Jan 3, 2026 • 32min
Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H2 - The Best of Clay and Buck
Jonathan Alpert, a psychotherapist and author, shares his insights on the psychological impacts of extreme political fixation. He discusses how obsessing over political figures like Trump can become pathological, ruining relationships and affecting mental health. Alpert also addresses strategies for dealing with obsessed friends and family, emphasizing the dangers of echo chambers. The conversation touches on political biases within the mental health profession and predicts that fixation will shift to new targets after Trump.
