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September 18, 2025

SHIFTHEADS – Understanding Extremism: History, Psychology, and Social Media

Why do people embrace extremist ideologies, and what role does social media play in that journey? Dr. Tony Lemieux unpacks the long history of extremism, the psychological factors behind radicalization, and how the need for belonging fuels dangerous movements. Explore the patterns of scapegoating, the rise of populist nationalism, and the vulnerabilities of younger generations. This episode reveals the deeper forces at work and the urgent need to counter division with unity.

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Dr. Tony Lemieux

Originally aired on2025-09-17