Antidote
Episode 45
Psychology of Heroes and Villains in the 2016 Election with Dr. Melvyn Lurie
Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump are the clear front runners of the 2016 election, but why? Dr. Melvyn Lurie, author and psychiatrists explains the appeal of each candidate and how examining political positions through a lens of biological sexual terms we can better understand the structure and tactics of American political parties. We also discuss who has the upper hand as we enter the midterm and general elections. Hillary’s practical politics and the paradoxical sex problem’s facing her campaign are all discussed in this episode of Antidote hosted by Michael Parker.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Dr. Melvyn Lurie to Antidote.
00:35 Sex and politics.
02:44 Hillary Clinton’s “sex” problem.
07:28 The unconscious mind and our ability to make decisions.
10:03 The appeal of Bernie Sanders.
12:53 The inspirational power of Bernie Sanders.
14:00 Donald Trump’s appeal.
17:01 The balance and dysfunction of our government.
20:06 Why Rand Paul doesn’t fit with Republicans.
21:43 Trump’s simple language.
22:59 Candidate communication.
24:05 President Obama and leaders as parents.
28:08 2016 election predictions.
30:35 Thank you and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Dr. Melvyn Lurie, author of Sex in Politics, is a Harvard psychiatrist. He combines his knowledge of human biology and psychology with his experience in politics into a revealing explanation of the effects of sex on politics.
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