In brief: Reading guides gather the best commentary from Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD by theme, so you can follow one subject across years of news. New to the site? Begin with Start Here.
Guide · 8 articlesStart HereNew to this site? Start here. These essays show how Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD, a licensed psychologist and political psychologist, reads the news through a psychological lens: why people trust leaders, how groups shape…Read the guide →Guide · 45 articlesThe Psychology of Trump and His SupportersFew public figures have been analyzed as often as Donald Trump. In this guide, Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD examines Trump’s personality, leadership style and public behavior, from debate stages and rallies to the White…Read the guide →Guide · 52 articlesHow Voters DecideWhy do voters choose one candidate over another? Policy matters, but personality, emotion and identity often matter more. In this guide, Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD explores campaigns, debates, conventions, primaries and general elections through…Read the guide →Guide · 55 articlesPower, Scandal and TrustPower changes people, and scandal tests the public’s faith in those who hold it. In this guide, Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD looks at the behavior of leaders under pressure: misconduct, cover-ups, impeachments, trials and…Read the guide →Guide · 37 articlesFear, Anxiety and the NewsWar, terrorism, pandemics, storms, shootings and economic worry can leave people feeling anxious and powerless, even when the danger is far away. In this guide, Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD explains how frightening news affects…Read the guide →Guide · 16 articlesGrief, Tragedy and RecoveryWhen tragedy strikes a family, a school or a whole community, the emotional aftermath can last long after the headlines fade. In this guide, Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD writes about grief, shock and the…Read the guide →Guide · 25 articlesKids, Teens and FamiliesChildren and teenagers feel the pressures of the world around them, and parents often carry that weight too. In this guide, Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD addresses the challenges families face, from school stress and…Read the guide →
Reference library
Need the background first? The reference library explains the basics in plain English: Understanding Psychology and Understanding American Government.