Power, Scandal and Trust
Power 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 the company that powerful people keep.These pieces also examine the institutions meant to hold power in check, from the courts and Congress to law enforcement and the press. Dr. Rossi, PhD explains why trust is easy to lose and hard to rebuild, and how people decide whom to believe.
Guilt by Association: Do Epstein, the Tate Brothers, and the Company a Leader Keeps Erode Trust?
President Trump’s past friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, his family’s ties to the Tate brothers and a long list of misconduct allegations have…
Two Americans Dead, Nine Months Later: How the Minneapolis Shootings Changed the Way Americans See ICE
In January, federal immigration agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Pretti, in Minneapolis. Nine months later, no…
The Supreme Court Opens a New Term With Its Trust at a Low: Why Americans Judge the Court by Its Results
The Supreme Court began its new term on October 5 with only 43% of Americans approving of its work, even after ruling…
Biden Pardons Hunter, Kash Patel, Desantis, and Tariffs
President Biden Pardons Hunter. What was the psychology of the move, and was it a good or bad idea? Let’s discuss. Host…
Power & Politics Episode 23 Air Date: 6/9/24
In Power & Politics Episode 23 Air Date: 6/9/24, Frank Cipolla and Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD discuss the Trump guilty verdict on…
Trump Trial Psychology and Whether Trump Will Debate
This week on Power & Politics, Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD, analyzes the Trump Trial psychology and how it may have affected the…
Jan 6th Commission News
The Jan 6th commission has become a partisan battle as the GOP refuses to investigate the Capital assault. Political psychologist Dr. Bart…
Police Reform
Police reform is a hot-button topic since the killing of George Floyd igniting protests around the world. since the start of the…
Matt Gaetz Scandal
The Matt Gaetz scandal is growing by the day. The Trump DOB opened an investigation in the summer of 2020 on allegations…
Ted Cruz Under Fire
Ted Cruz under fire for fleeing the state of Texas during the energy blackout. Political psychologist Dr. Bart Rossi, PhD provides thoughts…