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The Impacts of Trauma on Politics
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52:29 - 59:08 (06:39)

This podcast episode discusses the connection between trauma and politics. Using examples such as Friedrich Nietzsche and Donald Trump, the speaker explains how trauma can shape one's worldview and behavior in a political context.

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