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The Optimistic American

Optimistic American

The past, present, and future of the United States are full of promise. A promise sustained by the efforts of brave individuals and organizations who champion the pursuit of technology, improving the human condition, free markets, and a belief in who we are. We are losing the fact that we are a nation of dreamers, a catapult for those who have the heart to dare, a place that rewards ingenuity and innovation. This country, more than any other, succeeded by making possible the release of the human

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13:56

Why the US is in Ukraine. Jordan Peterson is wrong!...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/05/27

In this episode 2 of a 4 part mini-series of The Optimistic American, we explore the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the West's involvement in it. Jordan Peterson and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard's podcast on Russia and Ukraine sparked a lot of discussion, with Peterson calling out not just the Ukrainian war but also the declining morality of the West. He suggests that G7 leaders should focus on determining exactly what the Russians would accept as a minimum precondition for peace, instead of simply

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12:34

Jordan Peterson is just wrong! Part 1

The Optimistic American ·

2023/05/24

In this episode of a 4 part mini-series of The Optimistic American, we explore the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and the West's involvement in it. Jordan Peterson and Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard's podcast on Russia and Ukraine sparked a lot of discussion, with Peterson calling out not just the Ukrainian war but also the declining morality of the West. He suggests that G7 leaders should focus on determining exactly what the Russians would accept as a minimum precondition for peace, instead of simply

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25:01

The Psychology of Mass Shooters in the United States:...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/05/17

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Bashah to discuss gun control, mass shootings in the United States, and how we can use the data to prevent mass shootings from happening in the future. Paul and Emily start the conversation by describing how mass shootings, directly and indirectly, impact local communities. According to Emily, we need to understand how mass shooters think and operate - only then can we prevent more shootings from happening in the

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31:26

How to Exercise Your Civic Responsibility Without...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/05/10

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Bashah to talk about the right way to engage in politics. They explain how being obsessed with civic duties can make you a target for radicalization and impact your ability to find meaning in life. Paul and Emily start the conversation by describing how people can be involved in politics without harming their ability to think independently. The goal of people who run political parties is to use fear to radicalize you

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59:07

Intimacy in Relationships: The Three C’s of Healthy...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/05/03

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson and Dr. Emily Bashah sit down and discuss the three C’s of every healthy relationship: communication, compromise, and compliments, and why it takes courage to be vulnerable enough to find love. There are three C's to every healthy relationship: communication, compromise, and compliments. If someone you are with can’t get any insight into who you are and how you feel, it’s going to be very difficult to grow together. Choosing how you

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01:29:47

Empathy in Action: How to Listen Actively and Connect...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/04/26

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson and Dr. Emily Bashah sit down with Dr. Mark Goulston, a psychiatrist, executive coach, and consultant to major organizations. He is the inventor and developer of the Surgical Empathy Process, where he uses focused empathetic listening to break through to people and free them of their internal emotional and psychological blocks. Paul and Emily introduce Mark Goulston and the uniqueness of his work. Mark describes his journey to psychology and

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01:09:20

The Dark Side of Addictive Ideologies in Politics:...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/04/19

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Bashah to discuss how cults and extremist groups suck people into addictive ideologies. They talk about the most dangerous aspects of an addictive ideology, the growth of incel culture, and ways to deprogram an addicted cult member. Paul and Emily start the conversation by describing how Ideologies and cults suck people into addictive ideologies. Emily describes the difference between a cult and an addictive ideology

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01:11:31

Parenting Types: How Both Attachment and...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/04/12

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Basha to talk about the friction that exists between attachment and anti-fragililty when raising children. They discuss what it takes to raise confident kids, how to bring up anti-fragile kids, and ways to support your child's sense of agency. Paul and Emily start the conversation by describing what it takes to raise a child correctly. Know that people will criticize and judge your parenting style no matter what you

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01:14:27

So You Want to Become an Entrepreneur?

The Optimistic American ·

2023/04/05

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Basha to discuss the public sector vs private and how they contribute to economic development in the U.S. They cover how the public sector boosts economic development, ways to be successful in business, why money should not be the primary motivator for going into business, and so much more. Paul and Emily start the conversation by describing how the public and private sectors of the U.S. economy work. According to

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01:31:36

The Truth About American Racism and Police Brutality...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/03/29

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Brandon Tatum to discuss race and police relations in America. They cover some very controversial issues ranging from race relations, the reality of White privilege, police shootings, and the 1619 Project. Paul and Brandon start the conversation by discussing Brandon's early life, his relationship with God, and playing competitive sports. Brandon explains what it means to be uncoachable and why you should stop taking things

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01:13:18

The Art of Emotional Intelligence: How to Improve...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/03/22

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Bashah to discuss how to master your emotions. They cover ways to improve your life through emotional mastery, the role of cognitive dissonance in our lives, and how being too analytical can rob you of simple life pleasures. Paul starts the conversation by defining emotions and how to differentiate them from feelings and thoughts. Emily and Paul discuss the best way to start your journey to emotional mastery. Our

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01:09:57

Informed Trauma Care: Recognizing and Overcoming PTSD...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/03/15

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Bashah to discuss trauma and the effects it can have on a person's life. They cover the different stages of trauma, ways psychologists treat it, and effective practices you can use to work on trauma yourself. Emily starts the conversation by defining trauma from a clinical perspective. Paul and Emily agree that you cannot treat PTSD if the person is still in a traumatic environment. Emily describes the physical

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01:08:25

Blind Spot Biases: How to Overcome the Addictive...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/03/08

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Dr. Emily Bashah to discuss cognitive biases and blindspots and how they relate to you being able to find your sense of agency. They break down common biases that affect our everyday lives and how you can use love and connection to counter people who get high from being right. Paul and Emly start the conversation by defining blindspots and cognitive biases - and how they relate to being able to find your sense of agency. Paul

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37:38

Learn the #1 Negotiations Skill and Become a Better...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/03/01

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Marc Bonilla to discuss the art of negotiation and why it's such an important skill to master. They break down practical ways to improve your negotiation skills, the value of trust in negotiations, and how to protect your reputation during a negotiation. Marc and Paul start the conversation by describing the key features of a great negotiation and the benefits of mastering the art of negotiations. Marc explains why all

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01:13:30

Leadership and Agency: Top Qualities of a Great...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/02/22

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Dr. Emily Bashah and Paul Johnson discuss ways employees can improve the quality of life at work and get their needs met. They break down topics like ways to ask for a raise or a promotion, the rise of the victimhood mentality, and the 5 keys to becoming a superstar employee. Emily and Paul start the conversation by describing the difference between a public and a private-sector employer. Paul shares why professional services like doctors struggle with

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39:01

The American World Order: The Quest For World Peace...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/01/11

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson sits down with Former NATO commander General Wesley Clark to discuss what we can do as Americans to have better conversations with one another. They break down what the Civility Leadership Institute is all about, the role of the US in keeping world peace, and how strengthening public accountability makes democracy work. Paul and Wesley start the conversation by breaking down the three main parts of a democracy - Leaders, Laws, and

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01:04:56

Unpacking Psychopathy, Power, and Agency with Dr...

The Optimistic American ·

2023/01/04

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson welcomes back Dr. Emily Bashah to discuss psychopathy, decision-making, and agency in the context of hierarchy. The two also discuss their book Addictive Ideologies, Stanley Milgram’s 1960s experiment and tyranny. Paul Johnson and Dr. Emily Bashah discuss psychopathy, the mistakes that are often made when trying to define it, and the tools that can help explain and identify a psychopath. Bashah explains that not all convicted killers are

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55:13

Dark Money: How Anonymous Contributions Are...

The Optimistic American ·

2022/12/28

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson welcomes former Phoenix Mayor and past Attorney General of Arizona Terry Goddard to talk about dark money and the key role it plays in political campaigns. They discuss what dark money is all about, how it’s influencing political campaigns and the ongoing efforts to get rid of it. Paul Johnson shares his thoughts about being optimistic. It doesn’t mean that you don’t recognize that there are problems and challenges. Paul has always been a

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59:16

From Surviving an Explosion in Vietnam to Prosecuting...

The Optimistic American ·

2022/12/21

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson welcomes former Maricopa County County Attorney and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Rick Romley to discuss his incredible story of overcoming adversity and finding meaning in life. The two also discuss Romley’s career and the key challenges he faced, as well as running for office and giving back to the community. Rick Romley joined the Marine Corps in March of 1968 with the goal of joining for two years to get his G.I. Bill and help finance his

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01:20:14

The Dark Passenger, Finding Meaning in Life and the...

The Optimistic American ·

2022/12/14

In this episode of The Optimistic American, Paul Johnson and Dr. Emily Bashah address several questions they received from people in regards to the concern about the arising recession and how to navigate your way through it, as well as the hierarchy of agency, how to navigate difficult conversations and finding meaning in life. The conversation between Paul Johnson and Dr. Emily Bashah kicks off by addressing the biggest part of the problem related to the bad national economy: the concept of the

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