Did Trump and Putin Take Advice from a Cult? Russian Cosmism, Agni Yoga, and Global Influence

🚨 How are cult tactics influencing today's political landscape? In this powerful episode of Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum, Dr. Steven Hassan sits down with cult intervention expert Joe Szimhart to uncover the chilling links between Russian Cosmism, Agni Yoga, and modern political movements. Joe shares his personal journey from being recruited into the Church Universal and Triumphant to helping others escape undue influence. They dive deep into how authoritarian leaders like Trump and Putin may be drawing from these dangerous ideologies — and why it matters now more than ever. 🔴 Key Topics Covered: ✅ Cult tactics influencing U.S. and Russian politics ✅ Michael Flynn’s connection to Church Universal and Triumphant ✅ Putin and the rise of Russian Orthodox extremism ✅ How Andrew Tate’s tactics mirror cult recruitment methods ✅ The dangerous rise of Christian Nationalism 👉 Watch now to learn how to spot the warning signs of undue influence in politics and beyond. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights into the psychology of influence! 📖 Resources: Joe Szimhart's Website: https://www.jzimhart.com Dr. Steven Hassan’s Books and Resources: https://freedomofmind.com Chapters 00:00 – Introduction – Joe Szimhart’s Background and Cult Expertise 02:50 – Trump, Zelensky, and Vance at the White House – Political Fallout 15:14 – Theosophy, Russian Cosmism, and Putin’s Religious Influence 26:12 – Michael Flynn’s Cult-Linked Prayer – Direct Ties to CUT 42:28 – Andrew Tate, Trafficking, and Cult Tactics 50:58 – How Cult Psychology is Driving U.S. and Global Politics 56:27 – How to Spot Undue Influence – Practical Advice 01:01:15 – Joe’s Final Thoughts and How to Connect with Him #drstevenhassan #stevenhassan #cults #mindcontrol #brainwashing #BITEmodel #influencecontinuum #agniyoga #trumpism #putin ******************************************** Learn more at: https://freedomofmind.com/ Subscribe to The Influence Continuum podcast: https://freedomofmind.com/podcast-3/ Enroll in our courses - https://courses.freedomofmind.com/collections Download a .pdf of the BITE model here! https://freedomofmind.com/cult-mind-control/bite-model/ Subscribe to the Freedom of Mind newsletter: https://freedomofmind.com/subscribe/ Read or listen to Dr. Hassan's books: https://freedomofmind.com/books/