We look at the kidnapping of Patty Hearst in 1974. Using History and Psychology as a guide, we try to make sense of the transformation of the victim and the controversial way the captive-turned-criminal story was viewed by the nation.

Psychology through History

Episode 4: The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst

We venture to 1962 in an effort to look at the Cuban Missile Crisis. We analyze the tenuous first year of John F. Kennedy's presidency, and how it may have prepared him for this watershed moment. We also look at the lessons learned from World War II and Munich. Specifically, how those events influenced the decision making of the people involved in the most dangerous 13 days in world history.

Episode 3: The Cuban Missile Crisis

We explore the fascinating landmark 1954 Supreme Court decision of Brown vs. Board of Education. We consider the roots of segregation in previous court cases such as Plessy vs. Ferguson, as well as the husband and wife African-American Psychologist duo that were influential in proving to the court the damage that segregation was causing.

Episode 2: Brown vs. Board of Education

We take a look at the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan in 1981 by John Hinkley Jr. 

Episode 1: Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan

A podcast that takes a look at events through two lenses.....History and Psychology. We will unwrap not only the historical significance of events, but the psychology that is involved every step of the way.

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Psychology through History

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