Hour 2: A Beautiful Mind, A Terrible Reality | 01-16-26

Lionel dissects society’s obsession with mislabeling political enemies as “crazy” or “schizophrenic,” arguing that true mental illness is far more terrifying than a disorganized politician. From the theatrical origins of “gaslighting” in 1938 to the terrifying reality of hearing voices, Lionel navigates the thin line between eccentricity and psychosis. Featuring raw listener stories—from a woman hiding from the sun to a son recalling his mother’s hallucinations—and a defense of Alex Jones regarding modern surveillance, Lionel separates medical fact from political fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices