“Have you been brainwashed? How would you know?” asks Scott Adams. “I’m a hypnotist, so I can test you.” The persuasion expert and bestselling author exposes mind control techniques being used by political campaigns and the media. He’s joined by Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates, who sued California’s Gov. Newsom and argued the governor’s beach closures in 2020 were unconstitutional.
Scott Adams is the creator of Dilbert, which has over 70 million books and products in print. He is a prolific podcaster who uses his training as a hypnotist and lifelong student of persuasion to analyze current events through the lens of persuasion. Online, Scott Adams is renowned for his provocative discussions about politics, censorship, and media bias. His latest book “God’s Debris: The Complete Works” is available now. Follow Scott at https://x.com/ScottAdamsSays
Michael Gates is the City Attorney for Huntington Beach, CA. A husband and father of 5, Gates is a litigation attorney specializing in areas including Federal Civil Rights, Public Entity Law, and Government Tort Liability. His legal expertise spans multiple fields such as Medical Malpractice and Employment Law. Outside of work, Gates volunteers as a little league coach. For more, visit https://www.gates4hb.com/
