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Jun 2023
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The Powerful Intersection of Politics an...

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In this fascinating and highly informative interview, Dr. Saleh El Machnouk صالح المشنوق (Harvard/Cambridge graduate, activist and academic) speaks about the powerful intersection of politics and psychology. Dr. El Machnouk discusses how politicians manipulate us into voting for them, the difference between Lebanese/Arab politicians and other politicians, as ... Show More
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