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Feb 2025
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524. Why Russell Brand Abandoned Hedonis...

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
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Jordan Peterson sits down with actor, podcaster, and commentator Russell Brand. They discuss turning to Christ, the benefits of orienting yourself toward a proper center (rather than centering yourself), how Donald Trump has shaken up the world stage, and what it means to cross the “edgelands” and make it back alive.   Russell Brand is an English comedian, a ... Show More
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