Federalist Radio Hour

The Truth About America’s Toxic Therapy Culture

June 2, 2026·43 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, psychotherapist Jonathan Alpert joins Federalist Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to discuss the negative effects of widespread "therapy culture," explain how over-therapization exacerbates America's mental health crisis, and weigh in on the concerning symptoms associated with so-called "Trump Derangement Syndrome." Buy Alpert's book Therapy Nation: How America Got Hooked on Therapy and Why It's Left Us More Anxious and Divided here. The Federalist Foundation is a nonprofit, and we depend entirely on our listeners and readers — not corporations. If you value fearless, independent journalism, please consider a tax-deductible gift today at TheFederalist.com/donate. Your support keeps us going.

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