Dane Madore

Defused News

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Defused News explores how belief, identity, and group belonging become fused in ways that shape politics, culture, morality, and social life. Drawing from Ideological Identity Fusion Theory, the show examines how ordinary beliefs can become psychologically load-bearing, turning disagreement into threat and group loyalty into a central part of self-concept. By looking at events from the past and present, Defused News asks why belief sometimes stops being something people hold and becomes something they are.

Author

Dane Madore

Episodes

Unpacking Cole Allen's Manifesto with Anthony Rispo: The Psychology of Ideology 01.05.2026 1:15:37

In this episode, we delve into Cole Allen's manifesto, exploring the psychological underpinnings of his actions and the concept of Identity Fusion (Swann). We analyze the manifesto line by line — examining the implications of radicalization, the devoted actor mindset, and the cognitive patterns that drive individuals toward extreme beliefs — with particular attention to the cognitive environment a...