Appearances
Interviews & Podcasts with Rebecca Lemov
Some of My Favorite Conversations
These conversations take my research out of the classroom and into everyday life. From podcasts to public radio, I join leading hosts to explore how brainwashing, persuasion, and cultural shifts shape the way we think, act, and make choices today.
I try to bring both depth and humor to discussions—making complex ideas easier to understand, and even fun to talk about. Below you’ll find a selection of featured appearances that highlight the range of topics I’m often asked to speak about.
The Joe Rogan Experience
Rebecca Lemov is a Harvard historian of science focusing on data and the history of human sciences.
Armchair Expert
Rebecca discusses meeting her husband at the cafe, falling for anthropology, and addiction.
Talk Nerdy
Brainwashing w/ Rebecca Lemov
All My Conversations
Curious to dig deeper? Here’s the full playlist of interviews and podcasts I’ve joined—ranging from intimate conversations to national broadcasts. Featured appearances are included here as well, so you’ll find everything in one place.
The Daily Stoic
What makes everyday people vulnerable to influence, even when they feel in control.
The Danny Jones Show
Harvard’s #1 Mind Control Expert fears MK-Ultra is STILL active, influencing courts & digital spaces
The Michael Shermer Show
Brainwashing is more common than we think, affecting anyone through various control techniques.
Cults, Culture & Coercion with Dr. Steve Hassan
Rebecca Lemov's explores mind control's history and its implications for today's AI-driven society.
The Gist
Rebecca Lemov discusses her book on mind control, belief change, and cultish behavior in society.
Van Leer Institute Series on Ideas
Brainwashing affects everyone; Lemov explores its impact, from POWs to social media and beyond.
A Little Bit Culty (Part 2)
Rebecca Lemov explores MK-Ultra, cult tactics, and modern forms of brainwashing.
A Little Bit Culty (Part 1)
Rebecca Lemov explains how brainwashing works, why it’s subtle, and how influence shapes life.
The Ed Mylett Show
Are your thoughts truly yours? Challenge beliefs, reclaim your identity, and ask better questions.
On Point
The history and science behind why we’re all vulnerable to brainwashing
Maine Calling
The history of brainwashing, how it’s been used, why it works—and how it’s more common than we think
Something You Should Know
What is brainwashing? Historian Rebecca Lemov explains its role in cults and fringe beliefs.
IndoctriNation
Rachel talks with historian Rebecca Lemov about brainwashing, identity, and reclaiming self-concept.
The Human Upgrade
Explore CIA mind control tactics and learn to protect your cognitive freedom with Rebecca Lemov.
The Joe Rogan Experience
Rebecca Lemov is a Harvard historian of science focusing on data and the history of human sciences.
Life Examined
Brainwashing: The history and methods behind coercive mind control.
Armchair Expert
Rebecca discusses meeting her husband at the cafe, falling for anthropology, and addiction.
Crawlspace Media
The reality of brain-washing and mind control from a historical perspective up to modern times.
What You’ll Get From These Conversations
When I join a podcast or interview, my goal isn’t just to share research—it’s to leave listeners with something they can use in their own lives.
In these conversations, you’ll find:
- Clarity in a confusing world — ways to think about brainwashing, persuasion, and influence without feeling overwhelmed.
- Practical tools — simple frameworks for spotting manipulation and staying grounded.
- Stories that stick — history, psychology, and real examples that make complex ideas easier (and sometimes fun) to understand.
- A sense of connection — knowing you’re not the only one questioning what’s really going on beneath the surface.
I try to bring both humor and humanity to these topics—because while the subject matter is serious, understanding it should feel illuminating, not discouraging.
Invite Me to Join Your Conversation
If you’re a podcast host, journalist, or event organizer, I’d love to be part of your program. I bring decades of research—and plenty of stories—to make complex ideas clear, relevant, and engaging.
