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Why we elect narcissists and sociopaths and how we can stop

(Photo courtesy Moscow Kremlin via WikiCommons)
(Photo courtesy Moscow Kremlin via WikiCommons)

High conflict personalities in the political realm thrive on division and blame. Far from being a problem that exists in the past, there is a worldwide rise of authoritarian leaders who proclaim to be “heros” and promise a return to greater times and glory. On the next Line One Prentiss Pemberton is joined by a leading expert on high conflict personalities to discuss electing narcissists and sociopaths.HOST:  Prentiss Pemberton, LCSW GUEST:

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Prentiss Pemberton is a host of LIne One: Your Health Connection at Alaska Public Media. Reach him at lineone@alaskapublic.org.