Counterpoint, hosted by Scott Harris, is heard every Monday night on WPKN 89.5 FM, Bridgeport, CT between 8:00 – 9:30 pm ET. Webstreaming and audio archive at http://wpkn.org

1) Steven Hassan, PhD, founding director of the Freedom of Mind Resource Center and author of several books including, "The Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control," discusses his views on Donald Trump's continuing cult-like hold of Republican Party voters despite his long record of dishonesty, criminal behavior and anti-democratic agenda -- as well as concern about the response of his followers when Trump's MAGA movement comes crashing down.

2) Dr. Kaitlyn Henderson, Senior Research Adviser with Oxfam America’s US Domestic Policy Program talks about Oxfam's recent "Best States to Work" report, which identified U.S. states have the most robust laws to mandate adequate wages, safe conditions, and rights to organize, as well as issues related to rising inequality and the state of the U.S. labor movement.

3) Cindy Folkers, Radiation and Health Hazard Specialist with the group Beyond Nuclear, discusses her views on Japan's decision to release 350 million gallons of radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean, the dangers for human health and marine life, and the international protocols that should be in place to prevent governments from polluting our oceans with radioactive materials.

4) An excerpt of Independent Vermont U.S. Senator, and two time Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders' address on "The State of America's Working Class," recorded on January 17th, 2023 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.

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