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Subliminally Correct is a bi-weekly podcast where two experts in subconscious messaging examine the intersection of politics, persuasion, and all the ways politicians and newsmakers are using psychological tactics to influence you every single day. The show is hosted by Alex Dobranic, Political Consultant and Certified Consulting Hypnotist; and Taylor Sherman, Executive Coach and Certified Hypnosis Instructor – experts in politics and subliminally persuasive tactics. Guests range from political staffers, consultants, journalists and academics, to experts in hypnosis, body-language, and Neuro-Linguistic Psychology; here to give you an inside look into what makes the persuasive politician.

Location:

Washington, DC

Description:

Subliminally Correct is a bi-weekly podcast where two experts in subconscious messaging examine the intersection of politics, persuasion, and all the ways politicians and newsmakers are using psychological tactics to influence you every single day. The show is hosted by Alex Dobranic, Political Consultant and Certified Consulting Hypnotist; and Taylor Sherman, Executive Coach and Certified Hypnosis Instructor – experts in politics and subliminally persuasive tactics. Guests range from political staffers, consultants, journalists and academics, to experts in hypnosis, body-language, and Neuro-Linguistic Psychology; here to give you an inside look into what makes the persuasive politician.

Language:

English

Contact:

9167594332


Episodes

74: Masks for Thee: Carlson Takes on Fauci

8/20/2020
Which prime time hosts tend to work up viewers the most? We listen this week to Tucker Carlson who explores his upset at Anthony Fauci and also talks to us about UFOs. Listen as we break down: How science is being trusted as a source and yet is dismissed in light of Anthony Fauci's recommendations How you can link ideas together by making diverse connections in a short span of time How Carlson's resident UFO expert creates intrigue at secret never before heard government facts The implication that Republicans are a suppressed group right now, and how he strengthens that logic through repetition. And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:36:36

73: 600 Salutes and Trump's West Point Visit

7/28/2020
Have you ever known someone who distracted you with their stories so much that you forgot what you were thinking? In this episode we cover one of Trump's most persuasive stories yet, and discuss: How to guide a listener in a crowd into imaginative scenarios with full hypnotic responsiveness The disease that Democrats have given him (hint: it's not Covid) How Trump links openness to thought and ideas to lawlessness and rebellion The strategy of revealing personal details to increase intimacy and rapport A new law that Trump wants to pass that could send you to prison for up to a year. And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:38:37

72: The Silent Majority: Trump's Tulsa Rally

7/11/2020
Have noticed how politicians tend to frame their opponents in black and white terms? In this episode we break down Trump's first rally after the pandemic hit, in Tulsa, where he has some choice words for Biden and AOC. Listen to this episode as we cover: How repeating the name of someone's home state paces, builds rapport, and entices audiences to roaring applause Using enumeration and value-frames to reinforce patriotic identity How Trump relies on a lack of historical knowledge to change how the Republican party is perceived Did Trump tell his staff to slow down COVID-19 testing? He admits to something that should be all over the news! And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:37:18

71: The Enemies of Freedom: Reagan Steps In

6/29/2020
What happens when someone uses random events in the world to construct the idea that it was all a predestined, blessed occurrence? Ronald Reagan tells us about the things that are happening in his world, that must have been predestined, in his 1981 inaugural address. Listen to this episode and find out: How biblical metaphors and prayer meetings create a more receptive headspace for the listener What is more powerful than weapons of war? Moral courage. The story of Martin Treptow and the Rainbow Division, and why you should care Alex breaks down exactly why your ears should always perk up when you hear a politician say "progress may be slow." And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:29:18

70: Reagan's Nation: The Transition of Power

6/17/2020
When Ronald Reagan appeared on the scene after Jimmy Carter's one-term presidency, the American people had an adjustment period to make. Listen as Reagan sells us his vision but also distinguishes himself from the policies of the past. In this episode you'll find: Why Carter's policies didn't land and Reagan was given the opening Whether people can, truly, "govern" themselves (Reagan's answer is No) Time-based ambiguities and action spurred by future consequences American exceptionalism and why it is referenced so often in inaugural addresses and State of the Unions Redefining what a term means in order to neutralize it - a potent political tactic A cool submodality change that Taylor also uses to help people with public speaking fears And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:37:08

69: Caught in the Cookie Jar: Biden Taunts Ryan

5/29/2020
What happens when a powerful, seasoned debater comes up against a fiery young upstart? Joe Biden and Paul Ryan go at it on issues of entitlements, taxes, and war. In this episode we cover: Joe Biden's call back to an earlier moment in debate history How tag questions are used as an interruption strategy to shape the narrative An appeal to credibility tactic and how camera angles influence messaging Simple, easy to understand soundbites and why appealing to logic doesn't always work Using hypnotic tones and cadences to make difficult subjects easier to talk about And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:44:49

68: The Logic Trap: Biden Spars with Ryan

5/17/2020
How have Joe Biden's debating tactics changed over the years, and what has made him persuasive in the eyes of his supporters? In the 2012 VP debates with Paul Ryan, he dominated the airtime and played up to the sympathies of the moderator. Listen to this episode as we break down: The rhetorical burden that Joe Biden places on his listeners by asking questions with a certain persuasive bend in them. The brilliant logic trap that Paul Ryan sets in a tactic commonly used by trial attorneys. A practical look at how pacing and leading creates rapport not just with the audience, but with the neutral moderator. Transition phrases, ending phrases, and how Biden ensures that he has the last word. Republicans need to take more responsibility? How the script gets flipped. And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:32:34

67: A Spark of Possibility: Bill Clinton's Inaugural Address

5/6/2020
Have you ever wondered how to make your speaking sound like the most persuasive politicians? Listen to how Bill Clinton in his second term creates an inspirational feeling among the audience, while alluding to policy points. Listen to this episode to find out: The three part sentence structure that instills repetition but also sets up a way to redefine the same words you've just said Submodality changes similar to those seen in Trump's State of the Union Moving from the Under Class to the Middle Class A tie back to another persuasive politician: Ted Cruz Using a historical event to "pace current experience" while connecting two points in time Bridges, Summits, Quests, and Dreams... And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:34:07

66: A Free People Must Choose: Bill Clinton's Inaugural Address

4/28/2020
Has American built bonds with nations that were once our adversaries? Our look backward to Bill Clinton's second inaugural address gives in an insight into politics and consciousness at the time, and how his message was catered to a centrist audience. Listen to this episode as we explore: The biblical references to Canaan, the promise of America, and a preface to Barack Obama's "more perfect union" How the 20th century was "The American Century" and why Clinton's legacy is that of one that crossed centuries The choice-based framework and how personal responsibility became a Republican message but was initially the province of centrist Democrats like Clinton Motivational direction and what resides, truly, in Bill Clinton's soul And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:43:30

65: Obama's Famous Speech on Race: Part 2, with Special Guest Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting

4/19/2020
Our fascinating conversation continues! We break down one of Obama's most pivotal and influential speeches of all time with our guest, Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting, the author of The Speech: Race and Barack Obama's "A More Perfect Union." Join us in this episode to learn: Obama uses the NLP technique of separating intention from behavior in order to soothe a frightened audience; how does he do it? Using code switching in order to communicate messages of peace to a multiracial audience The "Metaphorical Leap" language pattern and how it is used Advanced pacing and leading that is done below conscious awareness How parallelism is used to connect multiple stories together: Obama's story, America's story, and the story of how a young white girl and an old black man came together for a purpose. A special segment toward the end where Obama references someone that Alex has a special, personal connection to. And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0) Special Guest: Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting.

Duration:00:54:16

64: Obama's Famous Speech on Race: Part 1, with Special Guest Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting

4/12/2020
Don't miss one of our best episodes yet! We break down one of Obama's most pivotal and influential speeches of all time with our guest, Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting (http://subliminallycorrect.fireside.fm/guests/tsharpleywhiting), the author of The Speech: Race and Barack Obama's "A More Perfect Union." (https://amzn.to/2VnohTk) In this episode learn: The words of Rev. Jeremiah Wright and what Obama had to contend with if he was to win his first term What is the tradition of the Jeremiah, and how does Obama's speech structure differ? Was Obama effectively communicating to both white and black voters seperately and simultaniously? How candidate Obama's advisors set up the stage in order to make him look more patriotic Creating a sense of fate and kismet through rhetoric Was Obama just trying to appease white voters by appealing to their feelings? Was this Obama's "speech on race" or something else? And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0) Special Guest: Tracy Denean Sharpley-Whiting.

Duration:00:51:44

63: Commander Cuomo's Spin: The NY Presser

4/3/2020
Have you ever seen a politician confuse the reporters so much they can't even remember what question they wanted to ask? Listen to Gov. Cuomo as he artfully spins away from questions that the reporters ask him, leading you to see why he has been so popular in recent weeks. In this episode: - A super confusing language game that Cuomo plays with reporters, hypnotically confusing them and making them forget what they thought they were saying - Why Cuomo believes the "1918" Spanish Flu pandemic can't tell us much about what we should do today - Changing the scope of a reporter's question in order to use the tactical device of outframing - Why are we rolling back regulations when that is a republican priority, not a democratic one? - Analogies being used in everyday conversation and how imagery can make an idea seem more fleshed out - "I swear it to you" and why this type of appeal seems to bolster claims of fair play - And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:35:32

62: The Administration's Failure: Biden Goes on the Attack

3/25/2020
What happens when Donald Trump's great economy starts to dive? Joe Biden goes on the attack to point out the President's shortcomings and what they should do instead. Listen to this episode as we break down his response, including: How Joe addresses his inability to hold campaign rallys in the near term Why the Coronavirus is a big equalizer in society How Americans can meet this moment and harness ingenuity How nominalizations are at play in creating political distance from what can be a very personal problem A very nice content (meaning) reframe that Joe does in order to slam Trump and force his hand And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:27:09

61: The Virus Won't Have a Chance: Trump's Evening Address

3/19/2020
What happens when motivation fails to quell deep fears and when people are losing their minds? Trump's evening address gives us a persuasive example of why big picture thinking doesn't always work. Listen to this episode and you'll hear: Why we have had an "unprecendented response" and more importantly, what that actually means How the Coronavirus is being used to promote a nationalist and xenophobic agenda A break down of the different types of ambiguous phrasing and an example of one of Trump's punctuational ambiguities A "time shift" pattern that is oftentimes used in therapy to help people to heal, but here Trump does it in order to make himself appear more wise than he actually is How he leaves the door open on what specifically he will do to help And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:27:54

60: Expunge the Records: Bernie Makes it Personal

3/9/2020
How do you make politics personal? Have you ever known a politician that truly appealed directly to you? In this episode we listen to how Bernie Sanders captures strong rapport with his audience. Listen to this episode for: Bernie's promise to his supporters to erase their criminal records How Bernie is implying he is already elected and why this is a smart tactic The "linkage statements" that tie ideas together; can you catch the more complex ones? Powerful pronouns and why which word you use when giving a political rally carries so much meaning The immigrant experience in America and why you should NOT argue with his math in this case And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:33:02

59: Bernie's New Deal: The Nevada Speech

3/3/2020
How do politicians give hope for their ideas but stay away from the specifics that might ensnare them? We listen to Bernie Sanders in his Nevada rally as he riles up the crowd, pumping them full of energy for the fight to come. Listen to this episode and find out: How Bernie's digital marketing specialists are changing up the on-screen content to drive more donations Calling out every race and group, and how he makes people feel like they are a part of his campaign even if they are just listening Bernie's unique spin on the classic unity messaging of liberal candidates How Bernie sees "you" as being one of the downtrodden who needs his help New Deal language and is Bernie going to be the next FDR? How he pulls off the impossible and makes increasing taxes a popular policy And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:32:29

58: The State of Trump's Union

2/19/2020
What makes even controversy-prone politicians sound regal and full of hope? We break down the techniques of speechwriters in Trump's latest State of the Union address in this episode. Listen as we delve into: The opening nominalization and invented word that frames the entire speech The two-word sequence language pattern that is used again and again in order to capture imagination and yet not say much at all Political Theater and how Trump uses the State of the Union like a daytime TV show giveaway contest Using submodalities from NLP in order to give your speeches an extra spark How Trump uses "aversion language" of being trapped, being forced to pay for things, or having rights taken away from you Another American history lesson: What Wyatt Earp, Davy Crockett, and Annie Oakley have to do with who you should vote for in 2020. And more! Beto O'Rourke's speech that was mentioned in the show is here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2422498247760393 Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:41:01

57: You Belong: Pete's Moment in Iowa

2/9/2020
Have you ever felt alienated by politics, or like you don't belong? Pete Buttigieg has a message for you. We cover his victory speech in Iowa in this fascinating look at how to frame liberal ideas. Listen to this episode to find out: The hypnotic technique of conscious / unconscious dissociation and how Pete uses it here to contrast knowing with not knowing False choices set up through calls to action and cause and effect languaging How Pete empowers the listener; but is it truly them or what they've voted for? The politician that Pete has been watching at home while learning how to be more persuasive Evoking a feeling through artfully vague language and non-specified predicates--How Pete makes them think their feelings are about him. And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:46:13

56: It's Just Business: How Republicans View Trump's Impeachment

2/4/2020
Is impeachment going to destroy the institution of the presidency? We break down some listener questions along with a Republican news conference in his exciting episode. Listen to this episode to learn: Why stacking numbers and quoting statistics is so persuasively valuable Whether the House of Representatives is trying to pick who the next president will be A Montana congressman's metaphorical regression back to his high school years Suggesting patterns in order to take advantage of the natural tendency to create meanings How listener questions reveal political campaign buys and why repeated phrases suggest inauthenticity in responses Is Donald Trump just a businessman? Find out what we really think! And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:33:05

55: Trial or Error: Trump's Impeachment Begins

1/27/2020
When it comes to the trial of the highest office of the land, will the American people get a fair trial? Listen as master persuaders use direction of attention to convince you of the right decision, or the wrong one. Listen to this episode to discover: Why the Republicans are so intent as framing the debate as having the same rules as "the Clinton impeachment" The key maneuver of how politicians give the illusion of control and yet hold true power just outside arm's reach Examples of words that are used to expand, and limit, the scope of someone's attention, and how this is a common tactic used by magicians How one of the lawyers uses a core hypnotic device made famous by the renegade psychiatrist, Milton Erickson The perfect trifecta of high crimes and misdemeanors, and what the constitution has to say about it The fraudulent call that Adam Schiff described, and what really happened. And more! Remember to visit our website (http://www.subliminallycorrect.com) and support us through Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/subliminallycorrect)! You can also follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/SubliminalPod) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/SubliminallyCorrect/)! (Theme Music: "Night Owl" by Broke For Free from Free Music Archive, CC BY 3.0)

Duration:00:28:04