A Whites-Only Town: Extremism, Identity, and the Psychology of Exclusion

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Wit and Reason with Alex and Dr. Alexis

Dr. Alexis Moreno

53 episodes

1 month ago

Wit and Reason with Alex & Dr. Alexis is a lifestyle talk show hosted by married couple, Alex Honigman, clinical social worker, executive coach, and cultural enthusiast, and Dr. Alexis Moreno, an award-winning psychologist and media consultant. Together, they provide relatable, actionable advice and real-life stories to help listeners improve their relationships, mental health, fitness, and personal growth.

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A Whites-Only Town: Extremism, Identity, and the Psychology of Exclusion

Wit and Reason with Alex and Dr. Alexis

59 minutes 48 seconds

2 months ago

A Whites-Only Town: Extremism, Identity, and the Psychology of Exclusion

A group called Return to the Land (RTTL) is creating a whites-only settlement in the Ozarks, requiring members to prove “European ancestry,” identify as straight, Christian, and exclude Jewish people, Black people, immigrants, and LGBTQ+ individuals. This isn’t just racism—it’s an organized attempt to build a high-control community using legal loopholes, cult-like psychology, and social fear.

In this episode of Wit and Reason, therapist couple Alex Honigman, LCSW and Dr. Alexis Moreno, Clinical Community Psychologist, break down viral videos responding to RTTL and use peer-reviewed psychological and sociological research to explain:

What motivates people to join exclusionary groups
How identity threats, fear, and authoritarianism shape extremist movements
Why RTTL may meet many of the criteria for cults and high-control groups
The dangers of pseudo-legal structures like PMAs (Private Membership Associations)
How racism, patriarchy, and paranoia form social engineering projects

Whether you're curious, concerned, or confused—this episode explains why this movement is dangerous and what it reveals about the deeper mental health and cultural fractures in America today.

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