Performative Power - RwtH 028 - 10.17.2025

In this episode, I look at how performance has replaced authenticity, from the political stage to social media feeds and even our private lives. I explore the rise of “performative governance,” where spectacle wins over substance, and how the pursuit of clout has reshaped our understanding of strength and status. I break down the performative masculinity of figures like Donald Trump, Andrew Tate, and Pete Hegseth, and why Chuck Schumer’s attempt to imitate their viral energy falls flat. Together, we’ll unpack the psychological roots of clout chasing, the emotional damage it causes, and the steps we can take to reclaim quiet, disciplined effort as the antidote to a noisy, attention-driven world.