A once-famous psychologist who became embroiled in controversy, and the man who tried to kill him. Plus, scrunching, cannibalistic worms. How does it lead to us not being able to put our smartphones down? Listen to a new series from #TheStakes w/ @aronczyk https://t.co/psf4XmTDpp https://t.co/eqCsiNFM5u —@[email protected] http://twitter.com/onthemedia/status/1161748386216853511
A History of Persuasion: Part 1 | On the Media | WNYC Studios

A once-famous psychologist...& how the Unabomber tried to kill him. The first part of a three-part series from The Stakes examines the science of persuasion — and its backlash.