"Have you been brainwashed? How would you know?" asks Scott Adams. "I’m a hypnotist, so I can test you." The persuasion expert and bestselling author exposes mind control techniques being used by political campaigns and the media. He's joined by Huntington Beach City Attorney Michael Gates, who sued California's Gov. Newsom and argued the governor's beach closures in 2020 were unconstitutional. ••「 LINKS & SOURCES: https://drdrew.com/8122024 」•• Scott Adams is the creator of Dilbert, which has over 70 million books and products in print. He is a prolific podcaster who uses his training as a hypnotist and lifelong student of persuasion to analyze current events through the lens of persuasion. Online, Scott Adams is renowned for his provocative discussions about politics, censorship, and media bias. His latest book "God's Debris: The Complete Works" is available now at https://amzn.to/3WGRDvI. Follow Scott at https://x.com/ScottAdamsSays Michael Gates is the City Attorney for Huntington Beach, CA. A husband and father of 5, Gates is a litigation attorney specializing in areas including Federal Civil Rights, Public Entity Law, and Government Tort Liability. His legal expertise spans multiple fields such as Medical Malpractice and Employment Law. Outside of work, Gates volunteers as a little league coach. For more, visit https://www.gates4hb.com/ 「 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS 」 Find out more about the brands that make this show possible and get special discounts on Dr. Drew's favorite products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors • UPSIDE – Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/drdrew to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas. • FATTY15 – The future of essential fatty acids is here! Strengthen your cells against age-related breakdown with Fatty15. Get 15% off a 90-day Starter Kit Subscription at https://drdrew.com/fatty15 • CAPSADYN - Get pain relief with the power of capsaicin from chili peppers – without the burning! Capsadyn's proprietary formulation for joint & muscle pain contains no NSAIDs, opioids, anesthetics, or steroids. Try it for 15% off at https://capsadyn.com/drew • PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,” says Dr. Drew. Get 15% off your first order at https://drdrew.com/paleovalley • TRU NIAGEN - For almost a decade, Dr. Drew has been taking this patented, healthy-aging supplement to boost NAD levels. Use code DREW for 20% off at https://drdrew.com/truniagen • THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Be prepared for the next crisis with a Medical Emergency Kit. Learn more at https://twc.health/drew 「 GEAR PARTNERS 」 • NANLITE Lights https://drdrew.com/nanlite • BLUE Microphones https://drdrew.com/blue • ELGATO Controllers https://drdrew.com/elgato 「 AFFILIATES 」 Some of the links from this show are affiliate links, and as an Amazon Associate, we may earn an affiliate commission from qualifying purchases – at no cost to you. 「 MEDICAL NOTE 」 The CDC states that vaccines are safe & effective. Portions of this program may examine countervailing views on medical issues. This show is for entertainment or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician before making health decisions. 「 ABOUT THE SHOW 」 Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://x.com/firstladyoflove). 「 ABOUT DR. DREW 」 Dr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio shows, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He's known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), The Masked Singer (FOX), multiple hit podcasts, and the iconic Loveline radio show. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. Read more at https://drdrew.com/about