meta_pixel
Tapesearch Logo
Log in
Ask Dr. Drew

Psychopath / Dictator Expert Dr. James Fallon on Putin’s Brain & Russia’s Invasion – Ask Dr. Drew – Episode 81

Ask Dr. Drew

Dr. Drew

Health & Fitness, News Commentary, News, Politics

4.7759 Ratings

🗓️ 28 March 2022

⏱️ 95 minutes

🧾️ Download transcript

Summary

Dr. James Fallon – whose research led him to realize that he is a "pro-social" psychopath – discusses Vladimir Putin's brain and the Russian invasion of Ukraine. – Dr. James Fallon is Professor of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, and emeritus professor of Anatomy & Neurobiology, at the University of California, Irvine School Of Medicine. In addition to authoring over 300 papers and books, he has written two personal memoirs: including “The Psychopath Inside: A neuroscientist’s journey into the dark side of the brain" which reveals how Dr. Fallon's study of brain functions led him to realize that he himself has the neurological and genetic markers of a psychopath. [The podcast was originally broadcast on March 7, 2022] Ask Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation ( https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/FirstLadyOfLove). SPONSORS • REFRAME – Since the beginning of the pandemic, nearly 1 in 5 Americans has reported consuming an unhealthy amount of alcohol, but only 10% of them are actually getting the help they need. Reframe is a neuroscience-based smartphone app that helps users cut back or quit drinking alcohol. Use the code DRDREW for 25% off your first month or annual subscription at https://drdrew.com/reframe • BLUE MICS – After more than 30 years in broadcasting, Dr. Drew’s iconic voice has reached pristine clarity through Blue Microphones. But you don’t need a fancy studio to sound great with Blue’s lineup: ranging from high-quality USB mics like the Yeti, to studio-grade XLR mics like Dr. Drew’s Blueberry. Find your best sound at https://drdrew.com/blue  • HYDRALYTE – “In my opinion, the best oral rehydration product on the market.” Dr. Drew recommends Hydralyte’s easy-to-use packets of fast-absorbing electrolytes. Learn more about Hydralyte and use DRDREW25 at checkout for a special discount at https://drdrew.com/hydralyte  • ELGATO – Every week, Dr. Drew broadcasts live shows from his home studio under soft, clean lighting from Elgato’s Key Lights. From the control room, the producers manage Dr. Drew’s streams with a Stream Deck XL, and ingest HD video with a Camlink 4K. Add a professional touch to your streams or Zoom calls with Elgato. See how Elgato’s lights transformed Dr. Drew’s set: https://drdrew.com/sponsors/elgato/  THE SHOW: For over 30 years, Dr. Drew Pinsky has taken calls from all corners of the globe, answering thousands of questions from teens and young adults. To millions, he is a beacon of truth, integrity, fairness, and common sense. Now, after decades of hosting Loveline and multiple hit TV shows – including Celebrity Rehab, Teen Mom OG, Lifechangers, and more – Dr. Drew is opening his phone lines to the world by streaming LIVE from his home studio in California. On Ask Dr. Drew, no question is too extreme or embarrassing because the Dr. has heard it all. Don’t hold in your deepest, darkest questions any longer. Ask Dr. Drew and get real answers today. This show is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information exchanged during participation in this program, including interactions with DrDrew.com and any affiliated websites, are intended for educational and/or entertainment purposes only. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transcript

Click on a timestamp to play from that location

0:00.0

Hey, everyone. I want to get right to it today. Very excited for today's guest. He's literally

0:03.6

probably the most exciting person. I mean, my favorite interview, whenever I get to talk,

0:08.2

Dr. James Fallon, it is truly a privilege, and I learn something. And believe me, you will learn

0:14.8

a lot today. Dr. Fallon is a professor of psychiatry and human behavior at UC Irvine.

0:19.6

He is also a professor of department of anatomy and neurobiology.

0:22.6

In addition to authoring 300 papers and books,

0:25.6

he has written two personal memoirs, the one,

0:27.6

Caleb, why don't we put it up,

0:29.6

The Psychopath Inside, a Neuroscientist journey

0:32.6

into the dark side of the brain.

0:33.6

There it is, well worth your read.

0:35.6

He has a TED talk up there that is very popular as well.

0:38.7

And as I said, he is my favorite guest. Please welcome Dr. James Fallon.

0:43.0

Our laws as it pertain to substances are draconian and bizarre. The psychopaths start this.

0:48.5

He was an alcoholic because of social media and pornography, PTSD, love addiction.

0:53.3

Fentanyl and heroin, ridiculous.

0:55.6

I'm a doctor for a second.

0:57.1

Where the hell you think I learned that?

0:58.8

I'm just saying, you go to treatment before you kill people.

1:02.0

I am a clinician.

1:02.9

I observe things about these chemicals.

1:04.6

Let's just deal with what's real.

...

Please login to see the full transcript.

Disclaimer: The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Dr. Drew, and are the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Tapesearch.

Generated transcripts are the property of Dr. Drew and are distributed freely under the Fair Use doctrine. Transcripts generated by Tapesearch are not guaranteed to be accurate.

Copyright © Tapesearch 2025.