Topic: Deepak Chopra

8 chapters across the catalog

Manbuns  & Mohawks
Episode 833 23:12 - 31:49

833: Manbuns & Mohawks

Deepak Chopra, Donald Trump and Psychological Evaluation

Deepak Chopra appears on a progressive radio program to provide a psychological analysis of Donald Trump, describing him as a representation of the "shadow" of the collective consciousness. Chopra characterizes Trump as emotionally retarded and a bigot, while admitting that Trump brings out negative emotions in Chopra himself. The hosts mock the use of clinical terminology by political commentators to pathologize political opponents.

Codeword Austin
Episode 500 2:32:16 - 2:34:56

500: Codeword Austin

PBS Spiritual Programming, Michael Bernard Beckwith and Problem Etymology

The hosts critique spiritual programming on PBS featuring Michael Bernard Beckwith, who claims the word "problem" is an "emblem." Dvorak provides the actual Greek etymology of "problem," which relates to "throwing forward" or ballistics. They compare the presentation to the "inspired wisdom" of Deepak Chopra.

Episode 398 34:27 - 36:36

398: Zombie Gun

Deepak Chopra, False Economy, and Materialism

Guru Deepak Chopra is quoted criticizing the modern economy for being built on derivatives and debt. He claims people spend money they haven't earned to buy things they don't need to impress people they don't like. The hosts briefly discuss Chopra's broader philosophy that physical existence is an illusion.

Brown is the New Green
Episode 272 56:21 - 59:05

272: Brown is the New Green

Deepak Chopra and Canada Post Appointment

Deepak Chopra, a former CEO of a body scanner company who accompanied President Obama on a trade mission to India, has been appointed CEO of Canada Post. The hosts criticize the move, noting that Chopra benefited from U.S. taxpayer-funded junkets before taking a high-level position in Canada. There are concerns he will move to privatize the Canadian postal service.

AQ-USA
Episode 261 40:39 - 44:03

261: AQ-USA

Rapiscan Lawsuit, Michael Chertoff and Body Scanners

A host recounts a meeting with a high-powered lawyer who represented Rapiscan in a $129 million lawsuit against L3 Communications over backscatter technology patents. The conversation touches on the involvement of Michael Chertoff and the CEO of Rapiscan, Deepak Chopra (not the spiritual leader), who traveled with President Obama to India.

Final Jeopardy
Episode 254 20:43 - 22:59

254: Final Jeopardy

Deepak Chopra and Obama Administration TSA Connections

Deepak Chopra, the CEO of OSI Systems (parent company of Rapiscan), is identified as a major donor to Barack Obama who accompanied the President to a business meeting in Mumbai. The discussion highlights potential conflicts of interest regarding the government's push for scanners manufactured by Chopra's company. Additionally, TSA Director John Pistole is described as a personal friend of the President.

Krazy Karzai Kums Klean
Episode 189 51:53 - 56:38

189: Krazy Karzai Kums Klean

Indonesia Earthquake and Deepak Chopra Twitter Claims

The hosts discuss a recent earthquake in Indonesia and its geopolitical context regarding U.S.-China relations. They also highlight a controversial tweet from Deepak Chopra, who appeared to claim that his meditation caused a separate earthquake in Southern California.

30 Taliban Killed
Episode 162 58:04 - 1:00:35

162: 30 Taliban Killed

Rapiscan Systems, Deepak Chopra Connection

The hosts investigate Rapiscan Systems, a provider of airport body scanners, noting that a man named Deepak Chopra is the founder of the parent company, OSI Systems. They attempt to verify if this individual is related to the New Age author or the US Chief Technology Officer, Anish Chopra.