The Basement: Mitch Horowitz | Gandhi, Reagan, and the Occultists History Erased
Summary
Host John Joseph Adams interviews author Mitch Horowitz about his new book, *Esoterica*, and the history of occult ideas in American culture. They discuss astrology’s ancient roots, Freud’s hidden interest in parapsychology, and the resurgence of Gnostic themes in modern media like *Barbie*. Horowitz also shares personal anecdotes about his upbringing, his father’s quirky political campaign, and the importance of verifying spiritual truths.
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