This week, in a special expanded edition of Aftermath Radio Q and A, we discussed listener Stella’s questions about the case of David Russell Williams—convicted murderer, rapist, and former Colonel in the Canadian Forces. Is he a psychopath? Dr. Schug weighs the behavioral evidence for and against, based on information from the recent Dateline NBC television show … Read more
Dr. Dave Kosson, Professor of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and co-author of the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version, discusses scientific research about cognitive mechanisms thought to be associated with psychopathy. The show opened with “Aftermath Q and A” questions about the prevalence of psychopathy in the general population (thought to be … Read more
10 Signs that you’re dating a sociopath By Donna Andersen We all want to be loved, don’t we? Well, no. There are people in the world who don’t care about love. They don’t even know what love is. But they do care about power, control and sex. These people are called sociopaths (or psychopaths.) The … Read more
In this episode, Dr. Schug focuses on the issue of psychopaths on college campuses. He speaks with students and faculty who talk about some of their experiences and, in the second half of the episode, he speaks with Dr. Liane Leedom, a psychiatrist and Associate Professor of Counseling and Psychology at the University of Bridgeport … Read more
In the first part of the show, Dr. Schug addresses the concept of the sociopath. He clarifies the origin and meaning of the term sociopath, the confusion between the psychopath and the sociopath, and explains why the term sociopath is misleading and should probably be avoided. Also this week, Dr. Robert Schug interviews “Sally” a … Read more
In the first half of this episode, Dr. Robert Schug introduces Science Corner, where he considers some aspect of research on psychopathy. In this installment, Dr. Schug addressed the question of the link between psychopathy and serial killers. In the second half of the show, he speaks with Dr. Paul Babiak, Industrial and Organizational Psychologist … Read more
In the first half of the show, Dr. Schug summarizes some of the research presented at the 2010 meeting of the American Society of Criminology. He also introduces a new segment, Psychopath or Not and considers the case of Robert Stroud, known as the Birdman of Alcatraz. In the second half of the show, Dr. … Read more
Dr. Schug discusses Psychopathy in the News, including a case of corruption in California and a case of murder, sexual assault, and property crime in several cities in Canada. He also talks with Dr. Dave Kosson, Professor of Psychology at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and co-author of the Psychopathy Checklist: Youth Version, … Read more
Episode 3: Dr. Schug discusses what is known about the case of Scott Peterson who was convicted of the murder of his wife, Lacey Peterson. He also talks with Dr. Paul Babiak, Industrial and Organizational Psychologist and coauthor of the book, Snakes in Suits: When Psychopaths Go to Work. Dr. Schug and Dr. Babiak discuss … Read more
Aftermath Radio Episode 2: Dr. Robert Schug introduces Psychopathy: Fact or Fiction, addressing what the term “psychopath” means. He also talks with Dr. Liane Leedom about issues that arise when people try to break up with someone with psychopathic traits. Click here to stream the episode. Are you romantically involved with someone you think may … Read more