Apex Ascend Episode 13 - Charisma, Chaos, and the Cult of Personality

Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s approval is at 90%—and even though that’s not true, it still tells us something real: Trump’s grip on the Republican Party is as strong as ever. In this episode of Apex Ascend, Rodney LaBruce unpacks the danger of charisma-driven politics, the delusion of hero worship, and why some voters are simply too far gone to reach. 

From the Epstein scandal to uninspired rallies, from cult loyalty to quiet disillusionment, we explore how America ended up electing a personality instead of a leader—and how we move forward without pretending that every voter can be won back. This isn’t about alienating Trump supporters. It’s about telling the truth and building a coalition around integrity, not idolatry.