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Media, Writing & Cultural Commentary

Jonathan Alpert brings a clinical lens to the cultural moments dominating headlines — from political polarization to moral panic and modern masculinity. Whether weighing in on breaking news, providing psychological insight into current events, or giving practical advice, Jonathan is regularly tapped by some of the biggest media outlets in the world.

Jonathan Alpert

Television

Since 2006, Jonathan has been an expert guest on most of the major national TV news shows, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, NBC Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, and FOX News. He also appeared in the 2010 Oscar-winning documentary Inside Job and National Geographic's The 2000s: A New Reality.

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Inside Job (Documentary)

Featured as the 'Wall Street Therapist' in the Oscar-winning documentary on the 2008 financial crisis

2010

The 2000s: A New Reality (NatGeo)

Provided psychological analysis of 9/11, Bernie Madoff, and celebrity scandals

2015

Fox News

Commentary on politics, cultural issues, and modern therapy trends.

2024–2026

Today Show

Expert Guest on Mental Health & Culture

Recurring

CNN

The Psychology Behind Political Division

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Good Morning America

Navigating Anxiety in High-Pressure Careers

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NBC Nightly News

The Rise of Therapy Culture in America

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ABC World News Tonight

Mental Health and the Modern Workforce

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Topics Frequently Covered

Therapy culture & languagePolitical hyper-vigilanceGrievance narrativesMasculinity & modern pressureIdentity and emotional reasoning

Available for television, podcast, and print commentary.

Jonathan can be reached directly and is easily booked for any news story, TV segment, or project. Contact at jonathan@jonathanalpert.com.

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