#365 - Andrew Treglia: Planet Earth Is Currently A Barnum World

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In this podcast I’m joined by my friend Andrew Treglia, a director, writer, and filmmaker with over 15 years of experience. He holds an MFA in Filmmaking and Digital Imaging and has worked on everything from drama to experimental documentary. He is best known for his movie Jones Plantation, a bold critique of societal systems and the illusion of freedom.

Jones Plantation isn’t just about American slavery. It is about the world today and how we are controlled. Not through guns and tanks, but through words and false money.

I love Andrew’s work, and in this podcast we dive into his latest project, Barnum World. Some of you will know I’ve already written about Barnum, but for those who don’t, here’s the quick version.

You might remember the movie The Greatest Showman with Hugh Jackman. That was about P. T. Barnum, Phineas Taylor Barnum, the nineteenth century American showman, businessman, and politician. Barnum made his name promoting elaborate hoaxes before founding the Barnum and Bailey Circus. He was also an author, a philanthropist, and a politician, but is perhaps best remembered for saying: “I’m a showman by profession.”

Barnum is linked to something psychologists now call the Barnum Effect, the way vague statements can feel personal and true even though they apply to almost anyone. In 1948, psychologist Bertram Forer gave his students a fake personality test. Every student got the same “results,” full of flattering but generic statements like:

“You have a great need for people to like and admire you.”
“You pride yourself on being an independent thinker.”

Sound familiar? Most students thought the description was spot on. This is the Barnum Effect. It’s why horoscopes work, why palm readers sound convincing, and more importantly, why politicians, pharmaceutical companies, and the media use it so effectively.

Modern politics is full of Barnum statements. They sound bold and visionary but are deliberately vague, allowing people to project their own hopes without requiring leaders to commit to anything real.

“Make America Great Again.” Great how? And for who?
“Build Back Better.” Build back from what, better for whom?
“Let’s Bring People Together.” Nice words, but what do they actually mean?
“Yes We Can.” Can what?

They are emotional hooks, not plans. They bypass critical thinking and go straight to feeling, and that is why they work folks.

The same trick is used in medicine and media. “Safe and effective.” “Follow the science.” “Trust the experts.” “Social distancing.” These phrases became mantras, repeated until they felt true. But like Barnum’s circus, they were illusions.

That is why Andrew’s film Barnum World matters. Barnum statements lull us into false agreement, creating a sense of connection while hiding the truth. This is how policies get passed without consent. This is how coercion is dressed up as democracy. Once you spot it, you will see it everywhere: in headlines, adverts, political speeches, medical campaigns, and social justice slogans.

Barnum was a showman. Today’s politicians, media figures, and health officials are no different. They are modern illusionists in suits and lab coats, pretending to care while pushing hidden agendas.

So next time you hear something that feels good, stop and ask: what does this actually mean?

Alright folks, I hope you enjoy this conversation with my friend Drew. And who knows, maybe one day he will make a movie about the medical industry, and maybe I will even get to act in it.

Much love, enjoy the podcast.

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Links -

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https://x.com/Treggsman

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