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Inside dangerous cults
Shocking accounts of cults, their leaders, and those brave enough to leave.
Publicado em 12 de Julho de 2023
Leah Remini on Scientology and the Aftermath, Fair Game, and the Aftermath Foundation: Leah Remini discusses her A&E show Scientology and the Aftermath, Scientology's Fair Game, the Aftermath Foundation, and other topics.
Leah Remini on Scientology and the Aftermath, Fair Game, and the Aftermath Foundation: Leah Remini discusses her A&E show Scientology and the Aftermath, Scientology's Fair Game, the Aftermath Foundation, and other topics.
Surviving Scientology RadioRemini, one of the most high-profile ex-Scientologists, doesn’t hold back when it comes to speaking out about her experiences with the infamous cult. She discusses her A&E show, “Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath,” and her work as an advocate to encourage other ex-Scientologists to speak about their experiences.
The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple
Jeff GuinnAn authoritative history of the cult leader responsible for the largest murder-suicide in American history. New information from survivors, plus declassified files, diaries, and interviews, expose Jim Jones’s affairs, insatiable appetite for drugs, fake faith healing, and more.
You Must Remember Manson
13 episódios do podcast
You Must Remember Manson
13 episódios do podcastThe summer of 1969 marked both the end of the ‘60s and the gruesome Manson Family. The “You Must Remember This” hosts trace the origins of the doomsday cult, the lead-up to the bloody murders committed by Manson’s followers, and the aftermath that has since become inseparable from Hollywood.
Heaven's Gate
12 episódios do podcast
Heaven's Gate
12 episódios do podcastIn 1997, 39 people donned matching dark outfits, consumed barbiturates, and placed plastic bags over their heads to suffocate themselves, all under the belief that god is an alien and they would board a UFO upon their death. Podcast host Glynn Washington unravels the story of how cult leaders Marshall Applewhite and Bonnie Nettles amassed such a devoted following and remembers the lives lost in the largest mass suicide of the United States’s history.
Aum Shinrikyo: Aum Shinrikyo, under the leadership of Shoko Asahara, committed shocking acts against the Japanese public when members released sarin gas into the Tokyo Metro at rush hour in March 1995. With tens of thousands of members, including scientists with the...
Aum Shinrikyo: Aum Shinrikyo, under the leadership of Shoko Asahara, committed shocking acts against the Japanese public when members released sarin gas into the Tokyo Metro at rush hour in March 1995. With tens of thousands of members, including scientists with the...
Let's Talk About Sects“Let’s Talk About Sects” breaks down Aum Shinrikyo, Japan’s most infamous doomsday cult. Shoko Asahara founded the cult in the ‘80s and at one point amassed tens of thousands of followers around the world. His teachings became increasingly violent and culminated in an act of terrorism that left 13 people dead and 5,800 injured.
Breaking Free: How I Escaped Polygamy, the FLDS Cult, and My Father, Warren Jeffs
Rachel JeffsA shocking inside look at the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, a radical sect of the Mormon faith founded by self-proclaimed prophet Warren Jeffs. Jeffs’ daughter suffered years of physical and emotional abuse before she was able to leave the church in 2015. A riveting insider's account of the polygamous community that’s been under the spotlight thanks to the Hulu drama “Under the Banner of Heaven” and docuseries “Keep Sweet: Pray and Obey.”
Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life
Sarah EdmondsonIf you’ve ever wondered how people fully buy into seemingly outlandish cults, this fascinating memoir is for you. Edmondson was a member of NXIVM for 12 years before she broke free and blew the whistle on the notorious sex cult. She not only goes into depth about the cult’s teachings but her thought processes that led to her eventual embrace of the NXIVM ideals.
Bundyville
16 episódios do podcast
Bundyville
16 episódios do podcastThe Bundy family made headlines in 2014 thanks to their armed standoff with U.S. Bureau of Land Management agents. In 2016, the Nevada ranchers once again were involved in an armed standoff when they took over the Malheur Wildlife Refuge. Who are the Bundys, and why are they involved in so many armed uprisings? This seven-part series dives into the Bundy family history, their long-standing feud with the federal government, and their role in the fight over the American West.
Sex Cult Nun: Breaking Away from the Children of God, a Wild, Radical Religious Cult
Faith JonesA memoir equal parts fascinating and horrifying from the granddaughter of the founder of the Children of God cult (later known as The Family International). Neglect, sexual abuse, and coercion ran rampant in the extremist organization; women and children in particular were victimized repeatedly at the hands of a man who claimed to have knowledge of the End Times. While many parts of Jones’ story are difficult to read, her choice to break away and start a life outside of the only world she knew is truly inspiring.
Cult, A Love Story: Ten Years Inside a Canadian Cult and the Subsequent Long Road of Recovery
Cult, A Love Story: Ten Years Inside a Canadian Cult and the Subsequent Long Road of Recovery
Alexandra AmorIt’s easy for outsiders to wonder why cult members don’t just leave. Amor, who fell under the spell of a spiritual guru, is here to explain exactly why it’s so difficult to extract oneself from a cult environment. She also details the intense recovery process ex-cult members must undergo in order to heal.
The Sound of Gravel: A Memoir
Ruth WarinerWariner grew up in a small town in the Mexican countryside in a commune of fundamentalist Mormons. With 41 siblings, a dysfunctional mother, and an abusive stepfather, living conditions were horrific and the family lived in extreme poverty. As many ex-cult members have attested to, one of the most difficult parts of leaving for Wariner was having to leave behind loved ones in pursuit of a better life. A gut-wrenching and at times inconceivable account of life in a polygamous sect.
My Life in Orange: Growing Up with the Guru
Tim GuestAfter you’ve binged Wild Wild Country, find out what life was like for the kids who grew up Rajneeshee. Both heart-wrenching and funny, this firsthand account traces the experiences of a boy whose mother brought him to the commune when he was just six.
Godshot: A Novel
Chelsea BiekerA dark and enthralling coming-of-age novel focused on a young girl’s experience with a fundamentalist Christian cult led by Pastor Vern, a man who claims to be Christ reincarnate. Abandoned by her mother and failed by the adults in the community who should be protecting her, Lacey embarks on a dangerous journey to save herself and finds help in the least likely of places.