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Intersectionality - Pros, Cons and Pitfalls ft. Dr. Mark Horowitz Oct 19, 2019

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This week I welcome back Dr. Mark Horowitz, professor of sociology, to discuss the pros and cons and shortcomings of intersectionality, a feminist model of how the various minority groups in our culture can experience oppression across overlapping group boundaries. This has become a difficult and often heated topic for many and some have even gone to an extremist end to enforce these ideas. Enjoy!

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Religion vs. Cults ft. Owen Morgan Oct 12, 2019

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This week I’m joined by Owen Morgan (Telltale Atheist) to discuss a little theory I have as to why it can be so difficult to talk about religion with people; we discuss how real religions are distinct from cults and how to be a more moderating influence in these troubled times. Enjoy!

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War Stories with Gary LeLeux Oct 05, 2019

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This week I’m joined by Gary LeLeux, a career soldier who has some fascinating stories and views to share on his time in Afghanistan and Iraq and where we stand now, including thoughts about whether the military is a kind of cult and which movies get it right when it comes to showing what combat is really like. Enjoy!

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The Three Apostates - How Cults Gain Allies Sep 28, 2019

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This week I’m joined again by Lloyd Evans and Jonathan Streeter for another edition of The Three Apostates, this week discussing how our respective groups get allies via politics and other external groups. We really just scratch the surface of this topic, but it’s a start. Enjoy!

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Why Star Wars is Failing and How to Fix It Sep 21, 2019

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This week we drop the serious as I have guest Chris Crimey on to discuss how we see the Star Wars saga, where it started and how it has developed and where we think it should go. Enjoy!

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Mark Bunker Takes on Clearwater Scientology Sep 14, 2019

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This week I am joined by Wise Beard Man himself, Mark Bunker, to discuss his bid for Clearwater’s city council as well as his history with Scientology including his days with the Lisa McPherson Trust. Enjoy!

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Sovereign Citizens, the Law and You ft. Ciprian Ivanof Sep 07, 2019

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Ever since I had John P Capitalist on a few months ago to discuss the “sovereign citizens” movement and some of the legal chicanery they get up to, I’ve had questions about how they misunderstand the law and why. This week I have Ciprian Ivanof on to answer questions about how the legal system works and most importantly, what we all should know about it to better understand how not to be taken advantage of and to know your rights. Enjoy!

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Scientology, Trauma and Recovery ft. Dr. Natalie Feinblatt Aug 31, 2019

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This week I am joined by Dr. Natalie Feinblatt, trauma and cult recovery specialist who has been treating patients for over 15 years, many of whom were involved with a destructive cult in some way. We discuss the nature of trauma, some points of cult recovery and a lot more. Enjoy!

Dr. Natalie Feinblatt’s website

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More on GPB Capital and Scientology ft. Dr. Jeff Wasel Aug 24, 2019

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This week I am joined by Dr. Jeff Wasel to discuss the recent troubles with GPB Capital and its Scientologist founder, David Gentile. We discuss exactly what happened and why Gentile is in legal trouble and how the entire attitude inculcated in Scientology contributes to these kinds of scams and problems. Enjoy!

Scientology Money Project website

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Cult Commentary on ”The Family” ft. Clint Heacock Aug 17, 2019

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This week I am joined by former Evangelical pastor Clint Heacock to discuss the new documentary “The Family” about covert fundamentalist political influence in Washington DC and around the world. We discuss the cultish overtones of this activity and why it’s a threat to our democracy.

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