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Mind control, undue influence, brainwashing - that all sounds like some Hollywood fiction fantasy. But cult expert Dr. Steven Hassan says these are real and anybody could fall into the culty traps. He shares his personal story from the 70’s when he found himself dropping out of college, emptying his bank account and being trained to kill. His trap, he says, is that he thought he was too smart to fall for cult stuff. In fact, “cults” are everywhere - some harmful and some aren’t so much, but they all share elements. If you ever thought that yoga “guru”, invasive company, tight social club or even romantic partner has an awful lot of influence...maybe you’re right. In fact, Hassan says we are living in an age of influence and most of it is digital.

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Links of Interest:

Hassan Website: Freedom of Mind Resource Center

Hassan Podcast: The Influence Continuum

Hassan Books

The “Cult” at Sarah Lawrence College (The Cut, 1/23)

Who  George Soros?

“The Family” Book and Documentary

The Rod of Iron Ministries (The Tennessean) (Rolling Stone) (SPLC)

Chinese Communist Brainwashing Techniques (WNYC, Archival Audio)

Credits:

Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang & Gabrielle Collins

Producer & Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell

Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Mind control, undue influence, brainwashing - that all sounds like some Hollywood fiction fantasy. But cult expert Dr. Steven Hassan says these are real and anybody could fall into the culty traps. He shares his personal story from the 70’s when he found himself dropping out of college, emptying his bank account and being trained to kill. His trap, he says, is that he thought he was too smart to fall for cult stuff. In fact, “cults” are everywhere - some harmful and some aren’t so much, but they all share elements. If you ever thought that yoga “guru”, invasive company, tight social club or even romantic partner has an awful lot of influence...maybe you’re right. In fact, Hassan says we are living in an age of influence and most of it is digital.
If you have questions or guest suggestions, Ali would love to hear from you. Call or text her at (323) 364-6356. Or email go-ask-ali-podcast-at-gmail.com. (No dashes)
**Go Ask Ali has been nominated for a Webby Award for Best Interview/Talk Show Episode! Please vote for her and the whole team at <a href="https://bit.ly/415e8uN">https://bit.ly/415e8uN</a> by April 20, 2023!
Links of Interest:
Hassan Website: <a href="https://freedomofmind.com/">Freedom of Mind Resource Center</a>
Hassan Podcast: <a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/867-the-influence-continuum-wi-91504278/">The Influence Continuum</a>  
Hassan <a href="https://freedomofmind.com/books/">Books</a>
The “Cult” at Sarah Lawrence College (<a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/larry-ray-sarah-lawrence-students.html">The Cut, 1/23</a>)
Who  <a href="http://bbc.com/news/stories-49584157">George Soros</a>?
“The Family” <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Family-Secret-Fundamentalism-Heart-American/">Book</a> and <a href="https://www.netflix.com/title/80063867">Documentary</a>
The Rod of Iron Ministries (<a href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/religion/2021/10/20/conservative-rod-iron-ministries-building-global-retreat-center-east-tennessee/8522996002/">The Tennessean</a>) (<a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/rod-of-iron-ministry-jan-6-sean-moon-moonie-1398447/">Rolling Stone</a>) (<a href="https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2021/10/08/rod-iron-antigovernment-christian-right-and-far-right-movements-join-freedom-festival">SPLC</a>)
Chinese Communist Brainwashing Techniques (<a href="https://www.wnyc.org/story/symposium-on-communist-brainwashing/">WNYC, Archival Audio</a>)
Credits:
Executive Producers: Sandie Bailey, Alex Alcheh, Lauren Hohman, Tyler Klang &amp; Gabrielle Collins
Producer &amp; Editor: Brooke Peterson-Bell
Associate Producer: Akiya McKnight

Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends and celebrities as part of her personal masterclass to learn more about the things happening with us and our world. She also answers questions from listeners and guests the only way Ali can: with honesty, candor and humor. Leave her a question at (323) 364-6356 or email a voice memo to GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com.

Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends and celebrities as part of her personal masterclass to learn more about the things happening with us and our world. She also answers questions from listeners and guests the only way Ali can: with honesty, candor and humor. Leave her a question at (323) 364-6356 or email a voice memo to GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com.

Go Ask Ali

Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends and celebrities as part of her personal masterclass to learn more about the things happening with us and our world. She also answers questions from listeners and guests the only way Ali can: with honesty, candor and humor. Leave her a question at (323) 364-6356 or email a voice memo to GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com.

Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting the shit show that is modern life. In season 3 of Go Ask Ali, she speaks with experts, friends and celebrities as part of her personal masterclass to learn more about the things happening with us and our world. She also answers questions from listeners and guests the only way Ali can: with honesty, candor and humor. Leave her a question at (323) 364-6356 or email a voice memo to <a href="mailto:GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com">GoAskAliPodcast@gmail.com</a>.

Dr. Steven Hassan joined a cult as a teenager and wants everyone to know everyone could be vulnerable…everyone.

Anyone Could Join a Cult w/ Dr. Steven Hassan

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