Anna and Mark start a two-part series on Scientology.  Part 1 focuses on the founder of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard.  From his early life to the founding of the "church" in 1954, it sets the stage for a deep dive in Part 2.  Anna also lays out some of the foundational beliefs and tenets of this group to help Mark wrap his head around how this organization works.  Thanks to all who listen and support us, please leave us a rating and review on Apple podcasts and remember.....don't drink the kool-aid.

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Sources for this episode:

"The Aftermath" on A&E

Fair Game podcast with Leah Remini and Mike

Going Clear Documentary

Scientology.org 

Brittanica.com

mikerindersblog.org

https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Fishman/time-behar.html

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/is-scientology-a-dangerous-cult-1.917839
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv/tv-news/5-things-we-learned-from-leah-reminis-scientology-expose-tv-show-113731/

https://www.businessinsider.com/craziest-scientology-facts-leah-remini-2017-1#scientology-founder-l-ron-hubbard-was-under-investigation-in-multiple-countries-and-lived-on-a-ship-supposedly-to-evade-any-one-countrys-jurisdiction-1

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