Episode 11: Free Will or Control? Film Director on Cults, 'Holy Water,' and the Battle for Authenticity

In this episode, Addison shares their experience working at the Sacramento LGBT Community Center, where they supported transitional-aged youth in both a shelter and drop-in setting. While drawn to the...

3 Apr 47min

In this episode of Cults and the Culting of America, Daniella and Scot speak with Dr. Cheyenne Gunn, a social media strategist and former member of the online activist network Operation Olive Branch....

17 Mar 55min

Edward Francis joins Daniella and Scot to explore the cult-like dynamics inside drum corps and competitive marching arts. A former performer, judge, and designer deeply embedded in the activity for 25...

12 Mar 53min

In this episode of Cults and the Culting of America, Daniella speaks with Allison Powell, a longtime election judge from Illinois who has worked elections for nearly three decades. Allison explains h...

12 Mar 53min

CONTENT WARNINGS: Political extremism, fascism, authoritarianism, military force, war, January 6th, detention centers, corruption, sexual misconduct references (Epstein), strong language.   In this ...

9 Mar 1h 3min

Michaela joins Dr. Scot Loyd and Knitting Cult Lady to discuss her experience being born and raised in the Nation of Islam. Michaela breaks down the group's core ideology, how it functioned as a high-...

9 Mar 59min

Content warnings: discussion of child abuse, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, trauma, recovery culture, substance abuse, and high-control groups. In this episode of Cults and the Culting of Amer...

3 Feb 56min

In this special edition of Cults and the Culting of America, Daniella speaks with Ashley Shelton, founder of the Power Coalition for Equity and Justice in Louisiana, about organizing, democracy, and w...

27 Jan 51min