Beste Always The Last To Know podcasts (2024)

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S2 Ep125: The Sackler's Deception 59:32

23d ago59:32

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This week we continue on with Katy's deep dive into the Sackler family and Purdue Pharmaceuticals. We cover multiple instances of deception committed by the company. SourcesDoor Always the Last to Know

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S2 Ep124: Protecting Alaska's Wildlands 9:17

1M ago9:17

9:17

Today, Ash is bringing us an update on federal protections of 28 million acres of land in Alaska. Sources https://www.blm.gov/press-release/biden-harris-administration-affirms-protection-28-million-acres-public-lands-alaska-0 https://www.hcn.org/articles/north-energy-industry-trump-tried-to-open-alaska-lands-to-resource-development-what-will-biden-…

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S2 Ep123: Expanding the Sackler Empire 54:55

2M ago54:55

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In this episode we investigate the post-Arthur Sackler era, when his brothers Mortimer and Raymond, alongside their children, took Purdue Pharma to new heights. With OxyContin as their cash cow, the new generation of Sacklers not only sustained but aggressively expanded the opioid epidemic. Join us as we explore how their calculated decisions prior…

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S2 Ep122: The Architect of Addiction: Arthur Sackler's Legacy 1:00:12

2M ago1:00:12

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In this episode we delve into the origins of the opioid epidemic by examining the life and decisions of Arthur Sackler, the visionary behind modern pharmaceutical marketing. From his revolutionary promotion of Valium to laying the groundwork for OxyContin’s rise, we explore how Sackler’s innovations fueled a culture of over-prescription. As we unta…

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S2 Ep121: The History of Pain Management 45:51

2M ago45:51

45:51

This week, Katy teaches us about the history of pain management from ancient times through present day. If you, or anyone you know needs help with addiction please reach out to 1-800-662-HELP (4357) https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline SOURCES https://painmanagementcollaboratory.org/pain-management-history-timeline/ (this is the timel…

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S2 Ep120: Labor Day 14:06

3M ago14:06

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Today, we learn the history of Labor Day and hear the story of the first NYC Labor Day Parade. SOURCES https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/labor-day-1 https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history-daze https://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/historyDoor Always the Last to Know

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S2 Ep119: Updates: Chinatown Jail Project & Rape Kit Testing 31:48

3M ago31:48

31:48

This week, we have a couple updates to some topics we covered in 2022. We see where the Chinatown jail project is at, the impacts on the community so far, and what the future of the project looks like. We also talk about some progress in the rape kit processing systems around the country. Sources https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/aug/21/new-…

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S2 Ep118: Edie Sedgwick - Part Two 49:15

4M ago49:15

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In part two, we discuss Edie's relationships with Andy Warhol & the crew at The Factory, her mental health and drug addiction struggles, and the events of her final days. Trigger warning for content related to eating disorders, suicide, and child abuse.Door Always the Last to Know

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S2 Ep117: Edie Sedgwick - Part One 41:10

4M ago41:10

41:10

In part one, Katy tells us about the early life of model, actress, and socialite, Edie Sedgwick. Trigger warning for content related to eating disorders, suicide, and child abuse. SourcesDoor Always the Last to Know

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S2 Ep116: The Daughters of Bilitis - Part One 36:44

4M ago36:44

36:44

This week, we learn about the first lesbian rights group in the US. Ash is on a kick of learning all she can about LGBTQ+ history, we hope you enjoy the journey along with her. Sources https://guides.loc.gov/lgbtq-studies/before-stonewall/daughters-of-bilitis https://womenshistory.si.edu/blog/how-daughters-bilitis-organized-lesbian-rights https://w…

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S2 Ep115: Beyond the Magic: The Life of Harry Houdini 44:59

4M ago44:59

44:59

This week, Katy teaches us all about the life of Harry Houdini. His childhood, his tricks, and his interesting relationship with Spiritualism. SourcesDoor Always the Last to Know

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S2 Ep114: The RMS Titanic 1:10:24

5M ago1:10:24

1:10:24

This week, Katy enlightens us on the events of one of their favorite subjects, the Titanic. Ash knows nothing about the Titanic beyond what the movie shows, so we're all learning a lot with this episode. We cover the designing and manufacturing of the boat, the layout and luxury, comparisons between the movie and real life, and the events of that f…

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S2 Ep113: The History of Dyke Marches 40:02

5M ago40:02

40:02

This week, we learn about the beautiful and community driven origins of Dyke Marches. If you are planning to attend the NYC Dyke March on June 29th, let us know! Ash will be there! NYC Dyke March Accessibility Accommodations Request Form https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfbwfAN330QDzSf1ZL025taF-3i-9R_hW3OIVQlXO3MnjMcCw/viewform Sources http…

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S2 Ep112: LGBTQ+ Youth Homelessness 40:23

5M ago40:23

40:23

This week, we learn about why LGBTQ+ youth homelessness is so prominent. We also discuss the physical and mental tolls that shelter life and living on the streets take on our queer youth, and then we highlight organizations that are taking matters into their hands to curb this epidemic. Organizations https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ https://www.ha…

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S2 Ep111: Princess Diana: The Final Chapter 1:43:12

5M ago1:43:12

1:43:12

This week, we end our saga on Princess Diana. We cover everything from the divorce to the investigation of her death. Please note, we will absolutely not be entertaining any conspiracy theories about her death. That would be disrespectful to her memory, and would take away from the accountability of the people who actually caused her death. Sources…

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S2 Ep110: Princess Diana: Her Book & The Divorce 1:02:44

6M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

This week we are back to our Princess Diana series. We discuss the creation and release of Diana's book and her divorce from Charles. Sources Documentaries Diana Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy directed by Ashley Gething The Princess (2022) available on HBO written and directed by Ed Perkins Diana, 7 Days from BBC Books The Palace Papers: Inside th…

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S2 Ep109: The Kent State Massacre 53:25

6M ago53:25

53:25

This week we will be discussing the events that took place between May 1st and May 4th, 1970, during the student protests of the Vietnam War at Kent State University. Trigger warning for mention of police violence and murder. **DONATE TO OPERATION OLIVE BRANCH: https://www.gofundme.com/f/oob-perinatal-project Sources https://www.kent.edu/may-4-hist…

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S2 Ep108: Princess Diana: The 1980s 1:16:06

7M ago1:16:06

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This week we continue our Princess Diana series by covering everything that went down in the 1980's. From Charles' affair to Diana's affairs, to Diana's friendship with Sarah "Fergie" Ferguson, and Diana's time at Highgrove House, we have so much to unpack. Sources Documentaries Diana Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy directed by Ashley Gething The P…

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S2 Ep107: Princess Diana: The Honeymoon & First Pregnancy 1:08:07

7M ago1:08:07

1:08:07

We're back with our next installment of the Princess Diana Series. We tackle the honeymoon to the birth of Prince William, and everything in between. Sources Documentaries Diana Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy directed by Ashley Gething The Princess (2022) available on HBO written and directed by Ed Perkins Diana, 7 Days from BBC Books The Palace P…

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S2 Ep106: Princess Diana: The Engagement 42:53

7M ago42:53

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This week we continue with our series on Princess Diana by covering her life from meeting Prince Charles through their engagement and honeymoon. *Trigger Warning for mentions of eating disorders.* Sources Documentaries Diana Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy directed by Ashley Gething The Princess (2022) available on HBO written and directed by Ed Pe…

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S2 Ep105: Princess Diana: The Early Years 50:21

8M ago50:21

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We step into our series on Princess Diana by taking a look at her childhood and what type of experiences she had while growing up in the realm of British Royalty. Sources Documentaries Diana Our Mother: Her Life and Legacy directed by Ashley Gething The Princess (2022) available on HBO written and directed by Ed Perkins Diana, 7 Days from BBC Books…

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S2 Ep104: The Lesbian Herstory Archives 29:58

8M ago29:58

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This week we are learning about the Lesbian Herstory Archives and how they came to be! To volunteer with the LHA, visit their webiste! https://lesbianherstoryarchives.org/engage/volunteer/ Sources https://www.grassrootsfeminism.net/cms/node/625 https://www.nyclgbtsites.org/site/lesbian-herstory-archives/ https://lesbianherstoryarchives.org/about/wh…

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S2 Ep103: Grace O'Malley 50:55

8M ago50:55

50:55

Happy St. Patrick's Day! This week we are stepping back in time to the 1500's to learn about Irish pirate (and all around bad ass) Grace O'Malley! Sources https://www.rmg.co.uk/stories/topics/grace-o-malley-irish-female-pirate https://www.forbes.com/sites/margiegoldsmith/2022/11/22/irelands-most-famous-pirate-queen-grace-omalley/?sh=40628d442a47 ht…

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S2 Ep102: UPDATE: IVF 26:57

8M ago26:57

26:57

Because of course we already have an update for last week's episode... Congress continues to be unhinged at an alarming rate. SOURCES https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/02/27/congress/maces-ivf-alternative-00143590 https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2024/02/28/congress/blocks-ivf-vote-gop-senate-protections-00143918…

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S2 Ep101: In Vitro Fertilization 43:31

9M ago43:31

43:31

With the recent ruling in Alabama that is impacting In Vitro Fertilization treatments, Ash is teaching us what the treatment process is, who would benefit from the treatments, the mental/physical/emotional/and monetary tolls the process takes, and what the Alabama ruling means for patients and medical providers. MENTAL HEALTH/FINANCIAL RESOURCES ht…

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S2 Ep100: Josephine Baker 43:19

9M ago43:19

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This week we learn about the life story of Josephine Baker. She was an unmatched performer, a lover of Paris, and an undercover spy, amongst so many other incredible qualities and talents. Sources Josephine Baker The Story of an Awakening- https://archive.org/details/the.story.of.an.awakening https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biogra…

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S2 Ep99: Crimes Against Humanity 39:59

9M ago39:59

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This week, we discuss the origins of the term "crimes against humanity" and the legal precedents it has had throughout time. We also talk about the founding of the International Criminal Court and how it prosecutes cases. Sources https://www.government.nl/topics/international-peace-and-security/international-legal-order/the-international-criminal-c…

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S2 Ep98: Incredible Women of the Civil War 45:27

9M ago45:27

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This week, we learn about 3 incredibly strong and multifaceted black women who lived during the time of the civil war. We also discuss the importance of archiving and protecting the means of record keeping for accurate portrayals of history. SourcesDoor Always the Last to Know

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S2 Ep97: Audre Lorde 58:28

10M ago58:28

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This week, Katy dives into the incredible life of poet, professor, lesbian icon, and civil rights activist Audre Lorde. We would like to give a trigger warning for the mention of suicide in the episode. Sources Zami: A New Spelling of My Name https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde https://alp.org/about/audre https://www.britannica.com/b…

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S2 Ep96: What is Pinkwashing? 33:35

10M ago33:35

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This week, we talk about what pinkwashing is and the toll it takes on the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Take Action Now: https://bdsmovement.net/get-involved/join-a-bds-campaign https://inequality.org/action/ Sources https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/pinkwashing/ https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2014/8/9/against-the-pinkwashing-of-israel https…

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S2 Ep95: "OK Google... Are You a Monopoly?" Part 2 41:07

10M ago41:07

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We're rewinding it all the way back to episode 8! We have a summary of the first part of this topic, and an update on the court case between Google and the Department of Justice. Sources https://thecapitolforum.com/google_antitrust_trial_2023/ https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-google-monopolizing-digital-advertising-technologie…

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S2 Ep94: What is Greenwashing? 36:36

10M ago36:36

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Welcome Back! It's our first episode of 2024! We hope you all had a nice break, we sure took our break seriously, but we're excited to be back in the saddle! This week Ash teaches us about what greenwashing is, how to spot it, and how to combat it! Enjoy! Sources https://greenly.earth/en-us/blog/company-guide/what-is-greenwashing-all-you-need-to-kn…

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S2 Ep93: Krampus is Coming to Town 18:11

11M ago18:11

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It's the last episode of 2023! Thank you all for being here for the last year, we've had so much fun creating this podcast for you. In this week's episode, we learn the lore of Krampus! Everyone be safe, we'll see you in 2024!Door Always the Last to Know

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S2 Ep92: Egypt's Stolen History 34:21

11M ago34:21

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This week, Katy tells us about antiquities that have been stolen from Egypt throughout history. We also discuss the recent events of a smuggling ring connected to some major museums. Sources https://www.npr.org/2022/10/12/1128288196/egypt-calls-for-the-return-of-the-rosetta-stone-and-other-ancient-artifacts https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/wh…

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S2 Ep90: Cleopatra, JFK, Marilyn and More: Updates Edition 43:05

12M ago43:05

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This week we're bringing you some updates on past episode topics. We cover the death penalty, Cleopatra's tomb, fast fashion, JFK, Marilyn Monroe, and Havana Syndrome, with something silly at the end.Door Always the Last to Know

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S2 Ep89: Low Key Vibes 31:25

12M ago31:25

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This week we chit chat about how grateful we are for all of you, listeners! With the Spotify Wrapped numbers and the orders coming in for our merch, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of your support. We also read a couple articles and discuss them. This is a low key episode this week because Ash's brain broke while making the merch st…

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S2 Ep88: Secret Cities 32:20

12M ago32:20

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This week we have a special episode topic chosen by one of our Dream Maker Patreon subscribers, Bailee! Ash knew nothing about this topic when she started writing her notes, so this was truly a learning experience for all. Reminder, if you would like to pick an episode topic, sign up for our Dream Maker tier of our Patreon! www.patreon.com/al2kpodc…

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S2 Ep87: Ranked Choice Voting 25:18

1y ago25:18

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This week, we learn about an innovative method of voting that would allow for equal opportunity for 3rd party candidates. We learn about the pros and cons of changing our system to ranked choice voting. We also learn about the different stages of political party systems the United States has cycled through. SOURCES https://rankthevote.wpengine.com/…

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S2 Ep85: Separated at Birth 35:11

1y ago35:11

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Katy tells us about a psychological study that took place in the late 50's and the 60's, the repercussions of which are still being felt today. Links to donate & give aid to the Palestinian people https://instagram.com/mirna_elhelbawi?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ== To purchase e-Sims so that Palestinians can contact the outside world and their loved ones …

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S2 Ep84: Halloween Special: Mystery at the End of the World 55:16

1y ago55:16

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Welcome to our Halloween Special! Join Ash, Katy, and their wonderful friend Hayley on an adventure to the end. Stay tuned for special social media content at the site of the mystery location. Happy Halloween Listeners! SOURCES Mark Pappas - Camp Hero - Montauk, NY | Camp Hero History Youtube Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrQn_9Co_dQhttps…

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S2 Ep83: The Hatton Garden Heist 29:18

1y ago29:18

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Today Katy tells us the tale of the last great heist of some of the most prolific burglars in England. SOURCES https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jan/15/the-north-london-pub-where-hatton-garden-raid-was-planned https://theweek.com/63246/how-the-real-hatton-garden-robbery-played-out https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/mar/15/hatton-garden…

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S2 Ep82: Women's Financial Rights 37:54

1y ago37:54

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This week we discuss women's financial rights in America. We go over a timeline of different legislation and their impacts. We also discuss how some legislation only positively impacted white women, or were more favorable to white women. Intersectionality is something that is desperately needed in our country's systems. SOURCES https://www.loc.gov/…

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S2 Ep81: The Willow Project 17:12

1y ago17:12

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We're back, to learn about The Willow Project. Ash gives us the lowdown on what the project is and who started it. We also learn about how the government has handled the project, and what happening now on a legislative level to save Alaska's wilderness from climate change impacts. Earthjustice Sierra Club Sierra Club of Alaska The Wilderness Societ…

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S2 Ep80: GIVEAWAY ANNOUNCEMENT!! 0:51

1y ago0:51

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The rules are simple... just follow us on socials, and like and comment on our giveaway posts on tiktok or instagram! Winners will be announced on October 4th, good luck! **This is very real lol, we are you giving you a chance at the tickets that we were planning on using but have to give up since we'll be out of state creating content for the Hall…

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S2 Ep79: Unconventional Oil Spill Clean Up Methods 25:20

1y ago25:20

25:20

This week, Ash teaches us about how hair has become part of the fight in cleaning up oil spills! Find A Hair Boom Salon Near You: https://greencirclesalons.com/directory/ Sources https://greencirclesalons.com/ https://greencirclesalons.com/where-waste-goes/# https://recyclenation.com/green-glossary/oil-spill-hair-booms/ https://matteroftrust.org/ma…

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S2 Ep78: Scientology Part 2 1:13:58

1y ago1:13:58

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As promised, Scientology Part 2! This week we delve more into who David Miscavige is and what his influence on Scientology has been. We also hear the stories of people who have escaped Scientology, including Leah Remini. PODCASTS: Fair Game with Leah Remini and Mike Rinder Blown for Good: Behind The Iron Curtain of Scientology Surviving Scientology…

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S2 Ep77: Freedom of Information Act 34:26

1y ago34:26

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Hi Listeners! Scientology will be back next week, we promise! This week, Ash teaches us all about the Freedom of Information Act. Since this entire podcast is all about educating ourselves, we figured we'd bring you some info on how to make requests from government agencies for documents, and share the history of how FOIA came to be. Sources https:…

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S2 Ep76: Katy vs. Mike - Hypothetical Situation Showdown 26:18

1y ago26:18

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This week we are taking a small break from Scientology and giving you some hypothetical situation questions. Ashley judges between Katy and Katy's husband, Mike, on who has the best answers. Attention Mike's Aunt Susan... maybe skip this episode, your nephew gives some *unhinged* responses.Door Always the Last to Know

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S2 Ep75: Scientology Part 1.5 48:20

1y ago48:20

48:20

The topic of Scientology has turned into a bigger project than we thought it would, so here's an episode where we go over the players in the game, we give some more context to things we learned about in part 1, and we really dive deep into how Scientology took on the IRS. Sources Going Clear HBO Documentary https://www.scientology.org/ (WARNING: TH…

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S2 Ep74: Scientology Part 1 55:09

1+ y ago55:09

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Katy is starting a deep dive into some different cults, and this week we are starting with Scientology! We learn about the beginnings of the "religion" in this week's episode. We discuss the ways in which L. Ron Hubbard began his journey with Scientology by using a special type of therapy that is very similar to the cognitive behavioral therapy tha…

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