January 12, 2023

EP. 145 — Cults with Amanda Montell

Author and podcaster Amanda Montell joins Jameela this week discuss all things cults. They cover what makes a cult vs. what makes something cult-ish, what to be on the look out for when assessing if something is a cult (or cult-ish), the dangers of large cults or the cult of one, the cultish qualities of the diet and wellness industries, and more.
Listen to Amanda’s podcast – Sounds Like a Cult – wherever you get your podcasts

Follow Amanda on Instagram @amanda_montell

 

You can find transcripts for this episode on the Earwolf website. 

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