Trust Me: Cults, Extreme Belief, and Manipulation
Exactly Right and iHeartPodcastsTrust Me is a weekly interview podcast about cults, extreme belief, and the fine line between devotion and delusion—told through firsthand accounts from the people who lived it. Hosted by two women who’ve been in cults themselves, Lola Blanc and Meagan Elizabeth, the show features survivors from groups like Heaven’s Gate, the Manson Family, NXIVM, OneTaste and more–sharing personal stories of how ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 239 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||
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Renee DiResta, professor and author of Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality, joins the show again to dive deeper into disinformation, propaganda, and "pseudo-events," or manufactured controversies and news stories.
She explains wh... more
This week’s guest is Renee DiResta, professor, and author of Invisible Rulers: The People Who Turn Lies Into Reality. In part one this week, she talks to Lola and Meagan about propaganda, disinformation vs. misinformation, and how social media algori... more
This week, Lola and Meagan continue their conversation with Mike and Abbi Prussack, former members of Meagan’s childhood church, the 2x2s. In part 2, they walk the girls through the abuse crisis that has shaken the group in recent years and the long-... more
This week, Lola and Meagan talk with Mike and Abbi Prussack, former members of Meagan’s childhood church, the 2x2s, also known as The Truth or The Way. The couple, who now help moderate the Ex-2x2 Facebook community, share what it was like growing up... more
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United Statesa month ago - Changed :(
Show has gotten worse since the network switch. Some episodes feel like filler and the hosts continually come off as uneducated about the workings evangelical fundamentalism and it’s hard to listen to those episodes as someone from that background because they position themselves as knowledgeable. Also ads for AI now??? Gross…….
Apple Podcasts2fhjlfdhffhfUnited Statesa month ago - Love
I love how in-depth you two take your research and episodes. Both of your life journeys are inspirational. ❤️❤️
Apple Podcasts5tdrenegarUnited Statesa month ago - On the fence
I’m not giving stars one way of the other. Really enjoyed the incel interview so I listened to the Bad Vegan which felt a little confusing and then listened to the Mom episode which was even more confusing. Honestly walking away feeling like this podcast isn’t very thoughtful and a bit of brand building for Exactly Right.
Apple Podcasts3euroskankUnited Statesa month ago - Very silly voices
Not possible to get past the hosts very juvenile voices.
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Focuses on the intricacies of cults, extreme beliefs, and the psychology of manipulation, often shared through personal narratives from survivors who have escaped such environments. Common themes include firsthand experiences in groups such as Heaven's Gate and NXIVM, emphasizing not just the journey of indoctrination and escape, but also the psychological and emotional nuances involved in belief systems and group dynamics. The hosts, both of whom have personal backgrounds in cults, offer a compassionate perspective, blending humor with honest discussions on trauma and recovery. This approach provides listeners with deep insights into the complexities of faith, belonging, and the human desire for connection.
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this podcast launched 5 years ago and published 239 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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1. Abbi Prussack
2. Mike Prussack
3. Tim Squirrel
4. Sarma Melngailis
5. Arabelle Sicardi
6. Anthony Cesar Duncan
7. Aaron Goldenberg
8. Sarah Stankorb
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