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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Going Clear
Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief
Book • 2013
In 'Going Clear: Scientology, Hollywood, and the Prison of Belief,' Lawrence Wright delves into the inner workings of the Church of Scientology.
The book provides a comprehensive history of the church, from its founding by L. Ron Hubbard to its current status as a global organization.
Wright examines the church's practices, its treatment of members, and its significant influence on Hollywood through high-profile adherents like Tom Cruise and John Travolta.
The book is based on extensive research and interviews with former Scientologists, offering a critical look at the church's beliefs and operations.
The book provides a comprehensive history of the church, from its founding by L. Ron Hubbard to its current status as a global organization.
Wright examines the church's practices, its treatment of members, and its significant influence on Hollywood through high-profile adherents like Tom Cruise and John Travolta.
The book is based on extensive research and interviews with former Scientologists, offering a critical look at the church's beliefs and operations.
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Mentioned in 11 episodes
Mentioned by 

as a 2013 book written by 

about the Church of Scientology.


Nick Gillespie


Lawrence Wright

97 snips
Lawrence Wright: America's Misadventures in Wars, Cults, and Panics
Mentioned by 

when discussing 

's career.


Dax Shepard


Bert Kreischer

73 snips
Bert Kreischer
Mentioned by 

as a book about Scientology.


Jeff Holmes

43 snips
Conversations with Tyler 2023 Retrospective
Mentioned by 

in the context of Lawrence Wright's work on Scientology.


MICHAEL SHERMER

29 snips
Gareth Gore Investigates: Opus Dei, Dark Money, and Global Deception
Mentioned by 

when discussing a detailed book about Scientology he (or Dan) had listened to.


Shane Gillis

24 snips
Ep 604 - Tyler Gerben (feat. Steve Gerben, Dan Soder, Billy & Spud)
Recommended by 

as a book by Lawrence Wright on Scientology that's worth reading.


Michael Moynihan

19 snips
Trump at the WEF, defining fascism, Hitler revisionist history, + more | The Moynihan Report
Mentioned by 

in the context of criticism of Scientology.


Nayeema Raza

Why Go On Reality TV? with Rebecca Minkoff
Mentioned by 

and 

as a crazy accurate book that goes into great depth about how bananas L. Ron Hubbard was.


Joe Rogan


Leah Remini

#908 - Leah Remini
Mentioned by Jack when discussing interiors and practices of Scientology, referencing the investigative account.

Weekly Zeitgeist 429 (Best of 4/27/26-5/1/26)
Mentioned by Naima Raza while discussing ![undefined]()

's involvement with Scientology.

Oliver Stone

Oliver Stone on Nuclear Energy, Putin and the Path to Conspiracies


