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Mentioned in 10 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 10 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
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when discussing 

's career.

Dax Shepard


Bert Kreischer

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Bert Kreischer
Mentioned by 

as a book about Scientology.


Jeff Holmes

43 snips
Conversations with Tyler 2023 Retrospective
Mentioned by ![undefined]()

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)
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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
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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 Naima Raza while discussing ![undefined]()

's involvement with Scientology.

Oliver Stone

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

as one of the first movies that made her realize the extent of the issues within Scientology.


Sarah Edmondson

#361 - NXIVM Cult Victim on Hollywood Elite, 17,000 “Slaves” & being a “Good Girl” | Sarah Edmondson


