The Binge Cases: My Mother's Lies

Introducing: Deadly Cure

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Jan 18, 2023
This podcast delves into the dark world of a family selling a toxic potion as a cure-all. It reveals the global network they built and the brave individuals who fought back, including the bleach hunters on a mission to stop them.
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INSIGHT

How A Fringe Bleach Cult Went Global

  • A fringe group turned a dangerous bleach product into a global “miracle” by tapping political chaos and online algorithms.
  • Mark Grenin and his family marketed Miracle Mineral Solution as a sacrament, gaining traction during pandemic misinformation spikes.
INSIGHT

Sacrament Framing Hid A Toxic Product

  • Sellers framed the product as a sacred cure, calling it their sacrament and claiming it could cure COVID and other illnesses.
  • Authorities like the FDA and ER doctors publicly warned the product is unapproved and can be deadly.
ANECDOTE

Family Dynasty Driving The Scam

  • The operation centered on a family dynasty: a father and his four sons driving sales and promotion.
  • Their public sermons and confrontational rhetoric, captured in recordings, reinforced believer loyalty and outreach.
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