What Is “The Process”? Episode #29: NecroPolitics, Propaganda & Lies Presented By The Process Church of MK-ULTRA
Jan 24, 2026
A deep investigation into media narratives tying a controversial spiritual group to notorious crimes and mind control programs. Legal battles and PR strategies that reshaped public perception are unpacked. Historical ties to social services, funding controversies, and recruitment practices are examined. Local scandals and institutional pushback are highlighted.
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Process-Manson Contact Discrepancy
- Dana highlights a major discrepancy: the Process Church publicly denied prior contact with Charles Manson while internal testimony suggests visits and article arrangements.
- This contradiction suggests deliberate PR damage control rather than simple misunderstanding.
Established PR Firms Behind The Process
- Dana traces R.T. Smiley & Company as a significant Toronto PR firm that represented both the Process and major clients like Unity Bank and Taiwan.
- This overlap suggests the Process used established PR channels, not fringe amateurs.
Founder’s Process Past At Best Friends
- Dana connects Brother Lars (Stephen Harano) from Process days to his later role at Best Friends Animal Society.
- She contrasts his past Process identity with Best Friends' sanitized origin story.
