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Mentioned in 6 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 6 episodes
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as a 2013 book written by 

about the Church of Scientology.


Nick Gillespie


Lawrence Wright

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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
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as a book about Scientology.


Jeff Holmes

37 snips
Conversations with Tyler 2023 Retrospective
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in the context of Lawrence Wright's work on Scientology.

MICHAEL SHERMER

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Gareth Gore Investigates: Opus Dei, Dark Money, and Global Deception
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in the context of criticism of Scientology.


Nayeema Raza

Why Go On Reality TV? with Rebecca Minkoff
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 a book he read and enjoyed, along with the HBO documentary.


Joe Rogan

#1588 - Lawrence Wright
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when discussing the impact of the MeToo movement on Hollywood.


Joe Rogan

#1296 - Joe List
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as a book detailing the history and practices of Scientology.


Joe Rogan

#1366 - Richard Dawkins
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as a book that became an HBO series about Scientology.

John Papola

’Heretics’ Host Andrew Gold: DEI Ruined the BBC. Independent Journalism Is the Future.