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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.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

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Nick Gillespie
as a 2013 book written by
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Lawrence Wright
about the Church of Scientology.
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Lawrence Wright: America's Misadventures in Wars, Cults, and Panics
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Dax Shepard
when discussing
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Bert Kreischer
's career.
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Bert Kreischer
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Jeff Holmes
as a book about Scientology.
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Conversations with Tyler 2023 Retrospective
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MICHAEL SHERMER
in the context of Lawrence Wright's work on Scientology.
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Gareth Gore Investigates: Opus Dei, Dark Money, and Global Deception
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Nayeema Raza
in the context of criticism of Scientology.
Why Go On Reality TV? with Rebecca Minkoff
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Oliver Stone
's involvement with Scientology.
Oliver Stone on Nuclear Energy, Putin and the Path to Conspiracies
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Joe Rogan
as a book he read and enjoyed, along with the HBO documentary.
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Joe Rogan
when discussing the impact of the MeToo movement on Hollywood.
#1296 - Joe List
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Joe Rogan
as a book detailing the history and practices of Scientology.
#1366 - Richard Dawkins
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John Papola
as a book that became an HBO series about Scientology.
’Heretics’ Host Andrew Gold: DEI Ruined the BBC. Independent Journalism Is the Future.

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