Episode 247: The Death of Negative 48 feat Donie O'Sullivan & Karma
Sep 18, 2023
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The Death of Negative 48 podcast features Donie O'Sullivan, a CNN correspondent, who shares insights on his documentary exploring the impact of a QAnon cult led by Negative 48 on families. They discuss the cult's belief in JFK's resurrection and their leader's powerful influence. Researcher Karma joins to discuss her work on the group, including their obsession with JFK and the legal issues within splinter groups. The podcast also covers the aftermath of Negative 48's death, followers' persistence in their beliefs, and speculation about future gatherings.
The Negative 48 cult's belief in the return of JFK Jr. and JFK showcases the dangerous nature of extreme devotion and distorted reality within cults.
The impact of the Negative 48 cult on its followers' families has resulted in devastating division and strained relationships, highlighting the toll extreme devotion can have on personal connections.
Deep dives
The Bizarre Beliefs of the Negative 48 Cult
The Negative 48 cult, led by Michael Protsman, believed that JFK Jr. and JFK are alive and working with Trump to save America. They also relied on numerology and engaged in intense decoding exercises. Protsman's death has caused a power vacuum among the remaining followers, leading to infighting and splinter groups. Some followers still cling to the belief that JFK Jr. will reveal himself, while others are lost without Protsman's guidance. The cult's beliefs have devastated families, causing division and strained relationships. The distorted reality and extreme devotion of the followers highlight the dangerous nature of cults.
The Human Toll of the Negative 48 Cult
The Negative 48 cult has had a profound impact on its followers and their families. The intense dedication to decoding, listening to hours of livestreams, and wholehearted belief in the cult's teachings have caused followers to lose touch with reality and their loved ones. Families have been torn apart as followers prioritize their devotion to the cult over their relationships and responsibilities. The toll on these families is devastating, creating rifts and leaving them unsure of how to help their loved ones who have fallen deep into the cult's grip.
The Aftermath of Michael Protsman's Death
Following Michael Protsman's death, the remaining followers of the Negative 48 cult have shown varying responses. Some have doubled down on their beliefs, desperately clinging to the hope that JFK Jr. will reveal himself and return to public life. Others have experienced a power struggle, with infighting and splinter groups forming. The loss of their charismatic leader has left a void that no one has been able to fully fill. The future of the cult remains uncertain as followers search for new sources of guidance and direction.
The end of an era for a destructive numerology-based QAnon cult led by Michael Protzman AKA Negative 48 — a group that got infamous for their belief that JFK Jr and even JFK were on the cusp of returning from the dead. We spoke to CNN correspondent Donie O'Sullivan about his documentary exploring their effect on the families of those involved and the death of their leader. We also spoke with researcher Karma about her long-standing work on the group.
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Donie O'Sullivan: https://twitter.com/donie / https://www.cnn.com/profiles/donie-osullivan
Karma: https://twitter.com/2022_Karma
Music by Pontus Berghe. Editing by Corey Klotz.
http://qanonanonymous.com
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