Behind the Bastards

Part One: Kent Hovind: Fake Dinosaur Scholar and Accidental Child Killer

May 28, 2024

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Molly Conger discusses Kent Hovind, the self-declared doctor of dinosaur studies for the Creationist museum. Topics include Hovind's controversial background, accusations of enabling a pedophile, legal troubles, and his unique career path promoting creationism globally. The episode explores his unconventional views on evolution, financial exploits, tax evasion, and the rise and fall of a figure known for his fraudulent schemes.

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Kent Hovind's questionable academic credentials and lack of accreditation raise doubts about his legitimacy as a dinosaur scholar.

Hovind distorts evolution concepts, framing them as a religious belief and misinterpreting scientific principles to match his creationist narrative.

Hovind's tax evasion and adherence to sovereign citizen ideology demonstrate his greed-driven resistance to fulfilling financial obligations.

Deep dives

Kent Hovind - A Controversial Christian Educator

Kent Hovind, known for his beliefs in creationism and his fiery debates against evolutionists. He runs a dinosaur-themed park that is criticized for being subpar compared to others. Hovind defends his views by arguing that evolution is a religion and claims dinosaurs were on Noah's Ark.

Introduction

5min

Influential Figures in Evangelical Christianity

10min

Unconventional Teaching and Creationism Advocacy

7min

Kent Hovind: Rise and Debate Tactics

21min

Uncovering Corruption and Fraudulent Schemes

5min

Kent Hovind's Unorthodox Views on Evolution

8min

Debunking Pseudo-Science and Examining Financial Exploits

3min

The Rise and Fall of a Tax Evader

10min

Uncovering Financial Misconduct and Fundraising for Diaper Bank

4min

Robert sits down with Molly Conger to discuss Kent Hovind, self-declared doctor of dinosaur studies for the Creationist museum he founded and somehow killed a kid with.

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