Last Podcast On The Left

Episode 64: Bonus Material: The Jonestown Death Tape

Feb 16, 2015
Guest
Jim Jones
This discussion features Jim Jones, the Reverend notorious for leading the Jonestown mass suicide. The conversation shifts from playful anecdotes to the grim realities of Jones's manipulation tactics. Listeners learn about the chilling final hours during 'Code White Night' and the emotional turmoil of followers. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and despair intertwine with reflections on revolutionary ideals. The haunting Jonestown Death Tape is explored, leaving a somber yet impactful imprint of a tragic historical moment.
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1
Intro
00:00 • 2min
2
Humorous Anecdotes and the Transition to Dark History
02:06 • 2min
3
Escape from Jonestown
03:46 • 10min
4
Whispers of Despair and Hope
13:26 • 15min
5
Exploring Internet Connectivity and Career Resources
28:09 • 2min
6
Navigating Social Quirks and Language Learning
30:30 • 2min
7
In the Shadow of Despair
32:54 • 24min
8
Rhetoric of Revolutionary Suicide
56:59 • 4min