What Is “The Process”? Episode #23: The Realist (Part 1) - Going Clear For The Culture
Jul 16, 2025
Dive into the intriguing world of Scientology and its connections to counterculture! Discover Paul Krasner's satirical take on the e-meter and hypnosis debates. Learn about the government's scrutiny of Scientology's tactics and its infamous legal battles. Explore the chilling ties between Charles Manson and the church, along with Mae Brussell's conspiracy research. From covert operations to youth programs and the political backlash against anti-poverty initiatives, this discussion weaves a complex tapestry of influence and intrigue.
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Reexamining The Process Church Narrative
- Dana frames the episode as continuing research into the Process Church and its public narrative.
- She emphasizes questioning how the group evolved and why it distanced from its Kanab animal sanctuary.
Krasner's Satirical Scientology Investigation
- Paul Krasner wrote a satirical piece linking Scientology to political violence and researched auditing and the e-meter firsthand.
- He used personal e-meter experience and reporting to frame a fictional programming theory about Sirhan Sirhan.
Scientology, Hypnosis, And State Interest
- The episode links Scientology techniques to hypnosis and CIA mind-control interests via historical investigations.
- Dana highlights documented overlaps like e-meter controversies and FDA/CIA probes into mind-control research.
