Anke Richter is an international journalist and author based in Christchurch, New Zealand. Before immigrating there with her family in 2003 she was a magazine writer, TV producer, and, business reporter in Germany. Anke has covered everything from the 2011 Christchurch earthquake to the 2019 mosque attack and has traveled widely in the South Pacific reporting on climate change and social issues.
Over the last few years, she has been focusing her research on cults, which has resulted in her latest book, Cult Trip: Inside The World Of Coercion & Control an intense, riveting, and personal investigation into the world of cults and the minds of their leaders.
In this riveting episode, Rachel engages with Anke Richter, an international journalist and author whose investigative prowess has taken her deep into the world of cults. Anke's latest book, "Cult Trip: Inside the World of Coercion and Control," offers an intense and personal exploration of cult dynamics and the psychology of their leaders.
From the 2011 Christchurch earthquake to the harrowing experiences of cult survivors, Anke's work spans a broad spectrum of human stories. The conversation also delves into the upcoming DE-CULT conference in New Zealand, which aims to educate and empower those affected by cultic environments.
Discover more about Anke's work and the DE-CULT conference at www.ankerichter.net
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