From The Vault: Warning Signs From Within A Cult
Nov 27, 2025•41 min
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Episode description
Emily revisits her discussion with Rick Alan Ross, the Executive Director of the Cult Education Institute, about the structure and psychology of notorious cults.
Rick unpacks the many tactics cults use to recruit, manipulate, and control members, and discusses how impacted individuals can be deprogrammed. He later revisits notable cases from his years of experience.
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