Chapter
The Dark Secrets of L. Ron Hubbard
30:45 - 34:12 (03:27)
A discussion of the lack of credibility of L. Ron Hubbard's work on Dianetics and his disturbing personal life, including allegations of abuse and denial of paternity.
Clips
Court documents reveal disturbing details of a high-profile divorce, including allegations of blackmail, rejection of a child, and emotional abuse.
30:45 - 31:58 (01:12)
Summary
Court documents reveal disturbing details of a high-profile divorce, including allegations of blackmail, rejection of a child, and emotional abuse.
ChapterThe Dark Secrets of L. Ron Hubbard
EpisodePart Two: L. Ron Hubbard: The Greatest Con-Man In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
L. Ron Hubbard returns to the US and settles in Wichita, Kansas with the help of a Dianetics enthusiast named Purcell.
31:58 - 33:11 (01:13)
Summary
L. Ron Hubbard returns to the US and settles in Wichita, Kansas with the help of a Dianetics enthusiast named Purcell. Despite Hubbard's claims of Dianetics being a field of research, there is very little real research being done. Meanwhile, Sarah, his wife, files a petition to have his assets placed into receivership.
ChapterThe Dark Secrets of L. Ron Hubbard
EpisodePart Two: L. Ron Hubbard: The Greatest Con-Man In History
PodcastBehind the Bastards
During the McCarthy era, Senator Joseph McCarthy accused his wife and the communists of orchestrating a campaign to ruin him, while also claiming that his wife was a Nazi agent.
33:11 - 34:12 (01:01)
Summary
During the McCarthy era, Senator Joseph McCarthy accused his wife and the communists of orchestrating a campaign to ruin him, while also claiming that his wife was a Nazi agent. The FBI even thought he was too crazy to be credible about his anti-communist conspiracy theories.