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The Rise and Fall of Synanon: An American Cult
49:52 - 52:50 (02:58)
This podcast episode discusses the history of Synanon, the American cult that declared itself a religion and accumulated millions of dollars in property assets. The episode explores the cult's rise to fame and ultimate fall from grace.
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Chuck, the leader of a cult, created his own military, the Imperial Marines, who were trained in a special form of karate called Sinnoh Dough, with the major organizer of the Marines being his wife, Betty, who began to call them her majesty's Imperial Marines.
49:52 - 51:01 (01:09)
Summary
Chuck, the leader of a cult, created his own military, the Imperial Marines, who were trained in a special form of karate called Sinnoh Dough, with the major organizer of the Marines being his wife, Betty, who began to call them her majesty's Imperial Marines.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Synanon: An American Cult
EpisodePart Two: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The cult adopted the slogan "the people business" and had assets worth more than $22 million.
51:01 - 52:10 (01:08)
Summary
The cult adopted the slogan "the people business" and had assets worth more than $22 million. While it was tax-free, the US government never recognized it as a religion, and declaring itself so caused a third wave of media attention to converge on the cult.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Synanon: An American Cult
EpisodePart Two: Synanon: The Drug Rehab Program That Built Its Own Army
PodcastBehind the Bastards
This passage contains a collection of quotes from Howard Hughes, an aviator, and businessman, displaying his eccentric and often self-centered personality.
52:10 - 52:50 (00:40)
Summary
This passage contains a collection of quotes from Howard Hughes, an aviator, and businessman, displaying his eccentric and often self-centered personality.