03 | This Much Is True — Cults, QAnon and those left behind

Alex’s bible classes started taking over his life — then he discovered who was really running them.

Emma’s mum went from crystals to a clique that believes in aliens and past lives.

And Tim and his dad fell into QAnon together, but what happened when one wanted to leave?

We find out how cults and conspiracy theories can isolate you from your family, friends, even flatmates. And we hear what it’s like to lose a loved one to a dangerous belief system.

Guests:

Professor Jolanda Jetten, ARC Laureate Fellow and professor of social psychology at the University of Queensland
Pastor Rob Buckingham, senior minister at Bayside Church
Thanks to Alex, Llewellyn, Emma and Tim for sharing your stories.

Hosts: Siobhan Marin and Richard Aedy
Producers: Siobhan Marin, Richard Aedy and Cheyne Anderson
Executive Producer: Julie Browning
Sound Design: Tim Jenkins

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