(85) Cults

On today's slightly late episode, we're traveling around the world to talk about some of the most demented cult leaders this world has ever seen. Some are crazy in an almost comical way. Others are just power-hungry and sadistic. Today's episode has it all, including a case from my salt desert of current residence.

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