Best Tony Ortega Podcasts (2024)

If you thought that Scientology could fair game the Fair Game podcast, you were mistaken. We’re back; and we’re coming back stronger than ever. There will be new episodes twice a week starting at the end of August – make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss them. It feels good to be back. For more on this and all other topics covered on the show, he…

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Was 'Depp V Heard' A Movie? 52:04

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In this episode, I welcome back true crime reporter, Roberta Glass (of Roberta Glass True Crime Report) to discuss the questionable trial starring actors Johnny Depp and Amber and Heard. Listen to Roberta's past interviews and broadcasts on her YouTube: https://youtube.com/user/robertaglass

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Episode 80: Tony Ortega Inside the Scientology Bubble 58:09

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We welcome our old friend Tony Ortega back to the Fair Game podcast to talk about the current state of scientology, their ongoing financial crimes and the devastation COVID 19 has wrought on their information control. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Episode 79: Roberta Blevins MLM Whistleblower 1:16:01

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We spoke with Roberta Blevins, a former member of a Multi-Level-Marketing (MLM) scam known as LuLaRoe. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Episode 78: Dylan Gill and Church of Spiritual Technology 1:11:41

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We talk to former executive of Church of Spiritual Technology (CST) about the organization established to preserve Hubbard's words in the event of a nuclear holocaust for all future civilizations, what the symbols etched into the ground mean, the various homes built for Hubbard after his death that are maintained to this day, and much more. Learn m…

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Episode 77: Jefferson Hawkins 54:17

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Leah and Mike are joined by Jeff Hawkins, an extremely talented, thoughtful and articulate former Sea Org member to recount his experiences with David Miscavige, his role in making Dianetics a bestseller again the 80's and his journey into and out of scientology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 76: Professor Aharon Friedman 1:07:30

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Former scientologist Aharon Friedman is a professor of Physics and Electrical Engineering and serves on the Board of the Israeli Center for Cults’ Victims. Unlike L. Ron Hubbard, he really IS a nuclear physicist. We talk about his experiences in scientology, what drove him to escape and his work helping victims of cults today. Learn more about your…

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Episode 75: Marc Headley on Scientology and the Internet 1:02:32

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We welcome back our old friend Marc Headley to talk about Scientology and the internet, including covering the bonkers domain names scientology has registered, and how they have unsuccessfully attempted to control access to information on the World Wide Web. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 74: Julian Wain on WISE 1:00:59

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We speak to our old friend and Leah family member Julian Wain about his experiences with WISE (World Institute of Scientology Enterprises) companies and how they implement high pressure sales techniques into dental and chiropractic offices, and are recruitment agencies for scientology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastne…

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Episode 73: Operation Clambake Founder Andreas Heldal-Lund 1:07:41

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This week we have a treat -- we talk with the creator of Operation Clambake, and one of the earliest non-scientologists to go head-to-head with scientology in the fledgling days of the internet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Episode 72: Stefani Hutchison Exposing the Lies 1:11:59

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We bring back one of our favorites this week, the wonderful Stefani Hutchison. Stefani was never a scientologist, but has taken up the cudgel of exposing the lies of scientology on her excellent blog: Confront and Shatter. In this episode, we cover some of the sleuth work Stefani has done, investigating the claims made by scientology and their fron…

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What Are Constellations? 28:27

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In this episode, we look at what the Lord revealed through the constellations! Stay tuned.

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Episode 71: Listener Questions #10 1:04:06

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Leah and Mike start 2022 with one of our favorites -- more Listener Questions. We cover a wide scope of topics, from Fair Game campaign tactics to preserving Hubbard's "legacy" on stainless steel plates in titanium capsules in nuclear-bomb-proof vaults and the embarrassing "We Stand Tall" song video... Learn more about your ad-choices at https://ww…

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Episode 70: Claire Headley Knowledge Reports 1:03:54

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Leah and Mike continue their discussion from last week about Committees of Evidence with Claire Headley, covering the snitch culture of scientology and the subject of Knowledge Reports -- one of the most important control mechanisms within the scientology world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Is Isa Barabbas? 33:29

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Who's Isa? Is he the same as Yeshua? Which one, though? Let's find out! Tune in...

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Episode 69: Claire Headley on Committees of Evidence 1:19:12

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Leah and Mike talk to their old friend and Aftermath OG Claire Headley again this week, this time to discuss Committees of Evidence. What are they exactly, our personal experiences convening, participating and being victims of them, and how they differ from arbitration. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 68: Chris Shelton on Cult Apologists 1:14:17

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This week Leah and Mike talk to their old friend Chris Shelton about cult apologists. These are the people who make a career (often lucrative) out of offering expert academic opinions in support of "New Religious Movements" -- cults. It's a racket that scientology has used to gain credibility. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp…

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Episode 67: Listener Questions #9 1:04:19

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This week we have another one of our favorite Listener Questions episodes... We have a lot of great questions, including what the organization does with all the money it makes? Are the PI's scientologists? What would happen if we tried to rejoin scientology? What is the most bizarre Hubbard policy? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ih…

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Episode 66 : Dr. Willy Rice Pastor of Calvary Baptist Clearwater 1:08:38

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Leah and Mike welcome Dr. Willy Rice, Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Clearwater to the podcast. Willy has been one of the few community leaders who has taken a strong, public stance against the abuses of scientology. We talk about the influence of scientology in the community and the lie that you can a Christian and a scientologist. Lea…

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Episode 65: Filmmaker and former Jehovah's Witness Aaron Kaufman 1:13:01

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Leah and Mike talk to filmmaker Aaron Kaufman. Known for producing Robert Rodriguez films, more recently he directed Crusaders, a documentary on Jehovah's Witnesses for Vice TV. Aaron was raised a JW. His doc focuses on the data base containing allegations of sexual abuse amassed by the organization which they have refused to make public. Plenty of…

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Episode 64 : Tory "Magoo" Christman 1:14:49

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Leah and Mike talk to a long term scientology whistleblower, Tory "Magoo" Christman. Her story covers the gamut -- OSA dirty tricks, disconnection, the Lisa McPherson Trust, being Fair Gamed and a whole lot more. It is an episode that seemed too short with such a bright, smart and kind person. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartp…

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Episode 63: Former SO Member Nora Ames 1:13:25

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Leah and Mike welcome Nora Ames, former SO member and outspoken whistleblower concerning the hypocrisy of scientology's rampant homophobia. She has one of the most incredible and harrowing escape from the Sea Org stories as well as what she did to get her mother out of scientology. Both her father and mother were scientology Guardian Office workers…

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Episode 62: The Aftermath OG Amy Scobee 1:19:24

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Leah and Mike welcome their dear friend Amy Scobee. Amy was in charge of scientology Celebrity Centres for many years and had a lot of personal experience with scientology's biggest celebrities. She was also the catalyst for The Aftermath when she reached out with the story of her mother, Bonnie. They were featured in the first episode. Learn more …

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Episode 61: Julian Wain and the Delphian School 57:52

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Leah and Mike welcome back Julian Wain, who appeared with his wife Katherine in Episode 49. This time they discuss the Delphian schools -- Julian both attended and taught there. These, like other "Applied Scholastics" schools use Hubbard "technology" to indoctrinate kids and act as recruitment pools for the Sea Org, despite the public claims they m…

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Episode 60: Clearwater City Council Candidate Aaron Smith-Levin 54:59

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In this episode Leah and Mike talk to their old friend Aaron Smith-Levin about a wide variety of topics, including the status of Goliath the SP dog, but focus on his announcement that he is running to be elected to the Clearwater City Council and the activities of the Aftermath Foundation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca…

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Episode 59: Listener Questions Part 8 50:06

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A special edition of Listener Questions. Leah and Mike recorded this together in LA. As usual, they cover a lot of ground from why any OT would wear glasses and a question about Tom Cruise's bravery to High Crimes and the traits of an SP. Mike even has an answer that shocked Leah about something Hubbard claimed about himself. Check out video from t…

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Episode 58: Nicole Norton & Becky Lovell Inside RA MA and Guru Jagat 51:00

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Leah and Mike talk with Nicole Norton and Becky Lovell , whistleblowers exposing the abuses of the RA MA Institute for Applied Yogic Science and Technology and its leader Guru Jagat (Katie Griggs). The stories of abuse, money motivation and a culture of worship of the guru are reminiscent of scientology and so many other high control organizations.…

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Episode 57 - Ex Int Base Security Chief Gary (Jackson) Morehead 1:17:24

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Leah and Mike interview Gary "Jackson" Morehead, the former head of security at the confidential scientology headquarters near Hemet in Riverside County California. They cover the efforts taken to prevent Sea Org members from leaving, both physical and mental, what the "Blow Drill" consists of, what a "Life History" is and plenty more. Learn more a…

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Episode 56: Mat Pesch Former Scientology Finance Guy 54:53

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Leah and Mike do a deep dive into scientology finances and fundraising with Mat Pesch. Mat was formerly in charge of the money-making and money control divisions at the Flag Land Base -- the single largest source of revenue for scientology on earth. Mat's no nonsense explanations of the inner-workings of the scientology business machine are at time…

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Episode 55: Ian Rafalko and Dylan Follo 1:36:03

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Leah and Mike talk with Ian Rafalko and Dylan Follo. Ian became an internet sensation when he posted a TikTok video about his father, scientologist chiropractor Eric Berg. Both were recently staff in scientology "ideal" orgs -- their experiences are pretty shocking. Ian's family has been torn apart and his wife chose scientology over him. Learn mor…

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Episode 54: The Sea Organization Deep Dive with Hana Whitfield 1:03:18

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Leah and Mike do a deep dive into the Sea Organization with Hana Whitfield, one of the first Sea Org members. Hana joined L. Ron Hubbard in Las Palmas in 1967, and went on to Captain various Sea Org ships and bases. We cover the early years of the formation of the SO, her recollections of Hubbard, his "Mission Into Time" and much more. Learn more a…

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Episode 53 Listener Questions 7 51:44

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Leah and Mike take on more listener questions: Who does the Fair Gaming? What is CCHR? How scientology views the disabled? What PTSness is. Who was the Duke of Chug? Scientology's sense of humor... and much more. Leah and Mike even act out what happens in an auditing session. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 52: The Bridge Deep Dive Part 3 with Vicki Marshall 1:09:40

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Leah and Mike are joined by Leah's mother, Vicki, to discuss the OT levels. Vicki achieved the highest level of scientology auditing, OT VIII. They discuss the earlier OT levels and their experiences on them and then Vicki's recollections of OT VIII and how underwhelming it was. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c…

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Episode 51: The Bridge Deep Dive Part 2 with Bruce Hines 1:08:13

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Leah and Mike continue breaking down the Bridge to total Freedom towards the level of Clear with Bruce Hines. It's a stairway to heaven with turnstiles at every step. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Episode 50: The Bridge Deep Dive Part 1 with Bruce Hines 1:08:17

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Leah and Mike's old friend Bruce Hines joins them for Part 1 breaking down the scientology "Bridge to Total Freedom." They delve into scientology testing, Introductory Services and how scientology hooks new customers ("raw meat"). Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 49: Katherine and Julian Wain 1:18:19

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Leah and Mike talk to two members of Leah's family who disconnected after she left scientology and have now reconnected. It's an up close and personal look at scientology disconnection and "ethics." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Episode 48: Listener Questions Part 6 1:02:34

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Leah and Mike answer more listener questions. In this episode they cover how many scientologists are left, why scientology is so "white," should scientology celebrities be boycotted, the front groups of scientology, Applied Scholastics schools, Degraded Beings, Dilettantes and more. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo…

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Episode 47: The Life and Lies of L. Ron Hubbard Part 2 1:18:34

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Leah and Mike continue the deep dive into the life and lies of Hubbard with Jon Atack, covering a whole new range of topics. Also a special tribute to Ron Miscavige. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Episode 46: The Life and Lies of L. Ron Hubbard Part 1 1:18:17

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We begin a new series of episodes taking a detailed look at specific areas of scientology. We begin with L. Ron Hubbard. This first parts focuses on his life and claims up to Dianetics. We are very fortunate to welcome Jon Atack back to help us navigate the maze of lies, half-truths and exaggerations that characterize the man's life. Learn more abo…

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Episode 45: Activist and Author Dr. Brian Sheen 1:18:42

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Brian is an old time scientologist who ended his involvement and went on earn a PhD. He never spoke about the abuses he witnessed because his former wife and daughter were still involved. The story of how he came to be declared SP and his daughter's disconnection is typically tragic but especially insane. His heroic fight to get her back continues …

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Episode 44: Sheriff Nick Hanna 54:18

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Leah and Mike speak with the Sheriff of Tom Green County, Texas, Nick Hanna. He describes his work (and that of many others) in discovering, investigating and prosecuting the abuses in a Fundamentalist Latter Day Saints compound near the small town of Eldorado Texas in 2003. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 43: Investigator and Blogger Jeffrey Augustine 50:46

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This week we are joined by whistleblower, investigator, researcher and friend Jeffrey Augustine. Jeff does great work tracking and exposing scientology legal matters. We run down a list of scientologist criminals and the juxtaposition with the public claims of scientology being the most ethical group on earth. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht…

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Episode 42: Listener Questions Part 5 1:02:37

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We cover a variety of topics from the succession plan of Hubbard, silent births, what happens when a scientologist dies, to the Supreme Court decision about the deducibility of donations to scientology and the big lie about the death of L. Ron Hubbard. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 41: Law Review Author Taylor Holley 53:42

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Leah and I had the great pleasure of speaking to Taylor Holley, a law student at Texas Tech University who published a legal analysis of scientology's tax exempt status in the Law Review. Her paper is a wonderful summation and careful analysis of the law and makes a compelling argument that the IRS should revisit the exempt status of scientology. L…

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Episode 40: Cult Expert Dr. Steven Hassan 1:19:39

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Leah and Mike welcome Dr. Hassan this week for a wide-ranging discussion about scientology and other cults, undue influence, hypnotism and methods of control. Steve is a former Moonie, who is now internationally recognized expert in the field of cults. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 39: Former A&E Executive Devon Graham Hammonds 44:01

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Mike and Leah talk to the network guardian angel who oversaw The Aftermath show, Devon Graham Hammonds. They cover how the show came to be, a lot of behind-the-scenes glimpses into production, the Fair Gaming of those who worked on the show and why it ended. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com…

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Episode 38: Listener Questions #4 55:57

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Leah and Mike take questions from listeners covering scientology tax exemption, the Sea Org and staff contracts, scientology Security guards, what listeners can do and a whole lot more insight into the world of scientology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comBy Leah Remini & Mike Rinder

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Episode 37: Mormon Stories Host Dr. John Dehlin 1:16:26

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Leah and Mike venture into the world of Mormonism with Dr. John Dehlin to learn about problems in the Mormon world, the many similarities with scientology, and some important differences which have tended to make the Mormons more successful, and certainly a lot more powerful and wealthy, than scientology. Learn more about your ad-choices at https:/…

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