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Editors Jimmy Lovaas and Alex Moore discuss the killing of Mexican cartel leader "El Mencho" and the deadly narco-terrorism that followed, plus more on Senate primaries in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas, the annual meetings of China's top legislative and political advisory bodies, a Japanese court ruling on the Unification Church dissolution, and the start of the Paralympic Games in Italy.Our next episode will be out March 12, 2026.Subscribe to the show: Apple Podcasts, Spotify and many more. These stories and others are also available in our free weekly Forecast newsletter.This episode includes work from Factal editors Alex Moore, Theresa Seiger, Clara Ip Wai Nam, Hua Hsieh, and Jess Fino. Produced and edited by Jimmy Lovaas. Music courtesy of Andrew Gospe. Have feedback, suggestions, or events we've missed? Drop us a note: hello@factal.comWhat's Factal? Created by the founders of Breaking News, Factal alerts companies to global incidents that pose an immediate risk to their people or business operations. We provide trusted verification, precise incident mapping, and a collaboration platform for corporate security, travel safety, and emergency management teams. If you're a company interested in a trial, please email sales@factal.com. To learn more, visit Factal.com, browse the Factal blog, or email us at hello@factal.com.Read the full episode description and transcript on Factal's blog.Copyright © 2026 Factal. All rights reserved.

Journalist and writer Jessica Grose attended the International Conference for Near Death Experiences this past summer and joins the show to talk about her takeaways. She shares tales of the “experiencers” themselves, the scientists and the people in grief. Also, Jessica grew up in the same town where the Unification Church was based, so Rachel and Irene have a lot of questions! You can catch bonus content now on the Woo Woo YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WooWooPodcast. Follow us on Instagram! @raedratch @irenebremis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a conversation that's equal parts psychological thriller and masterclass in influence, Trevor and Eugene sit down with world-renowned cult expert Dr. Steven Hassan. Recruited into the Unification Church (aka the Moonies) as a college student, Hassan rose through its ranks before ultimately breaking free — an experience that reshaped his life's work and inspired his bestselling book The Cult of Trump. From fringe groups to social media echo chambers, the trio unpack how and why ordinary people get swept into systems of extreme belief, the ways loyalty is engineered, and what separates healthy persuasion from manipulation. They also explore why the line between conviction and control is thinner and closer to home than we think. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Tokyo High Court will decide on March 4 whether to back a lower court's order for the Unification Church to disband itself, informed sources said Wednesday. If the high court upholds the dissolution order, it will take effect regardless of whether the religious group appeals to the Supreme Court, and liquidation procedures will begin. The group could continue its activities as a voluntary organization, but it would lose its status as a religious corporation and would no longer be eligible for tax benefits. Episode notes: ‘Tokyo Court to Rule on Unification Church Dissolution Order on March 4': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/02/05/tokyo-court-to-rule-on-unification-church-dissolution-order-on-march-4/

Kim Keon-hee, wife of the impeached former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for taking bribes, live footage showed Wednesday.周三的直播画面显示，韩国被弹劾的前总统尹锡悦的妻子金建希因受贿被判处20个月监禁。The Seoul Central District Court handed down the prison sentence with a forfeiture of 12.81 million won (about 9,010 US dollars), saying Kim exploited her position as the first lady for private profit.首尔中央地方法院作出上述判决，并判处没收1281万韩元（约合9010美元），法院认定金建希利用第一夫人的身份谋取私利。The court found her not guilty of the charges of violating the capital markets act and the political funds act.法院裁定其不构成违反《资本市场法》和《政治资金法》的罪名。Kim was charged with receiving valuables from Unification Church officials in return for favorable treatment of the religious group in 2022.The court rejected the special counsel's claim of Kim's involvement in stock rigging, saying it was difficult to confirm her complicity even if she was aware of the stock price manipulation.金建希被指控于2022年收受统一教相关人士提供的贵重物品，以换取对该宗教团体的有利对待。法院驳回了特别检察官关于金建希参与操纵股价的指控，称即便其知晓股价操纵行为，也难以确认其存在共谋关系。Kim was indicted while in detention in August last year on charges of her participation in the stock price manipulation between October 2010 and December 2012.去年8月，金建希在被羁押期间因涉嫌参与2010年10月至2012年12月期间的股价操纵行为而被起诉。She was also charged with conspiring with Yoon to receive illegal public opinion poll results worth about 270 million won free of charge from a political broker on 58 occasions from April 2021 to March 2022 ahead of the presidential election.她还被指控在总统选举前，于2021年4月至2022年3月期间，与尹锡悦合谋，先后58次从一名政治掮客处无偿获取价值约2.7亿韩元的非法民调结果。The court, however, ruled that there was no evidence to prove the presidential couple's order of the opinion polls.但法院裁定，现有证据不足以证明总统夫妇曾指示进行上述民调。Apart from the ruling, Kim was indicted on charges of requesting mass enrollment of Unification Church members in the People Power Party to support a specific candidate as a party leader in the party's national convention.除上述裁决外，金建希还因涉嫌要求统一教成员大规模加入国民力量党，以在该党全国代表大会上支持特定候选人竞选党首而被起诉。She also faced charges of accepting valuables in exchange for providing business favors and selling public offices.她还面临以提供商业便利和出售公职为交换条件收受贵重物品的指控。Kim became the first wife of a former South Korean president to be tried under detention as she has been held at a detention center since last August.自去年8月以来一直被关押在拘留所的金建希，成为首位在羁押状态下受审的韩国前总统配偶。impeached /ɪmˈpiːtʃt/被弹劾的forfeiture /ˈfɔːrfɪtʃər/没收（财产）indicted /ɪnˈdaɪtɪd/被起诉的public opinion poll /ˈpʌblɪk əˈpɪnjən pəʊl/民意调查detention /dɪˈtenʃn/羁押

Guest Bio:"faith yün is a former second generation Moonie, born into the Unification Church. Since leaving the Moon organization in 2012 she has become an atheist and gone no-contact with both of her parents and most of her childhood friends. In 2022, after the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe by former UC member Tetsuya Yamagami, faith dropped out of college and forfeited her conditional acceptance to transfer to UC Davis for a bachelor's degree in Anthropology. She is now spending all of her time helping herself and others recover from financial abuse and coercive control, using social media to expose widespread disinformation about the cult that raised her."If you would like to support my channel please consider:buymeacoffee.com/truththath7Thank you for all of your support and for helping to make this channel a reality :)

The man who killed former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was given an indefinite prison term on Wednesday for the fatal shooting with a homemade gun in the western Japan city of Nara in 2022. Referring to Yamagami's background, the ruling said, "he became unable to find a haven within the family" after his mother became a follower of the controversial religious group known as the Unification Church.Presiding Judge Shinichi Tanaka suggested that the motive claimed was irrational, stating, “It cannot be said that his background had a great impact.” During the trial, the defence argued that, given Yamagami's troubled background related to the controversial religious group Unification Church, with which Abe allegedly had ties, his sentence should be no more than 20 years. Defendant Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, plans to decide next week whether to appeal his sentence. Yoshihide Sakurai, a specially appointed professor of sociology of religion at Hokkaido University, who attended the trial as a defense witness, said after meeting with Yamagami on Thursday, that Yamagami appeared to have expected a long prison sentence and did not express dissatisfaction with the verdict. Episode notes: ‘Judge in Ex-PM Abe Trial Says of Killer: “It cannot be said that his background had a great impact”': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2026/01/21/judge-in-ex-pm-abe-trial-says-of-killer-it-cannot-be-said-that-his-background-had-a-great-impact/

Born into the Unification Church, Laurel candidly discusses growing up in a cult, mass weddings, and why she eventually left to protect her children. This is Part 1 of 2. Go tubeless with Omnipod 5 or Omnipod DASH * Dexcom G7 CONTOUR NextGen smart meter and CONTOUR DIABETES app Get your supplies from US MED  or call 888-721-1514 Tandem Mobi  twiist AID System Free Juicebox Community (non Facebook) Eversense CGM Medtronic Diabetes Drink AG1.com/Juicebox Touched By Type 1 Take the T1DExchange survey Type 1 Diabetes Pro Tips - THE PODCAST Use code JUICEBOX to save 40% at Cozy Earth  Apple Podcasts> Subscribe to the podcast today! The podcast is available on Spotify, Google Play, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, Amazon Music and all Android devices * Omnipod Wilmot E, et al. Presented at: ATTD; March 19-22, 2025; Amsterdam, NL. A 13-week randomized, parallel-group clinical trial conducted among 188 participants (age 4-70) with type 1 diabetes in France, Belgium, and the U.K., comparing the safety and effectiveness of the Omnipod 5 System versus multiple daily injections with CGM. Among all paid Omnipod 5 G6G7 Pods Commercial and Medicare claims in 2024. Actual co-pay amount depends on patient's health plan and coverage, they may be higher or lower than the advertised amount. Source IQVIA OPC Library. Disclaimer - Nothing you hear on the Juicebox Podcast or read on Arden's Day is intended as medical advice. You should always consult a physician before making changes to your health plan. 

LISTEN TO PART I AND PART II FIRST!Sean Moon is the youngest son of Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church (aka the Moonies), and his wife Hak Ja Han. He's a far-right extremist, Trump-loving rapper, and leader of the Rod of Iron Ministries. Sean loves AR-15s and bullet crowns, and hates his mother, who he refers to as the Whore of Babylon. Strap in, because the finale of this three part episode is a super wild ride!-Check out our Patreon for pics of Sean sporting his camo gear and bullet crown, along with links to some of his uhhh very interesting music videos... as well as a playlist of Ash and Kristen's fave country songs mentioned in the episode!-If you'd like to support my escape to Indonesia, check out the GOFUNDME :)  -Researched and co-hosted by Kristen Jones.-Audio editing by Tina Lukic.

Two years after deeply deconstructing the Unification Church with fellow 2nd-gen survivors, I'm asking the hard question: what comes after?We unpacked the systems of coercive control using Robert J. Lifton's 8 criteria of thought reform. Now, I'm exploring what comes after—through the lens of curiosity, reformation, integration, and personal sovereignty.R-ReformationI-IntegrationS-SovereigntyDM me on Instagram @Blessedchildpodcast and let's dive in—together.

LISTEN TO PART I FIRST!PART III, OUT NOW ON PATREON!Kristen finishes setting the stage for Sean Moon's gun-toting, far-right extremist, antigovernment and anti-LBGTQAI+, Pennsylvania-based World Peace and Unification Sanctuary Church (aka Rod of Iron Ministries), by telling Ash all about Sean's dad... leader of The Unification Church (aka The Moonies)!-To hear all 25 episodes of Ash Learns the Bible, plus early access to regular content, and ad-free versions of all 600 episodes in our catalog, visit our Patreon!-If you'd like to support my escape to Indonesia, check out the GOFUNDME :)  -Researched and co-hosted by Kristen Jones.-Audio editing by Tina Lukic.

Kristen sets the stage for Sean Moon's gun-toting, far-right extremist, antigovernment and anti-LBGTQAI+, Pennsylvania-based World Peace and Unification Sanctuary Church (aka Rod of Iron Ministries), by telling Ash all about Sean's dad... leader of The Unification Church (aka The Moonies)!-To hear all 25 episodes of Ash Learns the Bible, plus early access to regular content, and ad-free versions of all 600 episodes in our catalog, visit our Patreon!-If you'd like to support my escape to Indonesia, check out the GOFUNDME :)  -Audio editing by Tina Lukic.-Researched and co-hosted by Kristen Jones.

This Morning's Headlines1. Unification Church special counsel2. Next-generation destroyer3. MDL markers4. Thai-Cambodian conflict5. Special tax audit

In this week's episode of The Korea Pro Podcast, John and Joon Ha begin by discussing South Korea's deepening domestic downturn, beginning with South Korea's job-to-applicant ratio collapsing to the lowest level since the 1998 Asian Financial Crisis. They assess how the labor freeze intersects with the chaebol capital strike, as nearly 60% of major firms halt 2026 investment plans amid tax, labor and decarbonization pressures. They then discuss Mexico's 35% tariff wall targeting Asian supply chains — a move that directly threatens the logistics model used by Korean automotive and electronics firms for decades. They then discuss the Federal Reserve's quarter-point rate cut, evaluating what impact it may have on South Korea. Turning to defense and security, the hosts review Peru's agreement to purchase 54 K2 tanks and 141 K808 armored vehicles, a deal marking South Korea's largest ground-systems export to Latin America. They also discuss the fallout from the Unification Church scandal, culminating in the resignation of the oceans minister. The episode closes with a look ahead to next week's developments: Laotian President Thongloun Sisoulith's visit to Seoul for a summit focused on economic and security cooperation, and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac's trip to Washington for high-stakes consultations on nuclear-powered submarines, enrichment capabilities and South Korea's defense spending commitments under the new U.S.-ROK strategic framework. About the podcast: The Korea Pro Podcast is a weekly conversation hosted by Korea Risk Group Executive Director Jeongmin Kim, Editor John Lee and correspondent Joon Ha Park, delivering deep, clear analysis of South Korean politics, diplomacy, security, society and technology for professionals who need more than headlines. Uploaded every Friday. This episode was recorded on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025. Audio edited by Gaby Magnuson

The trial of Tetsuya Yamagami, accused of killing former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022, continued this week at the Nara District Court with detailed testimony about the defendant's motives and a courtroom appearance by Abe's widow, Akie. Yamagami, 45, told judges and lay judges that he targeted Abe because he believed the former leader sat “at the center” of ties between politics and the Unification Church, saying his “hatred and hostility” developed gradually and that attacking any other politician would have carried “weak significance.” Akie Abe attended Wednesday's session through a system for victims' families, listening silently as Yamagami bowed toward her before questioning resumed on why he shifted his focus from church leaders to Abe. The high-profile proceedings will continue as the court weighs Yamagami's intent and the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting. Episode Notes: ‘Yamagami Viewed Abe as Center of Politics-Church Relations': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2025/12/03/yamagami-viewed-abe-as-center-of-politics-church-relations/ ‘Slain Ex-PM Abe's Wife Attends Attacker's Trial for 1st Time': https://barrierfreejapan.com/2025/12/04/slain-ex-pm-abes-wife-attends-attackers-trial-for-1st-time/

韓国の李在明大統領、１１月７日、韓国中部大田【ソウル時事】韓国の李在明大統領は２日の閣議で、世界平和統一家庭連合を念頭に解散命令を検討するよう指示した。 South Korean President Lee Jae-myung issued instructions at a cabinet meeting Tuesday to consider dissolution orders for religious organizations, referring to such an order by Japan against the Unification Church.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung issued instructions at a cabinet meeting Tuesday to consider dissolution orders for religious organizations, referring to such an order by Japan against the Unification Church.

In the final installment of our series on Korean cults, we expose the mind control tactics woven through groups like Shincheonji, the Olive Tree Movement, and the Unification Church. Building on the theological patterns we uncovered in episodes 1 and 2, we break down how these movements use reinterpreted Scripture, deceptive “Bible studies,” and authoritarian teaching structures designed to make you question the Bible—and trust their leaders as the only true source of revelation.We talk with our returning guests to uncover how these groups systematically dismantle a person's confidence in God's Word, isolate them from outside voices, and replace biblical authority with hidden doctrines, secret meanings, and messianic claims.This episode exposes how Korean messianic movements manipulate Scripture, control information, and infiltrate churches—and how Christians can recognize, resist, and refute their strategies with sound theology and the true Gospel.We're joined by Pastor Yang, Adjunct Professor of New Testament at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, who holds a Doctor of Theology in New Testament and served as a Visiting Scholar at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (2023–2024). Also joining us is Chris, a former member of Shincheonji and returning Cultish guest, who shares his firsthand experience and ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the growing global influence of Korean cults. Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. -- Email Chris & Pastor Yang: biblev@daum.net Chris@examiningthecults.org Chris's Website: HEREChris's YouTube: HEREPastor Yang's YouTube: HERE

In this second episode of our series on Korean Cults, we trace the tangled roots of Korea's modern messianic movements—shaped by Jeong Deuk-eun (“The Great Holy Mother”) and Kim Baek-moon—gave birth to a new religion that blended Confucianism, Taoism, and Christian language into a syncretic gospel of bloodline purification and “True Bloodline Lineage. We then follow how this ideology influenced later leaders like Jung Myung-seok (JMS) and Park Tae-seon of the Olive Tree Movement, revealing the disturbing legacy of Korean messiahship and political infiltration that continues today through groups like the Moonies, Shincheonji, and WMSCOG. We're joined by Pastor Yang, Adjunct Professor of New Testament at the Presbyterian University and Theological Seminary in Seoul, who holds a Doctor of Theology in New Testament and served as a Visiting Scholar at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (2023–2024). Also joining us is Chris, a former member of Shincheonji and returning Cultish guest, who shares his firsthand experience and ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the growing global influence of Korean cults. Together, we expose how the False Christs of Korea: The Unification Church and the Olive Tree Legacy which redefined the Gospel, replaced biblical revelation with self-proclaimed messiahs, and continue to shape Korea's—and the world's—spiritual landscape today.Partner With Us & Be Part of the Mission to Change Lives: HERESHOP OUR MERCH: HEREPlease consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel: CultishTV.comCultish is a 100% crowdfunded ministry. -- Email Chris & Pastor Yang: biblev@daum.net Chris@examiningthecults.org Chris's Website: HEREChris's YouTube: HEREPastor Yang's YouTube: HERE

Just when you thought politics couldn't get weirder, this mini-sode dives into a wild South Korean scandal that is not what you're expecting. The 82-year-old leader of the Unification Church (yep, the "Moonies") has been arrested for... giving gifts? To be fair, the "gifts" were Chanel bags and a diamond necklace for the nation's former first lady, who argued she's "not political," just a nice person who gives good stuff. This story has it all: an impeached president, a failed martial law attempt, and a cast of characters with so many similar names it's basically impossible to follow.LSF, IYKYKXOSource: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjedkdy7ljno

安倍晋三元首相銃撃事件で山上徹也被告が逮捕後に動機として挙げた世界平和統一家庭連合。 Japanese court hearings are expected to end in November over an order to dissolve the Unification Church, which allegedly inspired the fatal shooting of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe three years ago.

SHOW SCHEDULE 10-15--25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1964 ATLANTIC CITYCONVENTION HALL THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT CONGRESS.... 10-15--25 FIRST HOUR 9-915 HEADLINE: Obamacare Subsidies Trigger Government Shutdown Debate GUEST NAME: Michael Toth SUMMARY: Michael Toth explains that the current government shutdown debate centers on extending two expensive Biden-era Obamacare subsidies. These changes allow individuals earning over 400% of the federal poverty line to receive subsidies and provide 100% coverage for the near-poor. The original Obamacare cross-subsidy structure failed because young, healthy individuals found premiums too high. Toth advocates deregulation, such as allowing insurance companies to charge lower, risk-adjusted rates and enabling single business owners to use Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) for cheaper coverage. 915-930 HEADLINE: Obamacare Subsidies Trigger Government Shutdown Debate GUEST NAME: Michael Toth SUMMARY: Michael Toth explains that the current government shutdown debate centers on extending two expensive Biden-era Obamacare subsidies. These changes allow individuals earning over 400% of the federal poverty line to receive subsidies and provide 100% coverage for the near-poor. The original Obamacare cross-subsidy structure failed because young, healthy individuals found premiums too high. Toth advocates deregulation, such as allowing insurance companies to charge lower, risk-adjusted rates and enabling single business owners to use Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs) for cheaper coverage. 930-945 HEADLINE: Hamas, Hostages, and Middle East Turmoil: Challenges to the Trump Ceasefire Plan GUEST NAME:Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Jonathan Schanzer discusses complications in the Trump ceasefire plan, including Hamas delaying the return of deceased hostages to maintain leverage. The released prisoners, including potential Hamas leaders, raise concerns about where the organization's center of gravity will shift if they are deported to places like Turkey or Qatar. Schanzer views Turkey, an autocratic supporter of Hamas, as a problematic guarantor of the ceasefire. Internationally, Iran continues its nuclear program despite snapback sanctions, and al-Sharaa is meeting with Putin regarding Russian assets in Syria. 945-1000 HEADLINE: Hamas, Hostages, and Middle East Turmoil: Challenges to the Trump Ceasefire Plan GUEST NAME:Jonathan Schanzer SUMMARY: Jonathan Schanzer discusses complications in the Trump ceasefire plan, including Hamas delaying the return of deceased hostages to maintain leverage. The released prisoners, including potential Hamas leaders, raise concerns about where the organization's center of gravity will shift if they are deported to places like Turkey or Qatar. Schanzer views Turkey, an autocratic supporter of Hamas, as a problematic guarantor of the ceasefire. Internationally, Iran continues its nuclear program despite snapback sanctions, and al-Sharaa is meeting with Putin regarding Russian assets in Syria. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 HEADLINE: China's Predicament in the Middle East and Domestic Economic Instability GUEST NAME: General Blaine Holt SUMMARY: General Blaine Holt analyzes China's strategic challenges, noting Beijing is concerned about losing access to critical oil and gas resources as US leadership advances the Abraham Accords. China's previous regional deals, like the Saudi-Iran agreement, lacked substance compared to US business commitments. Holt suggests internal pressures might lead Iran toward the Accords. Domestically, China faces accelerating deflation and uncertainty regarding Xi Jinping's leadership due to four competing factions before the fourth plenum. 1015-1030 HEADLINE: South Korea's Descent into Authoritarianism and Persecution of Opposition GUEST NAME: Morse Tan SUMMARY: Morse Tan argues that South Korea is moving toward a "rising communist dictatorship" that oppresses political and religious figures. The indictment of the Unification Church leader and the targeting of the rightful President Yoon exemplify this trend. This persecution serves as an intimidation campaign, demonstrating the regime's disregard for the populace. Tan recommends the US implement active measures, including sanctions relating to a coup d'état and visa sanctions, while also pressing for greater military cooperation. 1030-1045 HEADLINE: Russian War Economy Stalls as Oil Prices Decline and Sanctions Bite GUEST NAME: Michael Bernstam SUMMARY: Michael Bernstam reports that the Russian economy is struggling as global oil prices decline and sanctions increase transportation costs, leading to a $13 to $14 per barrel discount on Russian oil. The "military Keynesianism" economy is exhausted, resulting in staff cuts across industrial sectors. Forecasts indicate contraction in late 2025 and 2026, with the IMF lowering its growth projection for 2025 to 0.6%. Russia is avoiding sanctions by routing payments through neighbors like Kyrgyzstan, who have become major financial hubs. 1045-1100 HEADLINE: Lessons from the Swiss National Bank: Risk-Taking, Exchange Rates, and Fiscal Responsibility GUEST NAME: John Cochrane SUMMARY: Economist John Cochrane analyzes the Swiss National Bank (SNB), noting it differs greatly from the US Federal Reserve by investing heavily in foreign stocks and bonds to manage the Swiss franc's exchange rate. The SNB's massive balance sheet carries risks accepted by Swiss taxpayers and the Cantons. Switzerland, being fiscally responsible (running no budget deficits), finds central banking easier. Cochrane advises that the US Fed should not be buying stocks or venturing into fiscal policy. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 HEADLINE: China Retaliates Against Dutch Chipmaker Seizure Amid European Fragmentation GUEST NAME:Theresa Fallon SUMMARY: Theresa Fallon discusses China imposing export controls on Nexperia after the Dutch government seized control of the chipmaker, which was owned by China's Wingtech. The Dutch acted due to fears the Chinese owner would strip the technology and equipment, despite Nexperia producing low-quality chips for cars. Fallon notes Europe needs a better chip policy but struggles to speak with one voice, as fragmented policy allows China to drive wedges and weaken the EU. 1115-1130 HEADLINE: China's Economic Slowdown, Deflation, and the Spectre of Japanification GUEST NAME: Andrew Collier SUMMARY: Andrew Collier discusses China's economic woes, characterized by persistent deflation, with the CPI down 0.3% (6 out of 9 months in the red) and the PPI down for 36 straight months. This environment raises concerns about "Japanification"—a multi-decade slowdown after a property crash. Major structural changes to stimulate consumer consumption are unlikely at the upcoming Communist Party plenum, as the system favors state investment. The property market collapse means foreign investment is leaving, and Collier suggests the economy may not bottom until 2027 or 2028. 1130-1145 HEADLINE: SpaceX Starship Success, Private Space Dominance, and Government Inaction GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman describes SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy 11th test flight as "remarkable," highlighting successful booster reuse and controlled re-entry despite missing tiles. He asserts that private enterprise, like SpaceX, runs the "real American space program" aimed at Mars colonization, outpacing government efforts. In contrast, European projects like Callisto, proposed in 2015, demonstrate government "inaction." JPL is also laying off staff following the cancellation of the Mars sample return project, forcing organizations like Lowell Observatory to seek private funding. 1145-1200 HEADLINE: SpaceX Starship Success, Private Space Dominance, and Government Inaction GUEST NAME: Bob Zimmerman SUMMARY: Bob Zimmerman describes SpaceX's Starship Super Heavy 11th test flight as "remarkable," highlighting successful booster reuse and controlled re-entry despite missing tiles. He asserts that private enterprise, like SpaceX, runs the "real American space program" aimed at Mars colonization, outpacing government efforts. In contrast, European projects like Callisto, proposed in 2015, demonstrate government "inaction." JPL is also laying off staff following the cancellation of the Mars sample return project, forcing organizations like Lowell Observatory to seek private funding. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 HEADLINE: Commodity Market Trends and UK's Lack of Risk Appetite for AI Innovation GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: Simon Constable notes that data center expansion for AI is increasing prices for copper (up 15%) and steel (up 14%). He points out that the UK lags significantly behind the US in building new AI data centers (170 vs. 5,000+) due to a lack of risk appetite, insufficient wealth, and poor marketing of new ideas. Separately, Constable discusses the collapse of a UK China spying trial because the prior government failed to officially classify China as a national security threat during the alleged offenses. 1215-1230 HEADLINE: Commodity Market Trends and UK's Lack of Risk Appetite for AI Innovation GUEST NAME: Simon Constable SUMMARY: Simon Constable notes that data center expansion for AI is increasing prices for copper (up 15%) and steel (up 14%). He points out that the UK lags significantly behind the US in building new AI data centers (170 vs. 5,000+) due to a lack of risk appetite, insufficient wealth, and poor marketing of new ideas. Separately, Constable discusses the collapse of a UK China spying trial because the prior government failed to officially classify China as a national security threat during the alleged offenses. 1230-1245 HEADLINE: AI Regulation Debate: Premature Laws vs. Emerging Norms GUEST NAME: Kevin Frazier SUMMARY: Kevin Frazier critiques the legislative rush to regulate AI, arguing that developing norms might be more effective than premature laws. He notes that bills like California's AB 1047, which demands factual accuracy, fundamentally misunderstand AI's generative nature. Imposing vague standards, as seen in New York's RAISE Act, risks chilling innovation and preventing widespread benefits, like affordable legal or therapy tools. Frazier emphasizes that AI policy should be grounded in empirical data rather than speculative fears. 1245-100 AM HEADLINE: AI Regulation Debate: Premature Laws vs. Emerging Norms GUEST NAME: Kevin Frazier SUMMARY: Kevin Frazier critiques the legislative rush to regulate AI, arguing that developing norms might be more effective than premature laws. He notes that bills like California's AB 1047, which demands factual accuracy, fundamentally misunderstand AI's generative nature. Imposing vague standards, as seen in New York's RAISE Act, risks chilling innovation and preventing widespread benefits, like affordable legal or therapy tools. Frazier emphasizes that AI policy should be grounded in empirical data rather than speculative fears.

HEADLINE: South Korea's Descent into Authoritarianism and Persecution of Opposition GUEST NAME: Morse Tan SUMMARY: Morse Tan argues that South Korea is moving toward a "rising communist dictatorship" that oppresses political and religious figures. The indictment of the Unification Church leader and the targeting of the rightful President Yoon exemplify this trend. This persecution serves as an intimidation campaign, demonstrating the regime's disregard for the populace. Tan recommends the US implement active measures, including sanctions relating to a coup d'état and visa sanctions, while also pressing for greater military cooperation. 1957 ZHOU AT PEKING UNIVERSITY

1DullGeek drops the bombshell that building beats bureaucracy, while keeping his aircraft shortlist more classified than Area 51 (spoiler: Ted's in on the secret). Brian discovers that flying tailwheel means surrendering all control to achieve actual control, and that Cherokee muscle memory doesn't translate to delicate Cessna 140s. Ben's multi-engine journey continues with nose-diving revelations and the humbling realization that "dead foot, dead engine" logic fails spectacularly under pressure.The crew dives deep into Mosaic's game-changing LSRI certification that's about to turn every EAA chapter into inspection central, while insurance companies lurk in the shadows as aviation's true overlords. Plus, why builder-assist programs range from "comprehensive education" to "glorified observation," and Ted casually flexes 45 nautical miles per gallon because apparently his egg runs on good intentions and Pacific Northwest vibes.Mentioned on the show:Tailwheel CFI Ben Lehman, Drift Aviation: https://www.driftaviation.com/XNX, Music City Executive Airport: https://www.musiccityexecutiveairport.com/skywatch.ai, renters insurance on a daily basis: https://www.skywatch.ai/aircraft-renters-insuranceTransair Flight 810, getting the failed engine wrong and landing in the ocean near Hawaii: https://apnews.com/article/plane-ditches-ocean-hawaii-7ec8d9d33b42ec6b7cefe0ea94aa74b7Ted's video, sunset burger flight up the columbia river gorge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8o4es8puSAMark's video, Climbing Thru a Thin Broken Layer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxxULQhMZ5ECanard Boulevard: Mosaic: The Huge Gift from the FAA for Experimental Owners That Nobody Is Talking About: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uS9GY_9-t6cMoonies, aka Unification Church: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unification_ChurchGhost Dog: The Way of the Samurai: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost_Dog:_The_Way_of_the_SamuraiAng Patriot: https://veloceplanes.com/ang/Porto Risen: https://www.flyrisen.com/TL Sparker: https://tlsportaircraft.com/sparker/Sling TSi: https://slingaircraft.com/aircraft/sling-tsi/Erin & Paul's airplane build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB6X4IZVEXoAviation101 Sling build: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8_QRqLhUq0&list=PLZUuXpwtz5yDL3fELSX72zGl6IaTL7usESupport the Show:Join the best midlife pilot community and support the podcast on Patreon, browse our aviation merch collection, send us your feedback, and connect with fellow pilots at ⁠https://midlifepilotpodcast.com⁠. We're grateful for your support in making this the positive aviation community we all love to be part of.

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Artist and writer Akina Cox returns to share more about her experience growing up in the Unification Church (also known as the Moonies), its physical punishment rituals, and where the church stands now. The girls then transition from the topic of her particular cult to a discussion on the cult-like patterns of the current American political landscape, and how to approach political disagreements with loved ones. Akina also reflects on her article for Salon, where she explores how the Trump administration employs many of the same tactics used by Reverend Moon, and how high-control groups tend to choose a group to scapegoat for their problems. They discuss the demonization of immigrants and trans folks, the realities of ICE kidnappings, and how the failures of political leadership effectively addressing income inequality created an opening for demagogues to thrive. SOURCES AKINA COX SALON HOW TO TALK TO YOUR REPUBLICAN UNCLE THE ATLANTIC ORGANIZATIONS FOR OUTREACH AND RESISTANCE KTOWN FOR ALL CHIRLA UNION DEL BARRIO LA TENANTS UNION NATIONAL DAY LABORER ORGANIZING NETWORKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Puerto Casado is a remote village in Paraguay, in South America. It's not dissimilar to many other rural towns in the area: red-brick houses, small grocery stores and unpaved roads. But what makes Puerto Casado an exception is that it's at the centre of a land dispute between the Paraguayan state, local residents and the Unification Church, a controversial religious group from South Korea. Ronald Avila-Claudio from BBC Mundo has recently been there. Plus, what the re-opening of the border between Ethiopia and Eritrea means to people living there, with Girmay Gebru from BBC News Africa; and a diver swimming with a great white shark and other viral stories, with BBC Indonesian's Famega Syavira Putri.This episode of The Documentary comes to you from The Fifth Floor, the show at the heart of global storytelling, with BBC journalists from all around the world. This is an EcoAudio certified production.(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

Artist and writer Akina Cox shares about her childhood growing up in the Unification Church, also known as the Moonies. They discuss the background of the church and its late leader Reverend Moon, how her parents both joined after hitchhiking in the 70s, and what it was like growing up in the group. She shares how it felt participating in a mass wedding ceremony, moving to the border of North and South Korea, and the stark contrast between Reverend Moon’s lavish lifestyle and the unpaid labor demanded of members. Plus, how going to college sparked her first real doubts about the church, and the Unification Church’s surprising financial ties to American politics. LINKS: AKINA COXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

世界平和統一家庭連合の土地の仮差し押さえ決定について記者会見する全国統一教会被害対策弁護団の村越進団長ら、３０日午後、東京都千代田区世界平和統一家庭連合の元信者らが献金の返還や慰謝料を求めた集団調停で、東京地裁は３０日までに、教団本部が建つ土地の仮差し押さえを認める決定を出した。 Tokyo District Court has decided to approve the tentative seizure of land used for the headquarters of the controversial religious group Unification Church in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, it was learned Wednesday.

I have several episodes in development, but each one I feel like I need to read at least one more book before it's ready, so for now, some newsy musings on current events mostly in Japan, where this weekend's election sees a far-right populist party set to pick up a dozen seats: Sanseitō, whose draft constitutional amendments would abolish all individual rights and invest sovereignty in the state and not the people, and which is heavily astroturfed by all the usual suspects, including not only the original Unification Church but also Sean Moon's Rod of Iron (known by the less openly violent name “Sanctuary” in Japan). All this they package under the racially provocatory slogan “Japanese people first!”, backed up by mass media campaigns about a wave of “crimes and annoying behavior by foreigners”—but of course tending in reality to shunt all Japanese class tensions onto the East, South, and West Asian captive nations that make up Japan's proletariat, beef up digital surveillance and social credit systems, and further prepare Japan to become the Ukraine of the Pacific. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Japan's former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated in broad daylight with a homemade shotgun. But the real story? It wasn't political extremism. It was personal. In this episode, we break down how Japan's most influential modern leader was killed by a man with a vendetta against a powerful religious group—the Unification Church. We explore Japan's eerie history of political assassinations, the cult's strange ties to government, and how loneliness and disillusionment are reshaping modern societies. This is the wildest story you've never heard—all 100% true. Links to our other stuff on the interwebs: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@BroHistory⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://brohistory.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #332 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you had a male-coded childhood at all recently in the Anglo-American world, you have felt the influence of the Soldier of Fortune culture of the 1980s, within which martial arts and other action films featuring Silvester Stallone, Chuck Norris, and Steven Seagal were prominent, and accompanied by dojos proliferating even in mid-sized American towns. But what you may not know is that, like the sushi boom around the same time period this shadow-reich version of the East Asian martial arts was quite deliberately seeded into the pop culture of the Reagan Era by a rogue's gallery of all the usual WACL suspects: Moon Seonmyeong of the Unification Church, his high-ranking lieutenant Jhoon Rhee, Sasakawa Ryōichi—as well as Zionists like Menachem Golan and Haim Saban. Moreover, the hyper-individualism and hierarchicalism of this WACL school of karate, far from being inherent to the art, represents its co-optation and enlistment in a fight against its true roots in the struggles of the colonized and the working class in the Japanese Empire. In the proletarian fiction of 1920s Japan we find a little-known earlier chapter in the story of karate, when it was a new and exotic weapon, developed by Ryukyuan peasants under early-modern feudal and mercantile rule, and now wielded by Ryukyuan proletarians and the Korean and Japanese comrades to whom they taught it, to devastating effect against the bosses and their yakuza goons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Jenn and Frank explore the rise, influence, controversies, and lasting impact of the Unification Church, commonly known as the Moonies. From mass weddings to global politics, we uncover the truth behind one of the world's most controversial religious movements.Hello Horror Fanatics! Welcome to Oh...The Horror! A weekly podcast for all things horror, supernatural, scary and downright creepy.We hope you give us a listen and add us to your regular rotation of podcasts.You can learn more about our podcast, connect to your favorite podcast platform, social media presence, and donations using the link below:https://linktr.ee/ohthehorrorpodcastPlease email any show ideas, comments and suggestions to oth@seriouslydecent.comProud to be listed in the Top 100 Horror Podcasts on Feedspot.

Igor Prusa, Ph.D. is a Czech scholar in Japanese and media studies, currently affiliated with Ambis University Prague and Metropolitan University Prague. He received PhDs in media studies at Prague's Charles University and at the University of Tokyo. His research interests include media scandals in Japan and anti-heroism in popular fiction. Today we're going to talk about his new book, Scandal in Japan: Transgression, Performance and Ritual (Routledge, 2024). He recently started teaching a course at the University of Vienna on the subject.Prusa explains his definition of a scandal, emphasizing its public revelation and media framing. He highlights the Unification Church scandal involving former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, noting its unique trigger by a tragedy and the role of foreign media in revealing information. Prusa also discusses narrative aspects and media event characteristics of Japanese scandals, concluding that while controversies often serve as rituals, they rarely lead to fundamental societal improvements.They then mull over two major Japanese scandals. The first is the Olympus scandal of 2011, exposed by CEO Michael Woodford, which involved hiding company losses for over 20 years through creative accounting and mergers. The scandal was initially covered by outside media, with the Financial Times playing a crucial role. The Nissan scandal, involving CEO Carlos Ghosn, revealed millions in personal financial gains and a conflict between Japanese and French governance. Ghosn's extravagant lifestyle and a planned merger with Renault further fueled public outrage. This conversation also highlights the role of media in scandal coverage and the cultural nuances of whistleblowing in Japan.Lastly, Prusa tells what his 3 favorite books on Japan are:1. Shimbun Kisha (新聞記者) by Isoko Mochizuki  (望月衣塑子). Written in Japanese, this book provides insights into the role of journalists in Japan and how they have helped expose various scandals, including the Moritomo Gakuen and Shiori Ito rape cases. The book inspired a 2019 Japanese film by the same name.2. Media and Politics in Japan edited by Susan Pharr and Ellis Krauss, with a chapter on political scandals by Maggie Farley. This is a classic introduction to understanding the relationship between media and politics in Japan.3. Idols and Celebrity in Japanese Media Culture edited by Patrick Galbraith and Jason Karlin. Offers valuable insights into the role of idols and celebrities in Japanese media and culture, and how scandals can emerge in this context.Be sure to check out Igor Prusa's book Scandal in Japan: Transgression, Performance and Ritual.Visit him on social media at the following links:Academic website: https://mup.academia.edu/IgorPrusaLinkedIn (follow here for the latest Japanese scandals and Prusa's analysis)Facebook The Books on Asia Podcast is sponsored by Stone Bridge Press. Check out their books on Japan at the publisher's website.Amy Chavez, podcast host, is author of Amy's Guide to Best Behavior in Japan and The Widow, the Priest, and the Octopus Hunter: Discovering a Lost Way of Life on a Secluded Japanese Island.Books on AsiaTwitter: @BooksOnAsiaSubscribe to the BOA podcast at https://linktr.ee/booksonasia

Join us on Power of Place for a conversation with Scott Dolfay—a faithful craftsman drawn into a century-old story of memory, myth, and the unexpected grace of family. From the Aleutians to the Skagit Valley to a Mission Revival mansion in Seattle's affluent Windermere neighborhood, Scott's journey is one of quiet conviction and sacred craft. rugged craftsmanship, and a sacred commitment to place. Hear how Scott's life was transformed by a house that touched the world—and, for a fleeting moment, came to embody the soul of a community. The 1907 Roland Denny Mansion—named as Loch Kelden, which echoes both its founders and a distant Scottish mist—was recently demolished, closing the chapter on a remarkable space of memory, ministry, and meaning. Once the summer home of a city founder and later the Pacific Northwest hub of the Unification Church, an often-misunderstood new religious movement, the stately residence stood as a space where unlikely unities quietly took root: between the Denny lineage and the Duwamish people, between missionary work and neighborhood resistance, between faith traditions, chosen family, and those often pushed to the margins. At one point, even a murder next door cast a long and eerie shadow across its tapestried halls. Though its stucco walls have fallen, the spirit of Loch Kelden—and Scott's decades-long stewardship—remain a quiet covenant of purpose, struggle, and love.Listen as Scott unveils a cast of unforgettable figures: inclusion advocate and Denny descendant Greg Palmer, civic leader Brewster Denny, and even Reverend Sun Myung Moon himself. Through Scott's story, we reflect on what it means to hold space—for others, for belief, and for unity in a fractured world. "Every generation has to decide what they value. I take some consolation in the fact that we did hold on to the building, preserve it as long as we did, did have the centennial. A lot of people have wonderful memories there—it was like a second home." ~Scott Dolfay

Increasingly brazen armed gangs are taking control of most of the roads leading into and out of Port-au-Prince, as control slips away from Haitian police and Kenyan-led multinational forces. Also, a court in Tokyo has ordered the once-powerful Unification Church in Japan to be dissolved in a case against the religious group that goes back to the 2022 assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. And, the beating and arrest of Hamdan Ballal, the Palestinian co-director of the Oscar-winning film “No Other Land” highlights the blurred lines between Israeli settlers and the Israel Defense Forces. Plus, Chile's Indigenous Mapuche people use an ancestral sport to help protect and revive their culture, customs and language.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukraine and Russia say they've reached an agreement to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to take steps toward a limited ceasefire, the Oscar-winning Palestinian director of the documentary "No Other Land" was released by Israeli authorities a day after soldiers detained him in the occupied West Bank and the Unification Church was ordered to dissolve in Japan. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In today's episode, we cover the US ‘Atlantic' national security breach, plus Japan dissolving the Unification Church, Greenland hitting back at Donald Trump, and Germany's new parliament meeting for the first time, and a major national security breach in the US.Watch weeks episode of Starmergeddon: https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsuk-is-starmer-outtorying-the-toriesWatch TLDR's latest videos here:https://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewseu-why-are-young-people-so-antimilitaryhttps://nebula.tv/videos/tldrnewsuk-will-reeves-introduce-austerity TLDR's Daily Briefing is a roundup of the day's most important news stories from around the world. But we don't just tell you what's happening, we explain it: making complex topics simple to understand. Listen to the Daily Briefing for your global news bulletin every weekday.Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR's print magazine, here: https://toolong.news/dailyProduced and edited by Scarlett WatchornHosted by Georgina FindlayWritten by Georgina Findlay and Rory TaylorMusic by Epidemic Sound: http://epidemicsound.com/creator//////////////////////////////Sources:✍️ US Government Leaked Classified Military Strikeshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr52yrgq48nohttps://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/03/25/congress/war-plan-group-chat-congress-waltz-00246893https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cwyd9e5lkprohttps://on.ft.com/4j3Ns6F ✍️ Japan Unification Church Dissolvedhttps://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20250325_13/https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cge1lr7225yo ✍️ Greenland Hits Back at Trumphttps://www.politico.com/news/2025/03/24/greenland-trump-00246587 https://www.ft.com/content/47be3f50-65dd-4693-a6ab-21e17bf046f7 ✍️ Germany's New Parliament Meets for the First Timehttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/25/german-parliament-sits-for-first-time-with-afd-as-main-oppositionhttps://www.politico.eu/article/germany-new-parliament-bundestag-friedrich-merz/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In our news wrap Tuesday, Ukraine and Russia say they've reached an agreement to ensure safe navigation in the Black Sea and to take steps toward a limited ceasefire, the Oscar-winning Palestinian director of the documentary "No Other Land" was released by Israeli authorities a day after soldiers detained him in the occupied West Bank and the Unification Church was ordered to dissolve in Japan. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

ንሎሚ 26 መጋቢት 2025 ዝተዳለዉ ዜናታት ኤስ ቢ ኤስ ትግርኛ ፡ ኣርእስታት ** ፈደራል መንግስቲ ሃንደበታዊ ምጉዳል ግብሪ ኣብ ባጀቱ ኣንጸባሪቑ፡ እንተኾነ ተቓዋሚ ሰልፊ ከምዘይግፎ ኣፍሊጡ ... ** ሓደ ቤት ፍርዲ ጃፓን ፡ ኣብታ ሃገር እትርከብ ኣካራኻሪት ቤተ ክርስትያን ሓድነት (Unification Church) ክትዕጾ ኣዚዙ። ** ጋንታ ሶኮሩ ንሃገራዊት ኩዕሶ እግሪ ቻይና 2- ብባዶ ብምስዓር ናብ ዋንጫ ዓለም ምረሻኣ ትቕጽል..

Finding Joy and Hope Amidst Chronic Inner Overwhelm and Chaos with Resilient Rosalie Corame In this episode, we welcome Resilient Rosalie Corame, a passionate advocate for trauma healing, who believes that no one should be a prisoner in their own mind or body due to past trauma. Rosalie shares her transformative journey from childhood trauma to healing, and how she's dedicated to helping others reclaim their peace and self-awareness. Rosalie grew up in the 1960s and 70s in a lower-middle-class academic family, with emotionally unavailable and depressed parents. It wasn't until adulthood that she realized how deeply her childhood experiences affected her. Her search for healing and peace led her into the Unification Church, where she entered an arranged marriage as part of a mass wedding at Madison Square Garden in 1982. Eventually, Rosalie left the organization and marriage after having four children, unknowingly passing on much of her own trauma. Through years of personal growth and transformational experiences, Rosalie began connecting with her body and discovering a more authentic sense of self. Her studies in trauma healing over the last decade grew out of these life-changing moments. She is an ISP-trained Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) and a NARM-Informed practitioner, with certifications in several healing modalities, including Inner Relationship Focusing, Somatic Skills, and Integrative Transformational Coaching. Today, Rosalie works one-on-one with clients to address the impacts of developmental trauma, such as confusion, overwhelm, disconnection, and inner fragmentation. She also leads online groups and is creating a free video course to guide others on their own healing journeys. Rosalie's Top 3 Tips for Healing:     It's okay to be the way you are — you have not failed.     You don't have to believe everything you think and feel; there is freedom in learning to question emotional messages from the past.     Change is challenging, but it is possible! Connect with Rosalie:     Website: rosaliecorame.net      Instagram: @rosaliecorame     Facebook: Rosalie Corame Free Resource:     Somatic Magic: Free video course on healing trauma Hashtags: #healtrauma #healingfromtrauma #globalhigh #selfhealingjourney #traumatherapy #authenticself #traumarecovery #selfempowerment #healingjourney #GHIA

Meg checks out the cult responsible for America's love of sushi. Jessica explores Sing Sing inmate Miguel Piñero's play Short Eyes and its rise to Broadway acclaim.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

Meg learns the ways of Sun Myung Moon, the Unification Church, and his “Moonie” followers. Jessica revisits partying at Nell's, the iconic club that welcomed all - as long as they paid the $10 cover.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast, Hank answers the following questions:Are there passages of Scripture that refute the idea of pre-existence? Anita - Calgary, AB (0:50)I live on a fixed income. Should I give my savings to God and let my children care for me? Geraldine - Granite City, IL (2:47)Can you help me understand the beliefs of the Unification Church? Michelle - New York, NY (6:40)Does God know if we are going to be saved from the beginning? If someone had a hard heart and had blasphemed the Lord, could they still be saved on their deathbed? Ronald - Garland, TX (15:11)Why did Paul make a sacrifice in the temple in Acts 21:26? Jeff - Walls, MS (19:30)My dad was murdered, and the killer went free. How do I forgive them? Matt - Scottsbluff, NE (23:05)

On today's Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/30/24), Hank answers the following questions:Are there passages of Scripture that refute the idea of pre-existence? Anita - Calgary, AB (0:47)I live on a fixed income. Should I give my savings to God and let my children care for me? Geraldine - Granite City, IL (2:46)Can you help me understand the beliefs of the Unification Church? Michelle - New York, NY (6:39)Should a woman have a baby if she knows that the child will have a hereditary disease? Vickie - St. Paul, MN (15:13)Does the punishment described in Exodus 21:22-25 pertain only to the woman involved or to the child as well? What are your thoughts on this passage concerning abortion? Tommy - Columbia, TN (19:33)What is the correct biblical definition of the word “judgment”? Steve - Kaysville, UT (22:55)Which of the 613 commandments in the Old Testament still apply to us today? Benito - Las Cruces, NM (24:45)

Lisa Kohn likes to tell a story about these great seats she once had at Madison Square Garden — at her mother's mass wedding. Yes, Lisa — the award-winning author of “To the Moon and Back: A Childhood Under the Influence” — grew up in the Unification Church, also known as “the Moonies,” with her mom and a life of “sex, drugs, and squalor” in New York City's East Village. She talks with Sarah and Nippy about her experiences in the church, what was happening during those mass weddings in the 1970s, and what it means to be “under the influence of faith.”    Also… let it be known that: The views and opinions expressed on A Little Bit Culty do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast. Any content provided by our guests, bloggers, sponsors or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, group, club, organization, business individual, anyone or anything. Nobody's mad at you, just don't be a culty fuckwad.   Check out our lovely sponsors Join ‘A Little Bit Culty' on Patreon Get poppin' fresh ALBC Swag Support the pod and smash this link Cult awareness and recovery resources Watch Sarah's TEDTalk   CREDITS:    Executive Producers: Sarah Edmondson & Anthony Ames Production Partner: Amphibian.Media Writer & Co-Creator: Jess Tardy Associate producers: Emma Diehl and Matt Stroud of Amphibian.Media   Theme Song: “Cultivated” by Jon Bryant co-written with Nygel Asselin  

Elle Hardy is an Australian-born journalist mostly based in New Orleans. She has covered stories from every continent on earth, from North Korea to the backwoods of Alabama. Her writing credits include The Guardian, The Times, GQ, Vice, and more. Elle also appeared alongside Rachel, in the documentary Hillsong: A Megachurch Exposed, which uncovered the scandals of the “hip celebrity church”. Elle also went on to co-host the podcast series False Profits A personal journey into the heart of Hillsong Megachurch. Her first book exposes the Pentecostal agenda: not just saving souls but also transforming societies and controlling politics. She is currently working on her second book, about the Unification Church (also known as the Moonies), for Simon & Schuster. Rachel and Elle dive into a wide range of topics, including the global influence of Pentecostalism, the troubling rise of surveillance and data harvesting by religious groups, and the political shifts within evangelical and Catholic circles in the United States. Elle shares her insights on how these movements differ across countries and the implications of these differences. Elle discusses the unsettling trend of evangelical groups using apps to track and target individuals for conversion, revealing the potential dangers of such data being used by malicious actors. The conversation also touches on the political rightward shift among evangelicals and Catholics, the role of women in these movements, and the broader societal impacts of these trends. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of modern religious movements and their far-reaching effects on society and politics. You can learn more about Elle and her work at ellehardy.com. Connect with Us on Social Media: Twitter: www.twitter.com/_indoctrination Facebook: www.facebook.com/indoctrinationpodcast Instagram: www.instagram.com/indoctrinationpodcast YouTube: www.youtube.com/rachelbernsteinlmft Share Your Feedback With Us Here: forms.gle/tz8eQwZorVNWWyQq6 Your reviews and ratings on Spotify and Apple/iTunes are greatly appreciated and help the show reach a wider audience.

In Seoul, South Korea, in 1954, Sun Myung Moon founded the Holy Spirit Association for the Unification of World Christianity, a new religious institution that would quickly become known as the Unification Church, and one of the biggest cults in modern history. Adherents would come to be known as "Moonies," following the controlling teachings a man who considered himself a new Jesus.  Sexual rituals, physical and psychological abuse, financial corruption, and so much more follow in this real life soap opera of a story. If you would like to support Richelle and her work - or at least check it out! - please visit:  https://firecatrich.carrd.co/Watch the Suck on YouTube: https://youtu.be/2xyTLWESI9EMerch and more: www.badmagicproductions.com Timesuck Discord! https://discord.gg/tqzH89vWant to join the Cult of the Curious PrivateFacebook Group? Go directly to Facebook and search for "Cult of the Curious" to locate whatever happens to be our most current page :)For all merch-related questions/problems: store@badmagicproductions.com (copy and paste)Please rate and subscribe on Apple Podcasts and elsewhere and follow the suck on social media!! @timesuckpodcast on IG and http://www.facebook.com/timesuckpodcastWanna become a Space Lizard? Click here: https://www.patreon.com/timesuckpodcast.Sign up through Patreon, and for $5 a month, you get access to the entire Secret Suck catalog (295 episodes) PLUS the entire catalog of Timesuck, AD FREE. You'll also get 20% off of all regular Timesuck merch PLUS access to exclusive Space Lizard merch. And you get the download link for my secret standup album, Feel the Heat.