What does it mean for a prominent American politician to come into power as the sleeper cell of an eccentric Hindu-American cult? Does she act independently, or has her God-man got her on speed-dial? Can she bridge the divide between left and right with the radiant glow of Krishna consciousness?
Joining us today to help answer these questions is Nitai Joseph. He shares some heritage with Gabbard, because he also grew up in a Hare Krishna sect. He holds an MSc. in the Psychology of Coercive Control and has worked across a range of issues connected to ideology and manipulation, including cultic awareness, child sexual abuse prevention, adverse meditation experiences, and organizational ethics and accountability.
Show Notes
Gopala Govinda Rama Chant by Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda Paramahamsa Chris Butler
QAnon Anonymous Episode 211: Tulsi Gabbard P1 (The Cult) feat Mike Prysner
QAnon Anonymous Episode 212: Tulsi Gabbard P2 (The Fascist Turn) feat Mike Prysner
Tulsi Gabbard Had a Very Strange Childhood
What Does Tulsi Gabbard Believe? | The New Yorker
Chris Butler Siddhaswarupananda Paramahamsa: on “freedom”
An Insiders Perspective on Tulsi Gabbard and her Guru | by Lalita | Medium
Tulsi Gabbard 2016 Janmashtami Message
Definition of Betrayal Trauma Theory
Archived ex-Hare Krishna message board
Nitai can be reached via LinkedIn
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