by Dr. Janja Lalich | Dec 4, 2020 | In the Media
For the cult-obsessed who thought HBO’s NXVIM show The Vow was wild, it’s time to level up. Consider this new documentary series your Final Boss of cults — or as they put it, The Cult of Cults. PHOTO: COURTESY OF HBO Premiering Thursday December 3 on HBO...
by Dr. Janja Lalich | Oct 18, 2020 | In the Media
FORMER CHICO STATE PROFESSOR AND CULT EXPERT JANJA LALICH ON NXIVM DOCUMENTARIES, TRUMP AND QANON Originally published on Chico News & Reviews. Since teaching her last class at Chico State in June 2018, Janja Lalich—professor emerita of sociology and a...
by Dr. Janja Lalich | Oct 17, 2020 | In the Media
SEDUCED: Inside the NXIVM Cult is set to premiere on STARZ this Sunday, 10/18, at 9 pm. It will run for the following three weeks on Sunday nights and will be available for streaming. ‘Seduced: Inside The NXIVM Cult’ Trailer & Premiere Date For Four-Part Starz...
by Dr. Janja Lalich | Oct 16, 2020 | In the Media
Dr. Lalich helps us understand the concept of “bounded choice,” and why she prefers that term over brainwashing. You can find a book she wrote (one of many!) on the subject here, as well as her website which is a wonderful resource. I am grateful for her...
by Dr. Janja Lalich | Dec 11, 2019 | In the Media
“After literally months of delays, rescheduling, etc., I have finally been able to track down the elusive Dr Janja Lalich for a great podcast interview! Dr Lalich is not only a sociologist and a cult expert, she is also a cult survivor too. This places her in...
by Dr. Janja Lalich | Nov 20, 2019 | In the Media
This full episode of Explained looks at how cults lure people in and exert control. Learn a cult’s telltale signs, and how loneliness in life and life online makes indoctrination easier than ever. Explained is on Netflix now with new episodes weekly on...
