Episode · Behind the Bastards · 2021-10-05

Books mentioned on Part One: Amway: The Gravedigger of Democracy

2 books · With Jack O'Brien · Listen · Watch on YouTube

Robert is joined by Jack O'Brien to discuss Amway. FOOTNOTES: https://jacobinmag.

Robert Evans discussed Cultish by Amanda Montell and Believe by Richard devos.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Cultish

   Amanda Montell · at 27:56

   Cultish by Amanda Montell is a nonfiction book examining the linguistic tactics and psychological mechanisms used by modern cults, high-control groups, and pervasive cultural movements.

   Discussed

   “And I'm going to quote from the excellent book Cultish by Amanda Montel here. Patrick's behavior was unhinged from all angles, but when the FTC brought him to court, their most compelling argument against him”

   Robert Evans Part One: Amway: The Gravedigger of Democracy 2021-10-05 Listen at 27:56

   Where to get it

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2. Believe

   Believe

   Richard devos · at 46:50

   Discussed

   “This country was built on a religious heritage, he wrote in his book, Believe, and we'd better get back to it.”

   Robert Evans Part One: Amway: The Gravedigger of Democracy 2021-10-05 Listen at 46:50

   Where to get it

   AmazonListen on Audible