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Jun 2021
57m 41s

Oprah Winfrey & "John of God"

AUBREY GORDON & MICHAEL HOBBES
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Special guest Kimberly Springer joins us to talk about an infamous, dangerous faith healer and his two — two! — appearances on Oprah's talk show. This episode contains, we're sorry to say, detailed descriptions of sexual assault. Buy Kimberly's books: Stories of Oprah: The Oprahfication of American CultureLiving for the Revolution: Black Feminist Organizat ... Show More
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