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Apr 2023
1h 48m

111: If It Sounds Like a Cult..

Morgan Absher
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Two Hot Takes host, Morgan, is joined by guests Amanda Montell and Isa Medina of Sounds Like a Cult! This episode features stories that have us questioning is this a cult? Is it a green flag cult or a red flag/you need to run cult? And are you wondering if you've ever been in a cult now after hearing how broad the definition is?! Can't wait to hear your take ... Show More
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