Episode Synopsis
Scientology and the truth about celebrities in the church (like Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Kirstie Alley), plus their fraudulent claims of drug addiction treatment, and history of homophobia are discussed with church expert Tony Ortega. We also address the lawsuits against the Church of Scientology by Monique Rathbone & Laura De Consenso, and how the church has been trying to cover up the truth (with limited success)–all on this uncensored Media Mayhem hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Guest Bio
Tony Ortega is executive editor of The Raw Story and is formerly the editor of The Village Voice. He’s written about Scientology since 1995, and has a forthcoming book about the subject.
Hosts
Allison Hope Weiner
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Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcome to Media Mayhem.
00:10 Introducing Tony Ortega.
00:40 Developments with Narconon, Tom Cruise, John Travolta, and Kirstie Alley.
06:30 Criminal investigations on Narconon, and the mainstream media staying away from coverage.
12:00 Tom Cruise invites the media to talk about Scientology.
14:40 Laura Prepon. Scientology’s homophobic attitude towards the LGBT community, and L. Ron Hubbard.
19:20 Monique Rathbone’s harassment lawsuit and her attempt to subpoena David Miscavige.
24:50 Laura De Consenso lawsuit update.
29:50 Are celebrities in the church aware of prison camps?
31:40 Thanks and goodbye.
Additional Links
http://tonyortega.org/
http://thelip.tv/show/media-mayhem/
