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Cults are everywhere - and you're probably in one whether you know it or not

Photo of Daniella Mestyanek Young
Syracuse University

When thinking about cults, most of us picture robes, chanting, and remote compounds. But toxic groups don’t just exist on the fringe. In her new book, "The Culting of America," author Daniella Mestyanek Young blends gripping personal narrative, cultural critique, and deep research to introduce the 'cultiness spectrum' and takes a hard long look at the fine line between leadership and manipulation.

KPCW Co-Host / Producer of The Mountain Life and Cool Science Radio