Scientology - The Machine: Power, Control, and Life Inside the Church

Join host Ava Grey for a deep-dive investigation into the organizational machinery of Scientology, examining how L. Ron Hubbard's thousands of policy directives evolved into a powerful system of control under David Miscavige's leadership — from the billion-year Sea Org contracts and the controversial Rehabilitation Project Force to the disconnection policy, aggressive litigation tactics, and the landmark IRS battle for tax-exempt status. This unflinching episode explores the inner workings of "The Hole," the Office of Special Affairs, the Church's vast financial empire, and the global debate over whether Scientology is a religion, a business, or something the world has never quite seen before. Whether you're researching Scientology, studying organizational power structures, or simply seeking answers about one of the most controversial institutions of our time, Ava Grey delivers the harder questions worth sitting with.

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