The Dark Allure of Cults - Lessons from the Manson Family

This episode analyzes Charles Manson’s background and upbringing, how he formed a cult called the “Family” in 1960s San Francisco and Los Angeles, the racist Helter Skelter ideology that motivated brutal murders targeting celebrities in 1969, the psychology behind Manson’s ability to manipulate followers, and the cultural legacy of violence the crimes left behind.