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Drink about somethingEPISODE 40: JIMS DECK IS FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT! JIM JONES PART 3The story of Jim Jones unfolds like a slow-motion car crash you can't look away from - and in this third installment of our deep dive, we're witnessing the chilling acceleration toward disaster.Lindsay guides us through the People's Temple's 1970s transformation from apparent social justice movement to full-blown cult, revealing how Jones built a financial empire generating the equivalent of $1.7 million annually from his devoted followers. We examine the extraordinary manipulation tactics - from staged healing ceremonies where "cancer" was dramatically removed from audience members, to requiring members to sign away all rights to their donations.2025-07-251h 19Drink about somethingEPISODE 39: And the Road to Jonestown Begins JIM JONES PART 2Before Jonestown became synonymous with mass tragedy, Jim Jones established himself as a champion for racial equality in 1950s Indianapolis. His People's Temple created nursing homes for neglected elderly Black residents, operated a Free Cafe feeding thousands weekly, and successfully integrated hospitals and businesses in a deeply segregated city. These weren't empty gestures – historical records confirm Jones genuinely improved racial conditions in Indianapolis while building a devoted following.Join us as we explore how legitimate social activism transformed into destructive cult dynamics – a cautionary tale about charismatic authority and institutional abuse that feels eerily relevant toda...2025-07-181h 13Drink about somethingEPISODE 38: JIMBA the young cult leader JIM JONES PART 1Our deep dive into the origins of Jim Jones reveals the complex factors that shaped one of history's most notorious cult leaders. Born in 1931 to a disabled WWI veteran father and a rebellious mother who encouraged his defiance, young Jim stood out in troubling ways. He ordered neighborhood children to lie in caskets, practiced sermons to trees in the woods, and developed an early admiration for Hitler's ability to command crowds – not for his ideology, but for his mesmerizing control over people.This first chapter in our multi-part exploration ends with the founding of the Pe...2025-07-111h 25Drink about somethingEPISODE 37: A Fatal Talk Show CrushThis story serves as a chilling reminder of television's power and the real human costs behind what's packaged as entertainment. If you watch the footage yourself, share your thoughts with us - was Jonathan visibly angry during the taping, or did his rage develop afterward? How much responsibility should media bear when tragedy follows their programming?DONT FORGET TO CHECK OUT THIS LINK https://sevensinsmiami.com/AND JUSTICE FOR THE WEST MEMPHIS THREEhttps://innocenceproject.org/petitions/justice-for-the-west-memphis-three/LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!!2025-07-0457 minDrink about somethingEPISODE 36: Matthew Shepard: A Hate Crime That Changed AmericaThe brutal murder of Matthew Shepard in October 1998 shocked the nation and became a defining moment in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights and hate crime legislation. What makes this story particularly heartbreaking is the stark contrast between Matthew's gentle spirit and the savage hatred he encountered.Have you thought about how a single life – and death – can change a nation's conversation about acceptance and equality? Listen to this emotional episode to understand why Matthew's story continues to resonate and inspire change more than two decades later.https://www.matthewshepard.org/2025-06-271h 04Drink about somethingEPISODE 35: The Harvey Milk LegacyWhen Harvey Milk took his seat on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors in January 1978, he shattered a barrier that many thought impossible to break. As the first openly gay elected official in California, his victory represented hope for a community that had long been forced into silence. But less than a year later, that hope would face its darkest day.This episode delves into the remarkable life and tragic death of Harvey Milk, a pioneer whose activism extended far beyond gay rights. From his early days as a Navy veteran who faced discrimination to becoming the...2025-06-201h 17