RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_11af94b2-dcd5-4d16-ae13-027322df3435 -- Rendered At Thu, 07 May 2026 01:56:20 +0000 Failed Utopia https://redcircle.com/shows/failedutopia en-US All rights reserved. What could go wrong? Anna Roberts This is a podcast about utopian ideas and paradise lost. We look at utopian concepts from the past, present and future, as well as utopian societies and communes, which promise the world to eager followers but inevitably fail when it all starts to unravel. Some of these utopias just fall apart, while others devolve into true horrors and even brutal cults. I’ll break down what these groups’ leaders were thinking, what attracted their devotees in the first place, and how it all went wrong. 11af94b2-dcd5-4d16-ae13-027322df3435 This is a podcast about utopian ideas and paradise lost. We look at utopian concepts from the past, present and future, as well as utopian societies and communes, which promise the world to eager followers but inevitably fail when it all starts to unravel. Some of these utopias just fall apart, while others devolve into true horrors and even brutal cults. I’ll break down what these groups’ leaders were thinking, what attracted their devotees in the first place, and how it all went wrong. 



]]> episodic no Anna Roberts hello@failedutopia.com yes full Dubai's Artificial Islands Dubai's Artificial Islands 46 Anna Roberts Over twenty years ago, Dubai began constructing the world's largest artificial archipelago of islands, designed to be a lavish oasis for the super-rich. Today, the islands stand mostly empty and some are sinking back into the sea, but the developers and government of Dubai refuse to give up on the mind boggling mega-project. Let me tell you about this astonishing feat of engineering, how it did work--kind of, but also hasn’t panned out the way they hoped, and why they’ll probably never let this one go no matter how bad an idea it was.

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]]> <p>Over twenty years ago, Dubai began constructing the world&#39;s largest artificial archipelago of islands, designed to be a lavish oasis for the super-rich. Today, the islands stand mostly empty and some are sinking back into the sea, but the developers and government of Dubai refuse to give up on the mind boggling mega-project. Let me tell you about this astonishing feat of engineering, how it did work--kind of, but also hasn’t panned out the way they hoped, and why they’ll probably never let this one go no matter how bad an idea it was.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nakheel.com/en" rel="nofollow">Nakheel Properties</a></li><li><a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/jimdobson/2020/05/24/dubai-set-to-open-heart-of-europe-with-6-outrageous-themed-islands/?sh=78ed43a25b26" rel="nofollow">Dubai Set To Open Heart Of Europe With 6 Outrageous Themed Islands</a></li><li><a href="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/middleeast/dubai/8271643/The-World-is-sinking-Dubai-islands-falling-into-the-sea.html" rel="nofollow">The World is sinking: Dubai islands &#39;falling into the sea&#39;</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2010/jul/23/dubai-safi-qurashi" rel="nofollow">Owner of Dubai&#39;s &#39;little Britain&#39; jailed for non-payment of cheques</a></li><li><a href="https://www.propertywire.com/news/europe/irish-property-investor-financial-problems/" rel="nofollow">Second Irish property investor kills himself over financial problems</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> 6fd3cf03-f6a5-4ae2-ba58-08554441d480 https://failedutopia.com/dubais-artificial-islands/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:50:20 +0000 956 no full New Year's Resolutions New Year's Resolutions 45 Anna Roberts Why most New Year’s resolutions fail, the Babylonians and Romans, putting our hands on a peacock, setting and getting goals, habit formation, motivation vs. discipline, believing you deserve to have what you want, and what procrastination really is (you’re not lazy).

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]]> <p>Why most New Year’s resolutions fail, the Babylonians and Romans, putting our hands on a peacock, setting and getting goals, habit formation, motivation vs. discipline, believing you deserve to have what you want, and what procrastination really is (you’re not lazy).</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.statista.com/chart/29019/most-common-new-years-resolutions-us/" rel="nofollow">America&#39;s Top New Year&#39;s Resolutions for 2023</a> Statista</li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40121378-atomic-habits" rel="nofollow">Atomic Habits</a> by James Clear</li><li><a href="https://jamesclear.com/new-habit" rel="nofollow">How Long Does it Actually Take to Form a New Habit? (Backed by Science)</a> James Clear</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> 63c5ae70-ed9a-4dde-b214-9ea3d85a5196 https://failedutopia.com/new-years-resolutions/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 13:00:00 +0000 1747 no bonus Bonus Episode: More Theranos Updates (Elizabeth Holmes Sentencing & Sunny Balwani Trial) Bonus Episode: More Theranos Updates (Elizabeth Holmes Sentencing & Sunny Balwani Trial) Anna Roberts The Theranos saga continues. Updates on Elizabeth Holmes' sentencing and Sunny Balwani's trial and verdict.

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]]> <p>The Theranos saga continues. Updates on Elizabeth Holmes&#39; sentencing and Sunny Balwani&#39;s trial and verdict.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p><strong>Theranos Full Explainer: </strong><a href="https://failedutopia.com/theranos/" rel="nofollow">https://failedutopia.com/theranos/</a></p><p><strong>Holmes Trial &amp; Verdict Updates:</strong></p><p><strong> YouTube </strong><a href="https://youtu.be/P9xR6jn84kU" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/P9xR6jn84kU</a></p><p><strong> Audio only </strong><a href="https://failedutopia.com/theranos-update/" rel="nofollow">https://failedutopia.com/theranos-update/</a></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> f78f2644-0101-4cd4-a7b5-2be313547c72 https://failedutopia.com/bonus-episode-more-theranos-updates-elizabeth-holmes-sentencing-sunny-balwani-trial/ Wed, 23 Nov 2022 21:35:23 +0000 413 no full Roanoke: The Lost Colony Roanoke: The Lost Colony 44 Anna Roberts Colonialism and utopianism, as Thomas More coined the term, have been linked since the early sixteenth century when European explorers began taking stock of newly accessible lands that would later become colonies. Colonists had the expectation of achieving a much better life by settling in "new" lands, while producing a dystopia for the original inhabitants. Optimistic colonists didn’t always find what they expected, but for centuries they continued to emigrate and settle, driven by utopian projections of what their new lives would be like. Today we talk about one of the first colonies in the New World and how it all went wrong.

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]]> <p>Colonialism and utopianism, as Thomas More coined the term, have been linked since the early sixteenth century when European explorers began taking stock of newly accessible lands that would later become colonies. Colonists had the expectation of achieving a much better life by settling in &#34;new&#34; lands, while producing a dystopia for the original inhabitants. Optimistic colonists didn’t always find what they expected, but for centuries they continued to emigrate and settle, driven by utopian projections of what their new lives would be like. Today we talk about one of the first colonies in the New World and how it all went wrong.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.worldhistory.org/Roanoke_Colony/" rel="nofollow">Roanoke Colony</a> World History Encyclopedia</li><li><a href="https://encyclopediavirginia.org/entries/roanoke-colonies-the/" rel="nofollow">The Roanoke Colonies</a> Encyclopedia Virginia</li><li><a href="https://www.firstcolonyfoundation.org/history/the-roanoke-colonies/" rel="nofollow">The Roanoke Colonies</a> James Horn, The First Colony Foundation</li><li><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/131208-roanoke-lost-colony-discovery-history-raleigh" rel="nofollow">Have We Found the Lost Colony of Roanoke Island?</a></li><li><a href="https://news.artnet.com/art-world/archaeologists-mystery-lost-roanoke-lost-colony-1921594" rel="nofollow">Archaeologists May Have Finally Solved the Mystery of the Disappearance of Roanoke’s Lost Colony</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/01/us/Roanoke-lost-colony.html" rel="nofollow">Roanoke’s ‘Lost Colony’ Was Never Lost, New Book Says</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> c363d4ef-e9b0-409a-b819-0ccc088cbdee https://failedutopia.com/roanoke-the-lost-colony Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:36:24 +0000 1711 no full Paradise to Hellscape: Salton Sea and Other Terrible Places Paradise to Hellscape: Salton Sea and Other Terrible Places 43 Anna Roberts Let’s talk about an environmental catastrophe that turned a tourism and wildlife paradise into a toxic wasteland. This is something that we’re starting to see happening all over the world and that’s only going to become more of a problem in the future thanks to climate change. 

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]]> <p>Let’s talk about an environmental catastrophe that turned a tourism and wildlife paradise into a toxic wasteland. This is something that we’re starting to see happening all over the world and that’s only going to become more of a problem in the future thanks to climate change. </p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2021/11/06/californias-salton-sea-spewing-toxic-fumes-creating-ghost-towns-.html" rel="nofollow">Ghost towns and toxic fumes: How an idyllic California lake became a disaster</a></li><li><a href="https://grist.org/health/how-californias-salton-sea-went-from-vacation-destination-to-toxic-nightmare/" rel="nofollow">How California’s Salton Sea went from vacation destination to toxic nightmare</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/07/climate/salt-lake-city-climate-disaster.html" rel="nofollow">As the Great Salt Lake Dries Up, Utah Faces an ‘Environmental Nuclear Bomb’</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/photography/article/lake-urmia-iran-drought" rel="nofollow">Lake Urmia, Iran’s Tarnished Gem</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> 093773b3-029f-4df3-9802-2131fd7c35af https://failedutopia.com/paradise-to-hellscape-salton-sea-and-other-terrible-places/ Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:00:00 +0000 828 no full The Church of Love (Chonda-Za) The Church of Love (Chonda-Za) 42 Anna Roberts The Church of Love: Chonda-Za, Love Angels, lonely hearts, and a whole lot of questionable love letters. Plus, self-delusion and seeing things for what they are.

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]]> <p>The Church of Love: Chonda-Za, Love Angels, lonely hearts, and a whole lot of questionable love letters. Plus, self-delusion and seeing things for what they are.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/48647498-useful-delusions" rel="nofollow">Useful Delusions: The Power and Paradox of the Self-Deceiving Brain</a> by Shankar Vedantam &amp; Bill Mesler</li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2015/11/03/453960606/lonely-hearts" rel="nofollow">Hidden Brain: Lonely Hearts</a></li><li><a href="https://apnews.com/article/e31773659c47fb437afb2d4f827ec3ed" rel="nofollow">Church Of Love Drama: Sex, Money, Angels And Broken Dreams</a> AP News 1988</li><li><a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1988-12-19-8802260367-story.html" rel="nofollow">Knights of Chonda-Za</a> Chicago Tribune 1988</li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/340581954/?clipping_id=16158314&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjM0MDU4MTk1NCwiaWF0IjoxNjY2NDY5Nzk4LCJleHAiOjE2NjY1NTYxOTh9.Bv4H9bEoly3RVUlKCpb9LhutoUz2tT3i_2qVoSGZSvo" rel="nofollow">Church of Love operators plead innocent to fraud</a> The Daily Dispatch 1987</li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/clip/13088140/quad-city-times/" rel="nofollow">‘Church of Love’ wasn’t quite angelic</a> Quad-City Times 1989</li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/clip/16158593/successful-love-angel-hustler/" rel="nofollow">Successful love angel: ‘Pure and wholesome’</a> The Des Moines Register 1988</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> 372e1a54-c508-434d-885c-77d8825c1dc6 https://failedutopia.com/the-church-of-love-chonda-za Tue, 25 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 2314 no full Cryptocurrency Part 2 Cryptocurrency Part 2 41 Anna Roberts In Part 2, hopefully we’re gonna have a little more fun talking not about techno-utopia, but actual physical utopian communes based around the love of crypto. Cryptoland, Cryptopia, Satoshi Island, Bitcoin Beach, Bitcoin City, and actually, the entire country of El Salvador.

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]]> <p>In Part 2, hopefully we’re gonna have a little more fun talking not about techno-utopia, but actual physical utopian communes based around the love of crypto. Cryptoland, Cryptopia, Satoshi Island, Bitcoin Beach, Bitcoin City, and actually, the entire country of El Salvador.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://youtu.be/ZFoAF6lY6iI" rel="nofollow">Tragic Cryptoland trailer</a></li><li><a href="https://cryptoland.is/" rel="nofollow">Cryptoland website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjn_AA_W4Jk" rel="nofollow">When Your Island Paradise Goes Bankrupt...</a></li><li><a href="https://cointelegraph.com/magazine/2022/06/30/thailands-crypto-utopia-sex-drugs-libertarian-smart-village" rel="nofollow">Thailand’s Crypto Utopia — ‘90% of a cult, without all the weird stuff’</a></li><li><a href="https://www.satoshi-island.com/" rel="nofollow">Satoshi Island website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/feb/12/bitcoin-paradise-briton-creates-crypto-utopia-in-south-pacific" rel="nofollow">Bitcoin paradise? Briton creates ‘crypto utopia’ in South Pacific</a></li><li><a href="https://restofworld.org/2022/el-salvador-bitcoin/" rel="nofollow">Six months in, El Salvador’s bitcoin gamble is crumbling</a></li></ul><p><span><span></span></span></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> 2959acbe-407a-46e5-ad93-84e65812e3c1 https://failedutopia.com/cryptocurrency-part-2/ Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1855 no full Cryptocurrency Part 1 Cryptocurrency Part 1 40 Anna Roberts Cryptocurrency is one of the most buzzy techno-utopian ideas out there. Is it really a disruptive technology of the future? Or a bunch of esoteric, elitist, crypto-bro BS? Even a scam? Let's talk about what crypto is and what it's good for... or not.

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]]> <p>Cryptocurrency is one of the most buzzy techno-utopian ideas out there. Is it really a disruptive technology of the future? Or a bunch of esoteric, elitist, crypto-bro BS? Even a scam? Let&#39;s talk about what crypto is and what it&#39;s good for... or not.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://dailyhodl.com/2022/06/01/computer-scientists-say-crypto-industry-is-misleading-the-public-about-blockchain-technology-report/" rel="nofollow">Computer Scientists Say Crypto Industry Is Misleading the Public About Blockchain Technology</a></li><li><a href="https://www.currentaffairs.org/2022/05/why-this-computer-scientist-says-all-cryptocurrency-should-die-in-a-fire" rel="nofollow">Why This Computer Scientist Says All Cryptocurrency Should “Die in a Fire”</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/the-ramps-killing-bitcoins-dissident-thesis" rel="nofollow">The Ramps Killing Bitcoin&#39;s Dissident Thesis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/luxury-cars-seized-crypto-king-investors-try-recoup-millions-1.6583982" rel="nofollow">Luxury cars seized from 23-year-old &#39;Crypto King&#39; as investors try to recoup millions</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-14/south-korea-seeks-the-arrest-of-terraform-labs-founder-do-kwon?leadSource=uverify+wall" rel="nofollow">Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Faces Arrest Warrant in South Korea</a></li><li><a href="https://gizmodo.com/nearly-all-nfts-created-with-opensea-s-free-minting-too-1848445234" rel="nofollow">Nearly All NFTs Created With OpenSea’s Free Minting Tool Are Fake, Plagiarized, or Spam</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/aug/02/man-hopes-ai-and-robot-dogs-will-help-recover-150m-in-bitcoin-from-landfill" rel="nofollow">Man who threw away £150m in bitcoin hopes AI and robot dogs will get it back</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/12/technology/bitcoin-passwords-wallets-fortunes.html" rel="nofollow">Lost Passwords Lock Millionaires Out of Their Bitcoin Fortunes</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> 28e77101-9f7f-4cc1-8463-75dd9b79926f https://failedutopia.com/cryptocurrency-part-1/ Tue, 27 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1807 no full The Farm The Farm 39 Anna Roberts The Farm was once the largest hippie commune in U.S. history, and it still exists today albeit in a somewhat different form.

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]]> <p>The Farm was once the largest hippie commune in U.S. history, and it still exists today albeit in a somewhat different form.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://thefarmcommunity.com/" rel="nofollow">https://thefarmcommunity.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thefarm.org/" rel="nofollow">https://www.thefarm.org</a></li><li><a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/news/daily-news/2014/08/the-farm-born-on-a-commune" rel="nofollow">What life is like when you’re born on a commune</a> Erika Anderson</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/03/us/stephen-gaskin-hippie-who-founded-an-enduring-commune-dies-at-79.html" rel="nofollow">Stephen Gaskin obituary</a></li><li><a href="https://vimeo.com/309518633" rel="nofollow">“40 Years on the Farm” documentary</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> 704d1e48-3c8d-4496-9866-a5a9403c59f4 https://failedutopia.com/the-farm/ Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1231 no full Auroville Auroville 38 Anna Roberts A spiritual Indian utopia that’s over 50 years old, but still very much a work in progress.

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

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]]> <p>A spiritual Indian utopia that’s over 50 years old, but still very much a work in progress.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/55710556-better-to-have-gone" rel="nofollow">Better to Have Gone: Love, Death, and the Quest for Utopia in Auroville</a> by Akash Kapur</li><li><a href="https://www.meer.com/en/68234-bulldozing-a-dream" rel="nofollow">Bulldozing a dream? Auroville’s importance as an experiment in alternative living</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jan/16/bulldozers-violence-and-politics-crack-an-indian-dream-of-utopia" rel="nofollow">Bulldozers, violence and politics crack an Indian dream of utopia</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> 451f9069-cdb9-45e0-8699-ab69f04d18dd https://failedutopia.com/auroville/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1897 no full Biosphere 2 Biosphere 2 37 Anna Roberts On this episode, the fascinating story of Biosphere 2, the largest closed ecological system ever created… or, how eight people went nuts and almost starved in a vivarium for humans.

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

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]]> <p>On this episode, the fascinating story of Biosphere 2, the largest closed ecological system ever created… or, how eight people went nuts and almost starved in a vivarium for humans.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://biosphere2.org/" rel="nofollow">https://biosphere2.org</a></li><li>Mark Nelson’s 2018 article <a href="https://dartmouthalumnimagazine.com/articles/biosphere-2-what-really-happened" rel="nofollow">Biosphere 2: What Really Happened?</a></li><li><a href="https://neon-rated.webflow.io/films/spaceship-earth#virtual-cinema" rel="nofollow">Spaceship Earth</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> 1cadd7f0-d06b-4527-8153-153e5295e5a1 https://failedutopia.com/biosphere-2/ Tue, 16 Aug 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1894 no full Helicon Home Colony Helicon Home Colony 36 Anna Roberts The Helicon Home Colony was the brainchild of the renowned author and muckraking journalist Upton Sinclair. It lasted less than 6 months and went down in a literal blaze. "We stood in the snow and watched our beautiful utopia flame and roar, until it crashed in and died away to a dull glow."

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

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]]> <p>The Helicon Home Colony was the brainchild of the renowned author and muckraking journalist Upton Sinclair. It lasted less than 6 months and went down in a literal blaze. &#34;We stood in the snow and watched our beautiful utopia flame and roar, until it crashed in and died away to a dull glow.&#34;</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/files/66840/66840-h/66840-h.htm#Contents" rel="nofollow"><strong>The Project Gutenberg eBook of The Autobiography of Upton Sinclair</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2365202.Utopia_New_Jersey" rel="nofollow">Utopia, New Jersey: Travels in the Nearest Eden</a> by Perdita Buchan</li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/54852" rel="nofollow">Radical Innocent: Upton Sinclair</a> by Anthony Arthur</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> 3035adb4-2ba7-43ed-9c00-bbb988934114 https://failedutopia.com/helicon-home-colony/ Tue, 15 Mar 2022 12:00:00 +0000 1711 no bonus Theranos Update (Fraud Trial & Verdict for Elizabeth Holmes) Theranos Update (Fraud Trial & Verdict for Elizabeth Holmes) Anna Roberts Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/P9xR6jn84kU

Updates on the verdict in the trial of former Theranos founder and CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, including charges, sentencing, appeal, Ramesh Sunny Balwani's upcoming trial on the same charges, and more.

Full Theranos explainer episode: https://failedutopia.com/theranos/

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For veterans, Make The Connection


Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

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]]> <p>Watch on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/P9xR6jn84kU" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/P9xR6jn84kU</a></p><p>Updates on the verdict in the trial of former Theranos founder and CEO, Elizabeth Holmes, including charges, sentencing, appeal, Ramesh Sunny Balwani&#39;s upcoming trial on the same charges, and more.</p><p>Full Theranos explainer episode: <a href="https://failedutopia.com/theranos/" rel="nofollow">https://failedutopia.com/theranos/</a></p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><p><br></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> 2467c420-b9cc-4751-92bf-48e020f9f400 https://failedutopia.com/theranos-update/ Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:57:19 +0000 701 no bonus Replay: Holiday Special! Replay: Holiday Special! Anna Roberts In this replay from 2020, find out about the secretive alternative community that only gets talked about once a year.

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Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233

VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846

For veterans, Make The Connection


Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Merchandise: www.failedutopia.com/shop


]]> <p>In this replay from 2020, find out about the secretive alternative community that only gets talked about once a year.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><p><br></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Merchandise: <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p><p><br></p> 36aba97e-fa90-4d65-99c7-f58994527726 https://failedutopia.com/bonus-episode-holiday-special/ Tue, 21 Dec 2021 17:30:04 +0000 712 no full Marshall Islands Marshall Islands 35 Anna Roberts Picture a chain of tropical islands with white sand beaches, turquoise blue waters, breathtaking sunsets, palm trees swaying in a tropical breeze, and a culturally rich population of native people fishing the bountiful waters of their homeland as they have for generations. Sounds pretty ideal, right? Maybe even the closest we’ve ever gotten to an actual utopia. But there are a couple of problems.

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For veterans, Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

Merchandise: www.failedutopia.com/shop

]]> <p>Picture a chain of tropical islands with white sand beaches, turquoise blue waters, breathtaking sunsets, palm trees swaying in a tropical breeze, and a culturally rich population of native people fishing the bountiful waters of their homeland as they have for generations. Sounds pretty ideal, right? Maybe even the closest we’ve ever gotten to an actual utopia. But there are a couple of problems.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://youtu.be/zri2knpOSqo" rel="nofollow">Bikini atoll “evacuation” propaganda film</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/C4LqqA4GdsY" rel="nofollow">Castle Bravo detonation footage</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ctbto.org/specials/testing-times/1-march-1954-castle-bravo/" rel="nofollow">CTBTO’s Castle Bravo writeup</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/autMHvj3exA" rel="nofollow">A piece from ABC News Australia</a> with footage of The Dome, the islands, and interviews with native Marshallese people and Enewetok veterans. </li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise: <a href="https://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p> 3a18e49c-948f-40f1-860d-1038923ae732 https://failedutopia.com/marshall-islands/ Wed, 15 Dec 2021 02:38:59 +0000 1262 no full Theranos Theranos 34 Anna Roberts Today, Elizabeth Holmes testifies in her own defense in a trial for criminal charges stemming from the collapse of the company she infamously founded, Theranos. The startup claiming to revolutionize the medical industry, and at one point valued at $9 billion, went down in a blaze of allegations of fraud as one of the worst disasters in Silicon Valley history. What went wrong?

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VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846

For veterans, Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>Today, Elizabeth Holmes testifies in her own defense in a trial for criminal charges stemming from the collapse of the company she infamously founded, Theranos. The startup claiming to revolutionize the medical industry, and at one point valued at $9 billion, went down in a blaze of allegations of fraud as one of the worst disasters in Silicon Valley history. What went wrong?</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndca/us-v-elizabeth-holmes-et-al" rel="nofollow">U.S. v. Elizabeth Holmes, et al.</a></li><li>SEC Press Release: <a href="https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2018-41" rel="nofollow">Theranos, CEO Holmes, and Former President Balwani Charged With Massive Fraud</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 09f9454f-c930-4f8c-aa8a-c51b8573d464 https://failedutopia.com/theranos/ Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:30:00 +0000 1780 no bonus Bonus Episode: Etheric Surgery Update Bonus Episode: Etheric Surgery Update Anna Roberts VIDEO VERSION on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZYtpBV2EfUU

This is my results update on my etheric surgery with Mother God in the 5th dimension and the 5D full disclosure team, also known as psychic surgery from a cult leader who’s been deceased for several months.

Previous Love Has Won & 5D Full Disclosure episodes:

https://failedutopia.com/love-has-won/

https://failedutopia.com/love-has-won-updates-5d-full-disclosure/

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>VIDEO VERSION on YouTube: <a href="https://youtu.be/ZYtpBV2EfUU" rel="nofollow">https://youtu.be/ZYtpBV2EfUU</a></p><p>This is my results update on my etheric surgery with Mother God in the 5th dimension and the 5D full disclosure team, also known as psychic surgery from a cult leader who’s been deceased for several months.</p><p>Previous Love Has Won &amp; 5D Full Disclosure episodes:</p><p><a href="https://failedutopia.com/love-has-won/" rel="nofollow">https://failedutopia.com/love-has-won/</a></p><p><a href="https://failedutopia.com/love-has-won-updates-5d-full-disclosure/" rel="nofollow">https://failedutopia.com/love-has-won-updates-5d-full-disclosure/</a></p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.risingabovelhw.com/" rel="nofollow">Rising Above Love Has Won</a> support website</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> fc45792c-e612-45ee-9f18-4588a2f3bcd8 https://failedutopia.com/bonus-episode-etheric-surgery-update/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 22:27:15 +0000 864 no full Love Has Won UPDATES (5D Full Disclosure) Love Has Won UPDATES (5D Full Disclosure) 33 Anna Roberts This is an update about Love Has Won, now known as 5D Full Disclosure. I have a bunch of new information for you guys, and there have been some developments in this case. Today I’ll be updating you on the criminal cases related to the discovery of Amy Carlson’s body, some things that aired recently in a special on Dateline NBC, what the group is up to now, and my personal experience getting etheric surgery by Mother God from the fifth dimension. Yes, I got psychic surgery from a deceased cult leader.

If you haven’t listened to my first episode about Love Has Won, you’re going to want to go and listen to that first because you need the background information. That was episode 18 of Failed Utopia, which aired on May 25th. Link: Failed Utopia Episode 18: Love Has Won.

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For veterans, Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>This is an update about Love Has Won, now known as 5D Full Disclosure. I have a bunch of new information for you guys, and there have been some developments in this case. Today I’ll be updating you on the criminal cases related to the discovery of Amy Carlson’s body, some things that aired recently in a special on Dateline NBC, what the group is up to now, and my personal experience getting etheric surgery by Mother God from the fifth dimension. Yes, I got psychic surgery from a deceased cult leader.</p><p>If you haven’t listened to my first episode about Love Has Won, you’re going to want to go and listen to that first because you need the background information. That was episode 18 of Failed Utopia, which aired on May 25th. Link: <a href="https://failedutopia.com/love-has-won/" rel="nofollow">Failed Utopia Episode 18: Love Has Won</a>. </p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://failedutopia.com/love-has-won/" rel="nofollow">Failed Utopia Episode 18: Love Has Won</a> (Listen to this first if you haven’t already)</li><li><a href="https://alamosanews.com/article/woman-reported-missing-in-crestone-area" rel="nofollow">Missing woman: Jenifer Driver</a></li><li><a href="https://www.risingabovelhw.com/" rel="nofollow">Rising Above Love Has Won</a><span> support website</span></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 84d86bc0-0ddd-4c55-b50e-312b9d9a794b https://failedutopia.com/love-has-won-updates-5d-full-disclosure/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 13:00:00 +0000 3006 no full Vampire Clan (Rod Ferrell) Vampire Clan (Rod Ferrell) 32 Anna Roberts Vampire lore has fascinated humans for centuries, starting as far back as the Greeks. From Nosferatu and Dracula to Interview with the Vampire and Twilight, everybody loves a good vampire story. But way before team Edward and team Jacob, a much less attractive teen was taking the vampire thing way too far.

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>Vampire lore has fascinated humans for centuries, starting as far back as the Greeks. From Nosferatu and Dracula to Interview with the Vampire and Twilight, everybody loves a good vampire story. But way before team Edward and team Jacob, a much less attractive teen was taking the vampire thing way too far.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>Daily Commercial <a href="https://www.dailycommercial.com/news/20200411/rsquovampire-killerrsquo-keeps-his-life-sentence" rel="nofollow">‘Vampire Killer’ keeps his life sentence</a></li><li>Orlando Sentinel <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1998-05-14-9805130917-story.html" rel="nofollow">Sondra Gibson Isn&#39;t Welcome</a></li><li>Orlando Sentinel <a href="https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2006-12-17-wendorf17-story.html" rel="nofollow">2006 Interview With Heather Wendorf</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> dd09e5c9-ea46-4ee1-afee-65bf1af4066b https://failedutopia.com/vampire-clan-rod-ferrell/ Tue, 26 Oct 2021 19:21:30 +0000 1849 no full Earth: Climate Crisis Part 2 Earth: Climate Crisis Part 2 31 Anna Roberts This is the continuation of the previous Earth: Climate Crisis episode. Renewable energy, pros and cons of nuclear, geoengineering, why carbon emissions will rise for the foreseeable future, climate vs. economics, and more.

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>This is the continuation of the previous Earth: Climate Crisis episode. Renewable energy, pros and cons of nuclear, geoengineering, why carbon emissions will rise for the foreseeable future, climate vs. economics, and more.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>Fast Company <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90680321/these-carbon-capturing-robotic-seaweed-farms-are-like-planting-forests-in-the-ocean?icid=dan902%3A754%3A0%3AeditRecirc" rel="nofollow">These carbon-capturing robotic seaweed farms are like planting forests in the ocean</a></li><li>USA Today <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/09/17/whitest-paint-created-global-warming/8378579002/" rel="nofollow">Scientists created the world&#39;s whitest paint. It could eliminate the need for air conditioning.</a></li><li>DW <a href="https://www.dw.com/en/sustainable-aviation-fuel-power-to-liquid/a-59398405" rel="nofollow">Germany opens world&#39;s first plant for clean jet fuel</a></li><li>US Renew News <a href="https://www.usrenewnews.org/2021/08/23/two-bills-one-climate-breaking-down-the-climate-provisions-in-the-hard-and-soft-infrastructure-bills/" rel="nofollow">Breaking Down the Climate Provisions in the “Hard” and “Soft” Infrastructure Bills</a> (Keep in mind, we don’t know what will be in the final bills yet.)</li><li>Eco Watch <a href="https://www.ecowatch.com/fossil-fuels-air-pollution-deaths-2650416201.html" rel="nofollow">Fossil Fuels Kill Nearly 9 Million Annually, More Than Twice Previous Estimate, Study Finds</a></li><li>The New York Times <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/12/nyregion/indian-point-power-plant-closing.html" rel="nofollow">Indian Point Is Shutting Down. That Means More Fossil Fuel.</a></li><li>FiveThirtyEight <a href="https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/why-carbon-capture-hasnt-saved-us-from-climate-change-yet/" rel="nofollow">Why Carbon Capture Hasn’t Saved Us From Climate Change Yet</a></li><li>Inside Climate News <a href="https://insideclimatenews.org/news/15092021/global-warming-james-hansen-aerosols/" rel="nofollow">The Rate of Global Warming During Next 25 Years Could Be Double What it Was in the Previous 50</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 53555041-28dc-4485-9564-7f59c84f000e https://failedutopia.com/earth-climate-crisis-part-2/ Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 +0000 2309 no full Earth: Climate Crisis Part 1 Earth: Climate Crisis Part 1 30 Anna Roberts Planet Earth is a utopia for human life in the cosmos. But how much longer will it stay that way? Scientists say we are running out of time to avert climate catastrophe.

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Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>Planet Earth is a utopia for human life in the cosmos. But how much longer will it stay that way? Scientists say we are running out of time to avert climate catastrophe.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>Fast Company&#39;s <a href="https://www.fastcompany.com/90669818/is-climate-change-to-blame-for-extreme-weather-events-heres-how-we-find-out?partner=rss&utm_campaign=rss+fastcompany&utm_content=rss&utm_medium=feed&utm_source=rss" rel="nofollow">Is climate change to blame for extreme weather events? Here’s how we find out</a></li><li>Energy and Technology’s <a href="https://eandt.theiet.org/content/articles/2021/06/global-carbon-emissions-the-world-keeps-polluting-after-covid-19/" rel="nofollow">Global carbon emissions: the world keeps polluting after Covid-19</a></li><li>Climate Accountability Institute <a href="https://climateaccountability.org/carbonmajors.html" rel="nofollow">Carbon Majors</a></li></ul><p><span><span></span></span></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 685859ce-0921-4e2e-a26b-80590623cdcf https://failedutopia.com/earth-climate-crisis-part-1/ Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:00:00 +0000 2048 no full Credit Card Rewards Credit Card Rewards 29 Anna Roberts Credit card rewards. Who knew they had a dark side? Crazy, right? Well, not if you know the old adage, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>Credit card rewards. Who knew they had a dark side? Crazy, right? Well, not if you know the old adage, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>Emily Stewart at Vox <a href="https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22454885/who-pays-for-credit-card-rewards" rel="nofollow">Who Pays For Credit Card Rewards</a></li><li>Consumer Reports <a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/credit-scores-reports/how-to-fix-your-credit-score/" rel="nofollow">How to Fix Your Credit Score</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 6f38dd74-8477-40bb-9ec4-616f076bd808 https://failedutopia.com/credit-card-rewards/ Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:00:00 +0000 679 no full The Family aka The Great White Brotherhood of Initiates and Masters (Anne Hamilton-Byrne) The Family aka The Great White Brotherhood of Initiates and Masters (Anne Hamilton-Byrne) 28 Anna Roberts Today, you get to hear about an Australian new-age, nuclear-apocalypse doomsday, child-stealing cult called The Great White Brotherhood of Initiates and Masters. Or for short, The Family. They stole babies, and they also dropped a lot of acid.Connect on Facebook or at the Failed Utopia website.

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton


]]> <p>Today, you get to hear about an Australian new-age, nuclear-apocalypse doomsday, child-stealing cult called The Great White Brotherhood of Initiates and Masters. Or for short, The Family. They stole babies, and they also dropped a lot of acid.Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p><br></p> 9587a561-e76a-4bab-9c96-073073988a39 https://failedutopia.com/the-family-aka-the-great-white-brotherhood-of-initiates-and-masters-anne-hamilton-byrne/ Tue, 27 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1783 no full More's Utopia Part 8 More's Utopia Part 8 27 Anna Roberts The final chapter of Thomas More's Utopia.

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]]> <p>The final chapter of Thomas More&#39;s Utopia.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> af28e659-70c6-441d-bce6-bcb6295a7519 https://failedutopia.com/mores-utopia-part-8/ Thu, 15 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3291 no full More's Utopia Part 7 More's Utopia Part 7 26 Anna Roberts Part seven is all about the Utopians' military, and this might actually be one of the few times Thomas More manages to stay on topic.

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Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>Part seven is all about the Utopians&#39; military, and this might actually be one of the few times Thomas More manages to stay on topic.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> e98d99bb-30e7-40b6-9345-c5650e37588d https://failedutopia.com/mores-utopia-part-7/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1828 no full More's Utopia Part 6 More's Utopia Part 6 25 Anna Roberts In part six, Thomas More makes us think with the chapter title, Of Their Slaves, and Of Their Marriages, that we're just going to hear about slaves and marriage in Utopia. But somehow he manages to talk about euthanasia, suicide, and the pitfalls of having an overly-complex legal code.

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For veterans, Make The Connection


Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton


]]> <p>In part six, Thomas More makes us think with the chapter title, Of Their Slaves, and Of Their Marriages, that we&#39;re just going to hear about slaves and marriage in Utopia. But somehow he manages to talk about euthanasia, suicide, and the pitfalls of having an overly-complex legal code.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><p><br></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p><br></p> 5884f9c3-73ed-4562-96d2-4e42c9aa9f9d https://failedutopia.com/mores-utopia-part-6/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1685 no full More's Utopia Part 5 More's Utopia Part 5 24 Anna Roberts In part five of the series, we'll continue Book 2 by reading Of the Travelling of the Utopians and find out how they they regard the pleasures and pains of life.

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>In part five of the series, we&#39;ll continue Book 2 by reading Of the Travelling of the Utopians and find out how they they regard the pleasures and pains of life.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 825d3a79-7e5f-4800-bb11-c469b0562f77 https://failedutopia.com/mores-utopia-part-5/ Tue, 06 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3266 no full More's Utopia Part 4 More's Utopia Part 4 23 Anna Roberts Today in the fourth part of the series, I'll talk about weird old Greek words and mention Final Fantasy for no real reason at all and read you the introduction to Book 2 and the first four chapters, which include: Of Their Towns, Particularly of Amaurot; Of Their Magistrates; Of Their Trades, and Manner of Life; and Of Their Traffic.

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>Today in the fourth part of the series, I&#39;ll talk about weird old Greek words and mention Final Fantasy for no real reason at all and read you the introduction to Book 2 and the first four chapters, which include: Of Their Towns, Particularly of Amaurot; Of Their Magistrates; Of Their Trades, and Manner of Life; and Of Their Traffic.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 9906a852-542d-4991-8bd7-f76ee2003716 https://failedutopia.com/mores-utopia-part-4/ Thu, 01 Jul 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3092 no full More's Utopia Part 3 More's Utopia Part 3 22 Anna Roberts In the third part of this series, Hythloday continues his discourse, and the friends discuss communism, greed, money, property, wealth inequality, Plato, religious men who make spiritual compromises for political convenience, and whether it is better to put forth radical ideas or “cast about” and stay in your lane.

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>In the third part of this series, Hythloday continues his discourse, and the friends discuss communism, greed, money, property, wealth inequality, Plato, religious men who make spiritual compromises for political convenience, and whether it is better to put forth radical ideas or “cast about” and stay in your lane.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 1d6ac694-2df4-4497-8de3-27d42ff6529f https://failedutopia.com/mores-utopia-part-3/ Tue, 29 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1366 no full More's Utopia Part 2 More's Utopia Part 2 21 Anna Roberts In the second episode of this series on Thomas More's Utopia, Hythloday continues his discourse. We'll hear more about the death penalty, Renaissance humanism, how kings who are selfish stupidly act against their own interests, the fictional land of the Polylerits, and a socially awkward exchange between a court jester and a monk.

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>In the second episode of this series on Thomas More&#39;s Utopia, Hythloday continues his discourse. We&#39;ll hear more about the death penalty, Renaissance humanism, how kings who are selfish stupidly act against their own interests, the fictional land of the Polylerits, and a socially awkward exchange between a court jester and a monk.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 6b07dbdb-35a3-4702-9702-fa508397e1f2 https://failedutopia.com/mores-utopia-part-2/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 2529 no full More's Utopia Part 1 More's Utopia Part 1 20 Anna Roberts It's Failed Utopia's inaugural fiction takeover! I’m doing something a little different for the next few episodes and talking not about real world stuff but about a fictional utopia. And what better place to start than with the book that gave us the modern meaning of the word: Thomas More’s Utopia. The book is a discourse on a fictional island called Utopia. Not only did Thomas More coin the phrase, this 16th Century work is widely considered to be the ancestor of the entire utopian and dystopian fiction genre.

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>It&#39;s Failed Utopia&#39;s inaugural fiction takeover! I’m doing something a little different for the next few episodes and talking not about real world stuff but about a fictional utopia. And what better place to start than with the book that gave us the modern meaning of the word: Thomas More’s Utopia. The book is a discourse on a fictional island called Utopia. Not only did Thomas More coin the phrase, this 16th Century work is widely considered to be the ancestor of the entire utopian and dystopian fiction genre.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 71106498-0269-411b-a3e1-ff66c4621799 https://failedutopia.com/mores-utopia-part-1/ Tue, 22 Jun 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3009 no full Tenacious Unicorn Ranch Tenacious Unicorn Ranch 19 Anna Roberts It's Pride month, and today I'm bringing you a story about a trans and queer haven in southern Colorado. It's an alpaca ranch founded by a group of trans people who wanted to create a little utopia where they could thrive away from persistent discrimination and hostility they faced as trans people out in the world. While they just want to live their lives and exist, they aren’t willing to hide in order to be left alone, and unfortunately, just being who they are, where they are has led to some backlash that threatens their safe haven.

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  • Trans Lifeline:

US (877) 565-8860

Canada (877) 330-6366


Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>It&#39;s Pride month, and today I&#39;m bringing you a story about a trans and queer haven in southern Colorado. It&#39;s an alpaca ranch founded by a group of trans people who wanted to create a little utopia where they could thrive away from persistent discrimination and hostility they faced as trans people out in the world. While they just want to live their lives and exist, they aren’t willing to hide in order to be left alone, and unfortunately, just being who they are, where they are has led to some backlash that threatens their safe haven.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>Trans Lifeline:</li></ul><p>US (877) 565-8860</p><p>Canada (877) 330-6366</p><ul><li>LGBT National Hotline: (888) 843-4564</li><li>Tenacious Unicorn Ranch <a href="https://www.tenaciousunicornranch.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a></li><li>9NEWS’ video <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfoyCquu6Ks" rel="nofollow">Tenacious Unicorn Ranch a safe haven for trans community – and 180 alpaca</a></li><li>ADL’s write-up on the <a href="https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounders/three-percenters" rel="nofollow">Three Percenters</a></li><li>HRC’s report <a href="https://www.hrc.org/resources/an-epidemic-of-violence-fatal-violence-against-transgender-and-gender-non-conforming-people-in-the-u-s-in-2020" rel="nofollow">An Epidemic of Violence: Fatal Violence Against Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming People In the U.S. in 2020</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> fc41f0e2-3b6b-4661-8f31-ab49a191aea0 https://failedutopia.com/tenacious-unicorn-ranch/ Tue, 08 Jun 2021 22:05:05 +0000 967 no full Love Has Won Love Has Won 18 Anna Roberts Today I’m filling you in on something you might have seen in the headlines recently—the death of Love Has Won leader Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God. The bizarre circumstances reported by the media have put the spotlight on this group for the public, but for cult watchers, this group has been on their radar for a while now. What is this group all about, and what could have led to the remains of its leader being discovered decomposing in a house in Colorado, decorated with glitter and string lights, and the arrests of seven cult members?

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National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

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Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233

VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846

For veterans, Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>Today I’m filling you in on something you might have seen in the headlines recently—the death of Love Has Won leader Amy Carlson, also known as Mother God. The bizarre circumstances reported by the media have put the spotlight on this group for the public, but for cult watchers, this group has been on their radar for a while now. What is this group all about, and what could have led to the remains of its leader being discovered decomposing in a house in Colorado, decorated with glitter and string lights, and the arrests of seven cult members?</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.risingabovelhw.com/" rel="nofollow">Rising Above Love Has Won</a> support website</li><li>Live Science’s <a href="https://www.livescience.com/mummification.html" rel="nofollow">Mummification: The Lost Art of Embalming the Dead</a></li><li>Stimmel Law’s <a href="https://www.stimmel-law.com/en/articles/rights-and-obligations-human-remains-and-burial" rel="nofollow">Rights and Obligations As To Human Remains and Burial</a></li><li>Frazer Consultants’ <a href="https://frazerconsultants.com/2017/07/grief-and-loss-how-long-can-you-keep-a-loved-ones-body-at-home/" rel="nofollow">Grief and Loss: How Long Can You Keep a Loved One’s Body at Home?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fda.gov/inspections-compliance-enforcement-and-criminal-investigations/warning-letters/gaias-whole-healing-essentials-llc-605893-04012020" rel="nofollow">FDA and FTC warning letter to Gaia’s Whole Healing Essentials, LLC</a></li><li><a href="https://season2.upandvanished.com/story/" rel="nofollow">Season Two of Up and Vanished</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> a4ce7444-0186-4b7f-a838-15b910977a1d https://failedutopia.com/love-has-won/ Tue, 25 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 3614 no full Great Eleven Great Eleven 17 Anna Roberts The Divine Order of the Royal Arms of the Great Eleven was one of many cults operating in Southern California in the 1920s. It was also known as The Great Eleven or the Blackburn Cult. Botched resurrections, cultists pissing off an Italian organized crime syndicate, possible poisonings and mysterious disappearances, and ritual sacrifices . . . of puppies.

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

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]]> <p>The Divine Order of the Royal Arms of the Great Eleven was one of many cults operating in Southern California in the 1920s. It was also known as The Great Eleven or the Blackburn Cult. Botched resurrections, cultists pissing off an Italian organized crime syndicate, possible poisonings and mysterious disappearances, and ritual sacrifices . . . of puppies.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>Samuel Fort’s <a href="https://www.samuelfort.com/cult-of-the-great-eleven.html" rel="nofollow">Cult of the Great Eleven</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Merchandise <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/shop" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a> </p> 5ad11906-f15c-456b-bc7d-ff9f50ec2b47 https://failedutopia.com/great-eleven/ Tue, 11 May 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1902 no full Recycling Recycling 16 Anna Roberts Our planet is awash in garbage, especially plastic. Our land, oceans, lakes and rivers are choked with plastic. It’s even been found in the Marianas Trench 6.5 miles under the sea and all over Mount Everest. It has permeated the food chain, and the air we breathe, and it falls in rainwater. For decades, recycling was billed as the panacea that would save us from our garbage. Why didn’t it work?

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For veterans, Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>Our planet is awash in garbage, especially plastic. Our land, oceans, lakes and rivers are choked with plastic. It’s even been found in the Marianas Trench 6.5 miles under the sea and all over Mount Everest. It has permeated the food chain, and the air we breathe, and it falls in rainwater. For decades, recycling was billed as the panacea that would save us from our garbage. Why didn’t it work?</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>NPR’s <a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/09/11/897692090/how-big-oil-misled-the-public-into-believing-plastic-would-be-recycled" rel="nofollow">Is Plastic Recycling a Lie? How Big Oil Misled The Public Into Believing Plastic Would Be Recycled</a></li><li>The Atlantic’s <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2019/03/china-has-stopped-accepting-our-trash/584131/" rel="nofollow">Is This the End of Recycling? What Happens Now That China Won’t Take U.S. Recycling</a></li><li>Kurzgesagt’s <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RS7IzU2VJIQ" rel="nofollow">Plastic Pollution: How Humans are Turning the World into Plastic</a></li></ul><p><span></span>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 785c9f99-4ddf-4ec1-aa2a-006c0a021425 https://failedutopia.com/recycling/ Tue, 27 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1533 no full Weimar Republic Weimar Republic 15 Anna Roberts The Weimar Republic was the prosperous, post-World War I period in Germany, which lasted from 1918 to 1933. It was during this time that Germany transitioned from a monarchy to a republic. It ended when Hitler ascended to power as a dictator. How could a golden age of economic prosperity and cultural renaissance possibly have failed so miserably that it gave way to Nazi Germany and the Holocaust?

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For veterans, Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>The Weimar Republic was the prosperous, post-World War I period in Germany, which lasted from 1918 to 1933. It was during this time that Germany transitioned from a monarchy to a republic. It ended when Hitler ascended to power as a dictator. How could a golden age of economic prosperity and cultural renaissance possibly have failed so miserably that it gave way to Nazi Germany and the Holocaust?</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.adl.org/" rel="nofollow">Anti-Defamation League</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facinghistory.org/topics/holocaust/weimar-republic" rel="nofollow">Facing History and Ourselves: Weimar Republic</a></li><li><a href="https://www.yadvashem.org/" rel="nofollow">Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ushmm.org/antisemitism" rel="nofollow"><span></span>United States Holocaust Memorial Museum: Antisemitism and Holocaust Denial</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 40d4737b-54c8-4ec1-a9dc-bbcccaeff018 https://failedutopia.com/weimar-republic/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 12:00:00 +0000 1849 no full The Nation of Yahweh The Nation of Yahweh 14 Anna Roberts This is the story of a dream about Black pride and religion that turned into a reality of corruption, fear, and murder: Nation of Yahweh and its leader, Yahweh Ben Yahweh.

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>This is the story of a dream about Black pride and religion that turned into a reality of corruption, fear, and murder: Nation of Yahweh and its leader, Yahweh Ben Yahweh.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="http://www.yahwehbenyahweh.com/" rel="nofollow">www.yahwehbenyahweh.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wlrn.org/news/2020-02-05/forty-years-after-arthur-mcduffie-was-killed-by-miami-dade-police-his-family-honored-in-ceremony" rel="nofollow">An article about Arthur McDuffie</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> a1fd34ad-e89f-4632-b87b-f97a2345fa57 https://failedutopia.com/the-nation-of-yahweh/ Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 2914 no full The Narcotic Farm The Narcotic Farm 13 Anna Roberts Today you’ll hear about The Narcotic Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, addiction, science, wacky graham crackers, jazz, prison, unethical medical experimentation, and a weird diversion about William S. Burroughs that I really didn’t plan on talking about but that made me feel very indignant.

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Addiction Help:

USA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) findtreatment.gov or 1-800-662-HELP

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) can also help with drug and alcohol abuse.

Faces & Voices of Recovery

The Partnership at Drugfree.org for parents of teens (1-855-378-4373)

NIDA’s DrugPubs Research Dissemination Center 

UK

A list of UK resources 

Canada

A list of helplines for provinces and territories in Canada

Australia

Alcohol and Drug Foundation 1300 85 85 84

Mental Health Help (USA):

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741

Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233

VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846

For veterans, Make The Connection 

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>Today you’ll hear about The Narcotic Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, addiction, science, wacky graham crackers, jazz, prison, unethical medical experimentation, and a weird diversion about William S. Burroughs that I really didn’t plan on talking about but that made me feel very indignant.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p>Links &amp; Resources</p><p>Addiction Help:</p><p>USA</p><p>The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) <a href="http://www.findtreatment.gov/" rel="nofollow">findtreatment.gov</a> or 1-800-662-HELP</p><p>The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK) can also help with drug and alcohol abuse.</p><p><a href="http://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/" rel="nofollow">Faces &amp; Voices of Recovery</a></p><p>The Partnership at <a href="http://www.drugfree.org/" rel="nofollow">Drugfree.org</a> for parents of teens (1-855-378-4373)</p><p>NIDA’s <a href="http://drugpubs.drugabuse.gov/" rel="nofollow">DrugPubs Research Dissemination Center</a> </p><p>UK</p><p><a href="https://www.drugwise.org.uk/find-a-service/" rel="nofollow">A list of UK resources</a> </p><p>Canada</p><p><a href="https://www.ccsa.ca/addictions-treatment-helplines-canada" rel="nofollow">A list of helplines for provinces and territories in Canada</a></p><p>Australia</p><p><a href="https://adf.org.au/help-support/" rel="nofollow">Alcohol and Drug Foundation</a> 1300 85 85 84</p><p>Mental Health Help (USA):</p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a> </p><ul><li>Official website of <a href="http://www.narcoticfarm.com/" rel="nofollow">The Narcotic Farm</a> documentary and book </li><li>BBC’s <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b08k4s1k" rel="nofollow">Hitting the High Notes</a> (Dr. Sally Marlow’s excellent program about jazz musicians, addiction, and The Narcotic Farm includes interviews, footage, and some recordings of jazz concerts at Narco.) </li><li>Claire Clark’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32904926-the-recovery-revolution" rel="nofollow">The Recovery Revolution: The Battle Over Addiction Treatment in the United States</a></li><li>William White’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/529858.Slaying_the_Dragon" rel="nofollow">Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> ce1b3507-5e5b-4b9f-a0ce-1ac151512e6f https://failedutopia.com/the-narcotic-farm/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 12:00:00 +0000 2244 no full The Leopard Society The Leopard Society 12 Anna Roberts Big cats, colonizers, the slave trade, cannibalism, supernatural strength-granting rituals, and a whole lot of blood and entrails.

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VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846

For veterans, Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>Big cats, colonizers, the slave trade, cannibalism, supernatural strength-granting rituals, and a whole lot of blood and entrails.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>Britannica’s <a href="https://www.britannica.com/story/cannibalism-cultures-cures-cuisine-and-calories" rel="nofollow">Cannibalism: Cultures, Cures, Cuisine, and Calories</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> ad097ec9-5cc4-45b8-81dd-f070d2644cb4 https://failedutopia.com/the-leopard-society/ Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:00:00 +0000 2130 no full Republic of Minerva Republic of Minerva 11 Anna Roberts 1970s dudes claim a reef, turn it into an island, declare sovereignty, and get chased off by the King of Tonga.

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Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233

VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846

For veterans, Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

"Stringed Disco" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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]]> <p>1970s dudes claim a reef, turn it into an island, declare sovereignty, and get chased off by the King of Tonga.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>The New York Times 1976 <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1972/01/30/archives/south-sea-reef-proclaimed-a-republic-by-3-americans.html" rel="nofollow">South Sea Reef Proclaimed A Republic by 3 Americans</a></li><li>Wired’s <a href="https://www.wired.com/insights/2014/02/quest-new-tech-land-free/" rel="nofollow">The Quest for a New Tech Land of the Free</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>&#34;Stringed Disco&#34; Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)</p><p>Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License</p><p>http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</p> bfd4e4f6-a39b-43aa-9644-ba96f2775d5a https://failedutopia.com/republic-of-minerva/ Tue, 16 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 1078 no bonus Bonus Episode: Valentine's Day Bonus Episode: Valentine's Day Anna Roberts The utopia of love; weird stories about Saint Valentine, Cupid, and Charles, Duke of Orleans; fun facts about candy, venereal disease, and celebrating around the world; why I'm jealous of Juliet's mail; badly read poetry; and much more!

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

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]]> <p>The utopia of love; weird stories about Saint Valentine, Cupid, and Charles, Duke of Orleans; fun facts about candy, venereal disease, and celebrating around the world; why I&#39;m jealous of Juliet&#39;s mail; badly read poetry; and much more!</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><ul><li>An image of <a href="http://www.bl.uk/learning/timeline/english/all/pastonletter-wl.jpg" rel="nofollow">Charles, Duke of Orleans’ original 1415 letter</a> at The British Library</li><li><a href="https://www.history.com/news/historys-oldest-known-valentine-was-written-in-prison" rel="nofollow">History’s Oldest-Known Valentine Was Written in Prison</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/61510/history-conversation-heart" rel="nofollow">History of the Conversation Heart</a></li><li><a href="https://time.com/5516579/history-cupid-valentines-day/" rel="nofollow">Cherubic Cupid Is Everywhere on Valentine’s Day. Here’s Why That Famous Embodiment of Desire Is a Child</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p><span>hiCIS3kzEbCZ3QJ6z1If</span></p> 25b019d0-5bf6-44b7-8252-3e91dd97ec87 https://failedutopia.com/bonus-episode-valentines-day/ Tue, 09 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 1141 no full Trumpworld Trumpworld 10 Anna Roberts Did Donald Trump create a #MAGA utopia during his presidency? What’s the deal with QAnon? Is Trumpism a cult? Trigger warning: reality

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  • Watch this video! It features a great breakdown of QAnon, an interview with cult expert Rick Ross, and tips on how to help someone out of QAnon or another cult.







Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>Did Donald Trump create a #MAGA utopia during his presidency? What’s the deal with QAnon? Is Trumpism a cult? Trigger warning: reality</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans, <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://youtu.be/JN42cZFcz8M" rel="nofollow">Watch this video</a>! It features a great breakdown of QAnon, an interview with cult expert Rick Ross, and tips on how to help someone out of QAnon or another cult.</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>David Neiwert’s book <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51235933-red-pill-blue-pill" rel="nofollow">Red Pill Blue Pill: How to Counteract the Conspiracy Theories That Are Killing Us</a></li><li>Rick Alan Ross’ book <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23962853-cults-inside-out" rel="nofollow">Cults Inside Out</a></li><li>Steven Hassan’s book <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43261495-the-cult-of-trump" rel="nofollow">The Cult of Trump: A Leading Cult Expert Explains How the President Uses Mind Control</a> (Hassan is a former “Moonie” cult member turned cult expert)</li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-shared-psychosis-of-donald-trump-and-his-loyalists/" rel="nofollow">The ‘Shared Psychosis’ of Donald Trump and His Loyalists</a> (Forensic psychiatrist Bandy X. Lee explains the outgoing president’s pathological appeal and how to wean people from it.)</li><li><a href="https://www.upworthy.com/former-qanon-believer-q-and-a" rel="nofollow">A former QAnon believer answers all your questions about how the cult really works</a></li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/10/24/qanon-believer-conspiracy-theory/" rel="nofollow">An eye-opening interview with a former QAnon believer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/QAnonCasualties/" rel="nofollow">r/QAnonCasualties</a>, a Reddit board where people tell their stories of what QAnon cost them</li><li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psych-unseen/202008/the-psychological-needs-qanon-feeds" rel="nofollow">The psychological needs QAnon feeds</a></li><li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/psych-unseen/201904/what-makes-people-believe-in-conspiracy-theories" rel="nofollow">What makes people believe in conspiracy theories?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/2021/01/why-people-latch-on-to-conspiracy-theories-according-to-science/" rel="nofollow">Why people latch on to conspiracy theories, according to science</a></li><li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-in-the-machine/201712/analysis-trump-supporters-has-identified-5-key-traits" rel="nofollow">An Analysis of Trump Supporters Has Identified 5 Key Traits</a></li><li><a href="https://medium.com/curiouserinstitute/a-game-designers-analysis-of-qanon-580972548be5" rel="nofollow">A game designer’s analysis of QAnon</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0960982218308637" rel="nofollow">Teleological Thinking</a></li><li><a href="https://theness.com/neurologicablog/index.php/hyperactive-agency-detection/" rel="nofollow">Hyperactive Agency Detection</a></li><li><a href="https://www.britannica.com/science/Dunning-Kruger-effect" rel="nofollow">The Dunning-Kruger Effect</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/11/us/who-died-in-capitol-building-attack.html" rel="nofollow">The people who died in the Capitol attack</a></li><li><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/2021/01/06/dc-protests-capitol-riot-trump-supporters-electoral-college-stolen-election/6568305002/" rel="nofollow">USA Today’s timeline of Capitol Hill riot</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-trending-55746304" rel="nofollow">Biden inauguration leaves QAnon believers in disarray</a></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/inauguration-day-live-updates/2021/01/20/958907699/the-qanon-storm-never-struck-some-supporters-are-wavering-others-steadfast" rel="nofollow">The QAnon &#39;Storm&#39; Never Struck. Some Supporters Are Wavering, Others Steadfast</a></li><li><a href="https://www.distractify.com/p/what-is-happening-on-march-4-2021" rel="nofollow">QAnon Supporters Think Donald Trump Will Be Sworn in as President on March 4</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li>Vox’s <a href="https://www.vox.com/21506029/trump-violence-tweets-racist-hate-speech" rel="nofollow">timeline of Trump encouraging hate groups and political violence</a></li><li>GQ&#39;s <a href="https://www.gq.com/story/donald-trump-corruption-timeline" rel="nofollow">timeline of Trump corruption scandals</a></li><li>Business Insider’s list of <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-biggest-accomplishments-and-failures-heading-into-2020-2019-12?op=1" rel="nofollow">Trump’s biggest accomplishments and failures</a></li><li><a href="https://thefulcrum.us/big-picture/autocracy-examples" rel="nofollow">It can happen here: Latin America&#39;s lessons about autocrats unpunished</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/22/health/covid-response-deaths-columbia-report/index.html" rel="nofollow">Faulty US Covid-19 response meant 130,000 to 210,000 avoidable deaths, report finds</a></li></ul><p><br></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/01/conservatism-reaches-dead-end/617629/" rel="nofollow">The Conservative Cult of Victimhood</a></li><li><a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-in-the-machine/201905/the-belief-trump-is-messiah-is-rampant-and-dangerous" rel="nofollow">The Belief That Trump Is a Messiah Is Rampant and Dangerous</a></li><li><a href="https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2021/01/09/capitol-siege-georgia-elections-whitelash-black-progress-456724" rel="nofollow">There’s a Term for What Happened at the Capitol This Week: ‘Whitelash’</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2021/01/among-insurrectionists/617580/" rel="nofollow">Mass Delusion in America: What I heard from insurrectionists on their march to the Capitol</a></li><li><a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/12/deep-story-trumpism/617498/" rel="nofollow">The Deep Story of Trumpism: Thinking about the Republican Party like a political psychiatrist</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 8835c116-0ac2-4357-b1e7-0400116bc6fa https://failedutopia.com/trumpworld/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 13:00:00 +0000 3876 no full Heaven's Gate Heaven's Gate 9 Anna Roberts UFOs, Jesus, meat suits, Ti and Do, Luciferians, the Human Evolutionary Level, spading under, Star Trek . . . oh, and the largest mass suicide ever to take place on American soil. It's Heaven's Gate.

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

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Intro music by Elliot Middleton

Psychedelic music by www.bensound.com

]]> <p>UFOs, Jesus, meat suits, Ti and Do, Luciferians, the Human Evolutionary Level, spading under, Star Trek . . . oh, and the largest mass suicide ever to take place on American soil. It&#39;s Heaven&#39;s Gate.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p>For veterans: <a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/2018/01/29/581532036/for-heaven-s-gate-podcast-host-the-cult-story-hits-close-to-home" rel="nofollow">NPR interview of Glynn Washington</a>, Heaven’s Gate podcast creator (8-minute listen)</li><li>Heaven’s Gate <a href="https://www.heavensgate.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a></li><li>Heaven’s Gate’s <a href="https://vimeo.com/heavensgate" rel="nofollow">videos on Vimeo</a></li><li>Sawyer’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34007915-ti-do-father-jesus-heaven-s-gate-ufo-two-witnesses" rel="nofollow">Ti &amp; Do Father &amp; Jesus Heaven&#39;s Gate UFO Two Witnesses</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Deuteronomy-23-1/" rel="nofollow">Deuteronomy 23:1</a> I haven’t figured out why Do and some of the other guys thought it was okay to castrate themselves when it clearly states in the bible that if something goes wrong with your testicles or if somehow your dick gets cut off, God does NOT want to see you!</li><li>Pedestrian’s article <a href="https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/heavens-gate-website-active-videotapes/" rel="nofollow">The Heaven’s Gate Website Is Still Active &amp; They Will Send You Video Tapes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.escondidograpevine.com/2021/01/02/20-years-ago-heavens-gate-couldnt-wait/" rel="nofollow">This article</a> from The Escondido Grapevine is interesting because it talks, among other stuff, a little bit about how uncomfortable it is that many of Heaven’s Gate’s beliefs were similar to those in mainstream religions.</li><li><a href="https://www.escondidograpevine.com/2017/03/01/heavens-gate-survivor-20-years-later/" rel="nofollow">This article</a> is another one from The Escondido Grapevine and you’re going to want to read through to the bottom and then check out the FLAME WAR between Sawyer and somebody else in the comments!</li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Psychedelic music by <a href="http://www.bensound.com/" rel="nofollow">www.bensound.com</a></p> 51f2b058-a4bd-45ac-917d-1b1c22c7220c https://failedutopia.com/heavens-gate/ Tue, 19 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000 3663 no full Gloriavale Gloriavale 8 Anna Roberts Gloriavale is a fundamentalist Christian cult in the beautiful country of New Zealand. Not only do they observe some strange practices but they also face decades worth of accusations of brainwashing, abuse, and violence. They still operate today with about 500 members.

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Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>Gloriavale is a fundamentalist Christian cult in the beautiful country of New Zealand. Not only do they observe some strange practices but they also face decades worth of accusations of brainwashing, abuse, and violence. They still operate today with about 500 members.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p><a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://gloriavale.org.nz/" rel="nofollow">Gloriavale’s website</a></li><li>Lilia Tarawa’s <a href="https://youtu.be/qS7mBbXxJYA" rel="nofollow">Tedx Talk</a></li><li>Lilia Tarawa’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36107356-daughter-of-gloriavale" rel="nofollow">Daughter of Gloriavale</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gloriavale/dp/B07DJVR3C5" rel="nofollow">A three-part documentary</a> on Amazon Prime about Gloriavale featuring interviews and footage inside the community </li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/bEYky9vZOJQ" rel="nofollow">A video about an abuse case</a> from Gloriavale that actually went to court (fair warning: disturbing first-hand account of domestic violence)</li><li><a href="https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/123782987/nz-teaching-council-investigating-gloriavale-principal-over-concerns-he-failed-to-ensure-safety-of-children" rel="nofollow">An article about child sexual abuse</a> at the Gloriavale school.</li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/rAYSBY8hnhg" rel="nofollow">A fantastic interview</a> with Lilia Tarawa</li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> fbc25809-07a3-4ac6-88c1-3304b5f6abab https://failedutopia.com/gloriavale/ Tue, 05 Jan 2021 13:00:00 +0000 2747 no bonus Bonus Episode: Holiday Special! Bonus Episode: Holiday Special! Anna Roberts What’s the secretive alternative community that only gets talked about once a year? Listen on to find out!

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]]> <p>What’s the secretive alternative community that only gets talked about once a year? Listen on to find out!</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p><a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p> 808339a7-2349-4e73-95f4-ac6c214a8118 https://failedutopia.com/bonus-episode-holiday-special/ Wed, 23 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000 712 no full Naked in the Woods Naked in the Woods 7 Anna Roberts Get ready to hear about Naked in the Woods, an aptly titled book by Margaret Grundstein about her years spent in a utopian hippie commune in the woods in Oregon.

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Intro music by Elliot Middleton

Psychedelic music by www.bensound.com

]]> <p>Get ready to hear about Naked in the Woods, an aptly titled book by Margaret Grundstein about her years spent in a utopian hippie commune in the woods in Oregon.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p><a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>Margaret Grundstein’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23604106-naked-in-the-woods" rel="nofollow">Naked in the Woods</a></li><li>An article about <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/06/opinion/sunday/2017-progress-illiteracy-poverty.html" rel="nofollow">how the world is getting better</a> and <a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20190111-seven-reasons-why-the-world-is-improving" rel="nofollow">another one</a></li><li>An article about <a href="https://www.wnpr.org/post/50-years-after-new-havens-may-day-yale-alum-reflects-role-black-student-leaders" rel="nofollow">May Day, 1970</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Psychedelic music by <a href="http://www.bensound.com/" rel="nofollow">www.bensound.com</a></p> aaeb5993-4c96-4e58-bb93-2f2d2dfd9835 https://failedutopia.com/naked-in-the-woods/ Tue, 22 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000 1712 no full Oneida Community Oneida Community 6 Anna Roberts What do you think of when you hear “free-love commune”? If you’re an American like me, I’m guessing you’re thinking 1960s or 70s alternative communities and hippies, not devout Christians in the 1800s. Today we’re talking about the Oneida Community—the only cult that turned itself into a silverware company. 

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Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>What do you think of when you hear “free-love commune”? If you’re an American like me, I’m guessing you’re thinking 1960s or 70s alternative communities and hippies, not devout Christians in the 1800s. Today we’re talking about the Oneida Community—the only cult that turned itself into a silverware company. </p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p><a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>Hidden Brain episode “<a href="https://www.npr.org/2020/06/05/870352402/playing-favorites-when-kindness-toward-some-means-callousness-toward-others" rel="nofollow">Playing Favorites</a>” about what happens when we treat people close to us with more kindness than we show to others </li><li>Pierrepont Noyes’ <a href="https://archive.org/details/myfathershouse0000unse" rel="nofollow">My Father&#39;s House; An Oneida Boyhood</a></li><li>Ellen Wayland-Smith’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26114413-oneida" rel="nofollow">Oneida</a></li></ul><p><span></span>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> b2f09894-e9d6-4dc5-b879-899f44d49f2d https://failedutopia.com/oneida-community/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:00:00 +0000 1241 no full Disney World Disney World 5 Anna Roberts What does Walt Disney have to do with utopia? Is Disney World really the happiest place on Earth?

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Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>What does Walt Disney have to do with utopia? Is Disney World really the happiest place on Earth?</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p><a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://youtu.be/sLCHg9mUBag" rel="nofollow">Walt Disney’s 1966 EPCOT film</a> (EPCOT comes in at 10:25 if you’re impatient)</li><li>Richard E. Foglesong’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/980930.Married_to_the_Mouse" rel="nofollow">Married to the Mouse</a></li><li>James B. Stewart’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/414096.DisneyWar" rel="nofollow">DisneyWar</a></li><li>Forbes’ <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2013/07/18/why-mcdonalds-employee-budget-has-everyone-up-in-arms/?sh=1cbefb3d5216" rel="nofollow">Why McDonald’s Employee Budget Has Everyone Up In Arms</a></li><li>Los Angeles Magazine’s <a href="https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/disneyland-wages-abigail-disney/" rel="nofollow">Disney Heiress Says She’s “Livid” About Disneyland Wages and Working Conditions</a></li><li>NPR’s <a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2018/02/28/589456403/some-disneyland-employees-struggle-to-pay-for-food-shelter-survey-finds" rel="nofollow">Some Disneyland Employees Struggle To Pay For Food, Shelter, Survey Finds</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 5e415b89-13e9-4904-b724-837b233626c1 https://failedutopia.com/disney-world/ Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000 1655 no bonus Bonus Episode: Jonestown Survivors Bonus Episode: Jonestown Survivors Anna Roberts This is a bonus episode that builds on the previous episodes Jonestown Parts 1 and 2. This will make more sense if you finish those two episodes first. 

So much of the research I did for those episodes didn’t make it into the final cut. So today I’m giving you a little bonus content--what you could consider the silver lining: those who survived and those who tried to save the lives of others.

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Links & Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741

Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233

VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846

Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>This is a bonus episode that builds on the previous episodes Jonestown Parts 1 and 2. This will make more sense if you finish those two episodes first. </p><p>So much of the research I did for those episodes didn’t make it into the final cut. So today I’m giving you a little bonus content--what you could consider the silver lining: those who survived and those who tried to save the lives of others.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p>Failed Utopia merch now available! <a href="https://failedutopia.com/shop/" rel="nofollow">www.failedutopia.com/shop</a></p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p><a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>Laura Johnston Kohl’s <a href="https://jonestown.sdsu.edu/?page_id=67567" rel="nofollow">“I Am a Cultist, Two Times Over&#34;</a></li><li>Laura Johnston Kohl’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/8454825" rel="nofollow">Jonestown Survivor: An Insider&#39;s Look</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 2d865dcd-0a98-4d95-a04f-544032f7dda6 https://failedutopia.com/bonus-episode-jonestown-survivors/ Tue, 17 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000 760 no full Jonestown Part 2 Jonestown Part 2 4 Anna Roberts In today’s episode we are going to talk about the granddaddy of utopian fails, Peoples Temple. Or, as you might know it, Jonestown. This is Part 2.

Connect on Facebook or at the Failed Utopia website.

Links & Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741

Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233

VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846

Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>In today’s episode we are going to talk about the granddaddy of utopian fails, Peoples Temple. Or, as you might know it, Jonestown. This is Part 2.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p><a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>Jeff Guinn’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40726412-the-road-to-jonestown" rel="nofollow"><em>The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple</em></a></li><li>Leigh Fondakowski’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13795336-stories-from-jonestown" rel="nofollow"><em>Stories from Jonestown</em></a> </li><li>Deborah Layton’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/345220.Seductive_Poison" rel="nofollow"><em>Seductive Poison: A Jonestown Survivor&#39;s Story of Life and Death in the Peoples Temple</em></a></li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1983/11/07/jonestowns-haunted-son/f9369588-008b-497a-9ad3-b303dc01a8df/" rel="nofollow">1983 interview with Stephan Jones</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46241372" rel="nofollow">2018 interview with Laura Johnson Kohl</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9139006/" rel="nofollow">Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost</a>—an ABC documentary 40 years after Jonestown</li><li><a href="https://archive.org/details/ptc1978-11-18.flac16" rel="nofollow">The Jonestown “Death Tape”</a> (Content warning: disturbing material!) </li><li><a href="https://jonestown.sdsu.edu/" rel="nofollow">Jonestown Institute</a> </li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> db3a2d92-2b5f-4481-9185-e28275e1202f https://failedutopia.com/jonestown-part-2/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 13:03:00 +0000 2072 no full Jonestown Part 1 Jonestown Part 1 3 Anna Roberts In today’s episode we are going to talk about the granddaddy of utopian fails, Peoples Temple. Or, as you might know it, Jonestown. This is Part 1.

Connect on Facebook or at the Failed Utopia website.

Links & Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741

Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233

VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846

Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>In today’s episode we are going to talk about the granddaddy of utopian fails, Peoples Temple. Or, as you might know it, Jonestown. This is Part 1.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p><a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li>Jeff Guinn’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40726412-the-road-to-jonestown" rel="nofollow"><em>The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and Peoples Temple</em></a></li><li>Leigh Fondakowski’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13795336-stories-from-jonestown" rel="nofollow"><em>Stories from Jonestown</em></a> </li><li>Deborah Layton’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/345220.Seductive_Poison" rel="nofollow"><em>Seductive Poison: A Jonestown Survivor&#39;s Story of Life and Death in the Peoples Temple</em></a></li><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1983/11/07/jonestowns-haunted-son/f9369588-008b-497a-9ad3-b303dc01a8df/" rel="nofollow">1983 interview with Stephan Jones</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-46241372" rel="nofollow">2018 interview with Laura Johnson Kohl</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9139006/" rel="nofollow">Truth and Lies: Jonestown, Paradise Lost</a>—an ABC documentary 40 years after Jonestown</li><li><a href="https://archive.org/details/ptc1978-11-18.flac16" rel="nofollow">The Jonestown “Death Tape”</a> (Content warning: disturbing material!) </li><li><a href="https://jonestown.sdsu.edu" rel="nofollow">Jonestown Institute</a> </li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> 4be1b5cd-9230-427a-a882-2e457bb1a24d https://failedutopia.com/jonestown-part-1/ Tue, 10 Nov 2020 13:02:00 +0000 1950 no full Findhorn Ecovillage Findhorn Ecovillage 2 Anna Roberts On this episode we’re talking about an ecovillage in Scotland. There won’t be any maniacal cult leaders or rattlesnake bites on this one, but there will be fairies, nature spirits, failed guru takeovers, and meditation in the public toilet at an RV park.

Connect on Facebook or at the Failed Utopia website.

Links & Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741

Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233

VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846

Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

Special thanks to Peterson Farm Bros

]]> <p>On this episode we’re talking about an ecovillage in Scotland. There won’t be any maniacal cult leaders or rattlesnake bites on this one, but there will be fairies, nature spirits, failed guru takeovers, and meditation in the public toilet at an RV park.</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p><a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.ecovillagefindhorn.com/" rel="nofollow">Findhorn Ecovillage</a></li><li><a href="https://www.findhorn.org/" rel="nofollow">Findhorn Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://jimruttshow.blubrry.net/daniel-christian-wahl-2/" rel="nofollow">The Jim Rutt Show Episode 74</a> Daniel Christian Wahl on Regeneration Dynamics (and about 30 seconds at the beginning on Findhorn!)</li><li>Paul Hawkins’ <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228239.The_Magic_Of_Findhorn" rel="nofollow">The Magic of Findhorn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/234457.Eileen_Caddy" rel="nofollow">Eileen Caddy’s books</a></li><li>Scientific American’s <a href="https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/can-plants-hear/" rel="nofollow">Can Plants Hear?</a></li><li><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2014/08/20/341884706/why-vegetables-get-freakish-in-the-land-of-the-midnight-sun" rel="nofollow">Freakishly large vegetables and a bunch of ladies dressed up as cabbages in Alaska</a></li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/48H7zOQrX3U" rel="nofollow">I’m Farming and I Grow It</a> by Peterson Farm Bros</li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com/" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p><p>Special thanks to Peterson Farm Bros</p> bed2b8e7-69d7-4884-a126-831c8e6fcf5b https://failedutopia.com/findhorn-ecovillage Tue, 10 Nov 2020 13:01:00 +0000 2010 no full Synanon Synanon 1 Anna Roberts The drug rehab/utopian community/violent cult. Shaved heads, The Game, rattlesnakes, and dope fiends!

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Links & Resources

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741

Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233

VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846

Make The Connection

Written and produced by Anna Roberts

Burning palm tree artwork by Perry Vasquez

Intro music by Elliot Middleton

]]> <p>The drug rehab/utopian community/violent cult. Shaved heads, The Game, rattlesnakes, and dope fiends!</p><p>Connect on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or at the Failed Utopia <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>.</p><p><strong>Links &amp; Resources</strong></p><p>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255</p><p>Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741 741</p><p>Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233</p><p>VictimConnect, a referral helpline for victims of crime: 1-855-484-2846</p><p><a href="https://www.maketheconnection.net/what-is-mtc/" rel="nofollow">Make The Connection</a></p><ul><li><a href="https://youtu.be/MytNvs3qJos" rel="nofollow">Synanon movie trailer</a>. Skip to 2:23 for the best fight scene of all time.</li><li>Paul Morantz’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/14289438-escape" rel="nofollow"><em>Escape: My Lifelong War Against Cults</em></a> and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26142968-from-miracle-to-madness" rel="nofollow"><em>From Miracle to Madness: The True Story of Charles Dederich and Synanon</em></a></li><li><a href="www.paulmorantz.com" rel="nofollow">Paul Morantz’s website</a> </li><li><a href="http://www.synanon.org/synanon/Museum/" rel="nofollow">A website</a> run by a former Synanon member with a bunch of pictures. This is probably the worst website I have ever seen, and it’s worth looking at based on that alone. </li><li>Mikel Jollett’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49235526-hollywood-park" rel="nofollow"><em>Hollywood Park</em></a> </li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/o2sK-E5DBnA" rel="nofollow">An interview with Mikel Jollett</a> on NPR’s All Songs Considered</li><li>Claire Clark’s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32904926-the-recovery-revolution" rel="nofollow"><em>The Recovery Road: The Battle Over Addiction Treatment in the United States</em></a></li><li>Rod Janzen’s<em> </em><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1924004.The_Rise_and_Fall_of_Synanon" rel="nofollow"><em>The Rise and Fall of Synanon: A California Utopia</em></a></li><li>C.A. Wittman&#39;s <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35683081-synanon-kid" rel="nofollow">Synanon Kid</a></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0066434/" rel="nofollow">THX 1138 </a></li><li><a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0238380" rel="nofollow">Equilibrium</a></li></ul><p>Written and produced by Anna Roberts</p><p>Burning palm tree artwork by <a href="http://www.perryvasquez.com" rel="nofollow">Perry Vasquez</a></p><p>Intro music by Elliot Middleton</p> eee4f836-38bf-4a2c-a36b-66c533676b61 http://www.failedutopia.com/synanon Tue, 10 Nov 2020 13:00:00 +0000 2170 no trailer Trailer Trailer Anna Roberts Welcome to Failed Utopia. This is a podcast about utopian ideas and paradise lost. We look at utopian concepts from the past, present and future, as well as utopian societies and communes, which promise the world to eager followers but inevitably fail when it all starts to unravel. Some of these utopias just fall apart, while others devolve into true horrors and even brutal cults. I’ll break down what these groups’ leaders were thinking, what attracted their devotees in the first place, and how it all went wrong. 

Connect with me on Facebook or the Failed Utopia website.

I’m your host, Anna Roberts. As I’ve been researching for this show, I’ve come across some truly incredible stories, and I cannot wait to share them with you. We’ll cover wide-ranging topics, from concepts and technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to cults like Synanon, Heaven's Gate, and Peoples Temple—all united by their utopian aspirations.

Join me as we follow the yellow brick road to meet some unbelievable characters and pull back the curtain on the charismatic leaders, charlatans and conmen who have enticed so many into giving up everything, from their money and material things to relationships and families, and sometimes, even their very lives for the promise of utopia.

]]> <p>Welcome to Failed Utopia. This is a podcast about utopian ideas and paradise lost. We look at utopian concepts from the past, present and future, as well as utopian societies and communes, which promise the world to eager followers but inevitably fail when it all starts to unravel. Some of these utopias just fall apart, while others devolve into true horrors and even brutal cults. I’ll break down what these groups’ leaders were thinking, what attracted their devotees in the first place, and how it all went wrong. </p><p>Connect with me on <a href="fb.me/failedutopiapod" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> or the <a href="http://www.failedutopia.com" rel="nofollow">Failed Utopia website</a>.</p><p>I’m your host, Anna Roberts. As I’ve been researching for this show, I’ve come across some truly incredible stories, and I cannot wait to share them with you. We’ll cover wide-ranging topics, from concepts and technologies like artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things to cults like Synanon, Heaven&#39;s Gate, and Peoples Temple—all united by their utopian aspirations.</p><p>Join me as we follow the yellow brick road to meet some unbelievable characters and pull back the curtain on the charismatic leaders, charlatans and conmen who have enticed so many into giving up everything, from their money and material things to relationships and families, and sometimes, even their very lives for the promise of utopia.</p> ff45b235-802d-4739-9d62-b7419f812615 http://www.failedutopia.com Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:10:27 +0000 148 no