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TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We’ve really been enjoying photos from Scientology’s former film director, Mitch Brisker. He has more examples for us of just how much church leader David Miscavige was willing to spend — but also how little of it went to the Sea Org workers who did most of the work. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading How Scientology produces its own reality: More photos from Dave’s film sets
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: On Monday we wrote about a new book on Beck and Scientology, in particular an internal church scandal over a ‘Knowledge Report’ about his involvement with an older woman when he was 15. We now have a copy of the ‘KR’ itself. We knew you’d want to judge it for yourself. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading The actual Scientology ‘Knowledge Report’ at the heart of the new book about Beck
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TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: Sure, we had a great time at HowdyCon last weekend. But now we’ve learned the best part: How much we raised for the Aftermath Foundation! ALSO: More hype about Scientology’s next big tent party, and it’s Auditor’s Day! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading How Scientology watchers aided the Aftermath Foundation at HowdyCon 2026
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: At one time the Narconon drug rehabs were one of Scientology’s most visible arms, and leader David Miscavige had ambitions for huge clinics. We’re reminded of how that dream died, now that one of the key figures behind it has faded away himself. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Gary Smith dies, was Scientology’s Narconon drug rehab leader in its heyday
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The press was wowed by Tom Cruise at the London premiere of ‘Digger’ on Tuesday along with Prince William and Princess Kate. We were more interested to see that staffers from Scientology’s London ‘org’ walked the red carpet, and we got some inside dope about it! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Tom Cruise invited Scientology London staffers to ‘Digger’ premiere
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We can now report that Valerie Haney went through two more days of Scientology ‘religious arbitration’ this summer, bringing the total to 17 days, and the church still says it isn’t done. The courts, meanwhile, say they are powerless to stop this abuse. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Valerie Haney now up to 17 days Scientology arbitration, and still no end in sight
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The signatures are being examined, and Save the Garden’s petition is moving forward. Can it stop Scientology taking over a coveted street? We talked to Brooks Gibbs about the latest in Clearwater. ALSO: Group Therapy from HowdyCon today! [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading Litigation looms as the people of Clearwater fight back against Scientology’s street takeover
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: A powerful new book makes the case that you can’t understand the life and career of the musician Beck without understanding his involvement in — and abuse by — the Church of Scientology. We got a review copy, and we think this is going to be huge. [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading New book on Beck details his involvement in — and abuse by — the Church of Scientology
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: The Bunker held its first HowdyCon convention since 2019 this weekend in New London, CT. And during yesterday’s talks, Claire Headley gave us a welcome surprise, the title and cover for her forthcoming memoir! ALSO: Tom Cruise gets the takedown he deserves [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading HowdyCon 2026: Claire Headley reveals title and cover of forthcoming Scientology memoir
TODAY AT SUBSTACK: If you’ve signed up for free emails at Substack, you will receive today’s feature story at your inbox: We began HowdyCon 2026 in a New London speakeasy, so 20s garb seemed appropriate. And how great it was to meet Bunker folk from such far-flung places. Today we get to the serious stuff! ALSO: What happens when a Scientology ‘Ideal Org’ starts to rot? [What is this Substack thing, anyway?] Continue reading HowdyCon 2026 starts off with speakeasy fun, and on to serious business today!
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