Anke Richter: delving into the world of cults and control

Anke Richter: delving into the world of cults and control

A chance meeting with a former resident of Bert Potter’s Centrepoint community started journalist Anke Richter on what became a decade-long deep dive into groups that exert high levels of control on members.

The result of her investigation is a book, Cult Trip: Inside the world of coercion and control exploring a myriad of manifestations, from Centrepoint and Gloriavale to India’s infamous Osho ashram and the tantric Agama Yoga school.

Listen to the interview: https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/saturday/audio/2018866608/anke-richter-delving-into-the-world-of-cults-and-control