#8 Drink the Kool-Aid: The Tragic Rise & Fall of Jonestown

10/01/2025 47 min Temporada 1 Episodio 8

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Episode Synopsis

What started as a promise of equality and paradise ended in one of the largest mass deaths in history. Join us as we dive into the chilling story of Jim Jones and the People’s Temple, a movement that captivated thousands with its ideals of justice and community, only to spiral into manipulation, paranoia, and the horrific events of November 18, 1978. In this episode, we explore the rise of Jonestown, the escalating control of its enigmatic leader, and the heartbreaking tragedy that claimed over 900 lives. This is the story behind the infamous phrase, “Drink the Kool-Aid.”

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