PROLETKULT 6 - Cult vs. Commune w/ Joseph L Flatley + SPACE STRIKE

In this episode of the Antifada sideproject about space, sci-fi, the paranormal, and parapolitical, we talk to Joseph L Flatley -- the investigative journalist behind "The So-Called Prophet from Pittsburgh" podcast. Through interviews with ex-members, Flatley provides new details about Gabriel of Urantia and his small UFO apocalypse cult in the desert of Tuscon, inspired by psychedelic culture, intentional communities, and a cosmic self-help book of unknown authorship from the twenties. It is a thoroughly "destructive cult," but is there any other kind? We ponder the possibilities through a wide-ranging discussion of Raelianism, Scientology, Posadism, Marxism-Leninism, and the militia movement. Stay tuned after the interview for an audio essay about a 1973 strike at Skylab, the Anti-Space movement, Ad Astra, and the Star Wars trilogy! Shownotes: Follow Joseph L Flatley on Twitter! Follow Andy on Twitter! Audio taken from the Aquarian Concepts episode Rael Encourages World Revolution Unarius: the "good UFO cult" near San Diego I mentioned Closing clip: TaliasVan & The Bright & Morning Star Band • Energy Master Interstitial music: Sparks - Tryouts for the Human Race The Skylab 4 Mutiny Salish Anti-Space Symposium Don't Let Them Leave, anti-space zine Hannah Arendt - The Conquest of Space and the Stature of Man For all back episodes of Proletkult, History is a Weapon, Vampire Castle, Talkin' 'Tina, and Antifada's Real Hours reading series, support us at: patreon.com/theantifada Other music: Gil Scott-Heron - Whitey on the Moon John Williams - Ewok Celebration Opening music: Giorgio Moroder - Racer