Episode 8: The accidental cult reporter: Becoming part of the story with ‘Cult Trip’ author Anke Richter

A chance encounter with a Centrepoint survivor at a festival a decade ago set Anke Richter on a labyrinthine journey into understanding the aftermath of cults. The result of this work was “Cult Trip”, Anke’s book about her investigation into cults inside and outside New Zealand. Today's chat between Anke and Caz discusses trauma-informed, survivor-centric journalism, how impossible it is to stay objective when writing about the human impact of cults, and how Anke’s and Caz’s stories intersect. Show notes: Anke’s website - more about Anke, her workshop “How not to start a cult” and how to purchase her book “Cult Trip”North and South 2015 Bert’s Labyrinth Departures - Anke Richter’s Gloriavale article  2019Culty Conversations NZ - private FB group for people interested is respectful dialogue about cultsThe accidental cult tourist August 2023 - Echo article