S35 E1: It Started in Vancouver Allison after NXIVM

Former Smallville star Allison Mack is headed to court to be sentenced for her role in NXIVM, the sex cult that lured successful women with promises of personal growth—only to enslave, blackmail, and brand them. When the judge hands down his sentence—three years in federal prison—Allison must begin to unravel the beliefs she once evangelized, parsing what was true and what was manipulation. Journalist Natalie Robehmed sits down with her to explore how she got here: from child actor to TV star to a pivotal moment in Albany that changed everything. To hear all episodes now, early and ad-free,

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S35 E1: It Started in Vancouver Allison after NXIVM is an episode from Uncover by CBC.

This episode is 00:41:52 long.

This episode was published on Dec 15, 2025.

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