The now-convicted NXIVM ringleader Keith Raniere is in federal prison, most likely for the rest of his life. High-ranking members of his inner circle still await sentence hearing dates. And a small faction of former members remain loyal to Raniere as he attempts to clear his name on appeal.

The ongoing NXIVM saga is the focus of former VICE senior editor and Vancouver-based investigative reporter Sarah Berman's new book, “Don’t Call it a Cult.” On this episode of The Eagle, Berman talks to Times Union cops and courts reporter Rob Gavin about the book.

Also on this episode, we say goodbye to one of our Hearst Fellows, and sportswriter Tim Wilkin gives us a dispatch from the Pimlico Race Course ahead of the Preakness Stakes. 

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