Best La Confidential Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 109-Guy Pearce on The Convert and L.A. Confidential 1:20:42

2d ago1:20:42

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I'm still amazed that we have come to the point that maybe one of the greatest films of all time, is an Overdue Rental. This Friday, July 12th sees the release of Guy Pearce's new film, The Convert in theaters and On Demand. And while Guy was with us to talk about his new film with famed director Lee Tamahori, we had the opportunity to discuss both…

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186. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder 1:22:41

3d ago1:22:41

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Today we are covering a very misunderstood disorder and the very small space it has overlapped with the criminal justice system. We explain what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is NOT and review the many faces of OCD including Harm OCD, Pedophilia OCD, and Relationship OCD. We also get into some interesting cases in which defense teams' experts have …

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Episode 111-Lee Tamahori on The Convert and Once Were Warriors 56:31

5h ago56:31

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Legendary film maker Lee Tamahori's new film The Convert is already out and in theaters and OnDemand for all to enjoy. We couldn't pass up the chance to talk to Lee about the film and his groundbreaking feature, Once Were Warriors. This might be a more overall serious episode of Overdue Rentals, but it is a highly important and thoughtful one.…

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Ep 22: Judge Glanville Kicked From Young Thug Trial, Karen Read Demands Dismissal, Alec Baldwin Aftermath and More! 35:44

2h ago35:44

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - In a bombshell development, Judge Ural Glanville, who has presided over the Young Thug RICO trial for nearly eight months, has been removed. What does this mean for the high-profile case? - T…

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Episode 110-Alicia Witt on Longlegs and Cecil B. Demented 1:18:11

9h ago1:18:11

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Longlegs week continues! This time we have the absolute lovely Alicia Witt with us to discuss her time and process on the smash indie hit, Longlegs. But, we're also discussing her role as Cherish in John Waters oft missed, Cecil B. Demented.

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News Brief: Alec Baldwin's Case Dismissed! What Happened? Lawyer Breaks It All Down 27:31

5h ago27:31

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In this special episode of Courtroom Confidential, I break down the shocking dismissal of Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter case. Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice on Friday, July 12, 2024. In this episode, I cover: -Crime Scene Technician Marissa Poppell’s Testimony -Special Prosecutor Erlinda Johnson Resignation -P…

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lovelustfear | special announcements | july 2024 0:55

23m ago0:55

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lovelustfear is being developed as a streaming TV series! (Listen for more details.) L.A. Not So Confidential Live Video Q&A with Jake Deptula https://www.youtube.com/live/CMkObn9BTc0?si=VGaG0rDPZUGHuKe5 Story Submission (Podcast & Streaming TV Series) E-mail: lovelustfearpod@gmail.com Form Submission: https://lovelustfear.aidaform.com/lovelustfear…

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Ep 21: Alec Baldwin Opening Statements, Karen Read Double Jeopardy Issues, Matthew Perry Death Investigation and More! 26:51

7d ago26:51

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - New Mexico prosecutors and Alec Baldwin’s defense attorneys waste no time trading blows as his manslaughter trial gets underway for his role in the ‘Rust’ set shooting of cinematographer Haly…

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13: lovelustfear | emma | you should be scared 34:31

3d ago34:31

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Emma seeks comfort in the arms of a former client whose initial charm and good looks give way to his darker traits, trapping her in escalating emotional turmoil and abuse. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (01:29) about emma (02:23) emma’s story (28:31) questions & answers (32:40) closing thoughts (33:37) charity & o…

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Episode 108- Blair Underwood on Longlegs and Just Cause 1:16:36

3d ago1:16:36

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You all better have your viewing schedule packed to the brim this week as there are two films you have to make sure you see. The highly anticipated Longlegs is hitting theaters on July 12th. In the first of three interviews we have coming for you from the film, we have the one and only Blair Underwood joining us. Blair talks to us all about joining…

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Bonus Episode: Alec Baldwin's Trial Kicks Off - 5 Things You NEED to Know! 34:48

4d ago34:48

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Welcome to another bonus episode of Courtroom Confidential: Five Things! Today, host Joshua Ritter breaks down the top five things you need to know as Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial begins in New Mexico. After a long and tortured history, trial is finally set to begin against the established Hollywood actor who is charged in the 2021…

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News Brief: Karen Read, YSL Rico Trial, Lori Vallow, Sarah Boone and More! 6:04

8d ago6:04

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! In this special podcast-only episode, I give a quick rundown of the week’s biggest true crime news, including: - A mistrial declared in the trial of Boston woman Karen Read after a jury could not come to a unanimous decision. - The YSL RICO trial abruptly halted by Judge Ural Glanville unti…

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Episode 107- Tami Stronach, The Childlike Empress from The NeverEnding Story on Man & Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps 1:03:14

9d ago1:03:14

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The day has come! The 40th anniversary of The NeverEnding Story is upon us, but more importantly; Tami Stronach who played The Childlike Empress in the film is back on screen for the first time in 40 years in her new film, Man & Witch: The Dance of a Thousand Steps. Man & Witch will have a limited run in theaters nationwide between July 28th to Jul…

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lovelustfear | presents | Ex-Wives Undercover: Liars, Cheaters, & Love Cons 55:54

10d ago55:54

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The podcast that goes ‘undercover’ to help women understand the seedy tactics of love criminals so you can live happily ever after, Psychopath Free! If you love stories about romance scams, catfishing, cheaters exposed, gaslighting, and people who live double lives, this podcast is right up your alley – where the line between true crime and matters…

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Bonus Episode: Sarah Boone - The Terrifying Case of the Suitcase Murder 20:04

11d ago20:04

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Welcome to another special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes! Today, host Joshua Ritter takes a deep dive into the case of Sarah Boone, the woman accused of murdering her boyfriend by trapping him in a suitcase for hours. In February 2020, Florida woman Sarah Boone was arrested for the murder of Jorge Torres Jr. According to the affidav…

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Truth and Justice Season 15 Premiere 1:01:48

11d ago1:01:48

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As an added bonus this week, LANSC is sharing a sneak peak episode from the season 15 premiere of Truth and Justice with Bob Ruff. We know if you’re a listener of LA Not So Confidential, that you’re familiar with Bob’s wildly impressive show where he uses his investigative skills to bring to light yet another story of wrongful conviction in the tra…

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Ep 20: Karen Read Closing Arguments & Jury Deliberation, Alec Baldwin Trial Kicks Off, Wade Wilson Death Sentence and More! 32:23

15d ago32:23

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - After 8 weeks of a contentious trial that saw the testimony of more than 70 witnesses and dozens of exhibits, the fate of Karen Read is now in the hands of a Massachusetts jury for her role i…

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Episode 106-Adam Goldberg on The Exorcism and The Hebrew Hammer 58:51

17d ago58:51

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It's part two of our coverage of The Exorcism and this week we are graced with the great Adam Goldberg. Along with his work in The Exorcism, Adam talks about the greatly missed, The Hebrew Hammer.

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185. Folie a Deux Revisited 1:45:55

17d ago1:45:55

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In this episode, the docs refer back to their original episode #28 on the phenomenon of shared delusion. What do the Slenderman attack, Lori Vallow and Chad Daybed and Ruby Franke have in common? All of them exhibit significantly altered thinking and beliefs that unfortunately caused tragedy and trauma to the children in their path. Crooked Timber …

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12: lovelustfear | debra | i’ve always seemed to attract the crazy type 36:40

17d ago36:40

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After her marriage is shattered by betrayal, Debra turns to alcohol, descending into addiction. Despite her efforts to maintain sobriety, she becomes entangled in a toxic relationship with an enabler who subjects her to emotional abuse, manipulation, and coercive control. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (01:38) abo…

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lovelustfear | presents | Crime Salad 2:26

19d ago2:26

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Ashley and Ricky, the dynamic duo behind Crime Salad, bring their unique perspectives and captivating storytelling to unravel some of the most intriguing criminal cases. With each episode, they dive deep into the details, providing listeners with a thought-provoking exploration of the darker side of humanity. Join them every week as they serve up a…

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Episode 176: Dead Dog Road 53:24

20d ago53:24

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In 2003, an East Texas couple adopted three young Russian children. Over the years, there were countless red flags for child abuse, especially against the oldest child, Alexey, who began running away when he was 12. He ended up on the doorstep of the Roosevelt House, an emergency shelter, assessment center, and residential care facility for childre…

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Ep 19: Will Karen Read Testify? Her Fiery Voicemails Revealed This Week, More Chaos in the YSL Trial, Rachel Morin Killer Captured and More! 34:24

22d ago34:24

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Profanity laden voicemails and messages reveal a turbulent relationship between Karen Read and John O'Keefe, including an argument just hours before the Boston police officer’s body was disco…

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lovelustfear | special announcements | june 2024 0:51

24d ago0:51

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Thank you all for listening and subscribing to lovelustfear. I'm so grateful to all the brave guests who have joined the show and shared their important stories with us. If you're listening and eager for more dating and relationship stories, please consider supporting the show by rating and leaving a review wherever you listen. Listeners on Spotify…

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Episode 105- David Hyde Pierce on The Exorcism and Down With Love 52:47

25d ago52:47

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There are few actors out there with such a wide range and ability that allows audiences to see them in so many different lights. The good guy, the bad guy, the wing man, the loner, the neurotic, the strong willed...the list would go on forever if I listed all the options. One person with this quality is the great David Hyde Pierce. David appears in…

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11: lovelustfear | kenzi | i think we met awkward twelve minutes ago 31:13

25d ago31:13

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Following her divorce, Kenzi returned to her hometown and ventured into online dating, where she developed a promising friendship with romantic potential. However, the situation took a dark turn when Kenzi found herself subjected to his disturbing and abusive behavior. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (01:42) about …

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Bonus Episode: Lisa Edelstein on The Everything Pot and Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978) 56:25

26d ago56:25

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The 2024 Tribeca Film Festival may be wrapping up, but we still have some special discussions to share with everyone. The wonderful Lisa Edelstein joined us to discuss her Tribeca comedy, The Everything Pot. She also is discussing the classic 1978 version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers.

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lovelustfear | presents | Cheating: When Love Lies 1:59

1M ago1:59

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Affairs are prevalent but rarely talked about relationships. The podcast, Cheating: When Love Lies, is a deep dive into the complex emotions surrounding these secret unions. Creator and host, Jillian Hamilton, delves into this taboo topic and asks the hard questions about affairs: how common are they, who's having them, and why? These questions ill…

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Episode 175: The Psychology of Child Abuse (with L.A. Not So Confidential) 1:07:04

26d ago1:07:04

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For this episode, I had the privilege of talking to forensic psychologists Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott, the hosts of the L.A. Not So Confidential podcast. With years of expertise under their belts, the doctors had plenty of insight for us into the topic of child abuse, why it happens, and much more. This is Episode 175: The Psychology of Child Abuse (…

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Ep 18: Is Trooper Proctor the Villain? Chaos in the Courtroom as Judge Locks Up YSL Attorney, GUILTY Verdict for Wade Wilson and More! 25:43

29d ago25:43

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Shocking and offensive testimony in the Karen Read murder trial as lead investigator Trooper Michael Proctor finally takes the stand. - Chaos erupts in the courtroom of the YSL RICO trial as …

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Episode 104-Stephen Fry on Treasure and Peter's Friends 1:16:37

1M ago1:16:37

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It was a true honor to speak with the one and only Stephen Fry about his new film, Treasure, as well as the 1992 all-star breakthrough that is Peter's Friends. Stephen is someone who we can safely say everyone on earth is familiar with in one way or another, but he has always held a special place in our hearts; so it was such a thrill to talk about…

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184. Necrophilia 1:26:23

1M ago1:26:23

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While thankfully rare, Necrophilia, the act of sexual abuse of the deceased, has a long and storied history. Through myth, legend, history, psychological and criminal classifications, this Paraphilia inhabits one of the most disturbing and dark corners of the human psyche. This week, the docs go deep into history, research and case studies of Carl …

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10: lovelustfear | kaitlyn | we didn’t have boundaries 25:13

1M ago25:13

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Despite longing for love and affection, Kaitlyn becomes caught in a cycle of toxic relationships marked by sexual assault, emotional abuse, and physical violence. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (01:21) about kaitlyn (02:11) kaitlyn’s story (19:02) questions & answers (23:30) closing thoughts (24:18) charity & orga…

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Bonus Episode: The Case of Christy Giles & Hilda Cabrales - Did a Night Out in Hollywood Lead to Murder? 16:26

1M ago16:26

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Welcome to another special episode of Courtroom Confidential: Case Notes! This week, host Joshua Ritter dives into the mysterious and tragic deaths of two Los Angeles women. In November 2021, 24-year-old Christy Giles and 26-year-old Hilda Marcela Cabrales-Arzola went out together for a girls' night. The next day, a group of masked men in a platele…

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lovelustfear | presents | L.A. Not So Confidential 53:40

1M ago53:40

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L.A. Not So Confidential is a True Crime and Forensic Psychology podcast hosted by two Los Angeles - based psychologists currently working in the criminal justice field. Dr. Shiloh & Dr. Scott have a unique perspective on True Crime as residents of the center of the entertainment world and the birthplace of the Noir Crime Genre. Listen on Apple htt…

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Introducing: lovelustfear 30:32

1M ago30:32

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lovelustfear is a podcast series that exposes the darker side of dating and relationships. Every episode explores true dating and relationship stories—from the awkward and uncomfortable to the shocking and bizarre to the disturbing and downright dangerous. Host Jake Deptula welcomes storytellers into candid conversations, revealing the decisions th…

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Ep 17: Is Wade Wilson the Face of Evil? Karen Read Trial Turns to Forensic Evidence, Alec Baldwin “Rust” Trial Updates and More! 31:05

1M ago31:05

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Jury selection begins in the capital murder trial of Florida man Wade Wilson, charged in the 2019 slayings of two women. - The murder trial of Karen Read continues with the prosecution turnin…

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9: lovelustfear | lena | he’s your problem now 39:44

1M ago39:44

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Lena, compelled by her strict upbringing, marries a culturally appropriate man who promises to provide for her needs. But after discovering his success and adoration are a facade, she finds herself trapped in a marriage of deception, control, and abuse. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (01:46) about lena (02:47) len…

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lovelustfear | presents | The Murder Diaries 1:03

2M ago1:03

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Hosts Natalie and Paige use straightforward storytelling to spotlight cold cases, missing persons, and suspicious deaths— often incorporating original audio from the victim’s friends and family. The podcast also includes monthly interviews about the true crime genre as a whole, whether that’s discussions on ethics, survivors sharing their stories, …

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Ep 16: Was Karen Read Blacked Out? GUILTY Verdict for ‘Doomsday Prophet’ Chad Daybell, Treadmill Dad Heads to Jury and More! 28:52

1M ago28:52

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Welcome back to Courtroom Confidential with Joshua Ritter! This week, I share my insights on some of this week’s updates in the true crime world, including: - Boston police officer John O’Keefe’s niece and nephew testified to their uncle’s rocky relationship with murder suspect Karen Read, introducing potentially damaging evidence against her as tr…

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8: lovelustfear | laura | true love always 28:38

2M ago28:38

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Laura reconnects with her grade school sweetheart sparking a wave of nostalgic romance. However, the warmth of their reunion soon fades as she becomes subjected to his abusive and destructive behavior. chapters (00:00) listen with caution (00:16) next on lovelustfear (01:46) about laura (02:46) laura’s story (23:18) questions & answers (26:32) clos…

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Episode 103- Sean O'Connell on Bruce Willis and Death Becomes Her 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

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As many of you know, both Mike and Matthew work for other outlets apart from Overdue Rentals. Today we are joined by Mike's boss, Managing editor of CinemaBlend, Sean O'Connell. Sean's new book about the career of Bruce Willis is hitting bookshelves on June 11th. While we discuss many of Bruce's work in our chat with Sean, we do focus on the Robert…

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183. Extremism in Military and Law Enforcement 1:20:43

2M ago1:20:43

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This week the docs tackle case studies and psychological motivations for the development of extremism within US military and law enforcement. The growing threat of extremism presents a substantial threat to the security of the US as a nation and on the community level with law enforcement. Some of the most notorious extremists in the U.S. military …

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Episode 174: Macy Grace Ditty (Part 2) 1:18:42

2M ago1:18:42

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Last week, I told you the story of two-year-old Macy Grace Ditty, who arrived at the hospital in Fayetteville, North Carolina on December 2, 2015, covered in bruises. Macy’s mother, Jeanie Ditty, went to trial for murder, but that ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury, and now, over eight years after Macy’s death, justice still hasn’t been served.…

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