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The Free Press Investigates

The Free Press Investigates

By: The Free Press
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Summary

 Listen to our new series, Spiral: Murder in Detroit, out now. Free Press reporter Frannie Block investigates the murder of a beloved community leader. The Free Press Investigates brings you gripping, deeply reported stories you can't find anywhere else—and the investigations others won’t dare to cover. You can also listen to our first series, The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling. Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Season 1 Trailer | The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling

    Season 1 Trailer | The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
    Feb 14 2023
    The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling premieres Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Learn more Read an essay by host Megan Phelps-Roper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 1. Plotted In Darkness

    The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 1. Plotted In Darkness
    Feb 21 2023
    Host Megan Phelps-Roper writes a letter to J.K. Rowling—and receives a surprising invitation in reply: the opportunity for an intimate conversation in Rowling’s Scottish home. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 2. Burn The Witch

    The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 2. Burn The Witch
    Feb 21 2023
    As "Harry Potter" becomes an international phenomenon, it coincides with the culture wars of the 1990s. In the backlash from Christians across America, author J.K. Rowling is accused of mainstreaming witchcraft and poisoning children’s minds. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
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Nice to hear a sane argument. on both sides of this argument. Still stand with JK though👍🏼

very good

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I really enjoyed this podcast, and feel JK rowling and Megan both come across really well.

Thought Provoking

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Loved it. It tells the story of how the current polarised climate developed from social media, particularly Tumbler. And it was wonderful to hear in more detail from JK Rowling on her life and her views on human nature.

Excellent podcast

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Amazing podcast on a highly toxic debate. Balanced and compelling, informative and disturbing - would highly recommend!

Measured, insightful & informative

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Really insightful and good podcast. So interesting to hear both sides of the argument.

Thought provoking and interesting

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