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The Free Press Investigates

The Free Press Investigates

By: The Free Press
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 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
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  • 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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J.K's own voice, her truth. Looking forward to part 2. Will definitely follow her story. An ordinary woman...

Interesting, to say the least.

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I really enjoyed this and couldn't put it down. I think this topic is a interesting one.

very interesting

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the podcast shows us that jkr is human and not the demon she's been made out to be. would recommend

a much needed podcast

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This is a must listen series of podcasts, it is thought provoking, nuanced and compelling.

Thought provoking

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A very balanced way of telling the background to the headlines that have been in the press for a number of years. A reasoned debate is the only way to gain understanding no matter what the subject. Nothing is gained apart from driving opinions underground when both sides of the argument are not given the right to be heard. That's what living in a democracy is all about. This was one of the best podcasts that I have listened to.

EXCELLENT

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