In 2001, the Catholic Church in Ireland set up a fund to compensate for victims of sexual abuse, but only victims of sexual abuse could receive the funds, leaving out victims of physical abuse by nuns. By locking down the fund in 2001, they also protected themselves from the possible fallout when the Irish government released a report on the horrors of the industrial school system in 2013.
This podcast episode explores the assassination of three radio journalists in Miami as well as the practice of creating women's prisons for incarcerated mothers and their children.
The hosts discuss the complexities of Christmas stories and how it can be difficult to find a pure good guy or victim in these narratives due to the historical context.
The Chronicles investigation reveals that at least 5 salaried employees of the mission board were accused or convicted of abusing two dozen victims, mostly children. The language used in internal communication by some missionaries shows a lack of remorse and concern for the victims.
The hosts discuss how lawyers are able to rationalize defending problematic clients, such as child molesters in the Catholic Church or big oil companies accused of EPA violations, and how they can climb the ladder in their careers while doing so.
The Murdoch Murders podcast discusses the unspoken blackmail and implied bullying within the justice system that allows perpetrators to escape their crime with no witnesses to testify against them, highlighting the need for change and application of rules without favor.