American Scandal ENCORE The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst | On the Road | 3
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Jan 6, 2026 Patricia Hearst's dramatic transformation unfolds as she goes on the run after the SLA's collapse. A chaotic shootout in L.A. leaves her grappling with shock and guilt. A journalist's unusual pitch leads Hearst deeper into the group's turmoil, while cross-country attempts to escape highlight her internal struggle. The tension escalates with a fateful FBI tip that narrows down her location. The podcast explores themes of loyalty and resistance as Hearst faces a heart-wrenching decision: surrender or continue the fight.
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Hearst Sees SLA's Deadly End
- Patricia Hearst watched live TV as the SLA safehouse burned and realized her comrades were likely dead.
- She felt partly responsible after firing a submachine gun during a prior incident that helped precipitate the raid.
Journalist Escorts SLA To Pennsylvania
- Journalist Jack Scott blindfolded and met the surviving SLA members to win their trust and arrange travel.
- Scott negotiated to ferry them to a Pennsylvania farm in exchange for interviews and refuge.
Road Trip Revealed Hearst's New Identity
- Lou Scott and her husband drove Hearst across the country posing her as pregnant to avoid detection.
- Their attempt to persuade Hearst to return home revealed she rejected her family and embraced SLA identity.
