30: Lost and Found pt.3: Bail Out

Dec 6, 2023

Patty Hearst, survivor of a tragedy and trauma, discusses the aftermath of the house fire that killed members of the SLA, the numerous trials, and where everyone ends up in the years following. The podcast covers topics such as gender identity, Midwestern food delights, reflections on relationships and ideology, Mike Borden's desire for revolutionary acts, Patty's mother's strange Christmas message, joining the Witness Protection Program, support for the SLA, the trial and argument of brainwashing, and the complicated legacy of Patty Hearst.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

Reflection on a Classmate's Chosen Identity

02:52 • 2min

A Day of Napping, Christmas Trees, and Thanksgiving Break

04:46 • 2min

Midwestern Food Delights

06:42 • 6min

Sweet Memories and Indigestion

12:23 • 7min

The Aftermath and Delving Deeper

19:17 • 15min

Reflections on Relationships and Ideology

34:42 • 2min

Lost and Found

36:28 • 16min

Mike Borden's Wild Nature and Desire for Revolutionary Acts

52:29 • 10min

A Creepy Christmas Message and Karaoke Mishap

01:02:07 • 2min

Recapping the dinner and karaoke event

01:04:07 • 2min

Running Away and the Witness Protection Program

01:05:57 • 6min

Support for the SLA and the Scotts' Meeting with Randolph Hearst

01:11:38 • 3min

Plans and Turmoil

01:14:48 • 10min

Political Activism and Bombings

01:24:55 • 20min

The Musical Chicago and Sympathy Towards Patty

01:44:34 • 7min

The Trial and the Argument of Brainwashing

01:51:23 • 19min

A High-Profile Trial and the Perception of Wealthy Individuals

02:10:13 • 4min

Unexpected Visits and Relationship History

02:14:15 • 2min

Different Interests and Music Production

02:15:45 • 2min

Patty's Trial and Sentencing

02:17:57 • 15min

The Complicated Legacy

02:32:42 • 18min

Power and Violence: Examining Perceptions and Consequences

02:51:11 • 15min

Patty Hearst, Part 2. After witnessing the death of your friends, what do you do next? And where do you go? How does tragedy and trauma shape and reshape Patty Hearst's life. And what does innocence, guilt, and justice look like when the crazy ride finally comes to an end?

This episode covers everything after the house fire which tragically kills many of the members of the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) through present day. We discuss the intricacies of the numerous trials of Patricia Hearst, Bill Harris, and Emily Harris and then see where everyone ends up in the years following.

After witnessing the unimaginable loss of your closest allies, where do you run and how do you even begin to pick up the pieces? In this episode, we jump right into the aftermath of the deadly house fire that wiped out much of the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) and follow Patty’s wild, unpredictable path forward. How does tragedy reshape her life, and what does innocence, guilt, and justice really look like once the dust finally settles? Prepare to untangle the messy trials of Patricia Hearst, Bill Harris, and Emily Harris, then stick around to find out who’s living it up, and who isn’t, when all is said and done. Spoiler alert: the final chapter is just as jaw-dropping as the first.

00:00:00 Catch-Up

00:20:54 Bail Out

00:37:40 Recapping the SLA Shootout & Aftermath

01:04:00 The Murder of Myrna Opsahl

01:14:45 Courtroom Chaos

01:30:10 The Privilege Question

02:04:00 Jonestown’s Impact on Patty’s Case

02:55:00 Final Thoughts & Where Are They Now?

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