The Role of Media in Highlighting Missing Persons

The podcast delves into the critical role that media plays in raising awareness about missing persons, particularly those from marginalized communities. It highlights that while a significant number of people go missing each year, the coverage is often biased, focusing predominantly on cases involving white, attractive individuals. This disparity in attention leads to many missing persons, especially Black women who are disproportionately represented among missing cases, remaining overlooked. The creators of the show 'Found' aim to challenge this narrative by shedding light on those often labeled as the 'forgotten ones' and encouraging listeners to engage more deeply with these issues.