Front Burner Introduces: Someone Knows Something: The Abortion Wars
Jun 18, 2022
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Investigative journalist Amanda Robb and host David Ridgen delve into the 1998 murder of a New York abortion provider, uncovering a network of violent anti-abortion movements in North America and Europe. They explore the impact on reproductive rights debates, the investigation into the killer, James Charles Copp, and the rise of extreme anti-abortion groups like Army of God and Lambs of Christ.
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Exploring the complexity of violent anti-abortion movements in North America and Europe.
Highlighting the challenges faced by advocates of reproductive rights amidst escalating tensions.
Deep dives
Pretendians and Their Deception
Pretendians, individuals who falsely portray themselves as Native Americans, are explored in the podcast. These imposters can be found in various sectors, from academia to the entertainment industry. The podcast delves into the motives behind their deception and how they manage to deceive others.
The Murder of Dr. Barnett Slepian
The podcast recounts the tragic murder of Dr. Barnett Slepian, an abortion provider who was shot dead in 1998. The episode examines the violent anti-abortion activism that targeted Dr. Slepian and the broader implications of such extremist actions. It highlights the challenges faced by those advocating for reproductive rights amidst escalating tensions.
Investigating James Copp and the Anti-Abortion Movement
The podcast investigates the role of James Charles Copp, the convicted killer of Dr. Slepian, in a series of attacks on abortion providers. Copp's connections to extremist anti-abortion groups like Operation Rescue are explored, shedding light on the escalating violence and threats faced by healthcare professionals in the abortion field. The unresolved cases of targeted doctors in Canada point to a larger network of support for such violent acts.
Host David Ridgen joins victims' family members as they investigate cold cases, tracking down leads, speaking to suspects and searching for answers. In Season 7 of Someone Knows Something, Ridgen and investigative journalist Amanda Robb dig into the 1998 murder of her uncle, a New York doctor killed for performing abortions. They uncover a network of anti-abortion movements linked to violence in North America and Europe. Twenty years later, with debates about reproductive rights heating up in the U.S., could more violence be on the horizon? More episodes are available at hyperurl.co/sks
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