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What happens when a veteran detective says Britain’s most sensitive scandals were hidden in plain sight? In this uncompromising Heretics conversation, former Scotland Yard officer and whistleblower Jon Wedger sits down with Andrew Gold to lay out his first-hand claims about historical AB*SE, institutional blind spots, and the cultural forces that, in his view, protected predators instead of victims. Focusing tightly on Wedger’s testimony, the episode explores how cases rise (and stall), why certain leads go cold, and what it costs to keep pushing for answers.

Inside, Jon explains:

👉 How alleged networks operated across schools, media and government, and the patterns investigators should recognise.

👉 Why jurisdictional gaps, under-resourcing and siloed teams let offenders slip between the cracks.

👉 The red flags communities can spot — online and offline — and how bystanders can safely help.

👉 The pressure points whistleblowers face: reassignments, reputational smears and quiet warnings to “stand down.”

👉 Practical fixes he advocates: independent oversight, better data-sharing, victim-first safeguarding, and real protections for officers who raise concerns.

Andrew’s calm, forensic style keeps the focus on evidence, timelines and procedure rather than sensationalism. Wedger walks through how investigations are built, why some inquiries fade without explanation, and the reforms he believes would actually protect children and deliver accountability. Whether you agree with his conclusions or challenge them, you’ll hear a rare, granular account from someone who says he watched the system from the inside.

This may be one of our most urgent and uncomfortable episodes: precise, procedural and relentlessly focused on safeguarding. If you’re a parent, educator, policymaker or concerned citizen, you’ll come away with actionable insights — and hard questions for the institutions meant to protect us all. All claims are presented as Jon Wedger’s allegations and opinions for public-interest discussion.

Watch the full podcast here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WFSBxf4YWrA&t=3091s

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