Rachel Louise Snyder

Rachel Louise Snyder, a journalist and author of "No Visible Bruises," dives into the troubling realities of women incarcerated for homicide. She discusses a striking statistic: 20% of these women killed their abusive partners. Snyder highlights the failures of self-defense laws in protecting victims and advocates for much-needed reforms. Through powerful anecdotes, she reveals the harrowing journey of women trapped in cycles of violence, ultimately calling for a justice system that truly understands and defends vulnerable women.

In this insightful discussion, Rachel Louise Snyder, a journalist and author of 'No Visible Bruises', dives into the grim realities faced by women incarcerated for homicide—20% of whom killed their abusive partners. She unpacks the failures of self-defense laws and the urgent need for reform that acknowledges the complexities of domestic violence. By sharing poignant stories, including Anita Ford's, Snyder emphasizes the emotional turmoil of victims and the systemic changes necessary to protect women in abusive situations.

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s divorce started as a celebrity scandal, but has evolved into a larger discussion surrounding the harassment many women face when trying to leave a relationship. In this episode, host Roy Wood Jr. sits down with Daily Show writer Christiana Mbakwe-Medina and journalist Rachel Louise Snyder to discuss how The Daily Show has covered this topic, the many types of violence women endure on a daily basis, and the lengths women go to in order to feel safe.    For further resources visit The National Domestic Violence Hotline:  https://www.thehotline.org    Watch the original segments:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDclMXpjvj8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DEZdsisM8ZISee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.