American Criminal

In this engaging conversation, Bill Ayers, a former leader of the Weather Underground and current education theorist, shares his riveting journey from sheltered youth to a key figure in 60s activism. He delves into the complexities of violence in protest movements, discussing urgent actions against systemic oppression. Ayers also reflects on Fred Hampton's legacy within the Black Freedom Movement and the enduring impact of historical injustices. His personal insights remind us of the lived experiences that shape our understanding of history.

In 1991, a small Texas town just outside of Houston was shocked to discover just how far one mother was determined to go to ensure her child’s success. When Wanda Holloway’s teenage daughter failed to make the cheerleading team, she became obsessed with the girl she felt stood in the way. In her mind, this other girl and her mother were cheats, and suck-ups. That meant they had to go. Listen to American Criminal: To Kill A Cheerleader wherever you get your podcasts. To get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at AmericanCriminal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With their numbers dwindling, the remaining members of the Weather Underground took stock of what they had left. The Vietnam War was still raging, and America felt no closer to all-out revolution than it did when the Weathermen first came together. But they weren't giving up the fight -- not yet. In fact, they doubled down by targeting some of the most iconic landmarks at the heart of American power. To listen to all four episodes of 'The Weather Underground' right now and ad-free, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at ⁠AmericanCriminal.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the aftermath of the devastating explosion in New York that killed three of their comrades, the members of the Weather Underground scattered. Suddenly, everyone was terrified that the authorities would escalate their efforts to find them, and they'd never get the chance to ignite their revolution. To listen to all four episodes of 'The Weather Underground' right now and ad-free, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at ⁠AmericanCriminal.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In their first major act since forming, the Weathermen gathered in Chicago for several days of planned protests and brawls with the police. The hope is that their actions will be the spark that ignites the flames of revolution. But when their Days of Rage don't go exactly to plan, the group is forced to rethink its entire philosophy, and transforms into the Weather Underground. To listen to all four episodes of 'The Weather Underground' right now and ad-free, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at ⁠AmericanCriminal.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Unsolved Histories podcast team was pleased to get a phone call letting them know a U.S. senator not only listened to Season 1, but wanted to address a problem raised by their recounting of the tragic story of Flight 293. Military men and women who go missing, but not in action, are not remembered or memorialized and the families left without the support that is given to other MIA families. If passed, the Flight 293 Remembrance Act will change that. Host Feliks Banel researched this and other accidents involving service members who seemed to be forgotten by the government they served. Here’s a clip from episode one of Unsolved Histories: What Happened to Flight 293? For more information, including pictures and all episodes, see our website, unsolvedhistoriespod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On March 6th, 1970, a bomb went off in the basement of a four-story townhouse in Greenwich Village, New York. As the smoke cleared, it became clear that this wasn't a gas leak. And it wasn't even an intentional act of terror. It was an accidental one caused by the left-wing anti-war group: The Weathermen. To listen to all four episodes of 'The Weather Underground' right now and ad-free, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at ⁠AmericanCriminal.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming April 24th, 2025: A group of college students sets out to end the Vietnam War. Along the way, they transform into a cult-like guerrilla operation with one other goal in mind: complete government overthrow. And their desperation for change had deadly consequences. Listen to American Criminal: The Weather Underground wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at American criminal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After their arrest, Lyle and Erik Menendez face the death penalty. But even as the media examines the case from every angle, it's years before the full story of the Menendez family comes out.To listen to all four episodes of 'The Menendez Brothers' right now and ad-free, go to IntoHistory.com. Subscribers enjoy uninterrupted listening, early releases, bonus content and more, only available at IntoHistory.com.If you or someone you know is in crisis, there is free help available at mhanational.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the quiet moments after killing their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez expect to be arrested. But when no one suspects they're the killers, the brothers put together a plan to get away with murder.To listen to all four episodes of 'The Menendez Brothers' right now and ad-free, go to IntoHistory.com. Subscribers enjoy uninterrupted listening, early releases, bonus content and more, only available at IntoHistory.com.If you or someone you know is in crisis, there is free help available at mhanational.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices