Criminal

Andrea Armstrong, Genius Grant winner and founder of the Incarceration Transparency Project, discusses exposing prison conditions and deaths in Louisiana. Topics include the shooting of Alton Sterling, poor treatment of protesters in jail, and inhumane conditions on death row. The importance of recognizing the humanity of incarcerated individuals is emphasized.

A young woman with no memory arrives at a boarding house causing concern. Discover the ease of committing individuals to mental asylums and the bias against nonconforming women. Nellie Bly's shocking undercover investigation reveals the horrors of the New York City lunatic asylum. Explore Roosevelt Island's history and amenities and the transformation of the old asylum into luxury apartments. Uncover inequality in criminal justice and the mistreatment of women at the asylum. Learn about Nellie Bly's legacy and her efforts to expose corruption.

In this podcast, they discuss the high rates of sexual assault in Chicago in the 1970s and the lack of evidence collection. They explore Marty Goddard's efforts to create an evidence collection kit and the struggles she faced in securing funding. The podcast also addresses the issue of backlogged rape kits and emphasizes the importance of collective action to address sexual violence.

Discover the fascinating history of poodles and their association with wealth and fashion in the 1950s. Learn about the remarkable life of Masterpiece, a poodle who achieved fame and success through his stud and modeling fees. Explore the aftermath of the dog-napping of Masterpiece and speculate on his fate. The hosts also share information on illustrations, social media, and the Criminal Plus membership program.

Museum directors in 1913 warned of potential art attacks by women; explores women's suffrage movement and violent confrontations; discusses museum responses and acts of vandalism by suffragettes.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss Liverpool's heroin epidemic in the 1980s and the efforts to combat drug addiction. They explore the controversy surrounding the needle exchange program and highlight the importance of harm reduction and safe spaces for drug users. The episode also includes information about the Criminal podcast's tour and membership program.

A woman's false murder confession leads to an examination of interrogation room tactics and the impact of the Reed Technique. The podcast explores the use of hypnotism and the development of new interrogation techniques, while also discussing the pressure on suspects and the pursuit of truth.

A haunted house in New York becomes the center of a legal case known as the Ghostbusters ruling. Spooky encounters, the impact on property value, and the settlement between buyers and sellers are discussed, along with the psychological stigma on real estate.

Former KGB Spy, Jack Barsky, discusses his life as a spy and his book. Topics include spy training, familiarizing with American life, obtaining identification documents, encounters with the FBI and Hamas attacks, and investigating Jack Barsky. Jack reveals his secret life to his children and expresses contentment.

Former members of the Weather Underground, Kathy Boudin and David Gilbert, discuss their involvement in a robbery and their prison experiences. Their son, Chesa Boudin, shares the challenges of visiting his incarcerated parents. The podcast touches on changing perspectives on sentencing and the criminal justice system.