Behind the Bastards

Join comedian and podcaster Sofiya Alexandra as she delves into the harrowing history of Catholic Church-run institutions in Ireland. She and Robert discuss the Magdalene laundries and the shocking exploitation of forced labor, revealing how women assembled board games under duress. They illuminate the tragic stories of children subjected to neglect, abuse, and even non-consensual vaccine trials. The discovery of mass graves at Tuam and Catherine Corless’s relentless research shed light on nearly 800 child deaths, igniting public outrage and calls for justice.

Sofiya Alexandra, a knowledgeable commentator on Irish history, joins Robert Evans to explore one of Ireland's darkest stories. They discuss the Catholic Church's sinister role in children's lives, revealing how laws targeted vulnerable families. Insightful discussions on brutal institutions like industrial schools and Magdalene Laundries expose shocking testimonies from survivors. They peel back layers of state complicity and institutional cruelty, culminating in the harrowing discovery of mass graves, illustrating a grim legacy of neglect and abuse.

This week's chapters from Robert's fiction podcast, "After the Revolution."Podcast Feed: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-after-the-revolution-82966686/Book Website: https://atrbook.com/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined again by Paul F. Tompkins to continue to discuss Synanon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert is joined by Paul F. Tompkins to discuss Synanon.FOOTNOTES: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2007/08/cult-spawned-tough-love-teen-industry/  https://www.thefix.com/content/evan-ebel-murder-colorado-police-chief-paradise-cove8162?page=all  https://www.lamag.com/citythinkblog/synanon-cult/  http://www.paulmorantz.com/cult/the-history-of-synanon-and-charles-dederich/ https://www.cabinetmagazine.org/issues/48/pendle.php  https://www.thefix.com/content/aa-cults-synanon-legacy0009?page=all https://pointshistory.com/2019/11/26/stories-of-synanon-part-one/d  https://vinepair.com/spirits-101/history-of-distilling/  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YLJZVYD/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_d_asin_title_o03?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's chapters from Robert's fiction podcast, "After the Revolution."Podcast Feed: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-after-the-revolution-82966686/Book Website: https://atrbook.com/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Ti, a comedian and cultural commentator, joins the discussion on Bill Gates, diving into his transition from tech mogul to philanthropist. They tackle Gates' legal battles and the ramifications for the tech landscape, exploring the challenges of corporate philanthropy in health and education. Insightful critiques are made on how billionaires address societal issues in agriculture, often overlooking real community needs. With humor, they also touch on Gates' personal life, romantic entanglements, and the ethical dilemmas surrounding vaccine distribution during the pandemic.

Andrew Ti, a frequent contributor with keen insights, joins the conversation to unpack the complex legacy of Bill Gates. They dive into the multifaceted nature of Gates' philanthropy and the controversies surrounding his wealth. With humor, they explore Gates' early life, contrasting tech ambitions with personal stories, and speculate on how his upbringing could have shaped a very different path. The discussion also navigates the competitive landscape of tech, Gates' influence in the Microsoft antitrust case, and the intricate dance between power and morality.

This week's chapters from Robert's fiction podcast, "After the Revolution."Podcast Feed: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-after-the-revolution-82966686/Book Website: https://atrbook.com/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia Wong is joined again by Robert Evans to continue to discuss Zhang Zongchang.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.