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The Free Press Investigates

The Free Press Investigates

By: The Free Press
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 Listen to our new series, Spiral: Murder in Detroit, out now. Free Press reporter Frannie Block investigates the murder of a beloved community leader. The Free Press Investigates brings you gripping, deeply reported stories you can't find anywhere else—and the investigations others won’t dare to cover. You can also listen to our first series, The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling. Social Sciences
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  • Season 1 Trailer | The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling

    Season 1 Trailer | The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling
    Feb 14 2023
    The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling premieres Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Learn more Read an essay by host Megan Phelps-Roper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    2 mins
  • The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 1. Plotted In Darkness

    The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 1. Plotted In Darkness
    Feb 21 2023
    Host Megan Phelps-Roper writes a letter to J.K. Rowling—and receives a surprising invitation in reply: the opportunity for an intimate conversation in Rowling’s Scottish home. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 mins
  • The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 2. Burn The Witch

    The Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling | 2. Burn The Witch
    Feb 21 2023
    As "Harry Potter" becomes an international phenomenon, it coincides with the culture wars of the 1990s. In the backlash from Christians across America, author J.K. Rowling is accused of mainstreaming witchcraft and poisoning children’s minds. Produced by Andy Mills, Matthew Boll, and Megan Phelps-Roper, with special thanks to Candace Mittel Kahn and Emily Yoffe. This show is proudly sponsored by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. FIRE believes free speech makes free people. Learn more at thefire.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
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Balanced and well researched podcast that highlights the many facets of this complex topic. It really dives into the nuances of this debate. We need more journalism like this.

I had high expectations and they were well and truly exceeded.

Thought provoking

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I'm more confused than ever before, but I think that's okay. Actually it probably even a good thing and the point of the podcast.

It is slow and meandering at times, which some people will not like, but I liked that about it. I think it was balanced and exploratory.

Balanced and exploratory

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This was extremely interesting listening. Intelligent and thoughtful comments from all involved. We need more conversations as civilised and nuanced as this.

Thought provoking

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Well worth listening to - really interesting insight into both sides of the trans gender debate.

Fascinating Insight

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A great podcast, really interesting. Good to get a balanced reasonable exploration of all sides allowing listeners to actually listen and consider.

Interesting and balanced

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