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71 - The Franklin Pedophile Cover-Up: No really, burn it all to the ground. Aug 14, 2020

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In the first of our CiR Resurrected!! episodes, we revisit the Franklin coverup that had an epicenter in Omaha, Nebraska but in reality, spanned all over the country. Prominent figures and trusted institutions were involved, and the stink of a coverup emerged every step along the way in any investigation that was conducted. We discuss the depraved pieces of garbage that took part in this coverup, the children who were brave enough to come forward with the stories of their abuse, and the few individuals who fought to expose the truth. In light of the Epstein situation, we thought we should resurrect the story of Franklin and the people it affected, to show that really, this stuff has been going on for a very long time. Join us as we tell you the story of the Franklin sex & drug trafficking ring...no really, burn it all to the fucking ground.
Our sources for this episode include:
The Franklin Cover-up: Child Abuse, Satanism, and Murder in Nebraska by John DeCamp
https://www.amazon.com/Franklin-Cover-up-Satanism-Murder-Nebraska/dp/0963215809
The Franklin Scandal: A Story of Powerbrokers, Child Abuse & Betrayal by Nick Bryant
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0977795357/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_RxSnFb083E1D5
An Interview with Nick Bryant: Part I – The Franklin Scandal
Edited by Kate McMaugh, MHSc and Warwick Middleton, MD
https://news.isst-d.org/an-interview-with-nick-bryant-part-i-the-franklin-scandal/

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70 - NXIVM: Little Lord Fauntleroy and His Sex Slaves Aug 03, 2020

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Keith Raniere is just the kind of sociopathic dweeb that you would expect to start a cult called NXIVM, in which he conned mainly women into believing they would receive enlightenment by having sex with him and giving him all their money. Sadly, he manipulated a lot of people and brought the worst out in others. Along the way he committed a litany of crimes ranging from trafficking, to pedophilia, and left a long trail of trauma in his wake. He is overall a horrible fraud of a human, and spoiler alert: we are not a fan. Kick back, relax, and let's talk about this bizarre cult, bbs.
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Our sources for this episode include:
The Program: Inside the Mind of Keith Raniere and the Rise and Fall of NXIVM
by Chet Hardin and Toni Natalie
Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult That Bound My Life
by Sarah Edmondson
Cults Inside Out: How People Get in and can get out
by Rick Alan Ross
In Raniere's Shadows: Women recall manipulation, underage encounters
by James M. Odato and Jennifer Gish

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69 - What's Happening at Fort Hood? Jul 26, 2020

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In this episode we discuss the inordinate amount of violence in relation to Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, and the long list of deaths, murders, and accidents that are only a few of the violent and often deadly situations that have been taking place there at an alarming rate for quite some time. While it is the most populous military installation in the world, there has to be more to it than that. The Fort is thought by many throughout the Army to be a place where the safety of its soldiers is not guaranteed and is a "less than desirable" station. That said, there is ample evidence to support that issues of sexual and physical harassment, along with mental health are not taken seriously within the military as a whole, and it's clear that Fort Hood doesn't stand alone with an abundance of these issues. That said, why does this base in Texas lead the way in cases of suicides, domestic violence, terrorism, and deaths time and time again? Let's talk about it.
Our Sources for this episode include:
https://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/10/us/10post.html
At Army Base, Some Violence Is Too Familiar

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Fort_Hood_shooting

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2016/06/05/army-releases-names-of-all-9-soldiers-killed-in-fort-hood-truck-accident/

https://www.thec https://www.stripes.com/news/army/fort-hood-soldier-killed-at-a-texas-strip-club-1.621151/spc-shelby-tyler-jones-1.621 https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/body-3rd-fort-hood-soldier-found-near-texas-base-less-than-month/XAGQN55YE5CPLDX4YDM5Y3LRLY/167 ut.com/2020/07/vanessa-guillen-disappearance-at-fort-hood-what-we-know.html
What we know about the disappearance of vanessa guillen by hannah gold

https://abc13.com/fort-hood-soldiers-army-deaths-at-pfc-brandon-rosecrans/6317386/

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2020/07/08/family-hopes-autopsy-will-help-strike-dead-fort-hood-soldiers-name-from-deserter-list/

https://www.kwtx.com/2020/07/21/fort-hood-identifies-soldier-found-dead-in-area-of-local-lake/

https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2016/11/04/missing-fort-hood-soldier-has-been-found-dead/

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68 - The Watcher of 657 Boulevard Jul 16, 2020

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Join us in this laid-back & cozy episode as we discuss the bizarre and terrifying story of the home on 657 Boulevard and the Watcher that seemed to come with it. After the Broadduses purchased what they thought was their dream home, ominous letters possessing intimate details of their lives began arriving, and they had no idea who was sending them. Was it a neighbor? A scorned lover? A centuries-old spirit requiring human sacrifice? Let us tell you the story.
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The article we referenced for this episode was:
The Haunting of 657 Boulevard in Westfield New Jersey by Reeves Wiedeman
https://www.thecut.com/2018/11/the-haunting-of-657-boulevard-in-westfield-new-jersey.html

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67 - Hoodoo Folk Magic Jul 11, 2020

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Hoodoo, Conjure, or Root Magic are terms synonymous with one another used to describe a magic that was born from African culture, and the captive African people's need to take some control of their lives in a time when they had very little. It was a magic born of resilience, determination, reverence for the earth and one's ancestors, and channels positive energy into spiritual practice to help smooth the road ahead. We discuss the practice, as well as its focus on communing with the spirits of both the earth and your ancestors, and even share a ritual you can do to establish that connection with those that came before you at the end of the ep, if you're so interested. Join us, friends, as we dip our toes into learning about the world of Hoodoo folk magic.

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66 - America's Unfinished Revolution Pt. 2: The slow death of Jim Crow & birth of the Civil Rights Movement Jun 26, 2020

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In the second part of our series on America's Unfinished Revolution, we discuss the agonizingly slow death of Jim Crow by a terribly resistant South, along with some of the instances that gave birth to the Civil Rights Movement, and gave black Americans the momentum to make incredible strides in legally attaining equal rights throughout the country. As the title suggests, this movement continues to this day where it is constantly evolving, and we will continue to educate ourselves and use our platform to help spread the mental wealth, and this series is far from over.
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65 - America's Unfinished Revolution Pt. 1: Black Codes, Pig Laws, & Jim Crow Jun 13, 2020

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In this episode we discuss the laws put in place after slavery was abolished in America, which in many cases were just slavery by another name. These laws were created specifically for disenfranchisement and exclusion, and they formed the foundation of the the system and laws we have today.

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64 - Men & Women in Black: Do what they say, that's the way they kick it May 23, 2020

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In this rollicking episode of CIR, we discuss MIB/WIB, (typically) ominous beings who pay visits to people who have recently experienced an encounter with an UFO. The stories range from terrifying, to ludicrous, too even a little sexy (or maybe it's just Ashley) and we dive right into all of them. So grab your tinfoil hat and join us for an extraterrestrial tale. And just make sure next time you go out there are no black caddies following you around.

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Our sources for this episode include:
Casebook On the Men In Black
by Jim Keith
Men in Black: Personal Stories & Eerie Adventures
by Nicholas Redfern
The Real Men In Black: Evidence, Famous Cases, and True Stories of These Mysterious Men and their Connection to UFO Phenomena
by Nick Redfern
Men in Black - Evidence and True Stories about Earth’s Most Mysterious Cover Agents: Alien and UFO Encounters (Unexplained Mysteries & Paranormal Phenomena Book 9)
by Conrad Bauer

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63 - The Murder of Ahmaud Arbery May 11, 2020

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25 year old Ahmaud Arbery was hunted down and shot to death in the middle of a residential street. His shooters remained free for months, until a video surfaced showing Ahmaud's death. Today, we tell his story.
Thank you to Adam from the Bumblebutt Podcast for directing this episode!
Our Sources for this episode include:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/09/us/who-is-ahmaud-arbery-mcmichaels/index.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/08/us/ahmaud-arbery-shooting-georgia.html?auth=linked-google

Investigators Call Evidence in the Ahmaud Arbery Shooting ‘Extremely Upsetting’By Rick Rojas, Sarah Mervosh and Richard Fausset

https://www.ajc.com/news/local/bring-charges-against-brunswick-shooter/fz7taEww0Nqfedg8JgXm2K/
GBI to launch state investigation into Brunswick area shootingBy Christian Boone & Bert Roughton Jr., for the AJC

https://int.nyt.com/data/documenthelper/6916-george-barnhill-letter-to-glyn/b52fa09cdc974b970b79/optimized/full.pdf#page=1

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/08/us/glynn-county-police-ahmaud-arbery.html
Georgia Killing Puts Spotlight on a Police Force’s Troubled History
By Rick Rojas, Richard Fausset and Serge F. Kovaleski

https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/gbi-reviewing-new-video-footage-ahmaud-arbery-case/xvSWFTbaD0k9cr80R7CTnL/
GBI reviewing additional video footage in Ahmaud Arbery caseBy Brad SchradeBert Roughton Jr., The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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62 - The Legend of the Skinwalker May 07, 2020

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Everyone knows CIR has a Skinwalker Ranch obsession, but in that series we only briefly touched on skinwalkers themselves. We are fascinated by the paranormal beliefs that are intertwined into the culture and spirituality of many people around the world, and in this episode we have decided to focus on the Native American tribes of a region known for a ton of supernatural activity. Join us as we discuss the legend of the Skinwalker, shape-shifters, and witchcraft.
Our sources for this episode include:
Native Skeptic Skinwalkers byNoah Nez

From: Skeptical Briefs Volume 22.1

https://skepticalinquirer.org/newsletter/skinwalkers/

https://books.google.com/books?id=XSHjCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA75&lpg=PA75&dq=4+types+of+navaho+witchcraft&source=bl&ots=AKUoyJ8kua&sig=ACfU3U3TeM9_5xtfra_t4cx3mbjAI0Iu7A&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjonrLS8ZXpAhWZHM0KHY4xCe4Q6AEwGXoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=4%20types%20of%20navaho%20witchcraft&f=false

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Sumner

An Examination of Navaho Witchcraft and its Influence on the Thoughts and Actions of the Navaho People by Tarrel R. Palmer

https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1968&context=gradreports

https://www.reddit.com/r/skinwalkers/comments/fuqwiz/how_to_spot_a_skinwalker_their_traits_and_how_to/

https://elizabethba.files.wordpress.com/2018/02/goddard_navajo.pdf

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