Morbid’s Ted Bundy Series: A Brief Episode Overview

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Why did Ted Bundy become one of the most famous serial killers of all time? What are the most important events of Bundy’s life? In Morbid’s Ted Bundy series, hosts Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquart strike a unique balance of humor and gravity as they tackle the horrific story of the serial killer. From his challenging childhood to his eventual arrest, Ted Bundy was a man whose life took a monstrous turn away from its seemingly conventional trajectory. Read below for a brief overview of the Ted Bundy series on the Morbid podcast.

20th-Century Social Movements in America (Howard Zinn)

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How did the Second Red Scare impact the American labor movement? In what ways did the Civil Rights Movement and the Black Power Movement try to achieve racial equality in America? Howard Zinn explores 20th-century social movements in America from “the people’s” perspective. These movements, marked by defiance against oppression and systemic discrimination, exposed the complexities and challenges faced in the quest for societal change and equality. Continue reading for Zinn’s take on this history from his book A People’s History of the United States.

The Significance of the Liberty Bell: Freedom and Resilience

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What is the significance of the Liberty Bell? Why is it important? According to the Stuff You Should Know podcast, the significance of the Liberty Bell in American history is that it has remained a powerful symbol of freedom throughout the Revolutionary War, the abolitionist movement, and World War I. Its crack has only deepened its symbolism as a figure of American resilience. Continue reading to understand what has made the Liberty Bell so important.

A People’s History of America in the 20th Century (Howard Zinn)

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What does America in the 20th century look like from “the people’s” perspective? What were the aims of the elites, and how did they seek to achieve them? Howard Zinn provides a “people’s history” of America in the 20th century. He covers the labor movement, the Great Depression and the New Deal, New Imperialism, the World Wars, the Cold War, and significant social movements. Read more to get Zinn’s take on America in the 20th century.

A People’s History of Modern America: A Time of Consensus

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How did control by the elites and a unified political agenda shape America after the 1960s? In what ways were corporations and the security state favored over the disenfranchised? In A People’s History of the United States, Howard Zinn explores America’s post-’60s political climate. He emphasizes elite control, a unified political agenda, and impacts on domestic and international policies. Keep reading to get a “people’s” history of modern America, from 1974 to 2001.

The Murder of Gianni Versace: Why Couldn’t the FBI Crack It?

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What was the aftermath of the murder of Gianni Versace? Why did it take so long for the FBI to track down murderer Andrew Cunanan? In an episode of Last Podcast on the Left, the hosts critically discuss the Miami Police Department’s incompetencies in the FBI manhunt for Andrew Cunanan. Cunanan had previously murdered Gianni Versace and five other people until his own death. Learn more about the FBI and Miami Police Department’s difficulties in tracking down Cunanan.

The 2006 Cheongju Curling Iron Case: Explained (Rotten Mango)

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What was Cheongju’s curling iron incident of 2006? What does the crime say about bullying in South Korean schools? Stephanie Soo’s podcast Rotten Mango dives into the troubling instances of school bullying in South Korea. It’s a critical issue exemplified by the 2006 Cheongju curling iron case, which inspired the popular Netflix series The Glory. Continue reading to learn more about the horrific case and its controversial aftermath.

Netflix’s The Glory Controversy: Teenage Bullying On-Screen

Netflix’s The Glory Controversy: Teenage Bullying On-Screen

What’s the controversy behind Netflix’s The Glory? How does the media shape the narrative around bullying? Netflix’s original series The Glory is based on the true story of a victim getting revenge on her school bullies. The series brought more attention to the real-life case in 2006, which Stephanie Soo talks about in her podcast Rotten Mango. Let’s dive into The Glory’s controversy for portraying a real-life incident.