Introducing: The Rise and Fall of Ruby Franke

The Glass Castle is the harrowing tale of Jeannette Wall’s life growing up in poverty with wayward parents. Jeannette and her siblings were often left to fend for themselves as their parents engaged in alcoholic binges or flights of fancy. The siblings ultimately resented their parents’ neglect and became independent, moving far away.

Following the Walls family through the desert to the coal-mining region of West Virginia to the fast-paced life of New York City, this memoir explores the nature of family, loyalty, and tragedy and what it takes to survive together and apart.

Delve into the shadows of power and secrecy on the Shawn Ryan Show, where Shawn Ryan and investigative journalist Nick Bryant unravel the sinister threads of Jeffrey Epstein's network and the egregious world of child trafficking. In this gripping exchange, the two truth-seekers embark on an unwavering quest to expose the uncomfortable realities that mainstream media often shuns, pointing to external pressures that may shape news coverage. With a focus that transcends individual scandals, Ryan and Bryant’s conversation serves as a beacon of integrity in investigative journalism.

Nick Bryant's relentless pursuit of hidden stories showcases the effort and challenges faced by journalists grappling with society's dark facets. By recounting the harrowing journey from the Finders cult to the Franklin scandal, Bryant's narrative exemplifies the systemic failures and governmental complicity that enable such heinous activities to persist. Offering insights into his personal trials and the broader implications of high-level corruption, this episode of the Shawn Ryan Show is a testament to the enduring struggle for justice and the unwavering power of persistent advocacy.

Dive into the heart of the juvenile justice system with The Daily's meticulous examination of a seemingly minor incident that escalates into a county-wide scandal in Rutherford County. Journalists Sabrina Tavernise, Meribah Knight, and their team eloquently unravel how a children's basketball game leads to arrests and a far-reaching investigation into the legal system's inadequacies. The podcast, a collaborative effort between Serial Productions, The New York Times, ProPublica, and Nashville Public Radio, probes at the questionable use of a law enforcing collective responsibility—a statute that is markedly absent from the legal books.

"The Kids of Rutherford County" not only scrutinizes law enforcement procedures and systemic biases but also humanizes the narrative by exploring the emotional turmoil of those caught in the fray. Through the perspectives of Principal Tammy Garrett, Officer Chris Williams, and the affected children, including the heart-wrenching ordeal of young Imariye, the podcast challenges listeners to confront the unsettling realities of juvenile detention and discrimination. With incisive reporting that sparks decisive community and media reactions, The Daily's episode stands as a catalyst for discussion and demands for reform in juvenile justice practices.