The story of a chimpanzee and a man whose dream brought disaster to a small American town. This story details violence against animals. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.  Thank you, Carson Vaughan, for sharing your story with Snap! Read more about Zoo Nebraska in Carson's book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Zoo-Nebraska-Dismantling-American-Dream/dp/1503901505/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=">Zoo Nebraska: The Dismantling of an American Dream</a>.  Additional thanks to Patti Ragan from the Center for Great Apes. Produced by John Fecile and Carson Vaughan, original score by Renzo Gorrio Additional production by Jesse Dukes and Pat Mesiti-Miller  Interested in protecting Great Apes? Learn more at the <a href="https://www.centerforgreatapes.org/">Center for Great Apes</a> Season 11 - Episode 6

The story of a chimpanzee and a man whose dream brought disaster to a small American town. This story details violence against animals. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.  Thank you, Carson Vaughan, for sharing your story with Snap! Read more about Zoo Nebraska in Carson's book, Zoo Nebraska: The Dismantling of an American Dream.  Additional thanks to Patti Ragan from the Center for Great Apes. Produced by John Fecile and Carson Vaughan, original score by Renzo Gorrio Additional production by Jesse Dukes and Pat Mesiti-Miller  Interested in protecting Great Apes? Learn more at the Center for Great Apes Season 11 - Episode 6

Snap Judgment

Zoo Nebraska

Betsy keeps seeing a young girl at night in her room. She stands at the end of Betsy’s bed and stares at her. She comes back, over and over: night after night; year after year. Betsy knows she wants something, but she has to figure out what. Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked. Be afraid.  Thank you, Betsy, for sharing your story with us. Betsy is a #Spooked listener and reached out to us to share her story. If you have a frightening tale you'd like to share, email us: spooked@snapjudgment.org  Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by <a href="https://sanaakhan.com/">Sanaa Khan</a> A whole new season of Spooked has RISEN. The Spring season has 10 new episodes, each released weekly starting 3/13/20. There will be another 22 coming for you in the Fall. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms but ALL will be exclusively on <a href="http://luminary.link/spooked">Luminary</a>. Download the Luminary mobile app or go to <a href="https://luminarypodcasts.com/">LuminaryPodcasts.com</a> #SpookedPod Season 4 - Episode 1

Betsy keeps seeing a young girl at night in her room. She stands at the end of Betsy’s bed and stares at her. She comes back, over and over: night after night; year after year. Betsy knows she wants something, but she has to figure out what. Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked. Be afraid.  Thank you, Betsy, for sharing your story with us. Betsy is a #Spooked listener and reached out to us to share her story. If you have a frightening tale you'd like to share, email us: spooked@snapjudgment.org  Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by Sanaa Khan A whole new season of Spooked has RISEN. The Spring season has 10 new episodes, each released weekly starting 3/13/20. There will be another 22 coming for you in the Fall. Select episodes will be available across streaming platforms but ALL will be exclusively on Luminary. Download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com #SpookedPod Season 4 - Episode 1

Spooked - Isabelle

A young teacher's daily struggles provide the backdrop for this harrowing reflection on the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Snap spotlights the amazing, "<a href="https://www.georgethepoet.com/">Have You Heard George's Podcast?</a>" from <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds">BBC Sounds</a>.  #HYHGP In a move from journalism to drama, George departs with the documentary-style narration of previous episodes to deliver a heart-wrenching story of resilience and neglect in London's inner city. Enlisting the help of rising star Jade Alleyne, poet Sophia Thakur, as well as his own brothers, Freddie, Michael and Kenny Mpanga, George, introduces a small universe of characters whose witty exchanges offer insight into their respective environments.   BIG thanks to George the Poet, Benbrick, and BBC sounds for sharing this story with us!  Written by George the Poet, original score by Benbrick. Produced by Benbrick and George The Poet. Additional music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.  Featured songs: Chika Dole - Touch Abi Ocia - Running Snap Spotlight - Season 11, Episode 5

A young teacher's daily struggles provide the backdrop for this harrowing reflection on the Grenfell Tower tragedy. Snap spotlights the amazing, "Have You Heard George's Podcast?" from BBC Sounds.  #HYHGP In a move from journalism to drama, George departs with the documentary-style narration of previous episodes to deliver a heart-wrenching story of resilience and neglect in London's inner city. Enlisting the help of rising star Jade Alleyne, poet Sophia Thakur, as well as his own brothers, Freddie, Michael and Kenny Mpanga, George, introduces a small universe of characters whose witty exchanges offer insight into their respective environments.   BIG thanks to George the Poet, Benbrick, and BBC sounds for sharing this story with us!  Written by George the Poet, original score by Benbrick. Produced by Benbrick and George The Poet. Additional music by Pat Mesiti-Miller.  Featured songs: Chika Dole - Touch Abi Ocia - Running Snap Spotlight - Season 11, Episode 5 

A Grenfell Story - Snap Spotlights "Have You Heard George's Podcast?"

A black detective in Colorado Springs infiltrates the KKK and finds himself face-to-face with David Duke, the Grand Wizard. And Daryl Davis is a boogie-woogie pianist who's played with Bill Clinton, Bruce Hornsby and Chuck Berry. But we wanted to talk to him about another group of his friends... This story contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.  STORIES The Real Black Klansman A black detective in Colorado Springs infiltrates the KKK and finds himself face-to-face with David Duke, the Grand Wizard. <div class="story__details"> <div id="ember1006" class="ember-view"> <div class="story__body"> <div id="ember1023" class="ember-view"> <div class="django-content"> Thank you, Detective Ron Stallworth for sharing your epic story with Snap. You can read more about Ron's story in his book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Black-Klansman-Memoir-Ron-Stallworth/dp/1250299047">Black Klansman: A Memoir.</a> Produced and scored by Davey Kim The Silver Dollar Lounge Daryl Davis is a boogie-woogie pianist who's played with Bill Clinton, Bruce Hornsby and Chuck Berry. But we wanted to talk to him about another group of his friends... Big thanks to Daryl Davis. Check out Daryl's book about his experiences called <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Klandestine-Relationships-Black-Mans-Odyssey/dp/1901250504/ref=sr_1_2?qid=1583370868&amp;refinements=p_27%3ADaryl+Davis&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-2">"Klandestine Relationships: A Black Man's Odyssey in the Klu Klux Klan".</a> Produced by Nick van der Kolk, original score by Leon Morimoto. Snap Classic - Season 8 Episode 9  The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/snapjudgment">Support Snap storytelling</a>... stories you won't hear anywhere else. </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>

A black detective in Colorado Springs infiltrates the KKK and finds himself face-to-face with David Duke, the Grand Wizard. And Daryl Davis is a boogie-woogie pianist who's played with Bill Clinton, Bruce Hornsby and Chuck Berry. But we wanted to talk to him about another group of his friends... This story contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.  STORIES The Real Black Klansman A black detective in Colorado Springs infiltrates the KKK and finds himself face-to-face with David Duke, the Grand Wizard. Thank you, Detective Ron Stallworth for sharing your epic story with Snap. You can read more about Ron's story in his book, Black Klansman: A Memoir. Produced and scored by Davey Kim The Silver Dollar Lounge Daryl Davis is a boogie-woogie pianist who's played with Bill Clinton, Bruce Hornsby and Chuck Berry. But we wanted to talk to him about another group of his friends... Big thanks to Daryl Davis. Check out Daryl's book about his experiences called "Klandestine Relationships: A Black Man's Odyssey in the Klu Klux Klan". Produced by Nick van der Kolk, original score by Leon Morimoto. Snap Classic - Season 8 Episode 9  The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else. 

The Real Black Klansman - Snap Classic

A whole new season of Spooked returns Friday the 13th of March. Expect all sorts of scary. And if you haven't learned by now... please, don't turn out the lights! Season IV's episodes will be available on <a href="https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/snap-judgment-and-wnyc-studios/snap-judgment-presents-spooked-710/ddef3227-882b-40a3-be76-fafd0d71424f">Luminary</a>. Download the Luminary mobile app or go to <a href="https://luminarypodcasts.com">LuminaryPodcasts.com</a> Be afraid.

A whole new season of Spooked returns Friday the 13th of March. Expect all sorts of scary. And if you haven't learned by now... please, don't turn out the lights! Season IV's episodes will be available on Luminary. Download the Luminary mobile app or go to LuminaryPodcasts.com Be afraid. 

Spooked Season IV Trailer

Mountain Village is an Alaska Native town in the middle of nowhere. One woman is the town’s only police officer and she alone is responsible for the safety of everyone there. Her track record is perfect until one day when she responds to a call that changes everything. This story discusses suicide, violence, and contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. We can’t thank Anna Bill and Jim and Eunice Bryan enough for sharing their stories with us. We also want to thank Cathy Moses and the Mountain Village Tribal Council for their time and patience. Additional thanks to Francine Chiklak, Johanna Eurich, Steve Hiemel, Shane Iverson, Anna Rose MacArthur, Lori Townsend, and Anna Walters. In addition to Anna Bill’s work, Mountain Village is tackling its suicide and public safety crises with grassroots community programs, as well as a tribal court system that focuses on restorative justice. You can learn more about them <a href="https://www.kyuk.org/post/response-their-high-suicide-rate-mountain-village-marches-hope">here</a> and <a href="https://www.kyuk.org/post/mountain-village-elder-judges-use-restorative-justice-find-solutions">here</a>. A version of this story was first reported for NPR affiliate KYUK in Bethel, Alaska in 2018. If you’re interested in learning more about rural Alaska and its public safety crisis, we recommend following <a href="https://www.kyuk.org/">KYUK</a> and <a href="https://www.knba.org/">KNBA’s</a> coverage, as well as ProPublica’s <a href="https://www.propublica.org/series/lawless">Lawless series</a>. Produced by Teresa Cotsirilos, original score by Renzo Gorrio If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Season 11 - Episode 4 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/snapjudgment">Support Snap storytelling</a>... stories you won't hear anywhere else.

Mountain Village is an Alaska Native town in the middle of nowhere. One woman is the town’s only police officer and she alone is responsible for the safety of everyone there. Her track record is perfect until one day when she responds to a call that changes everything. This story discusses suicide, violence, and contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised. We can’t thank Anna Bill and Jim and Eunice Bryan enough for sharing their stories with us. We also want to thank Cathy Moses and the Mountain Village Tribal Council for their time and patience. Additional thanks to Francine Chiklak, Johanna Eurich, Steve Hiemel, Shane Iverson, Anna Rose MacArthur, Lori Townsend, and Anna Walters. In addition to Anna Bill’s work, Mountain Village is tackling its suicide and public safety crises with grassroots community programs, as well as a tribal court system that focuses on restorative justice. You can learn more about them here and here. A version of this story was first reported for NPR affiliate KYUK in Bethel, Alaska in 2018. If you’re interested in learning more about rural Alaska and its public safety crisis, we recommend following KYUK and KNBA’s coverage, as well as ProPublica’s Lawless series. Produced by Teresa Cotsirilos, original score by Renzo Gorrio If you or a loved one is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Season 11 - Episode 4 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else.

Watching Over Mountain Village

It’s Senior Year and Alex, Damaris, and Brantin have been waiting for the day they get to leave Mission High and enter adulthood. Snap follows the three students for a whole year as their dreams turn into reality. A very special thank you to our heroes: Brantin, Damaris and Alex. Thank you also to Mission High School Principal Eric Guthertz, everyone in the Wellness Center and our guide Chandra Shivakumar. Donate here to support <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/v5m7k-college-fund-for-alex">Alex's Education Fund</a> <div class="story__details"> <div id="ember1006" class="ember-view"> <div class="story__body"> <div id="ember1023" class="ember-view"> <div class="django-content"> Produced by: Adizah Eghan, Liz Mak, Eliza Smith, Anna Sussman, and Mark Ristich. Original Score: Pat Mesiti-Miller and Renzo Gorrio Snap Classic - Season 9 Episode 4 </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="ember1031" class="story-credits ember-view"> <div class="story-credits__appearance-credits">The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/snapjudgment">Support Snap storytelling</a>... stories you won't hear anywhere else. </div> <div class="story-credits__producing-org-credits producing-org-credits"> <div class="producing-org-credits__logos"></div> </div> </div>

It’s Senior Year and Alex, Damaris, and Brantin have been waiting for the day they get to leave Mission High and enter adulthood. Snap follows the three students for a whole year as their dreams turn into reality. A very special thank you to our heroes: Brantin, Damaris and Alex. Thank you also to Mission High School Principal Eric Guthertz, everyone in the Wellness Center and our guide Chandra Shivakumar. Donate here to support Alex's Education Fund Produced by: Adizah Eghan, Liz Mak, Eliza Smith, Anna Sussman, and Mark Ristich. Original Score: Pat Mesiti-Miller and Renzo Gorrio Snap Classic - Season 9 Episode 4 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else.  

Senior Year Mixtape - Snap Classic

A young, newlywed couple on their honeymoon around the world is faced with a choice. Either take the airplane back to where they came from and miss their dream of seeing the Amazon River, wait three months in a threadbare town for the next boat, or do what the man in the white suit suggests, which is to take a raft by themselves down the river. They take the raft. What could go wrong? Find out on the Ruthless River. Thank you, Holly Fitzgerald, for sharing your story with us! Read more about Holly's epic romance in her memoir, <a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/551052/ruthless-river-by-holly-fitzgerald/">Ruthless River.</a> Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio  Season 11 - Episode 3 <div class="story__details"> <div id="ember1323" class="ember-view"> <div class="story__body"> <div id="ember1340" class="ember-view"> <div class="django-content"> <div> The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/snapjudgment">Support Snap storytelling</a>... stories you won't hear anywhere else.  </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="ember1348" class="story-credits ember-view"> <div class="story-credits__appearance-credits"></div> <div class="story-credits__producing-org-credits producing-org-credits"> <div class="producing-org-credits__logos"></div> </div> </div>

A young, newlywed couple on their honeymoon around the world is faced with a choice. Either take the airplane back to where they came from and miss their dream of seeing the Amazon River, wait three months in a threadbare town for the next boat, or do what the man in the white suit suggests, which is to take a raft by themselves down the river. They take the raft. What could go wrong? Find out on the Ruthless River. Thank you, Holly Fitzgerald, for sharing your story with us! Read more about Holly's epic romance in her memoir, Ruthless River. Produced by Nikka Singh, original score by Renzo Gorrio  Season 11 - Episode 3 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else.  

The Pink Palace

Mary needed to get away from her husband. A handsome stranger offered her a way out. All she had to do was participate in the strangest group experiment of all time. Thank you, Mary Gidley, for sharing your story with Snap. Mary just released a memoir titled <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Point-meanderings-musings-life-ebook/dp/B07XPFY8JL">Point to Point</a>.  You can learn more about the Acali experiment in the incredible documentary <a href="https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_raft">The Raft</a>. Hear from Mary and other participants as they relive the experiment on a life-size recreation of the raft. The Raft opened in theaters in the U.S. in 2019 and begins streaming on digital platforms in the U.S. on May 19, 2020. Special thanks to director Marcus Lindeen. Produced by John Fecile, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by: <a href="https://sanaakhan.com/">Sanaa Khan</a> Season 11 - Episode 2 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/snapjudgment">Support Snap storytelling</a>... stories you won't hear anywhere else.

Mary needed to get away from her husband. A handsome stranger offered her a way out. All she had to do was participate in the strangest group experiment of all time. Thank you, Mary Gidley, for sharing your story with Snap. Mary just released a memoir titled Point to Point.  You can learn more about the Acali experiment in the incredible documentary The Raft. Hear from Mary and other participants as they relive the experiment on a life-size recreation of the raft. The Raft opened in theaters in the U.S. in 2019 and begins streaming on digital platforms in the U.S. on May 19, 2020. Special thanks to director Marcus Lindeen. Produced by John Fecile, original score by Leon Morimoto Artwork by: Sanaa Khan Season 11 - Episode 2 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else. 

Raft of Passion

A Chicago newspaper establishes an undercover bar to catch officials in the act of corruption. They soon acquire a cast of characters looking for more than just a drink. Snap presents, "Night at The Mirage." The story of the famous undercover Chicago Sun bar, as told by two reporters posing as bartenders.  Produced by Joe Rosenburg and Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Morimoto Snap Classic - Season 9 Episode 21 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/snapjudgment">Support Snap storytelling</a>... stories you won't hear anywhere else.

A Chicago newspaper establishes an undercover bar to catch officials in the act of corruption. They soon acquire a cast of characters looking for more than just a drink. Snap presents, "Night at The Mirage." The story of the famous undercover Chicago Sun bar, as told by two reporters posing as bartenders.  Produced by Joe Rosenburg and Anna Sussman, original score by Leon Morimoto Snap Classic - Season 9 Episode 21 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else. 

Night at The Mirage - Snap Classic

There’s something special about the small town of Montrose, surrounded by the majestic mountains and quiet mesas of western Colorado. One night, an explosion in the night sky draws townspeople out to search for something more. Something bigger. Something… out of this world.  Special thanks to Brendan Borrell for his original reporting in Montrose and Delta, Colorado. You can read more about the continuing fall out between Steve Curry and Blaine Reed in his <a href="https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/25/17492902/meteorite-hunting-authentication-steven-curry-montrose-colorado">article</a> in The Verge.  Additional thanks to Blaine and his brother Blake Reed, Ryan Brown, Zillamay at Mountain of the West, Paul Paladino, Dave Lehman, and Duane Renfrow. Produced by Shaina Shealy and Jazmín Aguilera, original score by Renzo Gorrio Season 11 - Episode 1  The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/snapjudgment">Support Snap storytelling</a>... stories you won't hear anywhere else.

There’s something special about the small town of Montrose, surrounded by the majestic mountains and quiet mesas of western Colorado. One night, an explosion in the night sky draws townspeople out to search for something more. Something bigger. Something… out of this world.  Special thanks to Brendan Borrell for his original reporting in Montrose and Delta, Colorado. You can read more about the continuing fall out between Steve Curry and Blaine Reed in his article in The Verge.  Additional thanks to Blaine and his brother Blake Reed, Ryan Brown, Zillamay at Mountain of the West, Paul Paladino, Dave Lehman, and Duane Renfrow. Produced by Shaina Shealy and Jazmín Aguilera, original score by Renzo Gorrio Season 11 - Episode 1  The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else. 

Space Rocks

An openly gay luchador full of talent faces an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side. A woman takes on superhero duty, serving as a heroine of the streets. And Neal Brennan rocks three mics. Snap Judgment presents, “The Performers.” Exploring the magic behind the stagecraft. STORIES Magic Lamp Glynn's good luck charm goes missing. Produced by Mark Ristich Cassandro El Exotico Cassandro is an up-and-coming luchador, a professional Mexican wrestler. He wants to get to the big arenas. He's got the talent, no doubt. But because he's also one of the only openly gay fighters, he's got an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side.  Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Morimoto  The Lusty Lady - Gina Gold  Pimps beware! Gina Gold is on superhero duty. Performed live at Snap LIVE! in Oakland's Paramount Theater Music composed by Alex Mandel, music performed by Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick  Three Mics - Neal Brennan  Neal Brennan writer, director, comedian and co-creator of Chappelle's Show is in the studio telling a story from his one-man show, "3 Mics". Performed by Neal Brennan, produced by Lina Misitzis and Mark Ristich Snap Classic - Season 7 Episode 10 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/snapjudgment">Support Snap storytelling</a>... stories you won't hear anywhere else.

An openly gay luchador full of talent faces an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side. A woman takes on superhero duty, serving as a heroine of the streets. And Neal Brennan rocks three mics. Snap Judgment presents, “The Performers.” Exploring the magic behind the stagecraft. STORIES Magic Lamp Glynn's good luck charm goes missing. Produced by Mark Ristich Cassandro El Exotico Cassandro is an up-and-coming luchador, a professional Mexican wrestler. He wants to get to the big arenas. He's got the talent, no doubt. But because he's also one of the only openly gay fighters, he's got an uphill battle to get the crowd and the press on his side.  Produced by Eliza Smith, original score by Leon Morimoto  The Lusty Lady - Gina Gold  Pimps beware! Gina Gold is on superhero duty. Performed live at Snap LIVE! in Oakland's Paramount Theater Music composed by Alex Mandel, music performed by Alex Mandel, David Brandt, and Tim Frick  Three Mics - Neal Brennan  Neal Brennan writer, director, comedian and co-creator of Chappelle's Show is in the studio telling a story from his one-man show, "3 Mics". Performed by Neal Brennan, produced by Lina Misitzis and Mark Ristich Snap Classic - Season 7 Episode 10 The beat doesn’t happen without YOU. Support Snap storytelling... stories you won't hear anywhere else. 

The Performers - Snap Classic

Tom was a cop. Jason was a teenager in a gang. One night in 1997, they had a violent encounter that Tom describes as “inevitable.” Tom and Jason relate the story of that night and the series of events that unfolded in the years afterward.  Snap Judgment presents, “Tell Christy I Love Her,” a special spotlight on the <a href="http://www.earhustlesq.com">Ear Hustle</a> Podcast, from PRX’s <a href="http://radiotopia.fm">Radiotopia</a>. Content Advisory: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised. Thank you to those who shared their stories with Ear Hustle for this episode: Jason Samuel and Tom &amp; Christy Morgan. A BIG thanks and so much love to the Ear Hustle crew!  Also, thanks to Jason Cohen and CNN for letting Ear Hustle use audio from their episode,  “Officer Down” from the program, <a href="https://cnncreativemarketing.com/project/redemption/">The Redemption Project</a>. This story wouldn't have been possible without Martina Lutz Schneider from the restorative justice group, <a href="https://www.ahimsacollective.net/">Ahimsa Collective</a>. Be sure to visit <a href="http://www.earhustlesq.com/">www.EarHustleSq.com</a> to hear more stories, see pictures from episodes, and follow everything Ear Hustle. Listen to the full song from Antwan Banks Williams, <a href="https://antwanbankswilliams.bandcamp.com/track/powerful">“Powerful”</a>, and follow Antwan <a href="https://www.instagram.com/antwan_banks_williams/">here</a>. <a href="https://www.earhustlesq.com/">Ear Hustle</a> comes to us from <a href="http://radiotopia.fm/">PRX’s Radiotopia</a> and is produced by Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Rhasaan “New York” Thomas, John “Yahya” Johnson, Pat Mesiti-Miller, and Bruce Wallace. This episode is scored with music from Antwan Williams, David Jassy, Rhashiyd Zinnamon, Lee Jaspar and Matt Glasbey. Senior Producer Curtis Fox, Digital Producer Erin Wade, and Executive Producer Julie Shapiro. Artwork by: Antwan Williams

Tom was a cop. Jason was a teenager in a gang. One night in 1997, they had a violent encounter that Tom describes as “inevitable.” Tom and Jason relate the story of that night and the series of events that unfolded in the years afterward.  Snap Judgment presents, “Tell Christy I Love Her,” a special spotlight on the Ear Hustle Podcast, from PRX’s Radiotopia. Content Advisory: This episode contains graphic descriptions of violence. Listener discretion is advised. Thank you to those who shared their stories with Ear Hustle for this episode: Jason Samuel and Tom &amp; Christy Morgan. A BIG thanks and so much love to the Ear Hustle crew!  Also, thanks to Jason Cohen and CNN for letting Ear Hustle use audio from their episode,  “Officer Down” from the program, The Redemption Project. This story wouldn't have been possible without Martina Lutz Schneider from the restorative justice group, Ahimsa Collective. Be sure to visit www.EarHustleSq.com to hear more stories, see pictures from episodes, and follow everything Ear Hustle. Listen to the full song from Antwan Banks Williams, “Powerful”, and follow Antwan here. Ear Hustle comes to us from PRX’s Radiotopia and is produced by Earlonne Woods, Nigel Poor, Rhasaan “New York” Thomas, John “Yahya” Johnson, Pat Mesiti-Miller, and Bruce Wallace. This episode is scored with music from Antwan Williams, David Jassy, Rhashiyd Zinnamon, Lee Jaspar and Matt Glasbey. Senior Producer Curtis Fox, Digital Producer Erin Wade, and Executive Producer Julie Shapiro. Artwork by: Antwan Williams   

Tell Christy I Love Her - Snap Spotlights "Ear Hustle"

A loan shark crusades against the dark side of the payday industry, after running a risky business. A student discovers a kid named Hitler at college orientation, leading to a search for more Hitler’s. And a survivor of criminalization and state violence takes the stage as a means of healing. STORIES A Loan Shark’s Debt From the heyday to mayday, of payday loans. Special thanks to <a href="http://garyrivlin.com/">Gary Rivlin</a>, a reporting fellow with <a href="http://www.theinvestigativefund.org/">The Investigative Fund</a> for bringing this story to Snap Judgment. For more info, check out Gary’s story in <a href="https://theintercept.com/2016/06/23/confessions-of-a-payday-lender-i-felt-like-a-modern-day-gangster/">The Intercept</a>. You can also contact Phil at his <a href="mailto:phillocke@comcast.net">email address</a>  Produced by Davey Kim, original score by Leon Morimoto A Kid Named Hitler On his very first day of college, Joe swore he heard something that he couldn’t possibly have heard...  If you want to learn about more people named Hitler, check out director Matt Ogen’s fascinating documentary “Meet The Hitlers,” in which he interviews Hitlers from all over the world.  It’s currently available on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/meet-the-hitlers/id1084057588">iTunes</a> and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Meet-Hitlers-Gene-Hitler/dp/B01CDUCPQQ">Amazon</a>.  For more information on his upcoming projects, including a documentary about a high school on the US-Mexico border and a new documentary series about fighting culture around the world, be sure to check out <a href="http://mattogens.com/">mattogens.com</a>.  You can also follow Matt on <a href="https://twitter.com/mattogens?lang=en">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mattogens/">Instagram</a>. Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio Power: From the Mouths of the Occupied A survivor of criminalization and state violence takes the stage as a means of healing. African Americans work with LA-based director - and Black Lives Matter co-founder - Patrisse Khan-Cullors to tell stories about traumatic encounters with law enforcement. This was included in the live Seattle production of Power: From the Mouths of the Occupied. BIG thanks to Luzviminda Uzuri Carpenter for sharing your story with Snap. To learn more about Power: From the Mouths of the Occupied, and the work of Patrisse Cullors check out her <a href="http://patrissecullors.com/power-mouths-occupied/">website</a>. If you want to hear more from Luzviminda, check out her <a href="https://www.mixcloud.com/LuluNationTalkShow/">talk show</a>. Produced by Patrisse Cullors and C. Davida Ingram Snap Classic - Season 8 Episode 5

A loan shark crusades against the dark side of the payday industry, after running a risky business. A student discovers a kid named Hitler at college orientation, leading to a search for more Hitler’s. And a survivor of criminalization and state violence takes the stage as a means of healing. STORIES A Loan Shark’s Debt From the heyday to mayday, of payday loans. Special thanks to Gary Rivlin, a reporting fellow with The Investigative Fund for bringing this story to Snap Judgment. For more info, check out Gary’s story in The Intercept. You can also contact Phil at his email address  Produced by Davey Kim, original score by Leon Morimoto A Kid Named Hitler On his very first day of college, Joe swore he heard something that he couldn’t possibly have heard...  If you want to learn about more people named Hitler, check out director Matt Ogen’s fascinating documentary “Meet The Hitlers,” in which he interviews Hitlers from all over the world.  It’s currently available on iTunes and Amazon.  For more information on his upcoming projects, including a documentary about a high school on the US-Mexico border and a new documentary series about fighting culture around the world, be sure to check out mattogens.com.  You can also follow Matt on Twitter and Instagram. Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Renzo Gorrio Power: From the Mouths of the Occupied A survivor of criminalization and state violence takes the stage as a means of healing. African Americans work with LA-based director - and Black Lives Matter co-founder - Patrisse Khan-Cullors to tell stories about traumatic encounters with law enforcement. This was included in the live Seattle production of Power: From the Mouths of the Occupied. BIG thanks to Luzviminda Uzuri Carpenter for sharing your story with Snap. To learn more about Power: From the Mouths of the Occupied, and the work of Patrisse Cullors check out her website. If you want to hear more from Luzviminda, check out her talk show. Produced by Patrisse Cullors and C. Davida Ingram Snap Classic - Season 8 Episode 5

Notorious - Snap Classic

A poet delivers a devastating portrait of the relationship that made him who he is today. Two men come face to face one night in the dark canyon-lands of southern Utah. And a dangerous anarchist steals, kills, and escapes, until one day when he can run no further.  It’s Snap’s 2019 Look Back Special... time to look back before we move forward. Happy Holidays to all!  STORIES A Little Time  Glynn and his son stumble upon an incredible creature in the woods.  Produced by Lauryn Newson My Best Friend  In his first appearance on the Snap Judgment stage, Ise Lyfe delivers a devastating portrait of the relationship that made him who he is today. Performed at Snap LIVE. Original Music by Alex Mandel, music performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Judgment Players (Tim Frick and David Brandt), re-recording mix by Pat Mesiti-Miller Produced by Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich The Incident At Poison Spider Mesa The story of two men who come face to face one night in the canyonlands of southern Utah. Brody Young is a Utah State Park Ranger and motivational speaker, helping other people figure out how to survive the unsurvivable.  To find out more about his story, be sure to check out his <a href="http://rangerbrodyyoung.com/">website</a>. Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Leon Morimoto Chaotic Good Malaclypse was part of a dangerous anarchist group. They stole, they killed, they escaped, until one day when Malaclypse could run no further... Dan has been playing and organizing LARPs for 20 years. He posts bad LARP advice on Twitter at <a href="https://twitter.com/larptips/media">LarpTips</a>. Produced by Jazmin Aguilera, original score by Renzo Gorrio  Season 10 Episode 37

A poet delivers a devastating portrait of the relationship that made him who he is today. Two men come face to face one night in the dark canyon-lands of southern Utah. And a dangerous anarchist steals, kills, and escapes, until one day when he can run no further.  It’s Snap’s 2019 Look Back Special... time to look back before we move forward. Happy Holidays to all!  STORIES A Little Time  Glynn and his son stumble upon an incredible creature in the woods.  Produced by Lauryn Newson My Best Friend  In his first appearance on the Snap Judgment stage, Ise Lyfe delivers a devastating portrait of the relationship that made him who he is today. Performed at Snap LIVE. Original Music by Alex Mandel, music performed by Alex Mandel and the Snap Judgment Players (Tim Frick and David Brandt), re-recording mix by Pat Mesiti-Miller Produced by Glynn Washington and Mark Ristich The Incident At Poison Spider Mesa The story of two men who come face to face one night in the canyonlands of southern Utah. Brody Young is a Utah State Park Ranger and motivational speaker, helping other people figure out how to survive the unsurvivable.  To find out more about his story, be sure to check out his website. Produced by Joe Rosenberg, original score by Leon Morimoto Chaotic Good Malaclypse was part of a dangerous anarchist group. They stole, they killed, they escaped, until one day when Malaclypse could run no further... Dan has been playing and organizing LARPs for 20 years. He posts bad LARP advice on Twitter at LarpTips. Produced by Jazmin Aguilera, original score by Renzo Gorrio  Season 10 Episode 37

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