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The Alabama Murders - Part 4: The Protocol
Duration: 00:37:32
October 16, 2025
- The podcast explores the problematic nature of lethal injection as a method of execution, questioning its proclaimed humanity and the evidence behind its effectiveness.
- It highlights the dedication of Tom Perry, who "bothered to care" for inmates on death row, including John Forest Parker, emphasizing the importance of presence over words in ministry.
- The discussion delves into the historical development of lethal injection, revealing that the protocol was created rapidly and its internal workings were not thoroughly understood for decades.

The Alabama Murders - Part 3: A Peculiar Institution
Duration: 00:46:11
October 9, 2025
- The expansion of slavery in the antebellum period was driven by the growth of the cotton economy, fueled by technological advancements like the cotton gin.
- Abolitionist efforts, influenced by the Second Great Awakening, increasingly used media and political activism to fight against slavery.
- The economic and moral divisions surrounding slavery contributed significantly to growing sectionalism, ultimately leading to the Civil War.

The Alabama Murders - Part 2: Coon Dog Cemetery Road
Duration: 00:33:21
October 2, 2025
- The episode investigates the 1988 murder of Elizabeth Sennett, highlighting the initial crime scene and the early suspicions surrounding her husband, Charles Sennett.
- Investigators quickly focused on Charles Sennett due to inconsistencies in his alibis, his unusual behavior immediately following the crime, and key statements he made that suggested he had knowledge of details that he should not have known.
- Although the confessions and suicide of Charles Sennet may seem like a resolution to the crime, this episode makes it clear that the story is far from over.

The Alabama Murders - Part 1: The True Church
Duration: 00:32:36
October 2, 2025
- The podcast episode delves into the story of Charles Senate, a Church of Christ minister in Alabama whose life spiraled downward after being caught in an affair, leading to a series of "failures of character."
- The Church of Christ is portrayed as a denomination with a distinct identity, emphasizing strict adherence to rules and scripture, simplicity in worship, and a strong sense of community, which can also foster intense shame and exclusion.
- The episode explores the concept of Christian grace and suggests that the Church of Christ in the past may have lacked a constructive sense of grace, which intensified the shame and consequences for individuals who transgressed its strict rules.

The Alabama Murders
Duration: 00:04:37
September 22, 2025
- The podcast discusses a series of unsolved murders and attacks in Birmingham, Alabama, between 1919 and 1924, primarily targeting Italian shop owners.
- In 1924, several Black men were arrested and allegedly confessed to the crimes after being subjected to an experimental "truth serum," though questions remain about the reliability of these confessions.
- Despite the convictions, similar attacks continued for years afterward, leading to claims that the wrong people were blamed for the initial wave of violence.

What Is Your Life For? From Hidden Brain
Duration: 01:05:14
July 31, 2025
- The enteric nervous system (ENS), or "second brain," is a network of over 100 million neurons in your gut that influences mood, memory, and overall well-being, producing 95% of the body's serotonin.
- Ancient traditions recognized the solar plexus (celiac plexus), or Manipura chakra, as a vital center of personal power, aligning with modern science's understanding of this nerve hub's role in relaying information from the gut via the vagus nerve.
- Activating the gut-brain connection through practices like diaphragmatic breathing, core-focused movement, and visualization can strengthen intuition and personal power, leading to more effective manifestation and a life aligned with one's desires.

Encore: Good Old Boys
Duration: 00:40:01
July 24, 2025
- The podcast featured music.
- The podcast featured a discussion of phone use ("telefony").
- Listeners were encouraged to subscribe to K556.

Encore: The King of Tears
Duration: 00:43:31
July 10, 2025
- The repeated phrase "nothing you say makes it better" suggests a central theme of communication breakdown or irreparable damage in a relationship.
- The recurring use of the word "baby" indicates the conversation, or song, is likely about intimate relationships and potentially romantic struggles.
- The phrase "no right back baby" implies a possible lack of reciprocation or a one-sided aspect to feelings or actions within the core relationship being referenced.

Encore: Hallelujah
Duration: 00:38:14
July 3, 2025
- The speaker expresses gratitude to The Collaboration Choir for their stunning performance in the show.
- He extends personal thanks to his family, declaring himself the "luckiest man in the world."
- The performance concluded with a sentimental rendition of "Hallelujah", featuring The Collaboration Choir.

Warlords, Espionage, and Disinformation | Introducing Hot Money: Agent of Chaos
Duration: 00:38:21
June 19, 2025
- Killian, a former UN aid worker, recounts his dangerous experiences in conflict zones and the addictive nature of humanitarian work in these environments.
- Killian describes his meeting with Yan Marle, a Wirecard executive, who proposed a humanitarian project in Libya but later revealed a plan to create and control a large border force.
- Killian grew increasingly suspicious of Marle's motives, particularly after learning of Marle's ties to Russian intelligence and a potential scheme to weaponize migration for political influence.