via Robert Reich — Friends, I was born just after the end of World War II. The first half of the 20th century marked a particularly difficult, violent era. But the 21st century so far has been, well, one trauma after another. It started with 9/11, followed by the grim wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Then the Wall Street crisis of 2008 and subsequent Great Recession. The COVID pandemic of 2020 and its own economic crisis. The attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021. Then, beginning in 2024, Trump’s full-scale attack

Where were you when the world stopped turning? Some moments are so massive, so shattering, that they leave a permanent scar on the human psyche. Welcome to the deep dive into the historical true crime events that didn't just make headlines—they rewrote the rules of reality. From the JFK assassination to the viral George Floyd movement, we explore the collective trauma and media saturation that defined a century. Why does this matter now? In an era of instant information, understanding the social justice history and the global turning points of these crimes is essential. We don't just ask who did it; we ask how did it change us? In this series, we dissect: - The O.J. Simpson Trial: How the Trial of the Century and DNA evidence innovation birthed the modern infotainment era. - Jonestown Survivors: The terrifying truth behind the Peoples Temple and the geopolitical fallout of a tragedy in the jungle. - The Munich Massacre: Why the 1972 Olympics became the first live-broadcast terror event, changing global security forever. - Waco Siege Legacy: Behind the media circus at Waco and the disinformation that fueled a 51-day standoff. Whether it's the flashbulb memory of the John Lennon shooting or the police reform movements sparked by modern citizen journalism, we explore how specific acts of violence transcend local news to become international catalysts for human rights and legal shifts. Stop scrolling and start reflecting. If you're obsessed with high-brow documentary podcasts that prioritize archival evidence over sensationalism, this is your new home. Subscribe now to join the conversation on justice, security, and the moments that forced the world to pause. Share this episode with a history buff who needs to hear the truth behind the headlines! 🎙️✨