Rip Current
iHeartPodcastsOn the morning of May 24th, 1990, a pipe bomb exploded in the car driven by Judi Bari, a leader in the radical environmental group, Earth First!. She was critically injured, but she survived. The case of who placed the bomb has never been solved. In fact, law enforcement barely investigated. The bombing happened in the midst of a battle over the fate of the last remnants of the original Redwood fo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeHistory | |||
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Private investigator Josh Morsell worked as a paralegal during the civil trial in which Judi Bari’s estate and Darryl Cherney sued the FBI and Oakland Police Department for civil rights violations. In this bonus episode, he revisits the case from his... more
Toby talks with Lucy Kerhoulas, a professor of Forest Ecophysiology at Humboldt Polytechnic Institute, about the redwood trees, their biology, the inspiration and wonder they inspire, and new challenges they face as a species in our era of climate ch... more
Toby talks with architectural historian James Michael Buckley about his book City of Wood: San Francisco and the Architecture of the Redwood Lumber Industry which looks at how the logging of redwoods allowed for the building of San Francisco, the fir... more
In the final episode of the season, Judi Bari’s story continues after her death from breast cancer in 1997. Her civil suit against the FBI and the Oakland Police Department is finally heard, and a deal is struck with Maxxam to preserve an important a... more
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- Excellent Second Season
I listened to and thoroughly enjoyed the first season, but this season has really hit its stride. I probably had more natural interest in the subject of season one, but the writing, pacing, and embedded interviews in this season have me on edge waiting for new episodes. I also think having a single host to guide you through the season works much better and Toby Ball sounds much more at ease and authoritative without having to hand off the narration.
It’s gotten much harder to find anthology se... more
Apple Podcasts5gatitamonster
United Statesa month ago Season 1 was simply awesome, I was excited every time an episode was released and listened to every episode multiple times, so I was thrilled to see Season 2 coming.
If you need some distraction from the current political madness by looking back to past political madness and intrigue with an awesome soundtrack, well here it is. Enjoy!
Podcast Addict53 months agonagelbh- Great reporting
I recalled the general framework of these stories from my youth. However, I did not know all of the detail you reveal in the series. It is fascinating. Listening to the bonus episodes now. They are so interesting. Thanks for this series.
Apple Podcasts5Marigold135United Statesa year ago - Memories reawakened
I live in the Bay Area and remember this time period well. Everything was happening here, good and bad. Thank you for bringing back this important time in our political history and reawakening memories. You nailed it.
Apple Podcasts5Sillycat92United Statesa year ago - NOTHING BUT BIAS IN THE WATERGATE BONUS EPISODE
The episode would have been fine had the professor did not, ironically, inject his personal politics in the episode. I smirked when he said there was a party switch in the 80s. A handful of democrats switching parties does not a great switch make. Then he talks about the dangers of one party having a ton of power and control. I am thankful the current government did not try to force me to get a shot and state people who refused to get the jab were responsible for the pandemic. Nor have they, per... more
Apple Podcasts1Big B 65United Statesa year ago
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The content explores the significant environmental activism led by Judi Bari and the tumultuous events surrounding her life, including the infamous car bombing that left her critically injured. Episodes frequently investigate the complex relationship between radical environmental movements, law enforcement, and corporate timber interests. The narratives often highlight the struggles faced by activists, such as the tension between environmental preservation and economic reliance on the timber industry, along with legal battles and societal implications tied to their efforts. With detailed accounts and testimonies, the discussions weave through the historical context of the Redwood forest controversy, capturing the personal and political stak... more
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Recent guests on Rip Current include:
1. James Michael Buckley
2. Andy Caffrey
3. Darryl Cherney
4. Judi Bari
5. Daryl Cherney
6. John Campbell
7. Rachel Hannell
8. Brittany Friedman
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