When the People in Charge Are the Problem

This week: a Guardian investigation exposes a disturbing "gooner" trend targeting women at Dollar Tree stores nationwide. Meta workers sue over AI-driven layoffs that allegedly targeted employees on medical and parental leave. An IPVM investigation reveals police chiefs abusing license plate readers to stalk ex-partners. A van attack at Berlin's Pride festival leaves one dead and over a dozen injured. A "mime" terrorizes women at a Massachusetts state park. An Oklahoma mom is killed by her husband days after a viral TikTok accusing him of abuse. Plus: a fatal backyard BBQ accident in Australia, a cheating cop caught by her own husband, a PA deputy accused of humiliating photos, a USPS worker's animal hoarding case, Jason Alexander's apology to Courtney Stodden, a UK teacher's abuse trial, and a Meta engineer caught in a predator sting. Also, Brian eulogizes Sick Of It All singer Lou Koller.

Content warning: this episode covers sexual assault, child abuse allegations, domestic violence, and suicide. Listener discretion advised.