Episode 7: When the Fed met the Radical. Again.
Summary
In this episode of Burn Wild, hosts facilitate a historic meeting between Chelsea Gerlach, a former Earth Liberation Front member, and Jane Quimby, the retired FBI agent who investigated her. They discuss the politicization of environmental activism and the impact of terrorism enhancements on sentencing. The episode also features an interview with fugitive Joe DeBay, who reflects on his life in hiding and the ecological crisis.
Topics discussed
Intro: Obscene, the Dublin Scandal
Chelsea Gerlach's childhood and polarization
Reuniting FBI agent Jane Quimby and Chelsea
Jane and Chelsea discuss terrorism labels
Meeting fugitive Joe DeBay in Washington
Jane admits political pressure on the case
Joe's grief over lost salmon runs
Jane and Chelsea find common ground
Joe reflects on his actions and freedom
Outro: Joe's confession and credits
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