Kenyan doomsday cult leader murdered 190 children
Summary
This episode covers the guilty verdict for Paul McKenzie in Kenya's Shakahola cult tragedy, where 191 people were murdered. It also examines America's opioid crisis through the lens of dealers and recovery efforts, and details the launch of Japan's Mars moon sample return mission. Additionally, the show analyzes the recent civil unrest in France and the Alberta independence referendum in Canada.
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Kenya court convicts 29 in Shakahola mass murder
Report from Shakahola Forest on the cult's aftermath
Disturbing details of the Shakahola case and defense
Sociologist analysis of cult dynamics in Kenya and Africa
Preview of Japan's Mars moon exploration mission
US drug crisis and Trump's anti-cartel proclamation
Community support and Narcan's impact in Ohio
Interview with a fentanyl dealer in Chicago
Personal stories of addiction and recovery
Law enforcement perspective on the war on drugs
Closing remarks on the US drug crisis report
Sponsor segments for Schwab and WISE
Interview on the MMX mission to Mars' moons
Public disorder and curfews in France
Expert analysis on French police tactics and riots
Russians working with Ukrainian intelligence inside Russia
Promotion of BBC documentary and news resources
Alberta independence movement and US State Dept meeting
The Simpsons' Apu returns with a new voice actor
Sponsor segment for Rakuten
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