Investigating Crimes + City Pages Times Feat. ProPublica Reporters Jessica Lussenhop & Andy Mannix
Summary
Hosts discuss restaurant accessibility for neurodivergent patrons and the rise of AI-generated food ads. They interview ProPublica reporters Andy Mannix and Jessica Lussenhop about their investigation into systemic sexual abuse within the Old Apostolic Lutheran Church. The guests detail how the church’s forgiveness doctrine enabled cover-ups across multiple states. The episode concludes with nostalgic stories from the hosts’ time at City Pages.
Topics discussed
Intro and guest introductions
Autism-friendly restaurant guides
AI-generated food photos controversy
AI tool for government transparency
Investigating abuse in Old Apostolic Church
Church culture and forgiveness doctrine
Victim outreach and future reporting
Nostalgia for City Pages alt-weekly era
War story: Essay mill investigation
War story: Police database misuse
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