Ep482 Troubled Teen Industry Crimes
Summary
Hosts Lucy and Mandy expose the abusive, multi-billion dollar troubled teen industry, detailing practices like "gooning" (legal kidnapping) and severe neglect. They trace the sector’s origins to the Synanon cult and focus on Provo Canyon School, citing Paris Hilton’s documentary and survivor accounts of torture and forced medication. The episode highlights systemic corruption, lack of regulation, and recent legislative efforts to address these human rights violations.
Topics discussed
Whole Foods Market sponsor read
Intro: Radio dreams and episode context
Apology for Albany show behavior
Wine tasting: Salty island wines and pairings
Sponsors: Warby Parker, Chime, Poshmark, Quince
The Troubled Teen Industry: Overview and abuse
Teen escort companies and 'gooning'
Synanon: The cult that started it all
Resources and sponsors: Rula, Miracle Made, Quo
Provo Canyon School: History of abuse
Recent tragedy: Escapee and fatal crash
Chemical restraints and lack of accountability
Outro and Lincoln Tech sponsor
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