Best Thou Shalt Not Suffer A Witch To Live Podcasts (2025)

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Author Kathleen Kent on Writing The Heretic's Daughter 45:58

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Enjoy this in-depth author interview with New York Times bestselling author Kathleen Kent. Kathleen opens up about her writing process, her journey from aspiring writer to published novelist, and the craft behind transforming family history into compelling historical fiction. Kathleen's debut novel, The Heretic's Daughter, tells the story of her an…

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The True History Behind The Witch of Blackbird Pond with the Wethersfield Historical Society 49:10

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Is The Witch of Blackbird Pond historical fact or beloved fiction? Museum educators Martha Smart and Gillie Johnson from the Wethersfield Historical Society pull back the curtain on Elizabeth George Speare's classic novel by revealing what she got right and what she invented. This episode demonstrates why Connecticut's real witch trials deserve mor…

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Glebe House Museum on Moll Cramer and Witchcraft in Connecticut 48:53

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In this episode, Josh and Sarah speak with the creative team behind "The Witch of Woodbury," a theatrical production at Connecticut's Glebe House Museum that brings 17th-century witch trial victims to life through performance. Featured Guests: Linda Barr-Gale - Actress portraying Moll Cramer for 13 years and production writer Loriann Witte - Direct…

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Wicked For Good Movie: The Transformation of a Witch 1:06:56

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Episode Description: Just saw Wicked: For Good (Wicked Part 2) and wondering what it all means? The sequel to 2024's blockbuster Wicked movie starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande delivers the pure magic and joy of Wicked's fairytale storytelling while also serving as a mirror reflecting our world's darkest patterns of persecution. Join hosts Sa…

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The Pilgrim Son Accused of Witchcraft: Thanksgiving's Forgotten Salem Connection 24:58

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In May 1692, one of Boston's most respected citizens walked into a Salem courtroom—and the accusers couldn't even identify him. Captain John Alden Jr., son of Mayflower passengers and decorated war hero, seemed an unlikely target for witchcraft accusations. But his connections to Native Americans and the French made him dangerous in the eyes of war…

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The Boston Eight: Exonerate Massachusetts' Forgotten Witch Trial Victims 34:27

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Episode Description: Massachusetts has an opportunity to make history, and you can be a part of it. On November 25, 2025, Bill H.1927 goes before the Massachusetts Joint Committee on the Judiciary. This legislation will exonerate 8 individuals convicted of witchcraft in Boston and recognize everyone else who suffered accusations across Massachusett…

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Building a Global Response to Witch Hunts: Expert Panel from INAWARA 55:28

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Tune in for this informative virtual panel discussion bringing together three of the world's leading experts on witchcraft accusations and ritual violence. This free online event, co-hosted by End Witch Hunts and featuring speakers from INAWARA (International Network Against Witchcraft Accusations and Ritual Attacks), addresses one of the most pres…

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Stigma, Silence, and Survival: Women Accused of Witchcraft 44:09

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Why do witchcraft accusations persist in modern India, and how do gender and caste inequalities fuel this cycle of violence despite legal protections? Join Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack for a powerful conversation with Bharvi Shahi, currently pursuing her LL.M. at Christ University, Bengaluru, and Razina Ahmed, Assistant Professor of Law at the Sc…

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Rehumanizing Scottish Witch Trial Victims through Theater: An Update on the Play Prick 44:19

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Playwright Laurie Flanigan-Hegge, two directors, and a puppet artist discuss staging "Prick," a play about Scottish witch trials, now opening in Chicago November 6-16. In August 2023, we spoke with playwright Laurie Flanigan-Hegge about Prick, her play about the Scottish witch trials. It had just premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Two year…

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Why we Need Monsters in Our Lives 44:27

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Episode Description What do vampires, werewolves, and dragons tell us about ourselves? In this fascinating exploration of monsters in culture and society, we dive deep into why humanity has always been obsessed with creatures that go bump in the night. From the etymology of "monster" (Latin "monstrum" - to warn or demonstrate) to modern cryptids an…

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Ain't Slender Man Scary? with Sean and Carrie 1:18:59

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What makes a monster? In this spine-tingling episode, Josh and Sarah welcome back fellow podcasters Sean and Carrie from the hit show Ain't it Scary with Sean and Carrie to explore one of the internet's most notorious creations: Slender Man. From creepypasta legend to real-world tragedy, discover how this faceless, tentacled entity became modern fo…

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The Devil, Demonization, and Dehumanization with Mikki Brock, Richard Raiswell, and David Winter 1:05:32

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Author Andrea Catalano on Her Novel The First Witch of Boston 47:58

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This October, we're diving into the fascinating story of Margaret Jones—the first woman tried for witchcraft in Massachusetts—through Andrea Catalano's debut novel The First Witch of Boston. Josh and Sarah explore this gripping historical fiction that sheds light on a witch trial that happened decades before Salem, in 1648. Discover why this lesser…

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What is the Thing About Salem? 30:48

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Why This Crossover? Hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack are featuring The Thing About Salem podcast on The Thing About Witch Hunts podcast to introduce our listeners to our companion 15 minute sized episode podcast! Both shows are produced by the End Witch Hunts nonprofit, and we want to make sure you don't miss out on the incredible stories we're…

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Illustrating the Salem Witch Trials: Ben Wickey on His Graphic Novel More Weight 44:30

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With his highly anticipated debut graphic novel "More Weight: A Salem Story" releasing, Massachusetts-born author Ben Wickey joins us for an exclusive pre-launch interview about this Alan Moore-praised "appalling masterpiece." The Edward Gorey Award-winning artist's first solo work tells the harrowing tale of Giles Corey, the only person pressed to…

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Trial by Water: Witch Hunt in Vermont with Joyce Held and Jamie Franklin 49:13

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Nearly 100 years after Salem, a German immigrant widow in Vermont faced trial by water ordeal for witchcraft. In 1785, Margaret Krieger was dropped through ice into the freezing Hoosick River—and survived. Guests: Joyce Held, Pownal Vermont Historical Society - researcher who uncovered Margaret's full story Jamie Franklin, Bennington Museum Curator…

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Bringing Salem Witch Trial History to Students: A Librarian's Creative Educational Program 35:24

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Episode Summary: Jennifer Tozer, librarian at Pueblo Community College in Colorado, shares how she created "Witch Trials: Accusation to Exoneration" - a comprehensive month-long educational program running throughout October. When traditional museum exhibits weren't available, Jennifer built her own visual displays from scratch, featuring poster ex…

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Upcoming Online Presentations with Salem Witch Trials expert Dr. Emerson Baker & the Partnership of Historic Bostons 1:12

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On September 8 and 22, we are joining Dr. Emerson Baker for exciting virtual events hosted by Partnership of Historic Bostons.Visit Eventbrite to register for FREE:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-other-understanding-witch-hunts-part-i-tickets-1492284887269?aff=oddtdtcreatorOr visit the Partnership of Historic Bostons website for more information: …

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The Women Who Threw Corn: Witchcraft and Inquisition in Sixteenth-Century Mexico with Martin Nesvig 52:30

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Guest: Dr. Martin Austin Nesvig Book: The Women Who Threw Corn: Witchcraft and Inquisition in 16th Century Mexico Dr. Martin Austin Nesvig takes us into colonial Mexico's magical underground, where cultural exchange happened in kitchens between women of different backgrounds. This isn't your typical witch hunt story—Mexico never had mass executions…

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How Massachusetts Missed Opportunities to Stop the Salem Witch Trials 33:10

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What if history's most infamous witch hunt could have been stopped with just a few different decisions? We're examining the pivotal moments between January 1692 and May 1693 when someone—anyone—could have pumped the brakes on Salem's runaway train of accusations. From the shocking arrest of four-year-old Dorothy Good to Martha Carrier's unfortunate…

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Ghana's Outcast Camps: A Conversation with the Coalition Against Witchcraft Accusations 1:19:51

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Join hosts Sarah Jack and Josh Hutchinson for this special episode recorded live on August 10th for World Day Against Witch Hunts 2025. This expert panel discussion explores the ongoing crisis of witchcraft accusations in Ghana, where men, women and children are violently expelled from their communities and forced to live in outcast camps. Featured…

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World Day Against Witch Hunts 2025 with Mary Bingham: Ancient Fears, Modern Victims 25:43

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Join hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack as they sit down with fellow End Witch Hunts nonprofit board member Mary Bingham for a powerful discussion about modern-day witch hunts and spiritual ritual abuse in the United States. In this special episode commemorating World Day Against Witch Hunts (August 10th), we explore the devastating reality of su…

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Forensics, Witchcraft Accusations, and Ritual Murders with Dr. Keith Silika 48:13

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In this gripping episode, we sit down with Dr. Keith Silika, a Zimbabwean-born criminal investigator whose extraordinary journey has positioned him at the crossroads of two worlds most of us never see intersect. Raised between his father's traditional healing practice and devout Catholic faith, Dr. Silika brings an unprecedented perspective to one …

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History of The Witches' Sabbath 38:29

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In the shadowy valleys of the Western Alps during the 1430s, a terrifying new narrative emerged that would reshape European understanding of witchcraft forever. What began as isolated tales of individual maleficium transformed into something far more sinister—organized gatherings where witches supposedly flew through the night to renounce Christ, f…

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Remembering Injustice: The Movement to Memorialize Scotland's Witch Trials with Margaret Malloch 52:58

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What happens when a society finally confronts one of its darkest chapters? In Scotland, a growing movement is demanding recognition for the thousands of women killed during the country's brutal witch hunts—a campaign that reveals how historical injustices continue to shape us today. Dr. Margaret Malloch from the University of Stirling joins us to d…

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What is a Witch? Our Semitricentennial Episode 41:43

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For our landmark 150th episode, we explore one of humanity's most enduring questions: What is a witch? Far from being about broomsticks and cauldrons, the witch serves as a cultural mirror, reflecting society's deepest anxieties about power, gender, and the unknown. A witch is a designation that reveals more about the society doing the naming than …

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Witch Panic: Massachusetts Before Salem: Behind the Scenes with Elizabeth Kapp of the Springfield Museums 40:47

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Come explore a forgotten witch panic that happened before Salem. This episode visits Springfield, Massachusetts to discuss a groundbreaking museum exhibit that brings the 1650-1652 Hugh and Mary Parsons witchcraft case to life. Curator Elizabeth Kapp explains how "Witch Panic: Massachusetts Before Salem" immerses visitors in this early witch panic …

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Witches?! In Salem!? with Playwright Matt Cox 39:49

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Dig into the Salem witch trials with playwright Matt Cox, whose play Witches?! In Salem!? offers a fresh perspective on one of history's most tragic episodes. This isn't your typical historical drama – Cox has crafted something that's both rigorously researched and surprisingly funny, managing to honor the victims while illuminating the very human …

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Still Finding Relevance in Arthur Miller's The Crucible 45:10

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Why does a 72-year-old play about 333-year-old witch trials still feel urgently relevant today? Arthur Miller's The Crucible has become theater's ultimate evergreen story, because it captures something timeless and terrifying about human nature—our willingness to destroy each other when fear takes hold. When Miller's play premiered on January 10, 1…

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Paisley Witch Trials with Gayle Pollock 53:07

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Join Josh and Sarah as they explore one of Scotland's most notorious witch trials - the Paisley Witch Trials of 1697 (also known as the Bargarran or Renfrewshire Witch Trials). This case represents a major witch hunt and mass execution in late 17th century Europe, where seven people lost their lives in Paisley after being accused by eleven-year-old…

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Remembering Alice Young with Author Beth Caruso 48:35

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Hosts Josh and Sarah welcome back author Beth Caruso to discuss Alice Young, New England's first documented witch trial victim, executed in Hartford, Connecticut in 1647. Beth shares her groundbreaking research that led to Alice's official exoneration by the Connecticut legislature in May 2023, after centuries of her story being nearly lost to hist…

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The Evolution of Diabolical Witchcraft Belief, Part 4: Dissecting the Malleus Maleficarum 50:05

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Welcome back to the Witch Hunt Podcast. This is the final episode in the four part series: The Evolution of Diabolical Witchcraft Belief. If you're just joining us, we recommend checking out the previous series episodes first, though this episode can certainly stand on its own. This completes our Evolution of Diabolical Witchcraft conversation with…

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The Evolution of Diabolical Witchcraft Belief, Part 3: The Authors of the Malleus Maleficarum 49:26

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Today we conclude our series: The Evolution of Diabolical Witchcraft Belief with Professor Raiswell of the University of Prince Edward Island, an expert in medieval devil lore, with another double episode release. If you're just joining us, we recommend checking out the previous series episodes first, though this episode can certainly stand on its …

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The Evolution of Diabolical Witchcraft Belief, Part 2 29:20

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Welcome back to the Witch Hunt Podcast. This is episode 2 in The Evolution of Diabolical Witchcraft Belief. If you're just joining us, we recommend checking out Part 1 first, though this episode can certainly stand on its own. This marks the continuation of our conversation with Professor Richard Raiswell of the University of Prince Edward Island, …

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The Evolution of Diabolical Witchcraft Belief, Part 1 49:38

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We have a special treat for our listeners this week - not one but two new episodes dropping simultaneously! Today marks the return of Professor Richard Raiswell of the University of Prince Edward Island, who previously joined us for our fascinating "Speak of the Devil" episode where we explored Satan as one of history's most enduring and complex fi…

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The Thing About Salem Premieres June 1 (Trailer) 1:32

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Are you curious about the Salem Witch Trials? Fascinated? Intrigued? Maybe even fully obsessed? Josh and Sarah from Witch Hunt podcast bring you The Thing About Salem, a podcast dedicated to uncovering all things about the Salem Witch Trials. Each week, in 15 minutes or less, we go through all the feels as we share a story and a discussion. Togethe…

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Sober and Civil: Sarah Cloyse of Salem with Antonio Stuckey 58:22

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In his return to Witch Hunt Podcast, Antonio Stuckey joins hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack to discuss his research and book "Sober and Civil," chronicling the remarkable life of Salem witch trials survivor Sarah Cloyse. As the younger sister of executed victims Rebecca Nurse and Mary Esty, Sarah Cloyse's nine-month imprisonment represents a po…

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Perspectives on Disability, Stigma, and Witchcraft Accusations with Dr. Nora Groce 44:06

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Anthropologist Dr. Nora Groce from University College London discusses the troubling connection between disability and witchcraft accusations. Dr. Groce shares her research on why people with disabilities are targeted, including her study on the experience of persons with albinism in East Africa. We explore how traditional beliefs create stigma, di…

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The Myth of the Witches' Flying Ointment with Michael Ostling 54:37

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In this scholarly episode of Witch Hunt Podcast, hosts Josh Hutchinson and Sarah Jack welcome historian Dr. Michael Ostling to examine one of witchcraft history's most persistent legends: the hallucinogenic flying ointment. Dr. Ostling carefully separates historical evidence from modern misconceptions, revealing how contemporary interpretations oft…

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Genetics, Not Magic: Protecting Persons with Albinism in Uganda with Peter Ogik 54:30

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In this powerful episode, Josh and Sarah welcome Peter Ogik, Executive Director of Source of the Nile Union of Persons with Albinism in Uganda, who shares his personal story and advocacy work. About our guest: Peter Ogik was born and raised on an island in Lake Victoria, Uganda. As the first person with albinism in his community of about 600 people…

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Mary Bingham on Elizabeth Johnson, Jr, Victim of the Salem Witch Trials 54:05

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Discover the once-overlooked story of Elizabeth Johnson Jr., the Salem witch trial victim finally exonerated after 330 years. At just 22, this young Andover woman was pressured into falsely confessing to witchcraft in 1692. She narrowly escaped execution when Governor Phips ended the Salem witch trials. However, she was unjustly left out of the 171…

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Decian Que Era Bruja con Judith Prat ( En Español) 32:38

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En el episodio de esta semana del podcast Witch Hunt, Josh y Sarah traducen al inglés cuando el invitado habla en español. Disfruten de esta nueva experiencia como nosotros. Damos la bienvenida a la fotógrafa documental y cineasta española Judith Prat. Con formación en derecho de los derechos humanos, Judith examina con contundencia la persecución …

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They Said She Was a Witch with Judith Prat 52:02

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In this week's episode of Witch Hunt podcast, Josh and Sarah translate to English when the guest speaks in Spanish. Please enjoy this new experience like we have.. We welcome Spanish documentary photographer and filmmaker Judith Prat. With a background in human rights law, Judith powerfully examines the persecution of women accused of witchcraft in…

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Miss Albinism Africa with Sierra Leone's Daniella Garrick 35:27

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In this powerful episode, we explore the discrimination faced by persons with albinism across Africa through conversations with two remarkable advocates from the Sierra Leone Association of Persons with Albinism (SLAPWA). Join us as we welcome back Jay Kamara, a familiar voice to our listeners, alongside Daniella Garrick, a model, youth leader, and…

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New Research on Witch Branding in Northeast India with Dr. Govind Kelkar 51:05

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In this compelling episode, we welcome back returning guest Dr. Govind Kelkar. Building on her previous insights about women's experiences in India, Dr. Kelkar shares her recent groundbreaking research across eight northeastern Indian states, examining the complex interplay between traditional beliefs and modern pressures. Dr. Kelkar's fieldwork re…

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Ending Witch Hunts in the Americas: Podcasthon Edition 19:54

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A cornerstone message of our Witch Hunt podcast and End Witch Hunts nonprofit centers on community-based advocacy paired with holistic intervention programs. Experts are illustrating that sustainable change requires coordinated efforts that empower local communities while addressing the complex root causes that perpetuate these harmful practices ac…

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Ending Witch Hunts in Europe: Podcasthon Edition 21:16

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Our Ending Witch Hunts Podcasthon series now turns to Europe, home to history's most notorious stories on witch trials. Hosts Sarah and Josh talk about witch persecutions across England, Scotland, Ireland, Italy, Germany, France, and Portugal, while touching on a surprising truth: these aren't just historical events. The episode connects Europe's w…

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Family Dynamics in 17th Century English Witch Trials with Holly Bamford 55:45

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In this episode for Podcasthon 2025, we welcome Holly Bamford, a History PhD candidate at Liverpool University who researches late medieval and early modern witchcraft and superstition. Holly examines the historical context of witch hunts through detailed case studies.We met Holly at the Magic and Witchcraft conference in York 2024, one of many aca…

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Ending Witch Hunts in Asia: Podcasthon Edition 23:10

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Welcome back to our Podcasthon series, "Ending Witch Hunts." In this fourth installment, Josh and Sarah explore the pervasive issue of witch hunts across Asia. As Sarah notes, "The witch hunting story continues to unfold in ways many people don't realize." We examine how witch hunts and witch branding remain significant problems throughout parts of…

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Ending Witch Hunts in Papua New Guinea: Podcasthon Edition 23:46

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Welcome back to our Podcasthon series, "Ending Witch Hunts." In this third installment of our Podcasthon series, Josh and Sarah continue the full story of witch hunting by examining contemporary SARV- sorcery accusations and related violence in Papua New Guinea. As Sarah reveals, "The witch hunting story is bigger than just what most people know. P…