Return to the corridors of nineteenth‑century asylums, where the echoes of investigative journalism deepen into a chilling portrait of mental health history. In this continuation of Echoes in the First Person, the undercover exposé expands, revealing layers of institutional abuse, neglect, and the fragile resilience of those confined. Through immersive narration and soundscape, listeners witness how true investigative storytelling became a catalyst for social justice reform and a historical reckoning.

This Thursday Thread invites audiences to engage with journalism podcasts and history podcasts that illuminate hidden voices, confront injustice, and affirm the enduring power of storytelling to ignite change.

**This is Part 2 of a two‑part reflection, continuing the journey begun in A Mirror to Madness – Part 1 (Monday Monologue). **

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Echoes in the First Person is a collective effort.

Deep thanks to Scott A. Jennings, our masterful sound mixer. Original composition by Ayla M. Charness, who shapes our sonic world as both sound designer and composer. Theme music by Soundside

Produced by Michael Washington Brown, with care and intention.

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