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“Such a well done podcast. I couldn’t stop listening- blood boiling anger, sadness, tears, happiness, and relief. CPS is very important for our children but only if…”
Reddsoxx via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/24
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“This story hits close to home as I to have had interaction with CPS in California my breast feeding child removed my care after a domestic violence incident in which my child was not harmed physically nor was he awake. Because of financial hardship I was stuck in an unhealthy relationship and...”Read full review »
Try12267 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/24
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“This is irresponsible, inaccurate reporting that leaves children vulnerable to ongoing abuse. I hope that you will see the one-sided nature of your reporting and find a way to become more educated on child abuse reporting. These are innocent children who do not have the ability to speak up for...”Read full review »
MashleyPotatoes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/24
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“I feel so sad and angry for these families.”
Foom foom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/20/24
“DCF in Boston MA has been keeping us from adopting our NEPHEWS in foster care. We have been fighting for 3 years. We just found out that the decision was made to have the foster parents adopt my nephews.”
Help get Nephews via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/23
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“Such a powerful and important story. Thank you for reporting.”
Poopypumpo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/06/23
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“What happened to this family was affirmative action, easy as that if government wasn’t trying to fill quotas this wouldn’t have happened.. hopefully they learned to hire off merit after this”
417detailer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/23
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“Heartbreaking and enlightening glimps of just one of the many families HARMED rather than protected by CPS. The CPS system is broken and ought to be burned to the ground and a new system that actually protects children needs to be built in its place. Episode 3 and the raw audio captured of the...”Read full review »
BubbaGooby via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/05/23
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“What I learned from this story. If you can, get a lawyer the moment that you learn child abuse pediatricians and CPS are involved. Accidents happen - we all know that. The problem here is that the moment child abuse pediatricians say the injury is “consistent” with abuse then seems parents are...”Read full review »
Leo-orchid via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/18/23
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“Wow, an eye opening story of how broken the CPS is. Heartbreaking story and also brings important awareness.”
Sweeteaaa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/11/23
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“After this story and many others I have read, I have no respect for CPS or child abide pediatricians. I’ve read so many stories about taking children who have no reason to be taken and countless child abuse pediatrician being careless and not reporting all the facts. While children that have...”Read full review »
Chellek87 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/23/23
“As a mom of 3 young kids, my heart was absolutely shattered listening to these two families. I pray that there can be some sort of solution to this systemic problem.”
EJValenti13 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/21/23
“What these families and other good families go through is just horrific. I understand that children are abused and need protecting but it only takes common sense to do a thorough investigation and know a good loving home when you see one. You have to look at ALL the facts before you.
I am tired...”Read full review »
Kajunangel via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/23
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“What a well made podcast about an absolutely heart-wrenching topic. The perfect mix of interviews, facts & figures and stories. The fact that so many families have been through this sort of thing blows my mind. Well done to all involved!”
LincKym via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/25/23
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“Interesting story-very biased though.”
Hillslm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/19/23
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“Mike Hixenbaugh will ALWAYS only give you one side of the story. His reporting on the Megan Carter case was fraudulent. He railroaded the pediatrician who reported the offense, claiming because she wasn’t a child abuse pediatrician, she couldn’t diagnose abuse. That’s absurd. He also suggested...”Read full review »
interested Texan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/02/23
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“I was mesmerized by this podcast. I found it as I’ve been battling DHR in Alabama. Although my situation is very different, the feelings of helplessness are identical. I appreciated how the discrepancy in the two cases was discussed. It’s wrong in many levels. I hope that DHR/CPS learns from...”Read full review »
Gardunia6 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/15/23
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“The reality of this show is every parents worst nightmare. Well done and I highly enjoyed the research and presentation of this show”
Dealhunter73 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/26/23
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“My husband and I loved this podcast. The 2nd from last podcast had me shaking mad. I hope TX CPS has now done things differently to avoid taking more children from loving and caring families.”
Peyt H via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
“This was such a niche topic to report in terms of the plethora of topics that can be reported, but by and far one of the most tragic happenings that occur for parents in the US. As a parent who has been a victim of false allegations surrounding my children, I was transfixed with this story....”Read full review »
ILuvLucey via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/13/23
“Excellent reporting by Mike Hixenbaugh. This is one of the best Podcasts I’ve heard.
Every parent should listen and become aware of overzealous social workers who can ignore overwhelming evidence and logic and remove children from loving parents after a home accident.”
Caryn57 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/23
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“After recently going through a similar nightmare, listening to this podcast was emotional, but also so validating. Thank you for sharing your stories!”
RLG2023 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/15/23
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“If you think CPS only takes children when it is absolutely necessary, and that their motives are always good, this will help you see the other side. A very balanced report, in my opinion. This is your wake-up call, folks!”
SusanCooks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/22
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“This podcast is facinating, terrifying and heartbreaking. You will be left feeling appalled, shocked, and in a state of disbelief. So well told and researched.”
Jenn187 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/09/22
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“Really well done podcast, about the horrors of being stuck in the CPS /CFS system. I particularly loved the segments from the attorneys involved and the judge. You don’t usually get that kind of peek behind the curtains.”
BEEJCO via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/30/22
“A shot into reality I was not ready for, friends. I cried at the sounds of those cries. I cried for the children and parents. A vital look into how things can go so wrong, so quickly, far too often. Beautiful work.”
Mariposa_Ole via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/22
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“Incredibly biased reporting. CPS had good reason to investigate and remove the children (the Brights knowingly violated the terms of the agreement with CPS to leave the kids with an family member while the investigation continued). But the reporting makes out CPS to be the big bad of the series,...”Read full review »
Mirandal8302 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/13/22
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“There were huge differences between the families: class, education, and generational wealth. Any defendant who, at the drop of a hat, has 120k for lawyers PLUS the knowledge of single party consent states and recordings etc. AND can read and understand medical literature has such a leg up, it’s...”Read full review »
trewqqssdfg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/22
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“One of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened too. This social problem is critical. CPS does the opposite of what they’re supposed to do, and so many lives are crushed in silence, while the people they’re actually supposed to go after, get the kids stolen from good parents who were railroaded by...”Read full review »
Herrow herrow how low via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/22/22
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“Disturbing but extremely well reported. Riveting.”
adh. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/22
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“Really awesome, gripping story that had all of the emotions. At some points you were so angry, then upset, then astonished. Good quick podcast that was at a really good pace. Would recommend to anyone.”
alexis 🌙 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/20/22
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“Different perspective on how CPS failed the children they are supposed to be protecting. Cried a lot…my heart breaks for these parents. Their strength is inspiring. Great story telling.”
Jen eeeeee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/22
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“Well done on spreading light on the severe shortcomings of CPS. How dare they be allowed to take children under such circumstances. Then to add insult to injury return children from foster homes injured. I’m thoroughly disgusted. And the racism. Don’t even get me started. I’m fuming. If they...”Read full review »
Suse_Sydney via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/22
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“Literal steam is pouring out of my ears as I listen to this podcast. Good for you for getting the story out there. These CPS people need to be put in jail.”
swb200 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/03/22
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“Story is public record. No blame listen & learn. There’s no license for parenting. Fractured skulls in babies are preventable but accidents happen. Having the presence of mind to record the sound in those situations is spooky. Cue the song…..”
user9678643468 via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
07/22/22
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“A horrible story but told very well. I was so scared for these parents and children. Somewhere there has to be a solution that both protects children and their families. I feel the Brights should go after the case workers personally. Especially since the judge ruled the way the case workers...”Read full review »
jac/nana via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/18/22
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“So important and essential to learn about these injustices, but torturous to listen to, especially season 1. Cried several times and im not a cryer. Recommend, but get ready for a haunting ride.”
SalaAris via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/18/22
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“As a pediatric RN, there have definitely been times I have thought to myself, these parents are (nuts, crazy, hurting their kid, exaggerating). I’ve judged people solely by looking at a chart and/or a short conversation. I ruled them guilty by “public” opinion.
This podcast not only opened my...”Read full review »
Rnjen1113 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/22
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“I have cried during each episode. It is absolutely insane that this issue is so prevalent. These people deserve to be heard.”
Bmaccarter via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/22
“Sobbing while binge listening. I’ll never be the same after my own experience & listening to theirs just pushes the dagger deeper. I LOATHE this agency. If the line is bright, CPS sure is blind. They neglect the ones that need them & intrude where they’re not needed nor wanted - ruing...”Read full review »
Oooh That Nickname is Taken via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/22
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“I like this show it certainly shows how cps harms more children and tear family’s apart”
whatthe@@@@ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/22
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“Really moving story, full of issues, such as race, parenting, justice, abuse of power. Feel acutely for those poor parents and the trauma the kids went through being away from their mum and dad. Huge respect and sympathy for the parent who fought so hard. Their kids are lucky to have them.”
Ethst3r via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
03/18/22
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“This story is just one example of the millions of injustices black families face in our world. The Butlers faced every obstacle the Brights did, but 100 times as harsh. Can you imagine being blatantly lied to about “injuries” your child has not even endured, your children taken away for OVER A...”Read full review »
Annedag via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/22
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“What a gripping, bingeable podcast. The stories are heartbreaking and the reporting/delivery was amazing. I cried with these parents and had an understanding now of why so many say the “system” is stacked against us. When CPS can lie with impunity for months, it just shakes your faith. Well done.”
DTMEDIC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/22
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“When you’re a hammer, everything looks like a nail. And CPS and these abuse pediatricians are two very, very big hammers.”
R. Wake via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/22
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“Very important matter for this podcast to cover. I am completely enraged with how the system worked, ignoring its own attorney and seemingly NO ONE investigated either of the foster homes the Bright children were put in? Obvious abuse and neglect in those foster homes in the 2 days they were...”Read full review »
Davids lover via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/14/22
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“Haveing worked in Mental Health throughout my career I completely recognize how minorities and poor whites are treated unfairly by CPS. It’s not surprising that middle and upper class minority Americans experience the same. It is exceptionally unfortunate that I’ve seen many, many times. More...”Read full review »
Beachlover2010 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/22
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“I couldn’t stop listening to this podcast. You’ll be shocked at how easily CPS basically kidnapped these children. So sad that government has this much control. Wake up people. This is happening all over the country and sadly it seems nearly impossible to stop!”
mamabear0309 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/22
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