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“To my delight I discovered this illuminating podcast (the 1996 Oklahoma bombing) narrated by The New Yorker writer, Jeffery Toobin. He dives deep into what incited Timothy McVeigh to mass murder and maim innocents...and connects the decades-long (and tolerated) violent history of America’s White...”Read full review »
cecegrrl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/24
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“This is a compelling true crime story of lives altered by an industry that purports to “save” children, but obviously does not. In addition to the young people forced into these communities, their parents are victims, too. Not only by CEDA, but also by, in this case, the private investigator that...”Read full review »
Tangle70 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/03/24
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“I attended Rocky Mountain Academy 94-97, Ascent in 94, Explorations in Montana, Amity in Arezzo, Italy and SUWS in South Idaho. These programs used highly abusive psychological tactics to exploit families and take their money. I was in these programs from the age of 13-17. These programs acted as...”Read full review »
Anonymous_RMA_Graduate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/19/23
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“I attended A Better Way Youth Academy dba Coral Reef, in Western Samoa, ran by NFL player Rodney Rice. Redcliff Accent in Utah, and Mission Mountain School in Montana. All of which catapulted me into a lifetime of PTSD, trouble, and turmoil.”
kelleymcnaughton4 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/23
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“I attended a spin-off of CEDU called Amity in Arezzo, Italy in the early 90’s. This is an extremely accurate portrayal of what life was like at these places.”
jennygnix via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/23
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“People need to know this information.”
zeal2763 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/23
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“I was able to listen to all the episodes so that was good but it was so biased and one sided that it ruined the podcast.”
Luna-23456 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/22
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“I found this podcast to be borderline true crime. It is much more of an expose concerning the “troubled kid” industry that was en vogue in the 80s & 90s.”
IrishGazelle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/22
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“I just started to listen and I love true crime but this is sad”
tigress427 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/21
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“This story is so sad. I’m not surprised the government officials would not pass a this law.”
Ruthieb12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/21
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“Do not listen to this if you have suffered trauma or are sensitive to subject matter that discusses abusive methods in the treatment of children for behavioural “problems”. Anyone who exposes children to trauma or retraumatizes ANY child is NEVER helping, whatever they may claim, all they are...”Read full review »
Ndebeledoll via Apple Podcasts ·
South Africa ·
06/27/21
“The content of this story is both interesting and disturbing but Josh does a wonderful job of being empathetic yet objective while interviewing the victims and laying out the information he has.”
Madiiigee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/21
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“This podcast is fascinating and truly mind blowing. I cannot genuinely believe that these facilities exist, especially in a country that is meant to be as “civilised” as America. The podcast does a fantastic job at showing how horrific these places are. It’s hard hitting stuff but I honestly...”Read full review »
Dorcas72 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
02/21/21
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“Josh Bloch is a really talented journalist and story teller. I will be awaiting his next report. Thank you for providing a compassionate and thoughtful response to really tough topics.”
Pepper529 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/24/21
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“My parents sent me to one of these programs around the time that Daniel disappeared and I have spent years grappling with it. Many kids ran from the institution that I attended, especially during the propheets (called workshops where I was a resident, but identical to what is described by CEDU...”Read full review »
AnonymousReviewNickname via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/26/20
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“This was an excellent, heartbreaking podcast that really explored one family’s story and the history of the “tough love” schools.”
Jelly3131 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/25/20
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“Watched the Paris Hilton documentary and got hooked into the small amount of press about CEDU and emotional growth schools. This documentary is great - I binged it in a few days - and seems to pull together a lot of the current writing on these institutions.
Heartbreaking, of course!
My only...”Read full review »
HootyRoo via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/13/20
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“Fantastic podcast. It’s heartbreaking to hear that there was a cult that involved children and everything that they had to endure. 😞”
Yiska1980 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/07/20
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“Why did it take me so long to find this one! Great story, great storytelling! More!”
myszka & mouse via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/04/20
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“The story is heartbreaking and the solution was a relief. The best parts were the interviews with family and witnesses who were genuine and real. The self-congratulatory tone of the presenters was off-putting, especially in the final episode (omg - the cops had to drive out of town to get a DNA...”Read full review »
ciaralin via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/20
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“I would like to think that poor Daniel is alive but I doubt it very much. He loved his parents and wouldn’t want them to suffer. Don’t offer false hope, it hurts too much. Great podcast, well researched and a story that needed to be told.”
pungooer via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
11/13/20
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“This series is extremely well put together and very engaging. Josh Bloch has a gift for interviewing people objectively and without provocation. What this series exposes is very appalling, eye opening, and helpful.
The only complaint I have is in the second to last episode that sounded an awful...”Read full review »
Stanzig via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/15/20
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“This is the second podcast of his that I’ve binged. I am a fan. Just well done and informative. I like that he can uncover and expose injustice.”
Anniesweets via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/20
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“It’s out there. You should spotlight one kid, one school per episode.there are so, so many more that really need to have their name called out.”
P.TwoBears via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/14/20
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“Very good podcast. Sad his parent never found him.”
MDmighty via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/07/20
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“This podcast is well put together. I had no idea these schools still existed.”
Man with a toddler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/20
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“So well done and on such an important topic. Thank you for so thoughtfully shedding light on this industry. My heart goes out to all the families and survivors. Mental health is a real issue in our country and I hope we can figure out how to get people the proper treatment they deserve. I can’t...”Read full review »
Swirlyt via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/20
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“As a CEDU survivor I can’t express enough how much gratitude I have for this team shedding some light on this place. Thank you!!”
LaineMJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/05/20
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“I have been to one of these schools. These schools are all over the world. I was sent to another country. Please cover all the different schools! Most kids get kidnapped in the middle of the night and taken to these schools and the schools refuse to tell the kids anything. It’s bad since day 1....”Read full review »
ATIUGirl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/20
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“I remember the media buzz around “tough love” schools in the 80s. The Lost Kids is a long overdue examination of how truly terrible they actually were, and still are.”
EnidaV via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/01/20
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“Hindsight is a great teacher with lessons that come too late for many but those of us with ears to hear can learn from their experiences. My heart hurts for these caring parents who only wanted the best for their son.”
twistydawn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/20
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“Amazing podcast! My heart breaks for Daniel’s parents, but Daniel’s best friend Nick is the one who really made me cry. He loved and cared about his friend so much. You can hear it in his voice. I hope he has somehow managed to live a good life despite the tragic loss of his best friend.”
Mrami276574 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/20
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“I came home from a boarding school in Missouri back in 2012. I had spent two years there and I felt like I was alone, that no one had experienced the literal hell that I had. I have had nightmares more nights than not, about it. I recently found this podcast and since listening to it last night,...”Read full review »
Taran Pig Keeper via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/19/20
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“Really interesting podcast, great host and very informative info on the case. Makes me want to check out “Lost girls”movie on Netflix. Highly recommended to anyone who is interested in true crime investigation.”
yychristie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/15/20
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“This is a well presented podcast on an interesting topic I didn’t know about. I highly recommend to anyone who enjoys learning about a new topic and true crime.”
tiny8987 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/10/20
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“This podcast really shed a light on the teen therapy industry. The podcast was very engaging and made me really on edge and wanting more. It have ups and downs. It really showed every. The amount of detail and evidence they had to paint the picture of this industry was amazing. This is my first...”Read full review »
Emroflo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/09/20
“Great podcast. I am a survivor of a program in AZ. I was there for almost three years. Although there were differences, I lived through something eerily similar, and work everyday to heal from the lasting damage it caused. It’s hard to express how validating and important listening to this was.”
phasefreeatlast via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/07/20
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“+ Leah & Mike
+ Fascinating topics
- Goya”
NJ EJ via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/31/20
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“This had all the markings of something that would cover just the facts and allow you to decide what is what ( real journalism), but then devolved into anti capitalist leftist garbage in episode 5. Don’t get sucked in and don’t waste your time with this anti-American garbage”
doug k 8565 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/20
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“Truly outstanding investigative journalism! The story of Daniel and how he has never been found is devastating for his family and that “Private Investigator” is preying on his parents emotions! He is a fraud and a joke! He should be ashamed!
This was an excellent podcast, Thank you!”
MioRosa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/22/20
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“Nicely done, it would be helpful to add an episode on ways desperate parents can help troubled teens. Dr. Ross Greene has some terrific advice in his books.”
Stillroomtogrow via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/20/20
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“I was already familiar with this host from the first season of Uncover. He’s a fantastic interviewer, great at drawing out conversations and getting subjects to reveal things. As with the NXIVM podcast, everything is handled in a very respectful manner and is well researched. This was a more...”Read full review »
tessaaaaas via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/07/20
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“Expertly presented, well researched. Compelling topic! * Wondery could never but they keep on trying...sadly.*”
Jennimay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/20
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“I love this my mom is a survivor of one of these camps in Idaho. ❤️”
jkjjjkwjw via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/04/20
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“As a parent who sent their child to a therapeutic boarding school 12 years ago with great success. I’d love to hear about kids that were successful. The whole industry is not corrupt. The episode with Maia Salavitz was a waste of time. She is not an expert and what she said was completely off...”Read full review »
Polly Thomas via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/03/20
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“This podcast is exceptional! I had never heard of CEDU or anything about these boot camp type teen programs. This podcast is so well put together I’ve been on the edge of my seat since I started listening! It’s extremely emotional and my heart goes out to these kids and their families (especially...”Read full review »
rachelc0335 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/01/20
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“wild ride for me. I attended spring creek lodge academy in montana for 19 months in 2004/2005. the parallels between the schools are frightening”
Pookbernardi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/20
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“Makes you wonder what happen to the rest of the kids who disappeared? Also makes you question having some of these larger names being tied to the school and programs these kids go missing in... sex trafficking? Where are the missing kids that were never found or never traced.. it’s like the staff...”Read full review »
80152309272 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/30/20
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