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Invisible Hate
Hosted by Rifelion Media & Immigrantly Media · EN
Invisible Hate shines a spotlight on the hidden world of hate crimes in America—acts fueled by race, religion, sexual orientation, and other biases that too often go unreported and unpunished. Hosts Saadia Khan, a human rights advocate and social entrepreneur, and Asad Butt, journalist and founder of Rifelion Media, dig deep into these overlooked incidents, asking the pressing question: Why does the system ignore so many hate crimes? Each episode examines a specific case, analyzing its details and uncovering the social and legal challenges that affect its classification as a hate crime.
Join Invisible Hate as we unravel the complex factors at play, raise awareness, and demand accountability in a society where justice can be all too elusive.
Producers: Saadia Khan & Asad Butt
Hosts: Saadia Khan and Asad Butt
Content Writers: Emmanuelle Monahan, Michaela Strauther, Lindsy Gamble
Sound Design & Content Editor: Paroma Chakravarty
Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson
Other Music: Epidemic Sound
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A Riot in Detroit
Jun 27, 202400:46:12Tap to summarizeIn 1975, A 39-year-old owner of a bar in Detroit fatally kills an 18 year old black youth that he sees tampering with his car in the parking lot. A huge riot breaks out in the city. Saadia and Asad share the story.Hosted by Saadia Khan and Asad Butt.Produced by Immigrantly & Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@invisiblehatepodcast.comFor advertising opportunities, please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod Follow us on Instagram and Twitter SOURCE MATERIALSTime, NYT, NYT, JET, UMich.edu, eherg.com, The Michigan Daily, History, Detroit Free Press, Ann Arbor Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Lethal Shoving of Vicha Ratanapakdee
Jun 20, 202400:35:32Tap to summarizeIn 2021, Vicha Ratanapakdee, an 84-year old Thai American man, was killed after being forcefully pushed to the ground in the middle of the day in San Francisco, California. Asad and Saadia share the story.Hosted by Saadia Khan and Asad Butt.Produced by Immigrantly & Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@invisiblehatepodcast.comFor advertising opportunities, please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod Follow us on Instagram and Twitter SOURCE MATERIALSWikipedia, Visible, CNN, ABC, Stanford, San Francisco Standard, NYT, San Francisco Standard, San Francisco Standard, CBS, Marina Times, Golden Gate University School of Law, KQED, NYT, San Francisco Examiner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Bergholz Barbers
Jun 13, 202400:37:46Tap to summarizeThe Bergholz Community is a religious group of former Amish people in Ohio became known for their 2011 attacks where they cut the beards of fellow members of an Amish community. Saadia and Asad share more.Hosted by Saadia Khan and Asad Butt.Produced by Immigrantly & Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@invisiblehatepodcast.comFor advertising opportunities, please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod Follow us on Instagram and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →A Hate Crime in Sydney
May 30, 202400:38:22Tap to summarizeScott Johnson's death in 1988 was initially treated as a suicide by Austrailian police. But in 2007, an investigation revealed he died because of a gay-hate attack. Asad and Saadia share the story.SOURCE MATERIALS NPR The Guardian - May 11, 2020 The Guardian - June 8, 2023 BBC News - May 12, 2020 BBC News - June 8, 2023 CBS News The Boston Globe Advocate ABC News Broadcast Facebook Video Message Steve Johnson Vogue Australia - 11 Charities To Give Back To Hosted by Saadia Khan and Asad Butt.Produced by Immigrantly & Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@invisiblehatepodcast.comFor advertising opportunities, please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod Follow us on Instagram and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Murders in Medford
May 23, 202400:37:28Tap to summarizeIn December 1987, the bodies of two women were found in the back of a pickup truck. They had been bound, gagged and shot in the head. Their bodies were wrapped in drapes and covered in cardboard boxes. Saadia and Asad share the story.SOURCE MATERIALSSan Francisco Gate, Oregon Public Broadcasting, GLAPN, KTVL, Forensic Files, Statesman Journal, Washington Post, Record Net, Queer Crime Daily, The Pink News, LA Times, Morbidology, Case Law, Visalia Times DeltaHosted by Saadia Khan and Asad Butt.Produced by Immigrantly & Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@invisiblehatepodcast.comFor advertising opportunities, please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod Follow us on Instagram and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →A Shooting at LA Fitness
May 16, 202400:42:12Tap to summarizeIn August 2009, a man entered a women's aerobics class at the LA Fitness center in Collier Township, Pennsylvania. He placed a duffel bag on the ground, turned off the lights and began firing. Saadia and Asad share more.SOURCE MATERIALSNYT, CSIS, CREST, CNN, The Guardian, Fox News, 19 News, Murderpedia, ABC, ABC, CBS, NY Post, ABC, Merriam-WebsterHosted by Saadia Khan and Asad Butt.Produced by Immigrantly & Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@invisiblehatepodcast.comFor advertising opportunities, please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod Follow us on Instagram and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Atlanta Spa Shootings
May 9, 202400:47:28Tap to summarizeOn March 16, 2021, a 21-year old went on a shooting spree at two spas and a massage parlor in Greater Atlanta. Eight people were killed and a ninth was wounded. Asad and Saadia share the story.SOURCE MATERIALS The New York Times CNN CNBC The Guardian The Guardian - Yaun The Guardian - Tan The Guardian - Michels The Guardian Broadcast Clip PBS Homeland Security Digital Library NPR Go Fund Me - Hyun Jung Grant Fox5 WABE Law Office Of Matthew T. McNally 11Alive Broadcast Today Show Broadcast Impactful Ninja - 9 Best Charities For The AAPI Community Stop AAPI Hate NAPAWF Hosted by Saadia Khan and Asad Butt.Produced by Immigrantly & Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@invisiblehatepodcast.comFor advertising opportunities, please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod Follow us on Instagram and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Carol Stuart Murder
May 2, 202400:48:59Tap to summarizeIt’s October 1989 in Boston. Charles Stuart and his pregnant wife, Carol, are both shot after leaving a birthing class. Charles in the abdomen and Carol in the head. Boston goes on a manhunt to find the shooter. Asad and Saadia share the story.SOURCE MATERIALSAP, NBC Boston, Women’s Health, Rescue 911, The Telegraph, New York Times, AG Report, The Harvard Gazette, Fox, Murderpedia, CBS, CBS, NYT, HBOHosted by Saadia Khan and Asad Butt.Produced by Immigrantly & Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@invisiblehatepodcast.comFor advertising opportunities, please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod Follow us on Instagram and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →Attack or Hoax: Jussie Smollett
Apr 25, 202400:40:51Tap to summarizeOn January 29, 2019, Jussie Smollett told police that he was attacked outside his apartment building along with the use of racial and homophobic slurs. Asad and Saadia share the storySOURCE MATERIALSReuters, CNN, ABC, CourtTV, ABC, AP, ABC7, Deadline, ABC7, AP, Facebook, AP, IL Courts Audio, Fox, Chicago Sun Times, USA TODAY, ABC7Hosted by Saadia Khan and Asad Butt.Produced by Immigrantly & Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@invisiblehatepodcast.comFor advertising opportunities, please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod Follow us on Instagram and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →The Stabbing Death of David Josiah Lawson
Apr 18, 202400:39:52Tap to summarizeSaadia and Asad share the story of David Josiah Lawson who was stabbed to death at an off-campus party on April 15, 2017 near Humboldt State University. Authorities continue to search for the person responsible for the homicide.SOURCE MATERIALSJustice for Josiah, Unsolved Hate, KRCR7, PBS, NBC, Kym Kemp, North Coast Journal, Kym Kemp, NCJ, North Coast Journal, NCJHosted by Saadia Khan and Asad Butt.Produced by Immigrantly & Rifelion Media.Contact us: info@invisiblehatepodcast.comFor advertising opportunities, please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/InvisibleHatePod Follow us on Instagram and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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