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The Sunshine Place

Welcome to the 1980s, where the war on drugs rages on and America's teenagers are caught in the crossfire. Enter Straight Incorporated, a controversial new rehab program that promises its tough love approach can set kids back on the straight and narrow. But for the survivors of Straight, their experience tells a horrifyingly different story — one of abuse, torture, and brainwashing. Season 2 of “The Sunshine Place” delves into the shocking tale of Straight Incorporated, an experimental teen rehab that descended into a sadistic cult exploiting parents' deepest fears and their children's vulnerabilities. This heart-wrenching exploration of parenting, family, and the human spirit intertwines with the dark underbelly of power, money, and politics. And at the heart of it all, we find a connection back to the subject of “The Sunshine Place” Season 1, Synanon. Executive Produced by Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, and Emily Barclay Ford of Team Downey, together with Josh McLaughlin of Wink Pictures. The Sunshine Place is an Audacy original.
19 episodes

Episodes

Introducing: What We Spend

00:10:554/11/2025

S2|E8: Survivors

00:55:4712/11/2024

S2|E7: KIDS

00:55:0112/4/2024

S2|E6: Poster Child

00:47:0011/27/2024

S2|E5: The Mayflower Group

00:54:3711/20/2024

S2|E4: Drug Warriors

00:41:5911/13/2024

S2|E3: Start Again

00:54:4611/6/2024

S2|E2: The Seed

00:49:4710/30/2024

S2|E1: Intake

00:55:3410/30/2024

Introducing: The Sunshine Place, Season 2

00:03:4010/29/2024