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Not Your Average Serial Killer Episode
The Z Files
04/14/24 • 41 min
This episode includes a scholarly, graphic discussion of serial killers. Content Advisory: Child Abuse, Sexual Assault, Physical Assault, Cannibalism, Murder
Ending Mass Shootings
The Z Files
04/15/23 • 29 min
The title really says it all, tune in to hear what we can do to end mass shootings.
02/06/23 • 55 min
Ready to learn about why criminal behavior happens? Tune in to our live classroom discussion about Labeling Theory! This is your chance at a crash course in crime theory without the tuition costs or the homework!
Ending Sexual Assault Part 1
The Z Files
09/05/22 • 25 min
TRIGGERING CONTENT: Episode content includes graphic detail about rape and child sexual abuse. Viewer discretion advised. Why does our criminal justice system largely ignore sexual assault and how can we change this? In this episode I welcome you to become part of the solution for decreasing sexual assault in America.
Interview With a Prison Guard
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08/22/22 • 46 min
Mr. Anderson (pseudonym) discusses his experiences after 10 years of being a corrections officer.
If this career path interests you, you can find job postings at this website or search your local area:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs?keyword=corrections+officer&location=
How the Government Kills Us
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08/02/22 • 26 min
This episode is an exciting listening experience that uses sociology to map out criminal actions. Systematic oppression carefully crafted by the government effects all of our daily lives. Tune in to find out more about the governments contribution to America's death toll and decide for yourself if Uncle Sam is guilty as charged.
Link to Red lining maps:
https://dsl.richmond.edu/panorama/redlining/#loc=5/39.1/-94.58
Sources:
Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America , by Candace Taylor
The Death Gap, by David Ansell
https://www.healthyfoodaccess.org/access-101-research-your-community
https://www.rwjf.org/en/library/interactives/whereyouliveaffectshowlongyoulive.html
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data-visualization/life-expectancy/
https://societyhealth.vcu.edu/media/society-health/pdf/CSH-ChicagoMethods.p
White Collar Homicides
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07/16/22 • 27 min
Which car company knowing released a death causing car model? What four things do mass murderers have in common? Find the answers to these questions and more in this second part of the homicide series!
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Sources:
https://projects.voanews.com/mass-shootings/
12/16/22 • 36 min
The U.S. leads the world in rates of drug addiction and overdose deaths. If it was a War on Drugs, why didn't we win? After 50 years of the same policies maybe its time for a change.
Much of the information about the history of drug use and the detrimental drug policies come from the books Dopesick by Beth Macy and The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander.
Audio snippet with the quote from John Ehrlichman taken from 13th.
If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, resources are available!
https://nida.nih.gov/
02/14/23 • 48 min
Strain Theory explains criminal behavior as an illegal response to stress from society. The theorist Robert Merton originally designed the theory to describe crimes with financial motives, but as you will hear in our discussion, we believe it is applicable to many other forms of crime including torture and homicide.
03/06/23 • 51 min
Cults, homicide, serial killing, property crime, and more? Can one theory explain why all these actions occur? Listen to our discussion of Travis Hirshi's Social Bond Theory and foster your own perspective. Join us as we apply this theory to a variety of topics.
**Warning: Discussion includes brief mentions of sexual assault and descriptions of victim-blaming rhetoric.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Z Files have?
The Z Files currently has 16 episodes available.
What topics does The Z Files cover?
The podcast is about Sociology, Serial Killer, Criminal Justice, Self-Help, Criminology, Prison, Podcasts, Social Sciences, Science and Crime.
What is the most popular episode on The Z Files?
The episode title 'American Composers of the Holocaust' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Z Files?
The average episode length on The Z Files is 35 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Z Files released?
Episodes of The Z Files are typically released every 14 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of The Z Files?
The first episode of The Z Files was released on Jun 30, 2022.
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