Happy NST Day, folks.
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Now for today’s episode, we’re putting on our “true crime” hats. There’s a lot to be said about the genre, its appeal, and its potential harms. I admittedly find much of this kind of content to be wildly fascinating, and at times, entertaining. But last year, I was moved by the story of Annie Nichol, who wrote about her sister’s murder being perpetually repackaged for entertainment value, and the harm that brings her family. It made me think about the way I consume true crime content, and how to make sure I’m always considering the human layer of these kinds of stories.
The same goes for today’s episode of NO SUCH THING, where we talk to journalist Catherine Fenollosa, who shared with us her interview of Randall Bell A.K.A. the “Master of Disaster.” For decades, it’s been Randall’s job to manage and sell the property where these kind of tragedies happen. From Nicole Brown Simpson’s condo, to the “Heaven’s Gate” mansion, to the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Randall has seen it all, and shared some incredible insights into this kind of work.
This episode was produced with the help of America’s Crime Lab, a podcast on our network at Kaleidoscope.
As always, let us know what you think!