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True Crime Reactions · Sep 11, 2026 · 23m · transcript

(00:00:00) Unpacking a Traumatic Notification

(00:00:15) The Jarring Impact of Direct Access to Grief

(00:01:42) Breaking the Listener's Expectations

(00:05:33) The Raw Power of a Mother's Voice

(00:07:17) Parasocial Grieving and Listener Engagement

(00:10:52) The Global Reach of Local Trauma

(00:12:53) The Mechanics of Algorithmic Amplification

(00:14:24) Monetization and CRM in True Crime Podcasts

(00:18:34) The Blurred Lines of Engagement and Advocacy

(00:21:06) The Ethical Implications of Digital Engagement

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