Invisible Hate

Jun 27 2024 74 ep. 20

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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
• Graphic Designer: Josephine Chai

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A Riot in Detroit

Jun 27 2024 46 mins

In 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: [email protected] For advertising opportunities, please email Podc

The Lethal Shoving of Vicha Ratanapakdee

Jun 20 2024 35 mins

In 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: [email protected] For advertising opportunities, please email PodcastPartne

The Bergholz Barbers

Jun 13 2024 37 mins

The 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: [email protected] For advertising opportunities, please email PodcastPartne

A Hate Crime in Sydney

May 30 2024 38 mins

Scott 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 A

Murders in Medford

May 23 2024 37 mins

In 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 MATERIALS San Francisco Gate, Oregon Public Broadcasting, GLAPN, KTVL, Forensic Files, Statesman Journal, Washington Post, Record Net, Queer C

A Shooting at LA Fitness

May 16 2024 42 mins

In 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 MATERIALS NYT, CSIS, CREST, CNN, The Guardian, Fox News, 19 News, Murderpedia, ABC, ABC, CBS, NY Post, ABC, Merriam-Webster Hosted by Saadia Khan and Asad

The Atlanta Spa Shootings

May 09 2024 47 mins

On 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

The Carol Stuart Murder

May 02 2024 48 mins

It’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 MATERIALS AP, NBC Boston, Women’s Health, Rescue 911, The Telegraph, New York Times, AG Report, The Harvard Gazette, Fox, Murde

Attack or Hoax: Jussie Smollett

Apr 25 2024 40 mins

On 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 story SOURCE MATERIALS Reuters, CNN, ABC, CourtTV, ABC, AP, ABC7, Deadline, ABC7, AP, Facebook, AP, IL Courts Audio, Fox, Chicago Sun Times, USA TODAY, ABC7 Hosted by Saadia Khan and Asad Butt. Produced by

The Stabbing Death of David Josiah Lawson

Apr 18 2024 39 mins

Saadia 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 MATERIALS Justice for Josiah, Unsolved Hate, KRCR7, PBS, NBC, Kym Kemp, North Coast Journal, Kym Kemp, NCJ, North Coast Journal, NCJ Hosted by Saadi