This week, we’re discussing an issue that's importance really cannot be understated. The Uyghurs in China, a minority religious group, is being persecuted to the point of genocide and it’s hardly being discussed… to help and learn more, please check out the links on our website

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about the tragic case of Daniel Anderl and the deranged man who took his life. We also discuss “Men’s Rights” groups, the draft, and Jeffery Ebstein, which are somehow all related to this case... Needless to say, this episode has a lot of twists and turns! For sources go to https://www.darkmatterpod.com/episodes

This week, we’re diving into the history and culture of indigenous tribes, especially in the United States. We discuss what life was like for native people before colonization, some of the cool things they believed in, and what we can do to better support these communities and remember their history today.

Trigger Warning: violence against women and graphic descriptions of crime scenes and murder

This week, we’re throwing it back to one of the oldest and most notorious serial killers--Jack the Ripper. Although infamous for his gruesome murders of sex workers in the late 1800s, his identity and number of victims is still unknown, making this matter even darker… We hope you enjoy this episode and we’ll be back next Monday with another!

In the 15 years since its inception, YouTube has transformed into one of the most popular platforms online. It’s a place where many find their community, but between the scandals, accusations, and drama… has it gone too far? Thank you for listening and we’ll see you again next Monday!

In this week’s episode, we discuss the most extravagant, exclusive, and luxurious music festival that… never happened. From the fraud to the rich kids getting scammed to the infamous cheese sandwich picture, this episode has a lot of twists and turns. Thank you for tuning in and we will be back with another episode next week!

This week, we discuss the tragic and senseless murder of 20 year-old solider, Vanessa Guillen. We also reflect on the bigger issue of violence and abuse of women in the military.

Vanessa’s GoFundMe

https://www.gofundme.com/f/pfc-vanessa-guillen-missing

#JusticeforVanessa T-shirts

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Find Vanessa Guillen Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/findvanessaguillen/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

As Pride Month comes to a close, we at Dark Matter wanted to dedicate an episode to current and past crime cases that involve LGBTQ/+ victims. In this episode, we break down what the infamous “Gay Panic Defense,” now referred to as the LGBTQ/+ Panic Defense, is and why it’s so harmful. We also speak on the ever-growing, yet seldom discussed issue of violence against trans people--specifically black trans women.

Today we discussed the murder of George Floyd, which led to protests demanding justice for Floyd and so many other innocent black men and women. We also get into the bigger racial issues with the American "justice" system, educational institutions, and society at large. Check the links below to learn about African American history and what you can do to help.

https://oyc.yale.edu/african-american-studies/afam-162

https://www.netflix.com/title/80091741

https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/

Have you ever wondered how far social media “influencers” would go for clout and followers? Surely, not even the most shameless influencers would adopt a child for followers, just to abandon the child a few years later right? Unfortunately, that’s exactly what Myka and James Stauffer did. In this episode, we discussed a current case about narcissism, influencer culture, and international adoption gone wrong. Thanks for tuning in and we’ll be back next week!