In this episode of Defeating the Darkness, Heather Brown sits down with Peter Finnerty to examine how abuse of power rarely begins with violence. It begins with silence, status, and a lack of accountability.Rather than focusing only on the final act, this conversation pulls the lens back to expose the warning signs that were present long before everything unraveled. Together, they explore how authority can shield harmful behavior, how systems often protect titles instead of people, and how unchecked ego and control escalate when no one is willing to challenge the behavior.This episode pushes beyond surface-level storytelling and asks deeper questions about responsibility. Who had the power. Who noticed the red flags. Who stayed silent. And what happens when trust in a position outweighs attention to behavior.When Power Goes Unchecked is a necessary conversation about prevention, awareness, and the cost of ignoring what feels uncomfortable to confront.This episode is brought to you by supporters of Defeating the Darkness, who believe in shining a light on hard truths, advocating for accountability, and standing with survivors. Your support helps keep these conversations honest, accessible, and impactful.Follow & SubscribeListen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms.New episodes drop regularly. Following the show helps amplify these stories and conversations.Learn More About the MissionDefeating the Darkness exists to expose injustice, support survivors, and challenge systems that fail the vulnerable. Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Support Heather’s WorkHeather Brown’s book, Defeating the Darkness, dives deeper into the mission behind the podcast. Learn more and support the work at heatherbrownlaw.com