Curtain The Podcast

In episode 11 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson discuss the final report of the Senate inquiry into Missing and Murdered First Nations Women and Children. Only ten recommendations were handed down, all with little or no relevance to the issue of femicide in this nation, the disappeared remain forgotten and the hosts explain the litany of failures.    See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In episode 10 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson discuss a new set of data figures they have pieced together. The numbers highlight trends and patterns that defy the accepted status quo and challenge mainstream media assertions about the issue of Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Children.  This podcast is proudly brought to you by the BlakCast network. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In episode 9 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson discuss the recent inquest findings into the death of Constance May Watcho, examine a litany of failures by the court, discuss the clear evidence that exists and examine how deeply her family and community have been failed by the system, yet again! See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In episode 8 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson discuss the recent inquest findings into the 1987 death of Aboriginal teenagers Jacinta "Cindy" Smith and Mona Lisa Smith. From the remote NSW town of Bourke, their families have long campaigned for justice and 36 years later all has finally been revealed. A predator targeting Aboriginal children, a botched and racist police investigation, and the state that never wanted the truth to see the light of day. This episode is proudly brought to you by BlakCast and produced by Clint Curtis. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

In episode 7 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson explain the vital tool that is triangulation, and the way it is used to locate missing and murdered people. But it is a technology that is not applied equally, with police failing to deploy this vital resource all too often. The Australian parliament has recently passed new legislation to improve its use, but does it really address the root issue? This episode is proudly brought to you by BlakCast and produced by Clint Curtis. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.