Curtain The Podcast

In episode 12 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson introduce The Disappeared Project, along with their co-founders Ginny and Kevin. A new Indigenous-led project which aims to fight for the families and loved ones of the Disappeared, providing resources, tools, legal advice, stories, and data collection, officially launch during National Missing Persons Week.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

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.