The Cult Queen of Canada from Uncover

Joe Rose, a queer activist living with AIDS, is murdered in cold blood on a city bus. So public, so brutal – the city is shocked. The killing becomes a catalyst for ACT UP’s takeover of the 1989 Montreal AIDS conference. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-village-the-montreal-murders-transcripts-listen-1.6479960

A sneak peek into Montreal in the 90s, exploring the dark side of the vibrant gay village. Unsolved murders, AIDS epidemic, and a community taking justice into their own hands.

Justin hands over the season to Francis at Parc de L’Espoir, the memorial to people who died from HIV/AIDS in Montreal’s gay village. We’re going back 30 years. The world was a different place. What we learned about how to live through a pandemic and how to solve a murder.

Host David Ridgen joins victims' family members as they investigate cold cases, tracking down leads, speaking to suspects and searching for answers. In Season 7 of Someone Knows Something, Ridgen and investigative journalist Amanda Robb dig into the 1998 murder of her uncle, a New York doctor killed for performing abortions. They uncover a network of anti-abortion movements linked to violence in North America and Europe. Twenty years later, with debates about reproductive rights heating up in the U.S., could more violence be on the horizon? More episodes are available at hyperurl.co/sks

New criminal charges have been laid against Peter Nygard. New survivors have come forward. And much older allegations have surfaced. But for accusers in Nygard’s hometown — some who were among the most vulnerable in society — justice seems as far away as ever.

Hours after a deadly van attack in Toronto, the media starts hunting for clues. One of those clues leads to a surprise phone call and a shocking discovery. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/boys-like-me-transcripts-listen-1.6732152

Two special-needs students, Evan and Alek, face bullying in high school. Evan tries to break out of his shell while Alek retreats further into disturbing corners of the internet. The hosts reflect on their time at Thornley Secondary School and share memories of prom and a cruel prank. They also discuss a humiliating experience and nervous encounters. Iggy and Evan discuss their friendship with Alec, a mass murderer, and their suspicions about his behavior.

Alek, a prominent incel, discusses his experiences on incel sites and how young men are drawn into this toxic world. The podcast explores the motivations behind the Toronto Van Attack and the evolution of the incel community. It also delves into the significance of online connections, the reasons behind incel identity, and the dangers of online forums for autistic individuals.

A troubling past, radicalization, and terrorism are explored as Evan reflects on his path compared to Alek's. The murky journey from radicalization to terrorism is discussed with a former Jihadi recruiter.

Undercover journalist exposes the alarming rise in online communities promoting male supremacy and violence against women. The podcast highlights the risks faced by online journalists reporting on gender issues, discusses the process of radicalization within the Manosphere, shares survivor stories of online harassment, and explores the trial of Alec Manassian. It emphasizes the need for awareness and action to combat these dangerous online subcultures.