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Episode 1: Dr. Hunt

2024/6/10
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Lester Hunt, a problem-solver and newly elected governor of Wyoming, tackled a significant pigeon infestation at the state capitol by personally poisoning the birds, showcasing his proactive approach to issues.

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The sudden and shocking suicide of a popular Democratic Senator, inside his Senate office, stuns the country and the nation’s capital. And soon, a series of bombshell revelations concerning the circumstances around the senator’s death will start to reveal a web of troubling forces at work on the American ultra right in the post-war 1950s.

This episode contains descriptions that reference self-harm. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or chat live at 988lifeline.org. You can also visit SpeakingOfSuicide.com/resources for additional support.