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- 2026
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About Feral America
Two Gen X women who are done being polite about it. True crime, conspiracy, and the stories the system hoped you'd forget.
- Publisher
- Stevie and Em
- Category
- society & culture · true crime
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 15 Mar 2026
- Latest episode
- 13 Aug 2026
Latest episodes
14 episodes in the feed.

13 Aug 2026
Anand Jon Update with Tara Rule: theBfly, the Money Trail, and "Rebecca"
Tara Rule is back, and we go straight into what she has been hearing directly from young women connected to theBfly.co (http://theBfly.co). According to those firsthand accounts, women brought in for projects were expected to stay in a hotel room booked by Elyana Aronow, who also goes by Elyana Violet, and then "reimburse" her by sending payment to a PayPal account that, per those same accounts, belongs to the International Justice Alliance, the nonprofit tied to the campaign to free Anand Jon. We walk through what that arrangement looks like and why it matters. We also get into emails Tara received from Justin Gelband, the celebrity trainer who appears on theBfly's own Instagram working out with the young women it features. We talk about the alleged role of Anand Jon's sister, Sanjana Jon, in contacting women on his behalf under the name "Rebecca," which is her middle name. And we discuss the most disturbing thread of all, the reports that Anand Jon has been contacting people, including minors, from prison, and what it would mean to advocate for them. Then we look forward. Tara is searching for a lawyer to help her file a civil suit against Anand Jon, and we talk through what comes next in the investigation. Finally, we cover the new tool on anandjon.info (http://anandjon.info). Anand Jon Alexander is eligible for parole in 2027, and there is now a feature on the site that lets anyone, victim or not, write a statement to the California Board of Parole Hearings and download it as a PDF to send in. We explain how it works and why the December 2027 hearing is the deadline that matters. If you have information, Tara Rule can be reached at ruleartsandproductions@gmail.com (mailto:ruleartsandproductions@gmail.com). You can also send tips to the investigation at localtip@proton.me (mailto:localtip@proton.me). Read the documented record, and use the parole letter tool, at anandjon.info (http://anandjon.info). If a child is in immediate danger, call 911. To report the exploitation of a minor, contact the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children CyberTipline at 1-800-843-5678 or report.cybertip.org (http://report.cybertip.org). A note on the record: Anand Jon Alexander's criminal convictions are a matter of public record. The other claims discussed in this episode are allegations and firsthand accounts from Tara Rule and the people who have come to her, and have not been tested in court. Named individuals are entitled to the presumption that they have done nothing beyond what any court has found. #AnandJon #TaraRule #theBfly #InternationalJusticeAlliance #FeralAmerica #TrueCrime #SurvivorStories #ParoleHearing #FashionIndustry #Justice

3 Aug 2026
EXCLUSIVE Interview with Tara Rule: Investigating Anand Jon Alexander's Network
Anand Jon Alexander is serving 59 years to life for sexually abusing teenage models he lured with modeling promises. So how could he be eligible for parole as soon as 2027? In this 95-minute interview, survivor and advocate Tara Rule joins Feral America to expose the organized network working to free him, and the tactics that nearly worked on her. Fashion designer Anand Jon was convicted in Los Angeles in 2008 on 16 felony counts, including forcible rape and crimes against girls as young as 14. But the story didn't end at sentencing. Tara Rule takes us inside the machinery of his release campaign and what it's willing to do. In this episode we get into: - How Anand Jon's network allegedly tried to recruit Tara while he sat behind bars, and how close it came to working - The image-laundering playbook: a paid advertisement in Time magazine reportedly designed to look like a real Time article, and how recognizable names, including music producer Poo Bear, keep surfacing around the campaign - A resurfaced 15-year-old news article about Anand's sister, Sanjana Jon, and a Taj Mahal controversy - How a San Quentin credit system could make Anand Jon parole-eligible as early as 2027, decades before his 2065 release date, including credits earned for writing screenplays - The screenplay he reportedly got approved, titled "Downward Facing Doggy Style," whose lead character is described as a "16-year-old sexy, beautiful white girl" - theBfly.co (http://theBfly.co), the self-described "girl empowerment" website that platforms Anand Jon, and firsthand testimonies from young women who say they escaped the network's reach - A potential class action against the state of California for allowing incarcerated predators, who found their original victims online, to use prison tablets to receive videos and video chat The full documented record, with sources: https://anandjon.info (https://anandjon.info) Have information, or are you a survivor or witness? Reach out confidentially: localtip@proton.me (mailto:localtip@proton.me)

1 Aug 2026
Section 8 Tenant Investigation: What the Public Records Revealed | Case File 001
The first evidence review from Forensic Real Estate, where public records meet real estate expertise. What began as a routine property management situation uncovered a series of documented questions — and launched a full evidence-based investigation. We examine publicly available records, court filings, property management documentation, and documented accounts to build a factual timeline. Our goal: separate documented evidence from unanswered questions. In this first evidence review, we investigate: - Multiple aliases identified through public records and how far back they go - Court cases, judgments, and documented complaints spanning multiple years - Public court records revealing a serious criminal court case now part of our timeline - Questions surrounding eligibility for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program - Public records reflecting an IHSS caregiver license under a maiden name - A business currently registered at the property address advertising in-home care services We also review the circumstances surrounding a caregiver who later passed away while in police custody. Using publicly available records, we examine the documented court history relevant to the timeline and discuss information provided to law enforcement — clearly distinguishing verified facts from documented accounts and from questions that remain under review. Additional topics covered: - Lease compliance concerns - Property management documentation - Animal welfare issues documented during the tenancy - Government housing assistance eligibility questions - Trust ownership and financial disclosure questions - Why collecting documentation before drawing conclusions matters The central question of this episode: How was this applicant determined eligible for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program — and were all required eligibility disclosures properly reported? At this stage, we are not drawing conclusions. We are documenting available evidence, identifying unanswered questions, and continuing the investigation as new information surfaces. Future episodes will keep reviewing new evidence as it is documented and verified. About Forensic Real Estate An investigative documentary series where real estate expertise meets investigative journalism. Christina Smith brings 25+ years as a California Realtor specializing in probate, trusts, distressed properties, and high-conflict transactions. Sue is a former paralegal, financial manager, wealth manager, educator, and public records researcher. Together they help homeowners, landlords, investors, and the public understand complex real-world cases. ADHD meets hyperfocus. Subscribe and follow along as we continue documenting Case File 001 and future investigations. Disclaimer Presented for documentary, educational, and journalistic purposes. Information discussed is based on publicly available records, property management documentation, documented accounts, and other sources believed reliable at the time of publication. Our goal is to document the investigative process — not to reach conclusions before the evidence does. Documented accounts, allegations, or unanswered questions are identified as such and should not be interpreted as established fact. Our understanding may change as new information becomes available. Nothing here is legal advice. All individuals discussed are presumed innocent unless proven otherwise in a court of law. If you have firsthand knowledge or relevant documentation that may assist this investigation, please contact us. All information is independently reviewed and verified before being included in future episodes. #CaseFile001 #Section8Tenant #ForensicRealEstate #Investigation #EvidenceReview #Documentary #InvestigativeJournalism #PublicRecords #RealCases #CaseFiles

27 May 2026
Kars4Kids BANNED in California! The 30-Year Donor Con Behind the Annoying Jingle
Kars4Kids has been running car donation ads since 1994. That jingle has been in your head for over 20 years. And in November 2025, the organization was named in a federal class action lawsuit alleging racketeering, false advertising, and violation of California unfair competition laws. Here is what the ads never told you. Kars4Kids is the fundraising arm of Oorah, an Orthodox Jewish outreach organization based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Both organizations share the same CEO: Eli Mintz, son of the rabbi who founded them. In 2024, Kars4Kids collected over $94 million in contributions. A third of that went straight back into advertising. Their own IRS Form 990 shows they paid Google $22,508,970 in a single year for marketing. Bing Ads got $3.4 million. Sirius Satellite Radio got $424,000. The money that was left went to Oorah, which funds gap year trips to Israel for Orthodox Jewish high school graduates, adult matchmaking services for Orthodox Jewish young adults, Jewish private school tuition assistance, and a $16.5 million building purchase in Israel. California accounts for over 25% of all donated vehicles nationally. Kars4Kids ran zero programs in California. Their only local presence was a backpack giveaway of 1,000 bags, distributed by random drawing, no financial need required. On May 8, 2026, Orange County Superior Court Judge Gassia Apkarian ruled that Kars4Kids violated California false advertising and unfair competition laws. The ads are banned in California effective June 8, 2026, unless the organization adds an explicit audible disclosure of its religious affiliation. This is not the first time. Oregon and Pennsylvania settled deceptive advertising cases against Kars4Kids in 2009. Minnesota found in 2017 that less than 1% of funds raised from Minnesota donors benefited Minnesota children. The jingle kept playing. This episode walks through the court ruling, the 990 filings, the executive compensation, the class action complaint, and the full paper trail of what Kars4Kids is and what it has always been. Sources and full Substack article linked below. Feral America Substack (full article with sources): sueselle.substack.com (http://sueselle.substack.com) Kars4Kids IRS Form 990 2024: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/223746050 (https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/223746050) Oorah IRS Form 990 via ProPublica: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/043728030 (https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/043728030) May 8 2026 ruling coverage NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/judge-bans-kars4kids-jingle-california-citing-misleading-advertising-rcna345648 (https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/judge-bans-kars4kids-jingle-california-citing-misleading-advertising-rcna345648) CharityWatch Kars4Kids analysis: https://blog.charitywatch.org/kars-4-kids-updated-charitywatch-rating/ (https://blog.charitywatch.org/kars-4-kids-updated-charitywatch-rating/) Federal class action coverage: https://www.lawcommentary.com/articles/kars4kids-jingle-banned-in-california-after-judge-finds-ads-misleading (https://www.lawcommentary.com/articles/kars4kids-jingle-banned-in-california-after-judge-finds-ads-misleading) #Kars4Kids #Oorah #CarDonationScam #FalseAdvertising #FeralAmerica #InvestigativePodcast #CaliforniaLawsuit #EliMintz #IRS990 #CharityFraud #ClassActionLawsuit #DonorDeception #OrthodoxJewish #NonprofitAccountability #Racketeering

8 May 2026
EXPOSED: Epstein's Money Laundering Mechanism Involving Ben Goertzel, Humanity+ and Novamente
In January 2015, AI researcher Ben Goertzel wrote one of the most damning emails in the entire Jeffrey Epstein file release. He commiserated with Epstein over the "spate of utterly idiotic negative publicity," floated the theory that Epstein's victims (children) were "reasonably mature people who mutually consented," and then, in the very next paragraph, asked for another $25,000 to be funneled through his 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Humanity+. In this episode of Feral America, we examine the full mechanism. This is not a story about a scientist who had a bad funder. It is a story about the conversion mechanism. The pass through. The five percent fee Goertzel openly charged for his nonprofit's role as a financial conduit, in writing, in an email with the actual subject line "Funneling money." In this 30 minute investigation, you will learn: How Epstein's $100,000 fellowship at the University of New Mexico in 2001 launched Goertzel's career The exact structure of the laundering pipeline The IRS statutes that were violated The receipts: emails from the Epstein files Goertzel's "I was social engineered" defense in his February 2026 Substack How a male professional culture of benefit of the doubt continues to protect powerful men accused of horrible things Why I filed an IRS Whistleblower complaint PRIMARY SOURCES AND FURTHER READING My full Substack investigation: https://sueselle.substack.com (https://sueselle.substack.com/p/airing-out-the-laundering-how-ben) South China Morning Post original report (February 16, 2026): https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299896 (https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3299896) Ben Goertzel's "Goertzel vs Epstein" Substack response: https://bengoertzel.substack.com/p/goertzel-vs-epstein (https://bengoertzel.substack.com/p/goertzel-vs-epstein) Government of the United States Virgin Islands v. JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., No. 1:22 cv 10904 (S.D.N.Y. 2022) Vashon Maury Island Beachcomber coverage: https://www.vashonbeachcomber.com/2026/02/27/islander-bankrolled-by-epstein-on-and-off-for-nearly-two-decades/ (https://www.vashonbeachcomber.com/2026/02/27/islander-bankrolled-by-epstein-on-and-off-for-nearly-two-decades/) Business Insider on Goertzel and Epstein: https://www.businessinsider.com (https://www.businessinsider.com) (search Goertzel Epstein) IRS Whistleblower Office and Form 211: https://www.irs.gov/compliance/whistleblower-office (https://www.irs.gov/compliance/whistleblower-office) IRS guidance on Inurement and Private Benefit for 501(c)(3) charities: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/inurement-private-benefit-charitable-organizations (https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/charitable-organizations/inurement-private-benefit-charitable-organizations) Epstein Files searchable database: https://epsteinexposed.com (https://epsteinexposed.com) #FeralAmerica #JeffreyEpstein #BenGoertzel #EpsteinFiles #MoneyLaundering #HumanityPlus #Novamente #HongKong #AIResearch #ArtificialGeneralIntelligence #SophiaTheRobot #IRSWhistleblower #EnhancedEducation #SingularityNet #JPMorganChase #LeonBlack #VirginIslands #Transhumanism #AGI #InvestigativePodcast #EpsteinNetwork #501c3 #NonprofitFraud #TaxFraud

26 Apr 2026
URGENT: No Warrant Needed for Your Data - The CLOUD Act
Last night, a gunman opened fire at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Every news outlet reported the same thing this morning: law enforcement is "obtaining search warrants" for his phone and devices. Here's what they didn't mention: under the CLOUD Act, the government doesn't need a warrant for most of his digital life. His Gmail, his cloud storage, his social media... all of it is accessible through a completely different pipeline. Faster. Quieter. No judge sitting on it for hours. And that law doesn't just apply to active shooters. It applies to you. In this episode, we break down: What the CLOUD Act actually is and how it passed (buried in a 2,200-page spending bill) How it lets the US government compel Google, Apple, Meta, and Microsoft to hand over your data, even if it's stored overseas How foreign governments can now request your data directly from US tech companies Why journalists, activists, lawyers, and immigrants are especially at risk The one structural weakness in the law and the free tools that exploit it → Signal, ProtonMail, Tresorit, Bitwarden, and other privacy tools explained RESOURCES: 🔗 EFF CLOUD Act Explainer — https://www.eff.org/issues/cloud-act (https://www.eff.org/issues/cloud-act) 🔗 Signal (encrypted messaging) — https://signal.org (https://signal.org) 🔗 ProtonMail (encrypted email) — https://proton.me (https://proton.me) 🔗 Bitwarden (password manager) — https://bitwarden.com (https://bitwarden.com) 🔗 Privacy Guides — https://privacyguides.org (https://privacyguides.org) 🔗 ACLU CLOUD Act Analysis — https://www.aclu.org (https://www.aclu.org) 🔗 Full CLOUD Act Text — https://www.congress.gov (https://www.congress.gov) #CLOUDAct #Privacy #DataPrivacy #Surveillance #Signal #ProtonMail #Encryption #WHCD #WHCDShooting #DigitalPrivacy #FourthAmendment #BigTech #GooglePrivacy #iCloud #FederalLaw #CyberSecurity #PrivacyRights #FreePress #EndToEndEncryption #FeralAmerica

19 Apr 2026
A Father Who Raped His Daughter & A Girl Who Shot an Abuser: Makayla Settles & Alishon Torres
Two 18-year-old Hispanic girls. Two devastating stories. Almost no media coverage. This week on a special edition of Feral America, we the stories most mainstream media won't touch. Makayla Rene Settles moved from North Carolina to California to live with her birth father, Stephen Vincent Chavez, while attending Moorpark College. Within two days of arriving, he brutally assaulted her. DNA evidence confirmed the attack. He was arrested, then released on bail. Unable to cope with her trauma, Makayla took her own life in December 2025. His hearing is April 21st at the Ventura County Courthouse. A march in Makayla's honor begins at 8 a.m. at the corner of Victoria and Telephone. Show up. Make noise. She deserves justice. Alishon Torres, originally from Honduras, took action after her five-year-old sister revealed she had been molested by a 58-year-old man living nearby... and no adult in the family did anything. Alishon did. She is now being held in Shelby County, Tennessee on $1 million bail. The online support for her has been overwhelming. Want to help? Stevie explains exactly how in this episode. When the legal system fails, who steps up? 🔔 Subscribe to Feral America for stories that deserve to be heard. 👍 Like this video to help spread awareness. 💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments. 📍 March for Makayla: April 21st, 8 a.m. | Corner of Victoria & Telephone, Ventura County Courthouse

10 Apr 2026
BREAKING: Iran War, Draft Incoming | 12 Missing UAP Scientists | Justice for Makayla Rene Settles
Multiple breaking stories that mainstream media won't cover properly. We're connecting the dots. Today we're covering three urgent stories that deserve your attention: escalating Iran war preparations including potential draft implementation, the disturbing pattern of missing UAP scientists, and the fight for justice for Makayla Rene Settles with a crucial protest happening April 21st. IRAN WAR & DRAFT COVERAGE: Latest developments in Iran conflict escalation Draft registration updates and what it means for young Americans Military mobilization patterns we're tracking Government messaging vs. reality on the ground MISSING UAP SCIENTISTS: Multiple scientists working on UAP research have disappeared Patterns in the disappearances that raise serious questions Government connections and timing coincidences What this means for UFO disclosure efforts MAKAYLA RENE SETTLES JUSTICE: Who was Makayla and what happened to her Stephen Vincent Chavez and the case details April 21st protest at Ventura County Courthouse at 8am How you can support the fight for justice Why this case matters for survivors everywhere KEY DETAILS: Ventura County Courthouse Protest: April 21st at 8:00 AM Location: Ventura County Courthouse ⚖️ Demanding justice for Makayla Rene Settles Why we're covering these together: These stories represent different aspects of how power operates in the shadows. Government war preparations, silencing of UAP researchers, and justice denied to victims all connect to larger patterns of control and coverup. URGENT UPDATES: Iran situation developing rapidly Protest details and how to participate safely Missing scientists timeline and latest developments This episode contains information that affects your life directly. From potential military service to understanding what's being hidden about UAPs to supporting justice for victims. Will you be at the April 21st protest? Share your thoughts on these developing stories in the comments.

5 Apr 2026
BREAKING: Trump's Easter Post May Have Violated International War Crimes Laws
Donald Trump just posted something on Truth Social this Easter morning that may violate international law. We're analyzing it in real time. Less than hours ago, Trump's Easter Sunday Truth Social post sent shockwaves through the legal community. We're breaking down the post as legal experts are still reacting and examining the three specific Geneva Convention articles that appear to be violated. What we're covering RIGHT NOW: The Truth Social post from this morning that started the firestorm Legal experts responding in real time as we record Breaking down each of the 3 Geneva Convention violations step by step Why posting this on Easter Sunday makes it even more significant What international law experts are saying as this unfolds Geneva Convention Articles Protocols from 1977 potentially violated: Article 48: Basic rule Article 52: General protection of civilian objects Article 54: Protection of objects indispensable to the survival of the civilian population This is exactly the kind of moment where legal violations happen in plain sight on social media, and we want to document the legal implications before the narrative gets spun by political machines. What happened this morning: Early Easter morning: Trump posts on Truth Social International law implications become clear We hit record to break this down for you This isn't about politics. This is about a potential real-time violation of international law posted publicly for the world to see. Are you seeing this story develop? What's your take? Comment below. Geneva Convention Protocols of 1977: https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treaties/api-1977 (https://ihl-databases.icrc.org/en/ihl-treaties/api-1977)

3 Apr 2026
UFO Evidence the Government Can't Explain + Our Close Encounters | Starseeds and Psychic Abilities
With the Bob Lazar documentary out April 3, it's time to talk UFOs and otherworldly things. What happens when the government starts releasing UFO footage and you've already had your own encounters? In this deeply personal episode, we share our real UAP sightings and analyze newly released military footage that's changing everything we thought we knew about what's in our skies. What we cover: Our personal UFO/UAP encounter stories (never shared before) Breaking down official military UAP footage frame by frame The mysterious Buga Sphere phenomenon and what it could mean Starseed theory: are some humans connected to extraterrestrial consciousness? Psychic abilities and collective consciousness experiences Why the government disclosure is happening now Featured footage: Pentagon released UAP videos Buga Sphere documentation and analysis Military pilot testimonies and leaked recordings Unexplained aerial phenomena caught on camera Topics explored: Personal paranormal experiences and UAP sightings Government UFO disclosure timeline and implications Starseed concepts and spiritual awakening Psychic phenomena and consciousness expansion Collective consciousness and shared experiences What this means for humanity's future Whether you're a skeptic, believer, or somewhere in between, this episode presents evidence and personal testimonies that will make you question what you think you know about reality. Have you had a UAP sighting or psychic experience? Share in the comments. Links to all footage and sources in description. #UFO #UAP #Disclosure #Starseeds #PsychicPhenomena #Consciousness #Military #Government #Paranormal #Truth #Investigation #Documentary #PersonalExperience ____________________________ Pentagon UAP footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auITEKd4sjA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=auITEKd4sjA) Buga Sphere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z9ECb9OCfg&pp=ygULYnVnYSBzcGhlcmXSBwkJ2QoBhyohjO8%3D (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5z9ECb9OCfg&pp=ygULYnVnYSBzcGhlcmXSBwkJ2QoBhyohjO8%3D) UFO Summoning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnWr1AQn3NI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnWr1AQn3NI)

31 Mar 2026
Secret Societies that Actually Run America: Skull and Bones, Bohemian Grove
We went down the rabbit hole of America's most secretive elite clubs and what we found was shocking. From the 40-foot owl statue at Bohemian Grove where presidents perform bizarre rituals, to the leaked membership lists exposing tech titans and Supreme Court justices, this episode reveals how secret societies actually operate in modern America. In this episode: Yale's Skull and Bones society Presidents whose membership spans multiple secret societies Bohemian Grove's leaked 2023 member list (2,200+ names!) How the Manhattan Project was planned in the California redwoods The Nixon-Reagan presidential deal that changed history Alex Jones' secret 2000 infiltration footage Key revelations: Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas: decades-long attendee Charles Koch, Michael Bloomberg, Paul Pelosi on 2023 list Social Security cuts planned at Grove meetings This isn't conspiracy theory. This is documented fact about how power really works in America. Subscribe for more investigative deep dives Sources and documents in comments below. #BohemianGrove #SecretSocieties #TrueCrime #Investigation #ElitePower #Politics #Conspiracy #Documentary Substack with Bohemian Grove 2023 attendee list: https://danboguslaw.substack.com/p/exclusive-i-obtained-the-attendance (https://danboguslaw.substack.com/p/exclusive-i-obtained-the-attendance)

25 Mar 2026
Minisode: The Most Disturbing Research Proposal in the Epstein Files: What Was Document EFTA01181751
On January 30, 2026, the Department of Justice released over 3 million pages from the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Buried in those files was document EFTA01181751 — a research proposal so bizarre and disturbing that we had to read it out loud to believe it was real. In this minisode, I'm reading through the entire document and asking the questions that should terrify anyone who cares about scientific ethics: Who wrote this? Was this research actually being conducted? And how the hell did a convicted sex trafficker end up funding scientific research into sexually transmitted infections that could allegedly increase "female sexual drive"? The document outlines a four-step plan to: Identify STIs that alter host sexual behavior Determine which ones increase female sexual activity Patent the findings Sell to pharmaceutical companies for "mass commercialization" The proposal specifically targets research on women and suggests testing on both humans and animals. It reads like a dystopian nightmare — except it's a real document from a real investigation. This isn't just about Jeffrey Epstein. It's about what happens when unlimited money meets scientific institutions with no oversight. And based on the newly released files, this kind of "research" was being discussed at the highest levels of academia. ⚠️ Content warning: discussion of sexual exploitation, unethical research, and abuse.

20 Mar 2026
Copperfield Rape Allegations, Nygard Conviction: The Billionaire Sex Trafficking Playbook
Oprah Winfrey filmed a glowing interview on David Copperfield's private Bahamian island in 2012. The FBI had just closed a two-year rape investigation into him without charges. He told her on camera that he'd been exonerated and was the real victim. He was still performing at the MGM Grand the next week. In this episode, Feral America digs into what happens when men with private islands and unlimited resources decide the rules don't apply to them... and how long the world has let them get away with it. We cover David Copperfield and Musha Cay: the fake shell company he used to secretly buy the island, the modeling pipeline he allegedly used to lure victims, the 16 women who came forward in 2024, and his documented connections to Jeffrey Epstein's network. Then Em takes us deep into the Peter Nygard case, the Canadian fashion mogul convicted of 4 counts of sexual assault and sentenced to 11 years in 2024, who operated a decades-long trafficking network out of his Bahamas compound Nygard Cay. More than 125 survivors have come forward. Lawyers believe that's still the tip of the iceberg. And the Bahamian government helped keep it secret for over 20 years. This is not a story about bad men. It's a story about systems that protected them. ⚠️ Content warning: this episode includes discussion of sexual assault, sex trafficking, and abuse of minors.

15 Mar 2026
Exclusive! Jessica Collins' Ex Speaks Out
A woman named Jessica Collins disappeared off a Carnival cruise ship in Bonaire in September 2025. She left a thank-you note and a tip for the cabin crew, then texted to say she was fine and please don't look for her. Just a normal day in Feral America. Jessica Leigh Collins has been claiming for years that she was trafficked into Jeffrey Epstein's network as a college student in 2002, connected through the DC Madam, Deborah Palfrey. She's filed federal lawsuits. Made videos. Written a book. And been largely ignored by mainstream media. She also believes her daughter Aisha didn't overdose. She believes she was murdered and that the government covered it up because she knew too much after allegedly being trafficked to high profile politicians from the age of 10. We don't know if any of it is true. We don't know if the woman on that cruise ship is even the same Jessica Collins. What we do know is that this story is stranger, sadder, and more complicated than the algorithm wants it to be — and that's exactly why we're here. In an exclusive interview, Em speaks with Aisha's father, who provides corroborating details and shares his side. We'll cover all this and more. This is our inaugural episode. We're Stevie and Em, two opinionated and curious Gen Xers who have zero interest in pretending the official version is always the whole story. Welcome to Feral America.
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