MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy
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<p>On May 13th, 1985 the Philadelphia Police Department dropped a bomb on the home of MOVE, a Black-led back-to-nature group in West Philadelphia. The bomb and its fiery aftermath killed 11 people including 6 children. It destroyed 61 homes and left 250 people homeless. </p><br><p>Reporter Linn Washington has covered MOVE for more than 50 years. He weaves us through the tangled story of a cult-like leader, desperate neighbors, brutal cops, and a city torn apart</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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4/4/2025
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Recent Episodes
May 27, 2025
The Aftermath
Former Mayor Wilson Goode discusses his role in the May 13th bombing, while Mike Africa Jr. and Pam Africa describe MOVE's fractured state in this interview episode.
May 20, 2025
The Bomb
Linn Washington, former Philadelphia Daily News reporter, recounts the tragic events of May 13th, 1985, when police bombed the MOVE headquarters, resulting in multiple deaths and widespread destruction in Philadelphia; this is an interview.
May 13, 2025
The Standoff
Former reporter Maida Odom and photojournalist Pete Kane recount the City of Philadelphia's attempt to evict MOVE from their headquarters, detailing the escalating tensions and police preparations.
7 total episodes available with 7 transcripts
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- What is MOVE: Untangling the Tragedy?
<p>On May 13th, 1985 the Philadelphia Police Department dropped a bomb on the home of MOVE, a Black-led back-to-nature group in West Philadelphia. The bomb and its fiery aftermath killed 11 people including 6 children. It destroyed 61 homes and left 250 people homeless. </p><br><p>Reporter Linn Washington has covered MOVE for more than 50 years. He weaves us through the tangled story of a cult-like leader, desperate neighbors, brutal cops, and a city torn apart</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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