Stop the Killing
Hosted by Katherine Schweit · Sarah Ferris Media
4.4from 162 ratings
- 244
- Episodes
- 24
- Transcribed
- 162
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2021
- First episode
- 43K
- YouTube views
About Stop the Killing
Exploring the Darkest Corners of Violence Prevention and Survival: Join Katherine Schweit, former head of the FBI's Active Shooter Program, and award-winning true-crime producer Sarah Ferris in Stop the Killing, the true-crime podcast that doesn’t just document tragedy but empowers listeners with the tools to prevent it. This series masterfully blends deep dives into infamous mass shootings, high-stakes FBI cases, and real-world survivor stories with expert analysis and practical safety strategies. Schweit—who led the first government study on mass shootings after Sandy Hook—delivers powerful insights, while Ferris transforms each episode into a gripping, unforgettable journey.Together, they equip listeners to recognize warning signs, understand preventative strategies, and become "upstanders" in the face of violence. In Season 5, meet heroes, advocates, and experts whose stories demand action—from Parkland parents who turned grief into advocacy, to Chris Hansen of To Catch a Predator - each story a call to action in America's ongoing fight against gun violence. Stop the Killing isn’t just a podcast; it’s an indispensable guide to saving lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.
- Publisher
- Sarah Ferris Media
- Category
- education · society & culture · true crime
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 9 Sept 2021
- Latest episode
- 3 Nov 2026
Latest episodes
24 of 244 episodes have a transcript.
3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT
S7B2 Bend Oregon School Shooting: Helping Children After Tragedy | Part 2
27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
S7B1 BEND SCHOOL SHOOTING: A Survivor Speaks | Katherine Schweit
26 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
SPECIAL TRAILER: The 10-Year-Old Girl Who Deserves to Be Heard | WATCHING TWO DETECTIVES: BIDDY
Inside a recent episode
S7B2 Bend Oregon School Shooting: Helping Children After Tragedy | Part 2
Published 3 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] After a death, one of the first questions a parent asks is how and when do I tell my child? And the answer from mental health professionals is there isn't a time when it's right to do it. So tell them as soon as possible so they hear it from somebody they trust rather than from other kids or social media. […]
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- Becky Drury
- Peter Hogan
- Scott Rogan
- Sarah Ferris
- Claire Throssell
Reach and audience
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- YouTube views
- 43,269
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.5 / 5
- 87 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.3 / 5
- 75 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 66 / 100
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- Quality
- 45
- Social presence
- 94
- YouTube
- 76
- Engagement
- 94
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- Does not typically book guests
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Questions about Stop the Killing
Who hosts Stop the Killing?
Katherine Schweit host the show. Published by Sarah Ferris Media.
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes monthly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Stop the Killing take guests?
The show does not typically feature guests, based on episode analyses.
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