The online legacy of 'To Catch a Predator'

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🗓️ 22 September 2023

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

Back in 2004, NBC’s 'To Catch a Predator' captivated millions of viewers as it followed a vigilante group called Perverted Justice, which has a goal to thwart pedophiles searching the internet for minors. Adult volunteers go online to pose as minors in order to, well, catch predators. Three years later, amid its growing popularity, it came to an end. But nearly two decades later, it's inspired a genre of influencers who have tried to fill the void.

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0:00.0	Today's episode discusses some difficult topics including the abuse of children. Please take
0:06.6	care while listening.
0:09.6	WBWR Podcasts, Boston.
0:24.6	Yum. The snack is delicious.
0:26.6	Hi there.
0:27.6	Oh, do you know who I am?
0:29.6	I see you're enjoying this snack, but do you want to tell me why you're here?
0:34.6	The podcast lover 88, if that is your real name?
0:37.6	I'm just here to eat this snack.
0:39.6	Oh, really? Because according to these emails you sent with our decoy, you came here
0:45.6	with the intention of making a podcast, is that right?
0:48.6	No, no, that's not true. What are all these microphones doing here?
0:53.6	I'm just here to enjoy this snack time.
0:55.6	Why don't you take a seat?
0:59.6	Two days ago, you sent an explicit message saying,
1:02.6	can't wait to record this episode with you. Why would you write that?
1:07.6	Uh, and I'm seeing you've brought some recording equipment with you.
1:12.6	Is that a microphone you've got there and headphones?
1:15.6	If you're here just to eat a snack, why do you have this podcast paraphernalia?
1:20.6	Okay, look, man, I get it. I have a problem and I know I need to address it.
1:24.6	So am I under arrest or not?
1:26.6	I'm not going to arrest you, but you will get tackled by the podcast police
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