{"id":2648,"date":"2022-08-08T02:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mostfoulpod.com\/cast\/?p=2648"},"modified":"2022-07-24T22:38:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T02:38:40","slug":"episode-48-what-happened-to-joan-risch-sunanda-pushkar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mostfoulpod.com\/cast\/blog\/episode-48-what-happened-to-joan-risch-sunanda-pushkar\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode 48: What Happened to Joan Risch + Sunanda Pushkar?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Content Warning<\/strong>&nbsp;<em>This episode contains a discussion of suicide and domestic violence. Please take care of yourself, and use the resources listed below if you need support.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This week, Kirsten + Andrew look at two deeply disturbing and mysterious cases, both unsolved and both surprisingly under-represented in the larger pop cultural landscape.  <meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Be a doll. <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3Az1uba\">Subscribe<\/a> wherever you listen to podcasts and then rate and review us at <a href=\"https:\/\/apple.co\/3jQAHBc\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>. It makes a huge difference in getting the pod noticed. And we want to be low-key famous, TBH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you really stan us, pick up some cool merch from the <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3AsZBg5\">store<\/a> or go on over to <a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3wl1kkm\">Patreon<\/a> and become a backer. We\u2019ll be doling out bonus eps, fun downloadables, Patreon exclusive merch, and merch discounts!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Last but not least, follow us everywhere <strong>@mostfoulpod<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appreciate the hell out of you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em><em>Featured photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@jrkorpa\">Jr Korpa<\/a> via <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/\">Unsplash<\/a>.<\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listener Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">United States<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/\"><strong>National Suicide Prevention Lifeline<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Call <a href=\"tel:1-800-273-8255\">1-800-273-8255<\/a> (TALK) to speak to someone or <a href=\"https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/chat\/\">chat here<\/a>.<\/li><li>Veterans in crisis, press \u201c1\u201d to be directed to local VA resources. <\/li><li>Deaf, hard of hearing TTY and chat options <a href=\"https:\/\/suicidepreventionlifeline.org\/help-yourself\/for-deaf-hard-of-hearing\/\">here<\/a>. <\/li><li>En Espa\u00f1ol, llama a <a href=\"tel:1-888-628-9454\">1-888-628-9454<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crisistextline.org\/\"><strong>Crisis Text Line<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Text HOME to <a href=\"sms:741-741\">741-741<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbsalliance.org\/crisis\/suicide-hotline-helpline-information\/\"><strong>Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>offers these and many more resources for those experiencing suicidal thoughts or other mental health crises.<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Canada<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mindyourmind.ca\/help\/where-call\">Mind Your Mind<\/a> website has a long list of resources, both within Canada and internationally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crisisservicescanada.ca\/\">Crisis Services Canada<\/a> \u2013 Call <a href=\"tel:1-833-456-4566\">1-833-456-4566<\/a> anytime or text <a href=\"sms:45645\">45645<\/a> from 4 p.m. to midnight.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hopeforwellness.ca\/\">Hope for Wellness<\/a> \u2013 Call <a href=\"tel:1-855-242-3310\">1-855-242-3310<\/a> or chat support for Indigenous peoples.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/kidshelpphone.ca\/\">Kids Help Phone<\/a> \u2013 Online chat or call <a href=\"tel:1-800-668-6868\">1-800-668-6868<\/a> to speak to a counselor.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">India<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/findahelpline.com\/\">Findahelpline.com<\/a> has an extensive list of <a href=\"https:\/\/findahelpline.com\/in\">resources in India<\/a>, including <a href=\"https:\/\/1life.org.in\/\">1 Life<\/a>, whose hotline you can call 24\/7 at <a href=\"tel:078930-78930\">078930-78930<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Countries<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/findahelpline.com\/\">Findahelpline.com<\/a> also maintains <a href=\"https:\/\/findahelpline.com\/i\/iasp\">resource lists for many other countries<\/a> on their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"episode-sources\">Episode Sources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Disappearance_of_Joan_Risch\">Disappearance of Joan Risch &#8211; Wikipedia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/charleyproject.org\/case\/joan-carolyn-risch\">Joan Carolyn Risch \u2013 The Charley Project<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/soapboxie.com\/government\/Missing-Joan-Carolyn-Risch\">Missing: Joan Carolyn Risch &#8211; Soapboxie<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/UnresolvedMysteries\/comments\/5yitmk\/the_very_strange_disappearance_of_joan_risch\/\">The Very Strange Disappearance of Joan Risch : r\/UnresolvedMysteries<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.docdroid.net\/file\/download\/z72a3Eh\/joan-risch-pdf.pdf\">Joan Risch Research<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newindianexpress.com\/lifestyle\/books\/2019\/aug\/25\/decoding-the-life-of-sunanda-pushkar-2023838.html\">Decoding the life of Sunanda Pushkar<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hindustantimes.com\/cities\/others\/sunanda-death-case-several-twists-and-turns-in-years-of-investigation-101629310540937.html\">Sunanda death case: Several twists and turns in years of investigation | Latest News Delhi &#8211; Hindustan Times<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/08\/18\/world\/asia\/shashi-tharoor-sunanda-pushkar.html\">Shashi Tharoor Is Cleared in India in Death of Sunanda Pushkar &#8211; The New York Times<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sunanda_Pushkar#Death\">Sunanda Pushkar &#8211; Wikipedia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.business-standard.com\/about\/what-is-sunanda-pushkar-death-case\">What is Sunanda Pushkar Death Case | Shashi Tharoor involvement news<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Shashi_Tharoor\">Shashi Tharoor &#8211; Wikipedia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Dubai_Production_City\">Dubai Production City &#8211; Wikipedia<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Rendezvous_Sports_World\">Rendezvous Sports World &#8211; Wikipedia<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_5975\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-2648-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/mostfoulpod\/content.blubrry.com\/mostfoulpod\/Episode_48_What_Happened_to_Joan_Risch_Sunanda_Pushkar_.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/mostfoulpod\/content.blubrry.com\/mostfoulpod\/Episode_48_What_Happened_to_Joan_Risch_Sunanda_Pushkar_.mp3\">https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/mostfoulpod\/content.blubrry.com\/mostfoulpod\/Episode_48_What_Happened_to_Joan_Risch_Sunanda_Pushkar_.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\" style=\"margin-bottom: 1px !important;\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/mostfoulpod\/content.blubrry.com\/mostfoulpod\/Episode_48_What_Happened_to_Joan_Risch_Sunanda_Pushkar_.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/www.mostfoulpod.com\/cast\/?powerpress_pinw=2648-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/media.blubrry.com\/mostfoulpod\/content.blubrry.com\/mostfoulpod\/Episode_48_What_Happened_to_Joan_Risch_Sunanda_Pushkar_.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"Episode_48_What_Happened_to_Joan_Risch_Sunanda_Pushkar_.mp3\">Download<\/a><\/p><!--powerpress_player-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Content Warning: This episode contains a discussion of suicide and domestic violence. 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