Curtain The Podcast

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This is Curtain – a podcast where we pull back the blinds to shine a light on the darkest parts of our justice system and ask – who are the victims?Could an Aboriginal man who has served 25 years in prison for Murder be innocent?Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson 

  1. 08/15/2025

    The Disappeared Project

    In episode 12 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson introduce The Disappeared Project, along with their co-founders Ginny and Kevin. A new Indigenous-led project which aims to fight for the families and loved ones of the Disappeared, providing resources, tools, legal advice, stories, and data collection, officially launch during National Missing Persons Week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  2. 09/02/2024

    The Inquiry, a Simple Waste of Time!

    In episode 11 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson discuss the final report of the Senate inquiry into Missing and Murdered First Nations Women and Children. Only ten recommendations were handed down, all with little or no relevance to the issue of femicide in this nation, the disappeared remain forgotten and the hosts explain the litany of failures.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min

  3. 08/13/2024

    New Data Exposed

    In episode 10 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson discuss a new set of data figures they have pieced together. The numbers highlight trends and patterns that defy the accepted status quo and challenge mainstream media assertions about the issue of Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Children.  This podcast is proudly brought to you by the BlakCast network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 min

  4. 06/28/2024

    For Constance the Coroner Failed.

    In episode 9 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson discuss the recent inquest findings into the death of Constance May Watcho, examine a litany of failures by the court, discuss the clear evidence that exists and examine how deeply her family and community have been failed by the system, yet again! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min

  5. 05/07/2024

    The Long Wait for Justice

    In episode 8 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson discuss the recent inquest findings into the 1987 death of Aboriginal teenagers Jacinta "Cindy" Smith and Mona Lisa Smith. From the remote NSW town of Bourke, their families have long campaigned for justice and 36 years later all has finally been revealed. A predator targeting Aboriginal children, a botched and racist police investigation, and the state that never wanted the truth to see the light of day. This episode is proudly brought to you by BlakCast and produced by Clint Curtis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min

  6. 04/22/2024

    Finding the Missing with their Phones.

    In episode 7 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson explain the vital tool that is triangulation, and the way it is used to locate missing and murdered people. But it is a technology that is not applied equally, with police failing to deploy this vital resource all too often. The Australian parliament has recently passed new legislation to improve its use, but does it really address the root issue? This episode is proudly brought to you by BlakCast and produced by Clint Curtis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    33 min

  7. 03/25/2024

    Rolfe Takes the Stand

    In episode 6 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson discuss the testimony of Zachary Rolfe at the coronial inquest into the 2019 police shooting of Kumanjayi Walker. Racism, repeated violence and a media determined to hide the truth is only the beginning of what was revealed. Curtain the Podcast is brought to you by the BlakCast Network and is produced by Clint Curtis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min

  8. 02/29/2024

    Asking Questions of an Inquiry

    In episode 5 hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson are again analysing the National inquiry into Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women and Children. The latest hearings took place in Queensland and once again, the failures of the police and the inquiry to hold them to account was front and centre. Curtain the Podcast is brought to you by the BlakCast Network and is produced by Clint Curtis.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    30 min
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This is Curtain – a podcast where we pull back the blinds to shine a light on the darkest parts of our justice system and ask – who are the victims?Could an Aboriginal man who has served 25 years in prison for Murder be innocent?Hosts Amy McQuire and Martin Hodgson 

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