We Came to the Forest
Vienna, a delivery worker, learns about Cop City, a massive police training facility under construction in Atlanta. She joins activists trying to stop the project and finds community, purpose, and love in the South River Forest. But one morning's events shatter everything, leading Vienna and those connected to the forest to confront a profound question: what are you willing to die for? The podcast is produced by Wondery, Campside Media, and Tenderfoot TV, and is available ad-free for Audible subscribers.
Episodes
What to Listen to Next: American Scandal: Police Corruption in Baltimore
American Scandal’s season named Police Corruption in Baltimore goes into the spring of 2017 where a police corruption scandal shocked the city. At the heart of it was an elite plainclothes unit called the Gun Trace Task Force. It was supposed to be the Baltimore police department’s best of the best – a group of highly decorated detectives who excelled at getting drugs and guns off of city
The Greatest Victory | 7
Matthew Shaer and producer Tommy Andres sit down with Atlanta organizer Mary Hooks to talk about the future of protest and the impact of the Stop Cop City movement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Trees Never Forget | 6
As Vienna, Matthew and 60 Forest Defenders await their pending court cases, host Matt Shaer gets closer to uncovering what actually happened during that fatal encounter in the forest.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterFollow We Came to the Forest on the Wondery App or wherever you get
Breakdown | 5
When a music festival is held to honor the legacy of the fallen activist, a splinter group of protestors and police bring everything to the brink of disaster.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In Love and Rage | 4
In the aftermath of the shooting, activists and community members search for answers.Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletterFollow We Came to the Forest on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, A
History of Blood | 3
Forest Defenders grapple with the aftermath of the ensuing raids. After yet another police operation, news arrives: Police announce that they've killed an unnamed activist. But who?If you or someone you know are in crisis, there is help: you can call, text or chat with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, or you can contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.Be the fir
Nino Brown | 2
Matthew Johnson, a young Black preacher, joins the ranks of the Forest Defenders. He finds himself inspired and occasionally frustrated by the efforts. But when police respond with a series of arrests and a massive raid, Matthew decides to up the ante.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Paradise Found | 1
Vienna Forrest travels from Nebraska to the outskirts of Atlanta to join the growing fight against a massive new police training facility nicknamed “Cop City.” In the woods, she finds comradeship, community –– and an unexpected romance with a wiry, wisecracking activist called “Tortuguita.”Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now
Introducing: We Came To The Forest
When Vienna Forest comes to the South River Forest in Atlanta to protest the building of what critics call “Cop City,” she finds a community –– and a cause. But soon, the years-long fight between forest-dwelling activists and the backers of one of the largest police training facilities in the country will take from her everything she holds dear. From Wondery, Campside and Tenderfoot TV,&n
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