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Pit Bulls Unleashed

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The sharpest teeth, the strongest jaw, the most dangerous breed. Or so you thought. In her debut podcast, Dana Adcock explores the ethics surrounding pit bulls and the dichotomy of hot and cold opinions in her hometown, San Diego. Through research and interviews with experts, she attempts to answer the question: can breed alone make a dog dangerous?

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United States

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Culture

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The sharpest teeth, the strongest jaw, the most dangerous breed. Or so you thought. In her debut podcast, Dana Adcock explores the ethics surrounding pit bulls and the dichotomy of hot and cold opinions in her hometown, San Diego. Through research and interviews with experts, she attempts to answer the question: can breed alone make a dog dangerous?

Language:

English


Episodes
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Episode 1: A Really Bad Reputation

8/14/2020
In the 1870's, small white dogs were clubbed to death in the streets of New York City. So how does this relate to the diverse opinions on pit bulls today? Music from the YouTube Audio Library. Sources for the series listed at the end of each podcast.

Duration:00:26:54

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Episode 2: Small and Unimpressive

8/14/2020
In 2009, a study was conducted to expose the genetic makeup of shelter dogs. So how does this disprove a common myth about pit bulls? Music from the YouTube Audio Library. Sources for the series listed at the end of each podcast.

Duration:00:15:30

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Episode 3: Easy to Be a Sheep

8/14/2020
In 2017, two dogs attacked a woman and her dog near SDSU. So how does this affect perceptions of pit bulls in the media? Music from the YouTube Audio Library. Sources for the series listed at the end of each podcast.

Duration:00:29:00

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Episode 4: Zero Evidence

8/14/2020
In 2019, a woman was forced to move because she owned two pit bulls. So how can this be traced all the way to the government? Music from the YouTube Audio Library. Sources for the series listed at the end of each podcast.

Duration:00:21:55

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Episode 5: The Last Frontier

8/14/2020
In 2002, a toddler version of myself adopted her first dog at the San Diego Humane Society. So how are rescue organizations like that one helping pit bulls today?

Duration:00:48:06

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Episode 6: Safe and Happy Lives Together

8/14/2020
You’ve heard from the experts. So how do we solve breed discrimination? Music from the YouTube Audio Library. Sources for the series listed at the end of each podcast.

Duration:00:14:36

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Trailer: Pit Bulls Unleashed

8/7/2020
A new limited series about our love/hate relationship with pit bulls. Hear the trailer now.

Duration:00:02:06