The System Is Wrong

Beautiful Stories From Anonymous People

Chris Gethard

Society & Culture

4.8 • 9K Ratings

🗓️ 7 January 2025

⏱️ 92 minutes

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Summary

This week’s caller shares an incredible story about receiving a tough phone call regarding her ex-husband and the lessons it taught her about the broken justice system. She opens up about standing up for what's right, even when the system fails, and being a voice for those who can’t defend themselves. It's a compelling reminder of why doing the right thing matters, even—and especially—when it's not the easy thing.

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0:34.4	Hello to everybody who forgot to record this part when you were recording everything else.
0:38.8	So now this part sounds wildly different.
0:40.6	It's beautiful anonymous.
0:42.3	One hour.
0:43.4	One phone call.
0:44.9	No names.
0:46.4	No holds barred.
0:48.9	I'd rather go one-on-one.
0:51.8	I think it'll be more fun.
0:53.5	And I'll get to know you and you'll get to know me.
0:58.7	Hi everybody, Chris Gattherd here.
1:00.1	If you don't want an intro, I get it.
1:04.8	I didn't time it exactly.
1:07.8	It's about, hold on, let me check. This is taking... About 10 minutes.
1:14.7	Skim had about 10 minutes. We'll put you right towards the beginning of the call.
1:17.9	Sorry that took me so long. I had a brain for it. Anyway, enjoy it.
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