The last few days has been full of news and imagery of Julian Assange returning to Australia after 5 years in a British prison for breaching the US Espionage Act.  Assange had faced decades of incarceration in a US prison, until a plea deal was agreed with US prosecutors.  This week we talk about Assange, but broaden that out to look at other whistleblower cases, and the psychological and physical implications of long-term confinement.

<p>The last few days has been full of news and imagery of Julian Assange returning to Australia after 5 years in a British prison for breaching the US Espionage Act.  Assange had faced decades of incarceration in a US prison, until a plea deal was agreed with US prosecutors.  This week we talk about Assange, but broaden that out to look at other whistleblower cases, and the psychological and physical implications of long-term confinement.</p>

Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join criminologist Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders tick behind some of history’s most notorious cases. This show will provide insights from two minds who have worked within the legal justice system for decades.  You will also hear from victim survivors of some of these crimes, investigators who were directly involved in cases, and advocates for change who share the warning signs on what to look out for.  Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive & Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram.

<p>Motive &amp; Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join criminologist Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders tick behind some of history’s most notorious cases. This show will provide insights from two minds who have worked within the legal justice system for decades.  You will also hear from victim survivors of some of these crimes, investigators who were directly involved in cases, and advocates for change who share the warning signs on what to look out for.  Want to get involved in the community? Follow Motive &amp; Method @motiveandmethod on Instagram.</p>

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