Courage in Tragedy: Confronting Alex Jones

On December 14, 2012, Robbie Parker's six-year-old daughter, Emilie, was tragically killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting.

In this episode of Lean to the Left podcast, Courage in Tragedy, Robbie shares his deeply emotional journey of coping with the immense grief of losing his daughter, the harassment his family faced from Alex Jones and his InfoWars followers, their subsequent decision to relocate, and the legal battle they waged confronting Alex Jones.

Robbie also discusses his book, 'A Father's Fight: Taking on Alex Jones and Reclaiming the Truth About Sandy Hook,' and his process of healing and preserving his daughter's memory.

The episode ends on a high note with news about The Onion winning the InfoWars platform in a bankruptcy auction, marking a milestone in Robbie's fight for justice.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction to the Sandy Hook Tragedy

00:33 Robbie Parker's Heartbreaking Story

04:16 The Immediate Aftermath and Alex Jones' Conspiracy Theories

04:59 Relocating and Facing Harassment

07:55 Standing Up to Alex Jones

10:08 Writing a Book and Healing

16:06 Reflections on Grief and Family Impact

19:24 The Verdict and Its Implications

23:32 The Onion Wins InfoWars Auction

29:21 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

About Bob Gatty

A former journalist and communications consultant, Bob Gatty is the founder and editor of the Lean to the Left blog and host of this podcast, which focuses on progressive politics and the important social issues of our time.

Bob's new book, Hijacked Nation: Donald Trump's Attack on America's Greatness, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com and is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other outlets. Paperback: $11; Hardcover: $24. Digital versionalso available. Here's a direct link: https://amzn.to/4eK8ghZ

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