Episode 48: What Happened to Joan Risch + Sunanda Pushkar?

Content Warning This episode contains a discussion of suicide and domestic violence. Please take care of yourself, and use the resources listed below if you need support. This week, Kirsten + Andrew look at two deeply disturbing and mysterious cases, both unsolved and both surprisingly under-represented in the larger pop cultural landscape. Be a doll. Subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts and then rate and review us at Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge difference in getting the pod noticed. And we want to be low-key famous, TBH. If you really stan us, pick up some cool merch from the store or go on over to Patreon and become a backer. We’ll be doling out bonus eps, fun downloadables, Patreon exclusive merch, and merch discounts! Last but not least, follow us everywhere @mostfoulpod. We appreciate the hell out of you! Featured photo by Jr Korpa via Unsplash. Listener Resources United States National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Call 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) to speak to someone or chat here. Veterans in crisis, press “1” to be directed to local VA resources. Deaf, hard of hearing TTY and chat options here. En Español, llama a 1-888-628-9454. Crisis Text Line Text HOME to 741-741 The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance offers these and many more resources for those experiencing suicidal thoughts or other mental health crises.  Canada The Mind Your Mind website has a long list of resources, both within Canada and internationally. Crisis Services Canada – Call 1-833-456-4566 anytime or text 45645 from 4 p.m. to midnight. Hope for Wellness – Call 1-855-242-3310 or chat support for Indigenous peoples. Kids Help Phone – Online chat or call 1-800-668-6868 to speak to a counselor. India Findahelpline.com has an extensive list of resources in India, including 1 Life, whose hotline you can call 24/7 at 078930-78930. Other Countries Findahelpline.com also maintains resource lists for many other countries on their website. Episode Sources Disappearance of Joan Risch – Wikipedia Joan Carolyn Risch – The Charley Project Missing: Joan Carolyn Risch – Soapboxie The Very Strange Disappearance of Joan Risch : r/UnresolvedMysteries  Joan Risch Research Decoding the life of Sunanda Pushkar Sunanda death case: Several twists and turns in years of investigation | Latest News Delhi – Hindustan Times Shashi Tharoor Is Cleared in India in Death of Sunanda Pushkar – The New York Times Sunanda Pushkar – Wikipedia What is Sunanda Pushkar Death Case | Shashi Tharoor involvement news Shashi Tharoor – Wikipedia Dubai Production City – Wikipedia Rendezvous Sports World – Wikipedia