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Power & Control Podcast with Stephen M. Thompson

by Stephen M. Thompson

Lean in and absorb the compelling stories, guests and commentary on Power & Control with Stephen M. Thompson. Listen to discussions about the realities of stalking, sexual assault, intimate partner violence and much more. Learn to identify the signs of predatory behavior and hear the harrowing stories of survivors, as well as expert analysis of current events and high profile cases. For more information see www.StephenMThompson.com.

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Episodes

  1. Season 3, Episode 1 - Deep Dive

    *This podcast contains adult themes and language - including discussion of traumatic events. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. On this episode of Power and Control, our guest Dr. Kevin Carmody, EdD Civil Rights and Title IX Consultant https://kevincarmody.org/ discuss their new project - a deep…

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  2. Steve's Rant #6 - Threat Assessment

    Episode Description This week, Steve discusses threat assessment and recent high profile shooting cases. Hosted by Stephen M. Thompson. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. We would love to hear from you! Leave us a voice message with questions, comments or general feedback at: 989-572-0402‬....

  3. Season 2, Episode 5 - How to Support Survivors

    On this episode of Power and Control, our guests Krystal Diel, LMSW Director of Survivor Services at Resilience https://resiliencemi.org/our-team/ and Dr. Kevin Carmody, EdD Civil Rights and Title IX Consultant https://kevincarmody.org/ discuss how to help and support survivors of sexual assault....

  4. Season 2, Episode 4 - Survivor Account (Part 4 of 4)

    Final episode of our 4-part series, our guest shares updates and reflections in the years since the case. Hosted by Stephen M. Thompson. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. *This podcast contains adult themes and language - including discussion of sexual assault, stalking, suicidal ideation…

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  5. Season 2, Episode 3 - Survivor Account (Part 3 of 4)

    Season 2 continues with a survivor sharing her experiences with the Attorney General's Office, a controlling relationship, and the criminal justice system (part 3 of a powerful 4 part series). Hosted by Stephen M. Thompson. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. *This podcast contains adult…

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  6. Season 2, Episode 2 - Survivor Account (Part 2 of 4)

    Season 2 continues with a survivor sharing her experiences with Title IX and the criminal justice system (part 1 of a powerful 3 part series). Hosted by Stephen M. Thompson. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. Leave us a voice message with questions, comments or general feedback at:...

  7. Season 2, Episode 1 - Survivor Account (Part 1 of 4)

    Season 2 begins with a survivor sharing her experiences (part 1 of a powerful 4 part series). Hosted by Stephen M. Thompson. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. Leave us a voice message with questions, comments or general feedback at: 989-572-0402‬. Free, Confidential Support for survivors:...

  8. Steve's Rant #5 - Characteristics of recent high profile cases

    This week, Steve discusses characteristics of recent high profile cases. Hosted by Stephen M. Thompson. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. We would love to hear from you! Leave us a voice message with questions, comments or general feedback at: 989-572-0402‬. Free, Confidential Support for...

  9. Episode 8 - Walk Across America

    On this episode of Power and Control, we talk with Michael Charbonneau, Joe McCarthy, and Patrick Hanlin who walked across the country to raise awareness about sexual aggression more than 20 years ago. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. We would love to hear from you! Leave us a voice…

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  10. Episode 7 - Intimate Partner Violence (Part 2)

    CONTENT WARNING - Listener discretion is advised. This Episode contains depictions of violence toward families and animals. On this episode of Power and Control, we continue our discussion of Intimate Partner Violence with our guest Brooke Oliver-Hempenstall. Learn more at…

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  11. Steve's Rant #4 - AI Generated Images and Revenge Porn

    This week, Steve discusses A.I. generated images and revenge porn. Hosted by Stephen M. Thompson. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. We would love to hear from you! Leave us a voice message with questions, comments or general feedback at: 989-572-0402‬. Free, Confidential Support for...

  12. Episode 6 - Intimate Partner Violence (Part 1)

    On this episode of Power and Control, our guest Brooke Oliver-Hempenstall discusses her experience as an advocate, counselor, and shelter manager bringing light to this terrible crime. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. We would love to hear from you! Leave us a voice message with questions,...

  13. Steve's Rant #3 - Man Vs. Bear and P. Diddy

    This week Steve discusses the Man vs. Bear Tik Tok debate and a troubling P. Diddy video. Hosted by Stephen M. Thompson. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. We would love to hear from you! Leave us a voice message with questions, comments or general feedback at: 989-572-0402‬. Free,...

  14. Episode 5 - Stalking and Threat Assessment

    This episode of Power and Control discusses stalking and treat assessment. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. We would love to hear from you! Leave us a voice message with questions, comments or general feedback at: 989-572-0402‬. Free, Confidential Support for survivors: VCCR (Support for...

  15. Episode 4 - Title IX

    This episode of Power and Control discusses Title IX. Join me for a discussion with midwestern college administrator and Title IX director Kevin Carmody, PhD. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. We would love to hear from you! Leave us a voice message with questions, comments or general...

  16. Steve's Rant #2 - Harvey Weinstein's Case

    Steve discusses issues with how we look at current cases. This week discusses updates in Harvey Weinstein's cases. Hosted by Stephen M. Thompson. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. We would love to hear from you! Leave us a voice message with questions, comments or general feedback at:...

  17. Episode 3 - Expert Witness

    This episode of Power and Control explores the challenges and rewards of serving as an expert witnesses in court cases involving sexual assault and partner violence. Co-host Brooke Oliver-Hempenstall and host Stephen M. Thompson. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. We would love to hear from...

  18. Steve's Rant #1 - Recent Cases

    Steve discusses problems with how we look at recent cases. This week features the cases of Laken Hope Riley and Riley Strain. Learn more at www.stephenmthompson.com. We would love to hear from you! Leave us a voice message with questions, comments or general feedback at: 989-572-0402‬. Free,...

  19. Episode 2 - Nice Guy

    "He was such a nice guy...." Six words sexual assault survivors often use to describe their rapist. In this episode of Power and Control we will discuss the characteristics of the "Nice Guy" predator, how he accomplishes his assault, and why he rarely receives any consequence from his behavior....

  20. Episode 1 - Background

    This episode of Power and Control explores our host, Stephen M. Thompson's background and discusses his experience with survivors, predators, law enforcement and professionals in the field. Co-Hosts Mary Peters and Susy Stefanski. Host Stephen M. Thompson. Learn more at www.StephenMThompson.com.…

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About this show

Lean in and absorb the compelling stories, guests and commentary on Power & Control with Stephen M. Thompson. Listen to discussions about the realities of stalking, sexual assault, intimate partner violence and much more. Learn to identify the signs of predatory behavior and hear the harrowing stories of survivors, as well as expert analysis of current events and high profile cases. For more information see www.StephenMThompson.com.

Hosted by

Stephen M. Thompson

Produced by Stephen M. Thompson and Susanne Stefanski

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Power & Control Podcast with Stephen M. Thompson have?

Power & Control Podcast with Stephen M. Thompson has 20 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on February 22, 2026.

What is Power & Control Podcast with Stephen M. Thompson about?

Lean in and absorb the compelling stories, guests and commentary on Power & Control with Stephen M. Thompson. Listen to discussions about the realities of stalking, sexual assault, intimate partner violence and much more. Learn to identify the signs of predatory behavior and hear the harrowing...

How often does Power & Control Podcast with Stephen M. Thompson release new episodes?

Power & Control Podcast with Stephen M. Thompson publishes monthly, based on its 20 episodes since March 2024.

Who hosts Power & Control Podcast with Stephen M. Thompson?

Power & Control Podcast with Stephen M. Thompson is created and hosted by Stephen M. Thompson.
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