Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan
Specials
Andrew Callaghan and his camera crew travel across the U.S. (and occasionally abroad) interviewing the often-voiceless fringes of society.
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21 Episodes
- 5CAST #1: The Zizian Cult & Spirit of Mac Dre (Feat. Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman)E18
5CAST #1: The Zizian Cult & Spirit of Mac Dre (Feat. Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman)In this episode, we dive into the bizarre world of the Zizian Cult—a radical internet-born movement that's recently been linked to a string of violence across the United States. Joining us is journalist and filmmaker Jacob Hurwitz-Goodman, whose investigative work sheds light on the cult's origins, ideology, and the digital pathways that facilitated its rise. - 5CAST #2: Tesla Vandals & Boycott Leaders (Feat. Joel Lava & Anti-car Activist)E19
5CAST #2: Tesla Vandals & Boycott Leaders (Feat. Joel Lava & Anti-car Activist)In this episode, we sit down with Joel Lava, a devout Democrat and lead organizer of the nation’s first Tesla Boycott, to understand how and why the electric car company became such a target for progressive protest. We’re also joined by an anonymous anti-car activist directly involved in vandalism against Teslas and Waymo vehicles, offering a rare glimpse into the underground world of the broader anti-car resistance. - 5CAST #3: Why the LA Fires Happened & How to Stop Them (Feat. Danielle Venton)E20
5CAST #3: Why the LA Fires Happened & How to Stop Them (Feat. Danielle Venton)In this episode, we'll head into the field alongside Wildland Firefighter Representative Steve Gutierrez and sit down with environmental journalist Danielle Venton to discuss the true causes of the disastrous L.A. Wildfires, and most importantly what can be done to prevent the next blaze. - 5CAST #4: Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (Feat. Dr. Wesley Ryan)E21
5CAST #4: Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (Feat. Dr. Wesley Ryan)In this episode, we'll discuss the under-researched neurological condition referred to as Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder (H.P.P.D) and sit down with Dr. Wesley Ryan, MD, a licensed psychotherapist and published authority on the positive benefits of Ketamine therapy. - 5CAST #5: How L.A. Sheriff Deputy Gangs Terrorize the Public (Feat. Janet Asante)E22
5CAST #5: How L.A. Sheriff Deputy Gangs Terrorize the Public (Feat. Janet Asante)In this episode, we delve into the issue of deputy gangs within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department and the ongoing human rights concerns at Men's Central Jail. We sit down with Janet Asante of JusticeLA to explore the deep-rooted culture of violence, lack of accountability, and the urgent need for systemic reform in L.A.'s carceral system. - 5CAST #6: Starting a Cult & Escaping from Prison (Feat. William Banks)E23
5CAST #6: Starting a Cult & Escaping from Prison (Feat. William Banks)In this episode, we delve into the bizarre world of William Banks to unravel how he blurred the lines between performance and reality, tricked the internet into thinking he was in prison, and the ethics of lying for a good cause. - 5CAST #7: Living in Walter White's House & Dodging Pizzas (Feat. Joanne Quintana)E24
5CAST #7: Living in Walter White's House & Dodging Pizzas (Feat. Joanne Quintana)In this episode, we sit down with the owner of the iconic 'Breaking Bad' Walter White house and discuss the trials and tribulations of living in such a famed spot. - 5CAST #8: The Dark Truth about US Copper Mining (Feat. Naelyn Pike)E25
5CAST #8: The Dark Truth about US Copper Mining (Feat. Naelyn Pike)This episode breaks down the U.S.’s growing reliance on copper and how it affects the Apache people of Oak Flat, where a huge source of the material was found underneath their sacred land. - 5CAST #9: Are We on the Brink of WW3? (Feat. James Gelvin)E26
5CAST #9: Are We on the Brink of WW3? (Feat. James Gelvin)In this 5cast, we cover the recent escalation between Israel, Iran, and the United States. Our correspondent Agat provides on-the-ground coverage from Israel shortly after the start of the bombings. We also sit down with James Gelvin to break down the situation and whether we're truly on the cusp of a third world war. - 5CAST #11: Life After Bumfights & Indecline's War on AmericaE27
5CAST #11: Life After Bumfights & Indecline's War on AmericaIn this episode, we talk with Indecline, an American art collective known for graffiti and controversial political commentary, to explore how their work has changed over the years. - 5CAST #12: The Fight for Legal Psychedelics (Feat. Hamilton Morris)E28
5CAST #12: The Fight for Legal Psychedelics (Feat. Hamilton Morris)We sat down with Hamilton Morris from Hamilton's Pharmacopeia to discuss Vice, psychedelic reporting, and how far a paid activist group went to block MDMA from medicinal use.