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Podcast: Things I Learned Last Night
Episode: Phoenix Jones | Seattle's Real Life Superhero Has $10K Gear
Description: Not all superheroes live in comic books. One of them walked the streets of Seattle, in full costume, calling himself Phoenix Jones. While his origin was rooted in protecting the innocent, his story took many unexpected turns. This is the tale of how one man attempted to fight crime and ultimately blurred the line between hero and villain.
Phoenix Jones wanted to protect his city. He believed one person could make a difference. But his story serves as a warning: when you blur the line between justice and obsession, even heroes can fall. In...