Dr. Nicky Jackson & Melissa Perry on the Crime Unfiltered Tour | Christopher Krohn on GameStop & eBay | Isaac Fitzgerald on Johnny Appleseed

About this episode

The episode features discussions on true crime culture, business implications of GameStop and eBay, and the legacy of Johnny Appleseed.

Tonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Dr. Nicky Jackson, criminal justice professor at Purdue University Northwest, and Melissa Perry join America at Night to discuss their Crime Unfiltered Tour, which explores high-profile true crime stories, criminal investigations, and the growing fascination with true crime culture in America. Next, Christopher Krohn, adjunct professor of marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, joins the show to discuss speculation surrounding GameStop and a possible move involving eBay, breaking down what the business implications could mean for the retail and online marketplace industries. Later, author Isaac Fitzgerald joins the program to discuss his book “American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed.” Fitzgerald shares stories from his journey retracing the path and legacy of the American folk hero while exploring themes of travel, history, and modern America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: McGraw Milhaven

Guests: Dr. Nicky Jackson, Melissa Perry, Christopher Krohn, Isaac Fitzgerald

Topics covered

• true crime
• criminal justice
• GameStop
• eBay
• American history
• travel

Keywords

• true crime
• GameStop
• eBay
• criminal investigations
• American history
• travel stories

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Purdue University Northwest, University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Books & works: American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed

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