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Stuff You Should Know · June 11, 2026 · 47m

The NY Subway Vigilante

The hosts explore the life of Bernhard Goetz, who gained infamy as the 'Subway Vigilante' after a controversial incident on a New York City subway train. They focus on his unremorseful attitude and the public reaction to his actions. The episode examines the cultural and legal debates that his case ignited, touching on themes of self-defense, vigilantism, and justice.

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Highlights

Bernhard Goetz’s Unremorseful Life
The hosts profile Bernhard Goetz, focusing on how his lack of remorse after his vigilante actions defined his public image.
The Vigilante Label
The episode explores what it means to be called a vigilante and how that label applied to Goetz's actions on the subway.
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