Today we will be covering the new hit movie Sound of Freedom - based loosely on the work of Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad. If you have first-hand stories of experiences with Tim Ballard and/or OUR, or other information that could be helpful to this episode, please email them to me at mormonstories@gmail.com. Joining us for the interview will be journalists Anna Merlan and Tim Marchman, who have both been heavily involved in coverage of this story. Human Trafficking Advocacy | Freedom Network USA Articles from Vice on Tim Ballard and OUR can be found below: 7/13/2023: Tim Ballard Has ‘Stepped Away’ From Operation Underground Railroad, Org Says 7/6/23: Anti-Trafficking Group With Long History of False Claims Gets Its Hollywood Moment 6/10/22: Operation Underground Railroad Touts Non-Existent Partnership With American Airlines 8/24/21: Inside the Shadowy Anti–Sex Trafficking Group OUR  6/10/21: Operation Underground Railroad’s Carefully Crafted Public Image Is Falling Apart 8/12/21: Anti-Trafficking Charity Operation Underground Railroad Has Another Murky Rescue Story 3/8/21: Inside a Massive Anti-Trafficking Charity's Blundering Overseas Missions 12/10/20: A Famed Anti-Sex Trafficking Group Has a Problem With the Truth Episode Show Notes YouTube link Mormon Stories Thanks Our Generous Donors! Help us continue to deliver quality content by becoming a donor today: One-time or recurring donation through Donorbox Support us on Patreon Our Platforms: Youtube Patreon Spotify Apple Podcasts Contact us: MormonStories@gmail.com  PO Box 171085, Salt Lake City, UT 84117  Social Media: Insta: @mormstories Tiktok: @mormonstoriespodcast Join the Discord