# “It’s So Monstrous, People Can’t Believe It” | True Crime Author John Leake Investigated COVID

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Podcast: [LightHouseTV](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lighthousetv-7323482)
Published: 2026-08-21T17:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2497824/episodes/19681414-it-s-so-monstrous-people-can-t-believe-it-true-crime-author-john-leake-investigated-covid.mp3
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EN: True crime author John Leake investigated COVID-19 policies, early treatment options, and the role of the pharmaceutical industry alongside Dr. Peter McCullough. In this interview, he explains why he approaches the pandemic as a potential criminal investigation and raises questions about financial interests, influence, and medical decision-making. What does Leake believe happened behind the scenes, and why do the consequences remain relevant today? This interview is part of a new LightHo...

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