Published on 03 Jan 2017. The government of the United States has been overthrown and replaced by a fanatic military theocracy called the Republic of Gilead. As women's rights are being stripped away, our protagonist, her husband and four year-old daughter attempt to escape. She is apprehended at the border and is taken to a detention facility and has no idea what has been done to her family. New to Secrets, Crimes & Audiotape? Don't miss the next episode: subscribe today at smarturl.it/scaThank you to our sponsors:Blue Apron - Get 3 meals free on your first order when you visit them here: www.blueapron.com/secretsAudible.com - Get a free 30-day membership and a free book when you visit them here: www.audible.com/secretsMeUndies - Take 20% off your first order when you visit them here: www.meundies.com/secretsWe'd like to hear from you. Find us on Twitter @SecretsCrimes or Facebook.com/SecretsCrimes, and please complete a quick survey at www.wondery.com/survey.Have a question? You can always email us at secrets@wondery.com