How a Sinking Ship Refloated our Marriage

In 2004, Jon Romano brought a shotgun to school intending to take his own life. One person was injured before he was tackled to the ground. Today, Jon reflects on the path that led him there—and what he wishes he’d told the people around him sooner.Find us on TikTok: @whatitwasli ...  Show more

In 2003, Jayson Blair was a rising star in journalism, until he got caught plagiarising stories and inventing details. What followed was one of the most high-profile downfalls in modern media. In this ep, Jayson reflects on why he lied, how he got away with it for so long, and ho ...  Show more

The Costa Concordia disaster occurred on January 13, 2012, when the Italian cruise ship struck a rock off the coast of Isola del Giglio and partially capsized, resulting in the deaths of 32 people. The ship, carrying over 4,200 passengers and crew, deviated from its planned co ...

Rebecca Coriam, a 24-year-old from Chester, was working on a cruise ship off the Pacific coast of Mexico when she disappeared in 2011. The story of how the police and the cruise line dealt with her disappearance shines a light on the difficulties of getting a thorough investigati ...  Show more

A New Zealander who was on board a luxury super yacht when it capsized and sank off the coast of Sicily overnight is alive and well. Morning report producer Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. 

We’re obsessed with ‘Materialists’ this week! Jodi and Nora first talk through some smaller stories that took the internet by storm, including Pedro Pascal’s uncanny look-alike, who also happens to be the lighting designer for ‘The Daily Show’ (2:45); Justin Bieber changing the w ...  Show more