In 1991, a group of men took over a federal prison in rural Alabama. But these men weren't prisoners, they were immigration detainees, all of them from Cuba. And none of them were serving time for a sentence; they were being indefinitely detained. Who were these men? What in the ...Show more
The Men on the Roof
It all started with a photograph. A photograph from 1991 of a prison takeover in rural Alabama. A photograph of a group of men on the roof of that prison holding a bedsheet scrawled with a message: "Pray for us." In the first episode of the new season of White Lies, hosts Chip Br ...Show more
In this episode, the producers reflect on the impact of their investigation and the real-world implications of their podcast. They discuss the fallout from their reporting and the effects it has had on the individuals and organizations involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr ...Show more
We knew when we started out on this story, we were digging into something that would cause people pain. And we've tried to balance our jobs as fact-finders and journalists, with being humane and thoughtful. Two innocent people lost their lives. The suspect’s family had their worl ...Show more
This episode explores the collective trauma and emotional scars of those who lived the tragedy of August 4. Characters share how they’ve been coping ever since, and how being of service to others helped them deal with grief and loss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa ...Show more
The Murder of Shafilea Ahmed: The UK's Shocking Honour Killing
Heartbreaking Tale of Abuse & Betrayal. Explore the chilling discovery, escalating abuse, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Dive deep into a narrative of honor and horror. Sponsors: shopify.com/casual - for a $1 per month trial period RocketMoney.com/CASUAL - cancel your un ...Show more