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Guilt, shame, an inability to trust--these are just some of the scars for those who have been coerced into making... more

Most false confessors sign their statements to simply escape the pressure of the interrogation room, trusting that the evidence will... more

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It isn’t just a few bad cops using psychological coercion. It’s a part of the manual. Used globally and by... more

It doesn't take a beating with a rubber hose to push an innocent person past their breaking point. Now, police... more

Most of us believe we would never confess to a crime we didn’t commit. But by our best estimates, there... more

Now presenting, one of our favorite episodes from the archives. Two parents struggle to support their 20 year old son... more

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Sarah Edmondson's harrowing journey with the NXIVM cult eventually led her to a court room where she helped convict it's... more

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In honor of Wrongful Conviction Day, we present one of our favorite episodes from the archives. Justin Brooks is the... more

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At Westchester University, Professor of creative writing, Kristine Ervin teaches her students how to process their experiences through words. For... more

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Greg Lukianoff is one of our nation's foremost defenders of free speech, co-author of "The Canceling of the American Mind,"... more

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Seth Ferranti is a former LSD kingpin and fugitive on the US Marshall’s Top 15 Most Wanted list who faced... more

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On June 5th, 2024, Amanda was reconvicted of criminal slander in Italy. On August 8th, the Italian Court of Appeals... more

Dr. Ethan Russo is a neurologist and psychopharmacology researcher, who in the medical community, is a self-described “salmon upstream against... more

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When Erden Eruc’s close friend and fellow adventurer Goran Krupp died in a climbing accident, Erden dedicated his life to... more

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After battling substance abuse and an eating disorder, author, meditation guide, and therapist, Andrea Wachter, is now dedicated to ensuring... more

Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Should snitches... more

When North Carolina Doctor, Benjamin Gilmer, discovered that his doppelgänger predecessor had committed a gruesome murder, he pursued an investigation... more

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Washingtonian, Janie Avey tells her story of being viciously targeted by a small town stalker and how she recovered after... more

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Dr. Lise Deguire shares her journey of resilience after enduring third-degree burns over 65% of her body. She is the author... more

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When you strip away the plans, the memories, the thought-loops that continually fill the labyrinth of your mind, what's left? Amanda... more

Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” Is it... more

Bethany Bourgeois George is the daughter of Alfred Bourgeois who was convicted of vicious crimes against his 2-year-old daughter, Ja’karenn. Bethany... more

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Years after giving birth to his child, Jessica tracks down her anonymous sperm donor and they embark on an unexpected... more

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We are now routinely faced with a dilemma: News breaks that an artist beloved has done something horrible. How does... more

Is suicide ever justifiable? Can you go out on a high note? Is it always a result of mental illness?... more

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Despite the best efforts of healthcare professionals, medical errors are responsible for tens of thousands of annual deaths. Today, Richard... more

Valentine's Day...Is it good or is it whack? Is love at first sight a thing? How does love last, or... more

"Trauma" has become a controversial word in the current culture wars. It's a point of pride for some, an excuse... more

A few months into the pandemic, in the early morning on July 5th, Nicole Ivie woke up to the sounds... more

Dr. Kari Nixon studies the intersection of death, disease, and community, and how illness impacts identity. It's a topic she... more

Amanda and Chris reflect on what they gave up for 2023, what they'll give up for 2024, what their focus... more

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There's some wisdom you can only find when you're lost, which has led Kevin Kelly, senior Maverick and co-founder Wired... more

Musician and podcaster John Roderick's most unenviable accomplishment was becoming Twitter’s main character from January 3rd through January 5th of... more

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After very publicly advocating for the innocence of a man named Jens Soering, who spent over 30 years in prison... more

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Justin Brooks is the author of You Might Go To Prison, Even Though You're Innocent. He is also the director... more

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True crime has become a massive industry that takes real life suffering as grist for the content mill. Is it... more

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Anna Vasquez was just nineteen when she and three of her friends were accused of a horrific crime that they... more

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Jennifer felt trapped--her two sons were addicted to drugs, in and out of jail and rehab, and living on the... more

When our guest today, Christian, was checked into a psych ward in the midst of a manic episode a few... more

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