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One ordinary spring morning in Reykjavik, Iceland, Thordis Elva kisses her son and partner good-bye before boarding a plane to do a remarkable thing: fly 7,000 miles to South Africa to confront the man who raped her when she was just 16. Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia, Tom Stranger nervously embarks on an equally life-changing journey to meet Thordis, wondering whether he is worthy of this milestone.

LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE A NEW YORK TIMES BEST BOOK OF 2024 SELECTED FOR BARACK OBAMA'S READING LIST 2024 'Urgent, extraordinary . . . a tribute to the astonishing indomitability of the human spirit.' - Patrick Radden Keefe, bestselling author Empire of Pain 'Moving, sweeping...

The wild story of a college activist's high-stakes attempt to topple the North Korean regime and change the world. In the early 2000s, Adrian Hong was a soft-spoken Yale undergraduate looking for his place in the world. After reading a harrowing account of life inside North Korea, he realized he...

Cova 312 é a história real de como as Forças Armadas mataram pela tortura um jovem militante político, Milton Soares de Castro, forjaram seu suicídio e sumiram com o corpo. Preso em 1967, Milton, integrante do primeiro e frustrado grupo de guerrilha pós-golpe de 1964, desapareceu sem deixar rastros. A guerrilha — que jamais aconteceu — teria início na serra do Caparaó, mas Milton foi preso e levado para a Penitenciária de Linhares, em Juiz de Fora, onde foi torturado e morto. Os militares forjaram documentos informando que ele havia se suicidado.

A ‘MAKING A MURDERER’ set in South Africa – a gripping true-crime story of murder and the justice system in the shadow of apartheid ‘Gripping, explosive . . . crafts a close sense of place that rivals the work of Katherine Boo’ New York Times In 1993, in the final, fiery days of...

The untold story of an Israeli spy’s epic journey to bring the notorious Butcher of Latvia to justice - a case that altered the fates of all ex-Nazis.

When Mosilo Mothepu was appointed CEO of Trillian Financial Advisory, in March 2016, the prospect of being at the helm of a Black-owned financial consultancy was electrifying for a Black woman whose twin passions were transformation and empowering women. Three months later, suffering from depression and insomnia, she resigned with no other job lined up. In October 2016, a written statement handed to Public Protector Thuli Madonsela detailing Trillian’s involvement in state capture was leaked to the media.

Across the South, millions of disabled people are forced to navigate the impossible maze of Medicare and Medicaid. These programs were meant to protect them, but they are often designed in ways that fail them. Dual: The True Cost of Care reveals what it truly takes to survive in a system that was never built to care for everyone.Hosted by Stacey Abrams. Produced by New Disabled South. Supported by Arnold Ventures.

🔍 Welcome to 69 South, your go-to podcast for unraveling mystery and true crime in a world of chaos! 🕵️‍♂️ We dive deep into current and past true crime incidents, digging for the truth and reporting raw, reliable facts to our listeners. Our mission? To be your trusted source for all things crime, justice, and safety in a society that’s truly lost. From local secrets to national cases, we’re here to keep our communities informed and secure. Join us as we chase answers and shine a light on what matters. 🎙️ Subscribe now for gripping stories and real talk! 💥 #TrueCrime ...

2 cops who find the funny in modern law enforcement. Ride along with T-Bone and J-Man as they tell funny stories of their personal experiences as street cops in South Texas.

Jake Brydon and his team of lawyers, private investigators, philanthropists and concerned citizens fighting abuse of power and wrongful convictions.

The haunting disappearance of a teenage Brittanee Drexel loomed over her family and friends for 13 agonizing years. Stunning revelations in May 2022 have finally brought Brittanee’s loved ones answers and a chance at closure, but the pursuit of some semblance of justice continues in this infamous South Carolina missing person case.Finding Brittanee Drexel is a new podcast from WCIV’s Edward R. Murrow award-winning Unsolved South Carolina series. In it you’ll hear exclusive interviews with Brittanee’s family, and get unprecedented access to details of an investigation spanning more ...