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Believed

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How did Larry Nassar, an Olympic gymnastics doctor, get away with abusing hundreds of women and girls for two decades? Believed is an inside look at how a team of women won a conviction in one of the largest serial sexual abuse cases in U.S. history. It's a story of survivors finding their power in a cultural moment when people are coming to understand how important that is. It's also an unnerving... more

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We see the families crying on TV. We hear how the survivors escaped. We see victims honored at candlelight vigils after the latest mass shooting at a school, office, concert or church. But we eventually stop paying attention. We, the ones who are saf... more

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3 years ago

An investigation of an influential family of pro-gun activists who think the NRA is too soft on guns. They're demanding an end to all gun regulations and permitting. And guns are just the beginning of the story. Today we bring you episode 3 of the ne... more

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4 years ago

In the end, Larry Nassar's survivors were believed. But is that enough? more

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5 years ago

The world watches as more than 200 women and girls confront Larry Nassar at his sentencing hearings. "Little girls don't stay little forever," says one survivor. "They grow into strong women that return to destroy your world." more

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5 years ago

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 15.8k ratings
  • Unbelievable how hard it is to be ‘Believed’

    I so applaud the young women who tried to plead their case only to have their concerns dismissed by their parents, therapists and the police. I have a lot of sympathy for otherwise strong and powerful women who waited far too long and were far too conflicted to report the crimes committed against them. One can only wish that some of these women, like Trine, were empowered enough to find their voices sooner in order to support the brave young women who did so against such great obstacles and were... more

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    Snowberg99
    United States8 months ago
  • Great

    Such important work.

    Apple Podcasts
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    AP_1984
    Austriaa year ago
  • Great podcast

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Megan
    a year ago
  • good research & presentation!

    My Domestic Violence Clinic professor had our class listen to this podcast to help us think about trauma and believing survivors and how abusers are able to hide their abuse and instill self-doubt through charm. Before listening, I had heard of Larry Nassar, read a few articles, but hadn’t understood how so many people failed to see what he was doing, and how the system failed to stop him earlier. This podcast did a great job of answering my question, in an accessible, well-researched, and well-... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    just_jenna97
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great journalism, horrific story

    This is a great resource for anyone who wants to know more about these atrocities. I appreciate the thoughtful and responsible storytelling.

    Apple Podcasts
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    megan_w/the egg sound
    United Statesa year ago

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