
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's award-winning podcast "Breakdown," tells deeply human stories about the Georgia justice system. Season 11 explores how a young military couple found themselves at the center of something neither expected. Something terrible. Something… criminal.
| Publishes | Infrequently | Episodes | 188 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsTrue Crime | |||

An FBI raid. Boxes of ballots. And an affidavit that pulled Georgia back into the battles of 2020.
In Episode 2, AJC reporters follow the evidence behind the Fulton County investigation and unpack how skeptics, activists, lawmakers, and election off... more
It had been almost three decades since Georgia backed a Democratic presidential candidate. Then, in 2020, it flipped.
As Joe Biden's narrow victory emerged, false claims of voter fraud spread across the state, turning Fulton County into the center o... more
AJC Flagship is your front-row seat to the Substance and Soul of the South. Each week, this show brings you a mix of what makes The Atlanta Journal-Constitution special. Here, the stories have a flavor all their own, and you never know where the conv... more
The team uncovers glaring red flags unknown to the GBI. The deeper they go, the harder it becomes to understand how they were ever missed.
If you like this series, you’re only scratching the surface. Go to ajc.com, become a subscriber, and find out ... more
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The AJC will just let ANY old thing become a podcast these days. No leads? no proof? Just gossip and wild speculation? No conclusion besides “they didn’t find anything and neither did we so we guess fiction is better than fact anyway”. no problem!! Make it a podcast!
What took me so long to find this fantastic show? Great job everyone. Excellent all around! Start with season 1 and enjoy!
I remember seeing Ashley’s reaction in court when she was sentenced. There was so much pain. These two are remarkable in their strength and ability to stay the course and keep the faith. The most difficult part about all of this is that none of it should have even happened. They didn’t deserve this. Those that refused to see the truth, should be removed from any ability to decide anything for anyone. I can’t imagine finding positivity as you come out of this, because they both did. Truly remarka... more
Sad that I just discovered this podcast on season 11 and Bill is leaving. Now to binge the previous 10 seasons….thank you for your dedication to truth and justice
Thank you ! You will be missed. So sad to see you go. Amazing podcast
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Seasonal investigative storytelling about crime, court cases and the Georgia justice system, built around sustained reporting rather than standalone commentary. Episodes combine interviews, archival material, public records and on-the-ground reporting to reconstruct events, examine competing accounts and show how cases affect the people and communities involved. The reporting ranges from local mysteries and acts of violence to high-profile legal and political cases, with attention to the evidence and the limits of what investigators or journalists can establish. Tyler McBrien is a recurring host in the recent episodes, joined by reporters and specialists whose expertise helps explain the case at hand. Guests include local residents, public ... more
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1. Greg Bluestein
2. Patricia Murphy
3. David Wickert
4. Tia Mitchell
5. Nadine Williams
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7. Greg Blustein
8. Buddy Redd
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