
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 | Daily | Episodes | 186 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsTrue CrimeNews | |||

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
Hi Guidestones listeners, a lot has happened since we dropped our last episode, and we’re going to need just a little more time to wrap up our next one.
In the meantime, we hope you’ll check out some of the bonus episodes we’ve been dropping along t... more
The AJC locates the long‑hidden remains of the Guidestones. The culture war around the monument erupts, and the team identifies people the GBI should have talked to. The question now is whether they ever did?
If you like this series, you’re only scr... 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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Breakdown offers long-form, narrative-driven reporting on the Georgia justice system, with a focus on high-profile local cases and the human impact behind legal processes. Recent episodes center on the Georgia Guidestones controversy and a military family's wrongful-conviction saga, blending on-site reporting, interviews with local officials, journalists, and ordinary people, and in-depth analysis of legal and investigative challenges. The show stands out for its sustained investigative rigor, emotional storytelling, and willingness to explore systemic flaws—making it a likely draw for listeners who crave thoughtful, sourced journalism about justice, accountability, and public narratives.
Noteworthy elements include the series-wide commitm... more
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