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NPR's home for audio documentaries brings untold stories to light through deeply reported narrative series. We go to hidden corners of the headlines to explore what's been sealed off, undisclosed, or overlooked – and the people at the heart of those stories. Support in-depth storytelling that matters by subscribing to Embedded+ and unlock early access to new episodes and sponsor-free listening. Le... more

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Recent Guests

Alexis Crook
Survivor, victim of JCPF staff and coaches, speaker at board meetings
Survivors group, DIG reporting project
Episode: The Girls: “This is my story to tell”
Ariel Stoner
Survivor, daughter of Ronnie Stoner, involved in the lawsuits
Survivors group
Episode: The Girls: “This is my story to tell”
Abby Jones
Young survivor, alleged victim of Donnie Stoner at Manual High School
Survivors group
Episode: The Girls: “This is my story to tell”
Doris Lee Gilbert
Chief of the Special Victims Unit, Jefferson County Attorney's Office (former Commonwealth's prosecutor)
Jefferson County Attorney's Office
Episode: The Girls: “This is my story to tell”
Andrew Reinhart
Lead prosecutor for the Commonwealth in the Stoner case
Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
Episode: The Girls: “This is my story to tell”
Morgan Perfumo
Assistant prosecutor for the Commonwealth
Commonwealth's Attorney's Office
Episode: The Girls: “This is my story to tell”
Michelle Rush
Detective, Crimes Against Children Unit, Louisville Metro Police Department (deceased 2025)
Louisville Metro Police Department
Episode: The Girls: “This is my story to tell”
Aryalle Stoner
Survivor and central interviewee in the episode
Episode: The Girls: “If it was your daughter”
Jamie Isis
Ronnie Stoner's girlfriend and Youth Service Center coordinator who interacted with the investigation
Louisville/JCPS
Episode: The Girls: “If it was your daughter”

Hosts

Kelly McEvers
Host with NPR affiliation, repeatedly featured across episodes.
Ilya Meretz
Co-host and journalist featured in multiple series.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 14k ratings
  • What a huge cover up!

    I learned a lot about what happened in the disaster. It’s scary how the higher ups can cover up such a horrific event. I do wish you had had the time to have a meal with those last two families. You would have learned so much more and emigrated yourselves and other Americans in their eyes. Like they weren’t another item to check off your list. All and all a great show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cuca Girl
    United States7 months ago
  • In depth historical review

    I’m a practicing ob/gyn and still had never heard the whole background behind the start of using misoprostol for reproductive health purposes. This should be mandatory learning for any OB care provider. Misoprostol now has many life-saving uses in ObGyn including decreasing bleeding from uterine hemorrhage at the time of vaginal or cesarean delivery, uterine fibroid surgery, and miscarriage. These uses probably would never have been considered without these women first trying it on themselves an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parajl
    United States7 months ago
  • What works?

    You need to take a deep dive into how deprogramming works. There are many cult specialists that can guide you! This cognitive dissonance is exactly the same thing. Great work on this story!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Juicyfruit23145624
    United States8 months ago
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    I can't believe your government is cutting off funding. Love from Canada

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mertyt
    Canadaa year ago
  • Total ideological bias

    Podcast is such ideological propaganda its hard to make it through the sea of bias that is its “reporting” - witness the most recent cheerleading for the heroic “feminists” who bravely fought for the right to terminate their pregnancies. No reporting from the pro-life/anti-abortion perspective. Its great evidence that NPR shouldn’t be financed by my tax dollars

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sayeedshowbob
    United Statesa year ago

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Q: For the many, many people on campuses who are scared by the policies that you did a lot to create and guide, I'm going to speak pretty directly, why should they not be scared?
Mailman argues that the conditions imposed on universities by the Trump administration are reminders of universities' obligations and not a threat to academic freedom.
The Network: Déjà vu
Q: How has the network in the US expanded in response to new restrictions?
The network has rapidly expanded by connecting women in need of abortions with resources for self-managed abortion and through the collaboration with activists from other countries, particularly Mexico.
Alternate Realities: Down the Rabbit Hole
Q: Do you feel like you need to get a lot done before that happens?
Not at all, just want to finish my book.
Alternate Realities: Down the Rabbit Hole
Q: How do you feel about all these conversations we've had?
It's been well worth it and nice to talk together.
Alternate Realities: A Strange Bet
Q: What happens if you're wrong?
That's a good question, and I haven't entertained that idea because I feel 100% confident this is going to happen.

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