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Jesse Lee Johnson
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Hush is an investigative podcast from OPB, uncovering the buried truth about critical stories in the Pacific Northwest.

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In an absence of information about the Zuber case, and in reaction to issues around law enforcement in Columbia County, Jennifer Massey - a citizen sleuth and wife of a St Helens Police officer – rises up as the loudest voice of the community on the ... more

OPB Journalists Leah Sottile and Ryan Haas are reluctant to engage in an investigation that slips into true crime pitfalls. The pair attend True Crime 101 at Oregon State University and speak to professor Justin St Germain — whose life has been impac... more

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In March 2019, in the wooded hills above the rural river town of Rainier, Oregon, 18-year-old Sarah Zuber was found dead 400 feet from her front door. Six years later, her family still has no clue what happened to their daughter.

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Hush is an investigative podcast from OPB, uncovering the buried truth about critical stories in the Pacific Northwest. In season 2, Leah Sottile and Ryan Haas investigate the 2019 death of Sarah Zuber, and the ways declining local media, citizen sle... more

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Recent Guests

Aliza Kaplan
Deputy Director of the National Innocence Project and co-founded the Oregon Chapter
National Innocence Project
Episode: Episode 9: State of Denial
Taylor Stewart
Runs the Oregon Remembrance Project which focuses on racial justice and historical memory
Oregon Remembrance Project
Episode: Episode 9: State of Denial
Max Geier
Professor emeritus at Western Oregon University, wrote about the death penalty history
Western Oregon University
Episode: Episode 9: State of Denial
Heidi Orent
Mother of Adam, trying to navigate the difficult mental health landscape for her son.
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Episode: Hush presents: Lost Patients
Bethany Anderson
Sister of Adam, part of the family's effort to address his mental health crisis.
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Episode: Hush presents: Lost Patients
Lou Middleton
A person who shared their experience with psychosis.
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Episode: Hush presents: Lost Patients
Carolyn Ponzoa
A person who shared her experience with psychosis and mental illness.
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Episode: Hush presents: Lost Patients
Katherine Jonas
Researcher of psychosis at Stony Brook University.
Stony Brook University
Episode: Hush presents: Lost Patients
Chris Hudson
Former professor and social worker who studies how society handles serious mental illness.
Salem State University
Episode: Hush presents: Lost Patients

Hosts

Leah Cittilli
Host and investigative journalist known for her work on social justice and legal issues. Experienced in reporting and producing, she brings critical storytelling to the forefront of societal concerns.
Esme Jimenez
Reporter specializing in mental health, covering critical narratives that intersect with social justice issues.
Will James
Reporter with a focus on mental health and its implications within societal structures, contributing insightful narratives to the investigation.
Sydney Brownstone
Mental health reporter crafting narratives that unravel the complexities of healthcare and societal issues affecting vulnerable groups.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 151 ratings
  • Can’t wait for Season 2

    Great listen and well reported/produced. Cant wait for Season 2.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DaveTM_
    United States7 months ago
  • Great reporting

    I listen to ton of podcasts and this is one of the better ones. The story was well told and hit on the challenges of the justice system. It’s frustrating to think that all evidence is not considered before pursuing an arrest and conviction of a person. I was under the illusion that Oregon was such a progressive state. Boy was I wrong.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Metamora Girl
    United States8 months ago
  • important for oregonians to hear

    thank you for shedding light on this important case and oregon’s criminal justice system at large

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tamir123454321
    United States10 months ago
  • Exactly the quality of reporting you expect from Leah Sottile.

    This is the kind of journalism we need now for than ever. Oregon’s racial exclusion laws haven’t gone away so much as shape shifted. This is a heartbreaking story reported with tenacity and care.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    b2l3z
    United States10 months ago
  • Excellent investigative reporting

    I first discovered Leah Sottile and Ryan Haas through their Bundyville podcast. I have enormous respect for the in-depth investigative journalism they bring to every project. Their new podcast Hush is illuminating and infuriating, and it provides fascinating insight into the police force and justice system of Oregon’s state capitol.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nicely-done
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the host's ability to humanize impactful stories and present critical questions about the justice system.
The storytelling is noted for being thorough, emotional, and directly related to overarching societal themes.
Highly praised for its engaging investigative journalism and deep dives into complex social issues.
Audience feedback often highlights the quality of research and the hosts' commitment to uncovering truths, making it a well-respected source in the investigative genre.

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#184
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#113
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Apple Podcasts
#137
Norway/True Crime
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#182
United Arab Emirates/True Crime

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Episode 7: The Nature of Certain Lies
Q: Do you think your case is an example of why maybe that trust shouldn't be so, you know, definite?
Yes, but it's a certain people believe the police, not everybody believe the police.

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This podcast features in-depth investigative storytelling, primarily focusing on significant legal and social issues rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Through the lens of the case of Jesse Lee Johnson—a Black man wrongfully convicted and who spent 17 years on death row—the podcast sheds light on broader themes of racial injustice, wrongful convictions, and systemic failures within the justice system. It combines compelling narratives with interviews from experts, victims, and advocates, aiming to unravel hidden truths and highlight the impact of racial bias and legal malpractice on individuals and communities.

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Recent guests on Hush include:

1. Aliza Kaplan
2. Taylor Stewart
3. Max Geier
4. Heidi Orent
5. Bethany Anderson
6. Lou Middleton
7. Carolyn Ponzoa
8. Katherine Jonas

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