
Previously known as the Murdaugh Murders Podcast, (which inspired Hulu's Original Series Murdaugh: Death in the Family), True Sunlight is the intersection of True Crime, journalism and systematic corruption. Celebrated journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are taking their style of reporting beyond Alex Murdaugh and his co-conspirators. We expose the truth wherever it leads giving voice to vic... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 283 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

Investigative Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell are back in court... remotely. For the past three days, Mandy and Liz have been watching the Stand Your Ground immunity hearing in the Scott Spivey Shooting case — along with thousands of True Su... more
Will Alex Murdaugh get his murder convictions overturned?
Investigative Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell recap everything that went down Wednesday when Team Murdaugh and state prosecutor Creighton Waters argued their cases for and against a ... more
In this special bonus episode, we bring you the complete audio from today's South Carolina Supreme Court hearing on Alex Murdaugh's appeal of his double murder convictions.
From the defense's arguments to the State's response, you'll hear the full, ... more
Investigative Journalists Mandy Matney and Liz Farrell provide context around the announcement that Prosecutor Barry Barnette impaneled a state grand jury surrounding events of Scott Spivey’s 2023 killing... and alleged police coverup.
On today’s ep... more
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I’ve been a regular listener and I respect the mission this podcast promotes—exposing the truth wherever it leads, prioritizing accuracy, and giving voice to victims. That’s exactly why the recent coverage of the South Carolina Supreme Court oral arguments in the Murdaugh case felt disappointing to me.
I listened to the oral arguments myself, and the way they were framed on the show didn’t fully reflect the complexity of what was actually argued in court. It felt less like presenting the facts ... more
I am a working class person and I don’t just throw my money out to just anyone. I think in light of the current atmosphere of our country you gals are needed more than ever! When I get paid next week I’m going to become a LunaShark subscriber! Please Please stay in the sunlight for us all! True sunlight deserves a Pulitzer or at the very least the “President’s” Nobel prize 😑
Keep up the good work!
This podcast started out well but holy moly it’s has turned into the podcaster spending more time praising herself than anything else. She is absolutely obsessed with herself and never lets the listeners forget how amazing she is. It’s hard to get through the episodes anymore because I have to keep skipping the praise she heaps on herself to find actual case information.
I had to unfollow all 3 shows because of the tremendous slant the topics being discussed had, towards the personal opinions the girls have. Mostly Liz, seemingly has such blinding rage for (her words): Boomers, Good Ole Boys, The White Man, etc., and just general hatred for the South all together. I, of course, could relate and was truly impressed with their passion for justice for all the cases they have investigated. I just wish it was presented with far less disdain towards territory and raci... more
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With a focus on investigative journalism, this podcast dives into the world of true crime and systemic corruption, highlighting the stories of victims while critically examining the flaws within the legal and judicial systems. The hosts bring listeners compelling narratives that challenge the status quo, advocating for transparency and accountability. As a successor to their previous work, it aims to shed light on various pressing issues, expanding beyond a singular case to encompass broader societal injustices. The articulative storytelling is rooted in empathy rather than exploitation, seeking to empower the audience through facts and advocate for systemic change.
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