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| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 119 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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Allen will almost certainly be released in a few years. What should M.’s family do with a guy who refuses to own up to his own crime? Can he be re-integrated into the family? Should he be?
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Allen finally agrees to talk … and talk and talk, for 35 hours of interviews. M. wants to understand Allen on his own terms, to try and figure out how this scion of bohemian intellectuals ended up hiring someone to kill his ex. It’s hard for M. to be... more
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M. seeks out Allen’s ex-wife, Priscilla, who tells her side of the story. It begins with a whirlwind romance but quickly turns to chart Allen’s betrayal: taking her son from Russia and stranding Priscilla and her daughter in Moscow. What follows is P... more
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- The idiot
Sorry this was boring. It sounded like a personal story . Sorry Serial you lost my interest
Apple Podcasts1antoniosf7
United States2 days ago - Meh
I really tried to love the Idiot, but it never gripped me.
Apple Podcasts2LucyB143United States3 days ago - Ehh. Not their best effort
I understand the concept of the story, and that premise IS interesting, but it just never seems to fully engage. The last 2 episodes were nearly impossible to get through. They can’t be all winners, serial team.
Apple Podcasts2Erndale1980United States3 days ago - The Idiot
Really interesting story. Thanks!
Apple Podcasts5Rich W NYUnited States5 days ago - The Idiot
I like Serial usually but The Idiot wasn’t even interesting. I listened all the way through hoping there would be a gotcha moment, but nope, wasn’t a fan of this one.
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This show centers on investigative audio journalism that probes systemic issues in medicine, law, and society through deep-dive storytelling and multiple case narratives. Across recent episodes, topics include misdiagnosis in pediatric care, the impact of medical and child welfare decisions on families, and reforms in patient care—especially around pain management and communication in obstetric settings. The format emphasizes first-hand accounts, expert perspectives, and public-interest storytelling that aims to reveal how institutions operate and where improvements are needed. A notable strength is the sustained focus on sensitive, high-stakes topics with rigorous reporting, while maintaining a narrative that engages listeners through pers... more
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