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The Girlfriends: Spotlight

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Domestic Violence
Kansas City
Roger Golubski
Justice System
Domestic Abuse
Murder
Kelly Harnett
Addiction
Sexual Assault
Prison System
Police Misconduct
Gail Katz
Mental Health
Intimate Partner Violence
Suicide
Joel Rifkin
DNA Doe Project
Archery
Heidi Balch
Pace Women's Justice Center

The number 1 hit true crime series is back with more women fighting crime, battling injustice and seriously kicking ass.In Season 1 of The Girlfriends: Spotlight, our global gang of girlfriends grew to include P***y Riot’s punk icon and political prisoner Nadya Tolokonnikova, British Nigerian beauty queen and founder of Miss Trans Global, Miss saHHara and ‘The Erin Brockovich of East Africa’, envi... more

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In 2013, Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah’s nine-year-old daughter, Ella, died from a catastrophic asthma attack. Her death transformed her mum into a formidable campaigner. First, she fought to find out what had killed Ella - why had her previously health... more

Christmas Day, 1992. Sarajevo, Bosnia. War is ranging - Serb forces surround the city. For nearly four years, its people have endured daily shelling and sniper attacks, cut off from the rest of the world in the longest siege of a capital city in mode... more

It’s the 1990s in San Francisco, and Antonia Crane is a dancer at the legendary peep show, the Lusty Lady. In the dressing room and the mirrored ‘Fishbowl’ where the dancers perform in six inch heels, a revolution is brewing.

The dancers are sick ... more

When the Taliban captured Herat City in August 2021, Tooba Sarwari had just one thing on her mind: cricket. Would she ever be able to play her beloved sport again? And more pressing, would the Taliban find the evidence of her and her team mates’ spor... more

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Recent Guests

Rosamund Adukissi-Debrah
Ella's mother, advocate for clean air and asthma awareness
Ella Roberta Foundation; World Health Organization Breathe Life Ambassador
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E20: Rosamund Clears the Air
Lejla Damon
Bosnian survivor born out of sexual violence during the Bosnian War
Advocate for children born of sexual violence; War Child volunteer; Grace International trustee
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E19: Lejla Fights for the Invisible
Antonia Crane
Writer, activist, former Lusty Lady dancer
Activist, author of Spent
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E18: Antonia Pickets the Lusty Lady
Tooba Sarwari
Afghan woman cricketer and survivor who escaped the Taliban
Afghanistan cricket community / survivor
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E17: Tooba Stumps the Taliban
Gwen Strauss
Author, The Nine
Author of The Nine
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E16: Hélène Outwits the Nazis
Jacquie Davis
Bodyguard and security professional; operations director of Optimal Risk Group
Optimal Risk Group
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E15: Jacquie Saves a Hostage
Visaka Dharmadasa
Mother and peace-builder who negotiated with LTTE
Association of War-Effected Women / Sri Lanka peace-building activist
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E14: Visaka Sparks a Ceasefire
Silvia Vasquez-Lavado
Founder of Courageous Girls; mountaineer and survivor advocate
Courageous Girls / Courageous Minds
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E13: Silvia Climbs to the Top of the World
Dr. Marvelle McCain Parker
Executive Director of the Emmet Till and Mamie Till Mobley Institute and activist
Emmet Till and Mamie Till Mobley Institute
Episode: The Girlfriends S4/Bonus Ep 5: Sparking A Movement

Hosts

Khadijah Hardaway
Journalist and host associated with investigative storytelling and advocacy, involved in Untouchable and related series.
Nikki Richardson
Narrator and host contributing to Untouchable with survivor-centered perspectives.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Distracting sounds

    I’m only on first season but all the goofy sounds/music in between every few sentences is too annoying to continue. I can’t pay attention. It’s too distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cme61
    United Statesa month ago
  • Flooded with too many Ads

    The show is flooded with Ads so it’s impossible to listen to. The constant interruptions mean you simply can’t lose yourself in the story.

    I understand people have to make a living but this amount is ridiculous.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LLC_1000
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • May not be able to make it through season 3, the "victim" is not even remotely a reliable narrator. Updated after bonus episode 3 to horrible.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    BMcA
    7 months ago
  • 15 minutes of actual content/ 15 minutes of ads

    Most of this podcast is ads and a long intro song.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    JazmineMM
    United States10 months ago
  • 30% of each episode are advertisements

    Content is great but approx. 10mins out of 35mins of each episode are advertisements or credits at the end.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    YashS.xyz
    United States10 months ago

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Ads are frequently cited as a drawback by listeners, with some feeling the ads overwhelm content.
Audience notes strong content and important survivor-focused conversations, but length and pacing may vary.
Listeners often praise the show's dedication to uncovering systemic issues and elevating marginalized voices.

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Apple Podcasts
#44
Colombia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#138
Singapore/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#212
Austria/True Crime

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The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E20: Rosamund Clears the Air
Q: What are you most proud of, both of you, after experiencing such a loss?
Rosamund and Anna discuss resilience, maintaining family life, and channeling grief into advocacy, education, and bereavement work to help others live with loss while pushing for systemic change.
The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E17: Tooba Stumps the Taliban
Q: Do you remember the first moment you realized you could play cricket at a serious level?
Tooba recalls an early classroom moment that sparked her love for the sport and the realization that she could lead a team, which laid the foundation for her later selection to the national team.
The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E19: Lejla Fights for the Invisible
Q: What happened when you met Ina and how did that change your sense of belonging?
Meeting Ina allowed Leila to share her experiences with someone who understood the trauma of being born out of sexual violence, removing the burden of explaining everything and helping her feel seen and understood.
The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E19: Lejla Fights for the Invisible
Q: How did you feel making that choice to try and find your biological mother?
I felt it was a casual decision at first, but I knew it could be challenging and that I might not find her or she might not want to be found; still, it was a step toward understanding my history and seeking connection.
The Girlfriends S3/Bonus Ep 1: Lisa and Bruna
Q: How has this impacted your work as a judge?
Having had an incarcerated daughter has informed my decisions about the length of sentences and the approach to rehabilitation in the justice system.

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This program centers on stories of Black women and the communities they mobilize when facing abuse, violence, and systemic injustice. Episodes often explore police misconduct, wrongful convictions, and media representation, with a strong emphasis on survivor voices, trauma-informed storytelling, and community-based activism. Noteworthy is the deliberate focus on accountability and reform through investigative journalism, legal perspectives, and personal narratives that illuminate how institutions fail marginalized groups. Potential listeners or sponsors can expect rigorous, mission-driven conversations that blend investigative reporting with advocacy and survivor advocacy.

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1. The Girlfriends: Trust Me Babe
2. Betrayal Season 5
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1. Rosamund Adukissi-Debrah
2. Lejla Damon
3. Antonia Crane
4. Tooba Sarwari
5. Gwen Strauss
6. Jacquie Davis
7. Visaka Dharmadasa
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