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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
Pussy Riot
Heidi Balch

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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When Nadya Tolokonnikova saw her country Russia change under President Vladimir Putin’s authoritarian regime, she knew she had to do something.

She started the iconic ski-mask-wearing art prot... more

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Germany. Spring 1945. The writing is on the wall for the Nazis. And thousands of women are marching along dirt roads. If they stop walking, they’ll be shot. Their route is lined with piles of cor... more

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When Lu Ann Cooper was just fifteen years old, she was told to drop out of school and marry her first cousin. She would be his fourth wife.

Lu Ann grew up inside the so-called Kingston Clan, a... more

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Rose Brady’s job running Baltimore County’s SVU was a frustrating one. The sexual violence crimes she and her team were investigating were just the tip of the iceberg. Her department was sitting ... more

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Recent Guests

Nadya Tolokonnikova
Frontwoman of Pussy Riot, artist and activist
Pussy Riot / activist
Episode: Relisten to The Girlfriends: Spotlight: Nadya & Pussy Riot Punk the President
Lu Ann Cooper
Former Kingston Clan member who escaped and advocates for others
Kingston Clan / The Order
Episode: Relisten to The Girlfriends: Spotlight: Lu Ann Escapes the Order
Rose Brady
Police sergeant, later retired; led Baltimore County SVU
Baltimore County Police Department
Episode: Relisten to The Girlfriends: Spotlight: Rose Solves, At Least, 86 Cold Cases
Sucheta Dalal
Iconic journalist who exposed The Big Bull scandal
Moneylife (Moneylife.in)
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E24: Sucheta Exposes the Big Bull
Anna Rowe
Subject of the episode; a survivor and advocate
Romance fraud victim, founder of Catch the Catfish
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E23: Anna Catches a Catfish
Carolyn Moor
Founder of The Modern Widows Club, widowed advocate
The Modern Widows Club
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E22: Carolyn Builds a Wisterhood
Jane Willis
Former nurse in the trauma ICU on Chad's death night
Nursing/Healthcare sector
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E22: Carolyn Builds a Wisterhood
Morrell Andrews
Survivor of sexual assault and advocate
My Voice, My Choice
Episode: The Girlfriends: Spotlight, E21: Morrell Breaks the Ban
William Tatum
Prosecutor who joined the fight against Derek Alldred
U.S. Prosecutor
Episode: The Girlfriends S5/Bonus Ep 4: How to Catch a Con-artist

Hosts

Anna Sinfield
Host of The Girlfriends Spotlight and creator/host of related series; focuses on women-led stories of resilience and justice
Khadijah Hardaway
Host/guest in survivor and advocacy-focused episodes; works on storytelling around violence and justice

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 60 ratings
  • Ads

    The amount of ads made me quite listening to this show. I didn’t even get through the first season. The story line was good but you constantly had to regroup after the ads. Paying $3.99 per month for 1 show to have no ads is not worth it. You only get about 25 minutes of the show per episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Bsimpson3314
    United Statesa month ago
  • More of this (but proportionally less adverts)

    This is one of the best and most relevant podcasts I’ve heard in lang. I absolutely understand advertising is needed to fund great reporting, however there not only more reporting then content each episode, it is ALWAYS the same, getting nauseatingly irritating when hooked to the really great content. I am now at the point where I want to block portlandia, jamilla, the everybody is talking about womens sport and the rest FOR EVER. Please put some variation in the adverts 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 (and ma... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pokerello
    Belgiuma month ago
  • Great host

    Anna is amazing. Her voice alone is worth listening to. Her humor, wit and commentary add immensely to the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    “Middle aged white guy”
    United States2 months ago
  • Horrible writing

    Drinking wine and the new team members are mentioned 50 times in the first ten minutes. Had to quit.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Matt_B_W
    United States2 months ago
  • Just started listening and it’s great so far!

    My only complaint is the music. The random a cappella voices as an intro and outro would be fine but they pop in the background through the entire episode and it’s really distracting underneath people talking. I feel like I’m watching Glee. I hope that tones down a little because it’s kinda ruining it for me.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MarMo23
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners note strong, compelling survivor-focused storytelling with impactful real-world outcomes.
The show's focus on women-led advocacy and justice resonates, but pacing/ads can be a distraction for some listeners.
Guests bring diverse expertise and powerful personal experiences, strengthening credibility and emotional resonance.

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Relisten to The Girlfriends: Spotlight: Lu Ann Escapes the Order
Q: What was the experience like being married off at 15 to a 23-year-old man, and how did you cope?
She recalls feeling young and unready, going through with the wedding under social pressure and spiritual coercion, later recognizing the marriage as an abusive and controlling arrangement that contributed to depression and a sense of entrapment; she describes the emotional neglect and lack of agency in her early married life.
Relisten to The Girlfriends: Spotlight: Lu Ann Escapes the Order
Q: Could you tell me a bit more about your family, generally, that you did have access to?
Lu Ann describes a fragmented household with a large number of siblings, living with her mother and relatives, and a system where her father was largely absent; the family structure was tightly controlled by the Order, leaving Lu Ann feeling isolated yet determined to understand her place and protect her siblings.
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.

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This series focuses on women-led investigations into wrongdoing, injustice, and resilience, blending true-crime storytelling with social advocacy. Episodes spotlight survivors, advocates, and professionals who mobilize communities to seek accountability—often exploring themes like abuse, displacement, labor rights, and systemic reform. The format emphasizes intimate, personal narratives interwoven with broader context, highlighting how gossip, testimony, and collective action can drive change, even when institutions fall short. A standout element is the long-running emphasis on women's agency across diverse fields, from labor organizing to peace-building, with guests who turn personal experience into policy or cultural impact. For potential... more

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1. Nadya Tolokonnikova
2. Lu Ann Cooper
3. Rose Brady
4. Sucheta Dalal
5. Anna Rowe
6. Carolyn Moor
7. Jane Willis
8. Morrell Andrews

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