The Improvement Association
Serial Productions & The New York TimesFor at least a decade, allegations of cheating have swirled around elections in rural Bladen County, N.C. Some people in town point fingers at a Black advocacy group, the Bladen County Improvement Association, accusing it of bullying voters, tampering with ballots and stealing votes outright. These accusations have never been substantiated, but they persist. Reporter Zoe Chace went to Bladen Count... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 7 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureGovernment | ||||
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A mysterious letter detailing a supposed Islamist plot to take over schools shocked Britain in 2014. But who wrote it? From Serial Productions and The New York Times, “The Trojan Horse Affair,” an investigation that became bigger than we ever imagine... more
The Improvement Association PAC’s power in the county is threatened when an unlikely candidate enters the race for county commissioner. Plenty of people outside the PAC now have their own ideas about how to build Black political power here. Zoe exami... more
With the PAC’s reputation suffering because of years of cheating accusations and resentment stirring within its ranks, a prominent member turns against the leadership. Nevertheless, Horace and his closest allies make a bold move by supporting a polit... more
Zoe delves into one of the most serious allegations against the Bladen Improvement PAC: an accusation about stealing votes from vulnerable people that goes back 10 years. In trying to track down the veracity of this particularly persistent rumor, she... more
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- Just not that great
Echoing what others have said… there was just no point? A podcast that could have been incredibly interesting that was just okay and a reporter that clearly had so many biases that it was hard to believe her claims of “fair reporting.” Try again!
Apple Podcasts1Kk5427291
United Statesa year ago - Fascinating and Well Done
Very interesting story, compelling telling, balanced reporting. Great to hear how a very localised investigative journalism piece works. If you like this, check out the Trojan Horse Affair by the same people - I heard that one first, also excellent.
Apple Podcasts5T H Ware
United Kingdom2 years ago Interesting exploration of the intricacies of racism.
Podcast Addict52 years agojrsFascinating.
Podcast Addict52 years agomustanaut- Little Substance
I got to the end, and wanted my time back. There’s no “there” there.
Apple Podcasts2MercedeslandUnited States2 years ago
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