Canary: The Washington Post Investigates

Canary: The Washington Post Investigates

Canary: The Washington Post Investigates

CATEGORY: Society & Culture
After a sexual assault case in the District of Columbia, one woman’s public warning ricochets all the way to Birmingham, Ala., where another woman gives voice to a devastating allegation. This seven-part investigative series from The Washington Post follows the Alabama woman’s decision to come forward with a claim of sexual assault against a high-ranking figure in the D.C. criminal justice system, and the spiraling effects of that choice. “Canary: The Washington Post Investigates” is about the intertwining stories of these two women, separated by decades and united by a shared refusal to stay silent. It’s a podcast about what it takes to report this story — and why it matters. Hosted by investigative reporter Amy Brittain.
  1. September 17, 2020
    3 min
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    Introducing “Canary: The Washington Post Investigates”
    What happens when a secret becomes too much to bear? “Canary: The Washington Post Investigates” is a new podcast series about two women, separated by decades and united by their refusal to stay silent. Hosted b…
  2. October 01, 2020
    28 min
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    Chapter 1: "The system failed us"
    A stranger attacks a jogger in D.C., sparking a four-year courtroom saga and a campaign for justice.
  3. October 01, 2020
    28 min
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    Chapter 2: "A secret that she couldn't tell"
    We head to Alabama to investigate allegations about a prominent figure in the D.C. justice system.
  4. October 01, 2020
    27 min
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    Chapter 3: "No way in hell she would make this up"
    Unexpected roadblocks slow the search for evidence.
  5. October 01, 2020
    23 min
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    Chapter 4: "To serve as a judge"
    A judge rises to national prominence, fueled by 40 years of experience and activism.
  6. October 01, 2020
    33 min
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    Chapter 5: "He's hurt my daughter"
    A family reckons with the consequences of long-kept secrets.
  7. October 01, 2020
    41 min
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    Chapter 6: "You can always have the last word"
    How will the accused respond? And what will his defenders say?
  8. October 01, 2020
    29 min
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    Chapter 7: "I'll find my joy"
    Two women come face to face.
  9. March 25, 2022
    4 min
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    Introducing "Broken Doors"
    An unusual warrant. A pattern of questionable no-knock raids. A reporting thread that just kept going. “Broken Doors” is a new investigative podcast series from the Washington Post. Hosted by Jenn Abelson and N…
  10. May 25, 2022
    42 min
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    Broken Doors, Episode 1: "That's what you get"
    The first episode of "Broken Doors," a new investigative podcast series from the Washington Post.

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