Shocking Heartbreaking Transformative

A journalist decided to give editorial control of her story to the people she’s profiling. Is she protecting her subjects at the expense of the audience? 

Buckle up for this CWO Classic Rewind! We’re going to our March 14, 2024 review of the divisive, format‑breaking podcast “Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative” from PRX’s Radiotopia Presents and host Jess Shane.

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About the show: Crime Writers On… is the original true‑crime review podcast, covering the best in true‑crime podcasts, documentaries, TV, film, journalism, and storytelling.

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Keywords: true‑crime review, podcast review, documentary review, TV review, media criticism, pop‑culture commentary, crime documentaries, journalism, storytelling

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