Society & Culture Podcasts

Crime Junkie delivers a new case every Monday with impeccable research and storytelling. Ashley Flowers has built the most popular true crime podcast by treating every case with respect while maintaining a conversational tone that makes complex cases accessible.

Criminal is an award-winning podcast about crime. Stories of people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle.

The horrifying true story of a neurosurgeon who maimed and killed patients while the medical system failed to stop him. A riveting examination of institutional failure.

A true crime podcast about climate change. Investigative journalist Amy Westervelt follows the money and the manipulation.

Rhyme and punishment in America. NPR Music traces the collision of hip-hop and mass incarceration. Unprecedented investigation into how hip-hop and mass incarceration are inextricably linked.

Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark tell each other their favorite tales of murder and hear hometown crime stories from friends and fans.

The podcast that changed everything. One story, told week by week, by the creators of This American Life. The definitive true crime investigation, delivered with world-class journalistic rigor and storytelling.

Sword and Scale doesn't shy away from the darkest corners of true crime. Using actual court recordings, 911 calls, and police interrogations, the show creates an immersive experience that puts you right in the middle of the investigation.

An investigative look at the multilevel marketing (MLM) industry and how it has infiltrated American life. Investigative journalism that exposes the dark underbelly of the MLM industry.

Two friends discuss true crime cases over craft beers in their garage. True Crime Garage combines thorough case research with a relaxed, conversational format. Each case gets a carefully selected beer pairing, and the hosts' genuine passion for justice shines through.