True crime podcasts are some of the most popular and profitable shows being made, despite (or perhaps because of) its occasional ethical queasiness. This week: a roundtable discussion with Crime Writers On…’s Rebecca Lavoie and WAMU’s Jonquilyn Hill about the appeal, pitfalls, and opportunities of the genre. They also talk about Hill’s new project, Through the Cracks, which both draws from — and challenges — the fundamental true crime mechanics.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

True crime podcasts are some of the most popular and profitable shows being made, despite (or perhaps because of) its occasional ethical queasiness. This week: a roundtable discussion with <a href="http://www.crimewriterson.com/home">Crime Writers On&hellip;&rsquo;s</a> Rebecca Lavoie and WAMU&rsquo;s Jonquilyn Hill about the appeal, pitfalls, and opportunities of the genre. They also talk about Hill&rsquo;s new project, <a href="https://wamu.org/show/through-the-cracks/">Through the Cracks</a>, which both draws from &mdash; and challenges &mdash; the fundamental true crime mechanics.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

In the world of podcasts, anyone can tell their story. From major media institutions to mom and pop shops starting from scratch. Let Nick Quah guide you through this ever-changing world, as he speaks with the producers, hosts, and executives that are shaping the culture of podcasting.

In the world of podcasts, anyone can tell their story. From major media institutions to mom and pop shops starting from scratch. Let Nick Quah guide you through this ever-changing world, as he speaks with the producers, hosts, and executives that are shaping the culture of podcasting.

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