Canary: The Washington Post Investigates podcast

Canary: The Washington Post Investigates

Documentary  Society & Culture  True Crime  

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.

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.

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#12

Introducing “The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop”

Grenada’s Black revolutionary leader, Maurice Bishop, was executed in a coup in 1983, alon... more

12 Oct 2023

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02:56

12 Oct 2023


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Introducing “Field Trip”

Journey through the messy past and uncertain future of America’s national parks. The Washi... more

20 Jun 2023

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03:36

20 Jun 2023


#10

Broken Doors, Episode 1: "That's what you get"

Sheriff’s deputies burst through the front door of a man’s home as he slept. He said they ... more

25 May 2022

42 MINS

42:44

25 May 2022


#9

Introducing "Broken Doors"

No-knock warrants allow police to force their way into people’s homes without warning. Wha... more

25 Mar 2022

04 MINS

04:14

25 Mar 2022


#8

Chapter 7: "I'll find my joy"

Two women come face to face. Subscribe to The Washington Post: [washingtonpost.com/canary... more

01 Oct 2020

29 MINS

29:30

01 Oct 2020


#7

Chapter 6: "You can always have the last word"

How will the accused respond? And what will his defenders say? Subscribe to The Washington... more

01 Oct 2020

41 MINS

41:35

01 Oct 2020


#6

Chapter 5: "He's hurt my daughter"

A family reckons with the consequences of long-kept secrets. Subscribe to The Washington P... more

01 Oct 2020

33 MINS

33:33

01 Oct 2020


#5

Chapter 4: "To serve as a judge"

A judge rises to national prominence, fueled by 40 years of experience and activism. Subs... more

01 Oct 2020

23 MINS

23:28

01 Oct 2020


#4

Chapter 3: "No way in hell she would make this up"

Unexpected roadblocks slow the search for evidence. Subscribe to The Washington Post: [wa... more

01 Oct 2020

27 MINS

27:26

01 Oct 2020


#3

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... more

01 Oct 2020

28 MINS

28:37

01 Oct 2020


#2

Chapter 1: "The system failed us"

A stranger attacks a jogger in D.C., sparking a four-year courtroom saga and a campaign fo... more

01 Oct 2020

28 MINS

28:27

01 Oct 2020


#1

Introducing “Canary: The Washington Post Investigates”

What happens when a secret becomes too much to bear? [“Canary: The Washington Post Investi... more

17 Sep 2020

03 MINS

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17 Sep 2020