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Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment. Each season features a new host who is deeply connected to the story, committed to tracking down the truth. With new episodes weekly, and over twenty seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime. For early access to episodes, plus ad-free listening, visit [apple.co/cbctruecrime] (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/cbc-true-crime/id6442568309?ign-itscg=80085&ign-itsct=pod_channel_cbctruecrime) .

#216

Uncover Introduces: Split Screen: Kid Nation

The controversial reality TV show known as ‘Kid Nation’, which borrowed its premise from Lord of the Flies, was cancelled shortly after its 2007 debut. Producers took 40 kids into a makeshift desert town to fend for themselves and create their own society. Was the series an opportunity to discover what kids are capable of? Or simply a ploy for ratings? With access to former ‘Kid Nation’ contestants, their families, and the show’s creators, culture journalist Josh Gwynn uncovers how this cult TV show became a lightning rod for an ongoing debate about the ethics of reality TV. Welcome to Split Screen, an examination of the utterly captivating, sometimes unsettling world of entertainment and pop culture. From reality TV gone awry, to the cult of celebrity, each season of Split Screen takes listeners on an evocative journey inside the world of showbiz. Ex-contestants, producers, and cultural critics uncover complicated truths behind TV’s carefully curated facades, and question what our entertainment reveals about us. Split Screen: sometimes reality is twisted. More episodes are available at: [https://link.chtbl.com/lZou_5NG] (https://link.chtbl.com/lZou_5NG) ... Read more

Yesterday

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36:49

Yesterday

#215

S26 E2: The Dark Fleet | "The Outlaw Ocean"

It would be hard to believe if it hadn't actually happened. The longest law-enforcement chase in nautical history, spanning 110 days and 10,000 miles, featured a bunch of vigilantes pursuing Interpol's most wanted illegal fishing ship. Slaloming around icebergs in a deadly glacier field, cutting through a category 5 storm, this chase only ended when one of the ships sank. To discuss why illegal fishing is so rampant and unchecked, this episode takes us from the capture of the world's most notorious scofflaw vessel in African waters to the seas off the coast of North Korea, where we discover the planet's largest illegal fishing fleet. Guest Interview Tony Long, CEO of Global Fishing Watch For transcripts of this series, please visit [here] (https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-outlaw-ocean-transcripts-listen-1.6727090) . ... Read more

22 Apr 2024

53 MINS

53:17

22 Apr 2024

#214

S26 E1: The Murder Video | "The Outlaw Ocean"

Crimes like this don't often happen on land. A 10-minute slow-motion slaughter captured by a cell phone camera shows a group of unarmed men at sea, possibly 15 of them, killed one by one by a semiautomatic weapon, after which the culprits pose for celebratory selfies. The shocking footage is then made public, and yet no government is willing to investigate, much less prosecute the murderers. This episode traces a tireless journalistic investigation of a shocking video that after 8 years, finally resulted in a 26-year conviction of the ship captain who ordered the cold-blooded killing. Looking for answers, this reporting takes us to the bizarre world of floating armories, which are part bunkhouse, part weapons depot, where maritime mercenaries wait for their next ship deployment. For broader context, the story explores the explosion of violence on the high seas, how Somali piracy is often used as a pretext for bloodletting by private security guards and the reasons that offshore crime often happens with impunity. Guest Interviews: Duncan Copeland, Trygg Mat Tracking Kevin Thompson, Private Maritime Security Guard To hear all episodes of The Outlaw Ocean now, [visit here] (https://link.chtbl.com/qqiXFgCh) . For transcripts of this series, please visit [here] (https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/the-outlaw-ocean-transcripts-listen-1.6727090) . ... Read more

15 Apr 2024

53 MINS

53:53

15 Apr 2024

#213

S26 Trailer: The Outlaw Ocean

High Seas. High Stakes. High Crimes. There are few remaining frontiers on our planet. Perhaps the wildest, and least understood, are the world’s oceans: too big to police, and under no clear international authority, these immense regions of treacherous water play host to rampant criminality and exploitation. The Outlaw Ocean is a 7-part series that explores a gritty and lawless realm rarely seen, populated by traffickers and smugglers, pirates and mercenaries, wreck thieves and repo men, vigilante conservationists and elusive poachers, seabound abortion providers, clandestine oil dumpers, shackled slaves and cast-adrift stowaways. Hosted by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ian Urbina, the series relies on more than 8 years of reporting at sea on all 7 oceans and more than 3 dozen countries. To hear all episodes of The Outlaw Ocean now, visit [here] (https://link.chtbl.com/qqiXFgCh) . ... Read more

10 Apr 2024

02 MINS

02:30

10 Apr 2024

#212

S25 E1: From My World to Yours | "Love, Janessa"

New Year’s Eve. Simon receives a message from a beautiful stranger, named Shirley: “Greetings…from my world to yours.” A digital flirtation begins. Then Shirley needs cash – fast. Shirley’s photo is actually adult entertainment “cam girl” Janessa Brazil and many accounts are using her image to lure victims. Who is Janessa? Has she any idea that she’s the bait in worldwide catfishing schemes? To hear all episodes of Love, Janessa now, visit [here] (https://link.chtbl.com/_bi5niOX) . For transcripts of this series, please visit [here] (https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/love-janessa-transcripts-listen-1.6770736) . ... Read more

07 Apr 2024

36 MINS

36:53

07 Apr 2024

#211

S25 E2: The Big Fish | "Love, Janessa"

Roberto is in love. Without ever seeing her or talking to her, he thinks he falls deeply for Janessa. He sends thousands of dollars and begs her to leave the adult entertainment world. Everyone tells the Italian sustainable farmer that he’s being scammed. Then why is Janessa coming to meet him at an airport in Europe? Please note, this series contains adult themes and strong language. To hear all episodes of Love, Janessa now, visit [here] (https://link.chtbl.com/_bi5niOX) . For transcripts of this series, please visit [here] (https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/love-janessa-transcripts-listen-1.6770736) . ... Read more

06 Apr 2024

40 MINS

40:54

06 Apr 2024

#210

S25 E3: Meet The Boys | "Love, Janessa"

Tracking down scammers – how and why do they do it? One tells host Hannah Ajala: “I always feel bad”. Researchers estimate half of global romance scams originate in West Africa. In Ghana, there are the Sakawa Boys. The conning process can involve staying up late, chatting on the phone… building trust and deepening the connection — a bit like a real relationship. It takes time to fall “in love”. To hear all episodes of Love, Janessa now, visit [here] (https://link.chtbl.com/_bi5niOX) . Please note, this series contains adult themes and strong language. For transcripts of this series, please visit [here] (https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/love-janessa-transcripts-listen-1.6770736) . ... Read more

05 Apr 2024

40 MINS

40:31

05 Apr 2024

#209

S25 E4: Helen of Troy | "Love, Janessa"

Where is Janessa Brazil? She seems to have vanished. Then, she turns up somewhere unexpected. Is that really Janessa on a radio show, with the wife of a scam victim? Meanwhile, Hannah discovers that justice is hard to come by. Can victims of romance fraud even get their money back? Please note, this series contains adult themes and strong language. To hear all episodes of Love, Janessa now, visit [here] (https://link.chtbl.com/_bi5niOX) . Transcripts for this series are [here] (https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/love-janessa-transcripts-listen-1.6770736) . ... Read more

04 Apr 2024

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30:40

04 Apr 2024

#208

S25 E5: Bubba | "Love, Janessa"

“I'm an offensive person.” Can a shock jock radio talk show host help us find Janessa Brazil? Meet Bubba the Love Sponge Clem. Bubba and Janessa used to host his show together and they were even housemates. Did they talk about romance scammers using her images? And does he know where Janessa is now? To hear all episodes of Love, Janessa now, visit [here] (https://link.chtbl.com/_bi5niOX) . Transcripts for this series are [here] (https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/love-janessa-transcripts-listen-1.6770736) . ... Read more

02 Apr 2024

27 MINS

27:43

02 Apr 2024

#207

S25 E6: Love, Vanessa | "Love, Janessa"

Her real name is Vanessa. Her model name is Janessa Brazil. Where does Janessa end and Vanessa begin? Vanessa tells her story and reveals the human cost of being the bait in catfishing schemes around the world. To hear all episodes of Love, Janessa now, [visit here] (https://link.chtbl.com/_bi5niOX) . Transcripts for this series are [here] (https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/love-janessa-transcripts-listen-1.6770736) . ... Read more

01 Apr 2024

39 MINS

39:59

01 Apr 2024

#206

S25 E7: Love, Vanessa | "Fantasy Meets Reality"

When the fish met the bait. Roberto has a broken heart and lost thousands of dollars to scammers. Vanessa had her images stolen by scammers and her life fell apart. An emotional finale. For transcripts of this series, please visit [here] (https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/love-janessa-transcripts-listen-1.6770736) . ... Read more

31 Mar 2024

30 MINS

30:42

31 Mar 2024

#205

Uncover Introduces: The Pornhub Empire: Understood

With about 100 million visits per day, Pornhub is one of the biggest websites on the planet. This four-part series pulls back the curtain on the scrappy, Montreal-based startup that revolutionized sex on the internet — and the massive scandal that exposed its dark side. The Pornhub Empire, season 2 of Understood, releases March 11. Hosted by journalist Samantha Cole (How Sex Changed the Internet and the Internet Changed Sex). About Understood: Know more, now. From the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, to the rise of Pornhub, Understood is an anthology podcast that takes you out of the daily news cycle and inside the events, people, and cultural moments you want to know more about. Over a handful of episodes, each season unfolds as a story, hosted by a well-connected reporter, and rooted in journalism you can trust. Driven by insight and fueled by curiosity…The stories of our time: Understood. More episodes are available at: https://link.chtbl.com/_niv4tWG ... Read more

19 Mar 2024

27 MINS

27:42

19 Mar 2024

#204

S25 Trailer: Love, Janessa

“I love her. I just love her!” You meet someone online. It turns out many others think they have fallen for the same person. Introducing the search for the unwitting face of a digital con. With host, Hannah Ajala. Episode 1 coming to Uncover on Feb. 26, 2024. ... Read more

19 Feb 2024

03 MINS

03:11

19 Feb 2024

#203

S24 E1: Hacker vs. Hacker | "Hunting Warhead"

Einar Stangvik is a white-hat hacker — an internet security expert with an expertise in cracking the most secure and disturbing parts of the web. He discovers a troubling phenomenon online and joins forces with journalist Håkon Høydal. It leads them to Australia, to confront two men who are running the largest child abuse site on the dark net. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/hunting-warehead-transcripts-listen-1.5346693 ... Read more

06 Feb 2024

54 MINS

54:22

06 Feb 2024

#202

S24 E2: Rude Awakening | "Hunting Warhead"

All Gordon wants for his birthday is to travel to Washington, D.C., to visit museums and see the opera. He’s completely unaware that his companion on this trip has very different plans. His friend has an alter ego, Warhead, and it turns out police are not far behind. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/hunting-warehead-transcripts-listen-1.5346693 ... Read more

05 Feb 2024

44 MINS

44:23

05 Feb 2024

#201

S24 E3: Operation Artemis | "Hunting Warhead"

After the arrest of Canadian Benjamin Faulkner, Taskforce Argos has to learn how to become Warhead on Child’s Play, before its users realize that the site has been compromised. But time is running out — and very difficult moral decisions will have to be made. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastnews/hunting-warehead-transcripts-listen-1.5346693 ... Read more

04 Feb 2024