The more he insisted that his name was Joshua, the more delusional he came to be seen.
Journalist Robert Kolker tells us the remarkable story of Joshua Spriestersbach, a homeless man who wound up serving more than two years in a Honolulu jail for crimes committed by someone else.
It was a case of mistaken identity that developed into “a slow-motion game of ... Show More
May 28
Can A.I. Make People Feel Less Lonely?
For years, caretakers and health officials have been raising alarms about loneliness and social isolation among older Americans. Eli Saslow, a reporter at The New York Times, tells the story of one woman who is using artificial intelligence to keep her independence, and to keep h ... Show More
29m 4s
Feb 2023
How a 7-Year Prison Sentence Turns Into Over 100
<p>WBEZ reporter Shannon Heffernan brings us the story of Anthony Gay, who was sentenced to seven years in prison on a parole violation but ended up with 97 years added to his sentence. Gay lives with serious mental illness, and after time in solitary confinement, he began to act ... Show More
50m 34s
Sep 2022
Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story Netflix Review Starring Evan Peters
What’s up legendaries, it’s Ameenha Lee. In this podcast episode, we have a true crime series to discuss. Netflix latest series, “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story”, is making headlines all over social media. Starring Evan Peters, it tells Jeffrey Dahmer’s story throughout his ad ... Show More
14m 6s
Nov 2020
Meeting the fugitive CEO: Carlos Ghosn
<p>When Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn fled house arrest in Tokyo and turned up in Beirut in December 2019, the details read like they’d come straight from the pages of a spy thriller. Accused of financial misconduct by Nissan, and facing a long trial and prison sentence, he decided to ... Show More
29m 31s