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“Great topic but horribly written, produced and narrated. They went on tangents in every episode. I suppose it was intended to be background but it was only distracting.”
never a gain via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/24
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“So well done! I learned a lot and was caught by surprise several times! Recommended to my son!”
Canadian Cheri via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
07/26/24
“This is such a well put together podcast. Amazing to hear things that are so close to my home. I’ll be listening to it again.
Please do more!”
Kdean509 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/24
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“Loved this series, super informative and gripping! Bravo!!”
Kozmo 702 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/30/23
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“Anna did a great job on this story. I remember when it first was released and read it in the news but then as time went on never followed up. She did a great job with the story. Coming from a deep ranching and farming background myself I thought the story was very well put together.”
tyleranwall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/23
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“What did I love about this story? It is a story of ambition and fall from grace fueled by the perils of human vice, but it also provides a glimpse into the culture of rural communities, the cyclical nature of history, the inter-connectedness and dependence that all of the US has on rural areas -...”Read full review »
Noahmakesart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/26/23
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“Hi Anna, I am born and bread in the Columbia Basin. I have listened to and read your reporting for years, a big fan. I really loved this effort, all of you, with music, reporting, compassion for a heart wrenching story that my family too is connected to. Continue your honest work, your serious...”Read full review »
Mscabrock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/13/23
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“The first episode got me hooked!! I loved it soo much that I could listen all day!! 100/10”
Winnie Eunice via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/23
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“This is my fav podcast so far this year. Really appreciate the mix of business, history, great writing, indigenous framing, greed, storytelling, and characters in this. This is a podcast maker to watch.”
Mims nz via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
08/07/23
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“This was a great journalistic piece. Anna King is a great story teller with a capacity for objective views. The story of the great swindle neatly ties together the episodes that cover historical and current states of the agricultural industry in the Columbia basin. Anna does not make herself...”Read full review »
No hipster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/10/23
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“I loved it. Thank you.”
LRBH72 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/07/23
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“Interesting story muddied up with anti “white folk” propaganda”
Farmerhotrod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/18/23
“Could have really gone into corporate farming, land rights, Bill Gates, fraud details, but seemed to wander about like an NPR focus group wrote the script. Now I love me some NPR but I’m hoping this podcaster can really dig in to a farm story next time.”
Peeteargryphon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/16/23
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“I’m a Substitute Teacher because they needed them as we recovered from the plague. I drive A LOT! I grew up and live rural. I have a deep connection with the land. This one touched me on so many levels. If a corporate farm had down this they’d have gotten a bail out or some such thing. I’ve been...”Read full review »
M1967really! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/12/23
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“Now please go after the story you alluded to about Bill Gates owning so much land…and perhaps farming operations that are at odds with his climate initiatives?
Thanks for all your good work!”
L. A-G via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/23
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“This is an interesting story that has been told in the most repetitive way possible. I excuse some recap from episode to episode but this seems like it was mostly recap and filler (music and sound effects and sound bites from interviews). If it was a book I would say it needed a good editor with...”Read full review »
The coolkid 2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/23
“If only WSJ had been able to report this”
Tony Warnock via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/23
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“Enjoyed the podcast and finished it, but almost turned off several time due to the subtle wokeness throughout. A little disappointed that she comes from a farming background but has allowed herself to become indoctrinated. Usually there’s more common sense from this crowd.”
VLevan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/02/23
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“Really enjoyed this quicks 6! I want to know more!!”
jdmcOne via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/24/23
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“Couldn’t put my earbuds down”
maybruck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/23
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“This was one of the best stories I’ve heard in ages! It was educational, interesting and fascinating. The information about the contract futures was particularly informative. Who knew! My uncle was a farmer and some of my cousins still are so I have great respect for Americas farmers. What...”Read full review »
AWlieb67 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/14/23
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“Finally a narrative podcast about rural America told by someone who has chosen to live there and understands the nuances of the subject.
Too often it seems major media companies descend on small towns and as soon as they’re off the plane they have to belittle the natives who must be a bunch of...”Read full review »
echobase_2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/11/23
“KUOW took a true American Greed tale complete with cattle rustling, gambling, and the LDS Church and made it boring.”
1113736585 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/23
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“The Easterday story is absolutely fascinating. However, Anna King’s telling of it through this podcast was not very good. Alongside repeating the same information over and over (this podcast could have taken place in a single one hour episode and would have provided the same information), Anna...”Read full review »
Apple9912 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/23
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“My partner and I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast because it’s interesting and educational in several ways: about the subject swindle and the family history, about agriculture in eastern Washington, and about the reporter’s own history and work. I have been a member of KUOW for decades and would...”Read full review »
GailSeattle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/23
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“I started to get into the story because I found it interesting but often found myself turning it off because of the narration and the awkward interviews and also a lack of good interviews. It’s Drawn out too much so I’m giving up for now”
TheStefSki via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/10/23
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“So interesting and descriptive. I learned so much and couldn’t wait to keep listening.”
ben12065 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/23
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“As a renter with allergies to nearly every plant and animal out there, I was surprised to find myself so engrossed by this podcast. The reporter effortlessly weaves lyrical prose, beautiful imagery, and universal themes of the American experience into this narrative about a specific event that...”Read full review »
pithypickle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/23
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“I’m only halfway through but if I hear one more summary of who the Easterdays were and what the son did 😂 interest g topic…hope we get more of the actual story promised”
Lamplighting via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/08/23
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“Anna King tells an engaging story about ranching and family farming in the west that many of us know little about. Morality tale, family drama and family failings, and warning about where we're headed with our food supply and big "farma" profit motives. Ms. King's voice is...”Read full review »
jmarieyogi via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/23
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“This is so well researched and told, you’ll binge listen and not do anything else- just listen!”
Devoted Chronfan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/23
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“I finished this in one day and then couldn’t stop talking about it. My teacher brain is already planning on how to use this podcast with my juniors. Well done! There are so many themes within this short series.
My only wish is that you dig more into the land that is bought up by corporations...”Read full review »
b-okelman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/07/23
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“Really interesting podcast! Well researched and reported.”
Sm19876 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/23
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“This story is a gem. It’s genesis is the core of it’s quality: the author coming from a farming family, the ten years she spent learning her beat, learning the history of the land, meeting the local farmers and working methodically to gain their trust. So much work put in. All of this was on...”Read full review »
PJDME via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/06/23
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“I binged this podcast once I started! I learned so much about farming and the sad future farming will have! Shared it instantly with friends and family.”
ana731 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/23
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“She’s not a good story teller”
Gffggfggg via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/23
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“This is a good story but before even getting to the story, it just keeps repeating.. an repeating… And repeating how this family had an “empire” and repeating how they stole money … over and over and over. Found ourselves fast forwarding it to actually get to the story. And the narrators voice...”Read full review »
Devinandamie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/23
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“Listened on a whim and glad I did. Very good telling of a true story. I couldn’t be happier for who won the bid (no spoilers) but the winner will be a good steward of the land and the business aspect. Very sorry for all the family is going through.”
Momma-bear3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/23
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“Found this podast while searching for another show called “Ghost Turds”. But once I started listening I got hooked. Happy accident.”
adonwolfe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/23
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“This podcast was outstanding. Fascinating look at life in rural WA and the complexities that farmers deal with to make a living and grow our food. Loved all the angles you investigated and your persistence to get the story despite the obstacles. Great sound editing too!”
ciaokss via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/03/23
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“Appreciate the journalism and overall production of this podcast. Seems there are more stories from this specific part of our country, briefly mentioned in the podcast, that need telling. Go ahead, Anna King. Keep up the good work.”
Avid Library Patron via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/23
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“I have a hard time listening because the host’s voice is so annoying.”
Can I give zero stars? via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/23
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“Appreciated the different perspectives and interviews while reporting the case”
ChocChipCookie99s via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/01/23
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“This is an excellently reported and engaging story. Anna King shares this story with lots of thoughtful context and an empathetic eye. Loved it!!”
WC120484 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/23
“Like so many new podcasts these days, episodes are full of repetition and dangling of additional information. Not going to waste my time anymore. I’m out after 3.”
Studiouslee via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/28/23
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“Great work”
dwalker23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/23
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“A podcast about a “…family, fraud, land and power in the American West.” Fact-based, unbiased, well-researched investigative reporting on the largest agricultural fraud case recorded in the USA. It also recounts the tragic history of Native Americans being forcefully displaced by settlers,...”Read full review »
Tang0Alpha via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/23
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“Not great. Constant filler. And not worth while filler. The story had interesting potential but the whole time you’re just hearing people say they’re shocked he did it and not actually how it happened. Then the drama of the speculation of the dad passing was just bad journalism. Then there is the...”Read full review »
jmp2880 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/23
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“Story was interesting but the tangents was kind of annoying. What exactly does natives and their rights have to with Cody Easterday. Pick a topic and leave the subtle woke message out. Of course that’s NPR style”
pjandalexsuck via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/25/23
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“Too much filler. Cut to the chase.”
Lindz906 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/23/23
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