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“Look up the "Dunning Kruger Effect" and it will explain how bad this podcast host is. Her fake concern and inaccurate commentary can only be explained by her lack of education or a person who doesn't have an original thought on anything. She copies all the nescient brain dead...”Read full review »
itwasntmesir45 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/08/24
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“The research , presentation of material, make this an outstanding podcast.
Truly a documentary podcast, very informative and professionally done.
I basically just binged all 4 seasons, although it’s now 4 am , it was worth it!
I recommend this podcast , if your interested in an informative, docu...”Read full review »
Canadian Rachel via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
09/10/23
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“Just found this podcast and love how much it sounds like Chicago.”
mclaughski via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/23
“A beautiful telling of the stories of resilience under the hardest of circumstances. I was deeply moved by the reporting that happened and walked away with more knowledge.”
Dianaloveshookah via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/23
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“WBEZ and Motive never fail to keep me listening! I have enjoyed each season of the show and cannot wait for the next!”
lpvaughan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/23
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“Every season of Motive is amazing and incredibly informative. Highlighting all sorts of topics that need more awareness. I really enjoy it”
streetkats via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/17/23
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“So much respect appreciation and admiration for all the folks doing violence prevention work, they are essential workers, building community and improving life in the city”
karakuze via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/12/23
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“Thank you WBEZ for making this in a respectful way— for understanding that your interviewees are the experts and not the reporter.”
Bran_y via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/05/23
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“I really appreciated this podcast. It is heartbreaking and well-done overall. But the idea in last episode that it was a surprise a shooting victim could mis-identify a shooter shows a lack of research about how memory works. I am a mental health professional. PLEASE, WBEZ, do your homework about...”Read full review »
ClayPotYoga via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/23
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“Motive is captivating and really well presented. I highly recommend.”
Cbear9999 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
03/02/23
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“I’d listen to Patrick and Cece read the phone book. As hard as it is to hear the trauma involved listening to y’all is incredible.”
Too good 2 describe via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/02/23
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“Eye opening and honest”
listenoften1 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/07/23
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“I’ve often found myself asking: How can there be so many shootings in Chicago and how could it be stopped? Patrick Smith’s first episode has me hooked — I know this podcast will open eyes and ears!”
Cate Cahan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/23
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“Super in depth research, great storytelling. There’s a lot of podcasts out there that are informative and are there to uncover and expose certain things, but not all of them or palatable & keep me entertained. This one has succeeded very well. Keep up the great work!”
Specialperson333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/31/22
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“On point reporting. Binged it. Want more! Great work!”
tbpjewelry via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/03/22
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“Super insightful well researched. Mad that I’ve finally caught up and heard all 4 seasons. Can’t wait for the 5th season.”
Gurban Black via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/24/22
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“I’ve listened to Seasons 2”
diamondsonmywindshield via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
06/20/22
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“This is by far the most interesting show. The reporting aspect is amazing. I can only image the amount of time and research goes into making this show. Thank you very much for captivating show.”
NewDadIsHere via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/09/22
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“…the presenter’s vocal fry at the end of each sentence is distracting.”
SlowLizzie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/27/22
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“Very interesting and well reported podcast. Love it!”
55neraK via Apple Podcasts ·
Mexico ·
05/24/22
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“Thank you for this through amazing reporting. I enjoyed every episode.
Keep Doing great work”
nesanet via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/21/22
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“Tacking on tons of time on top of the original sentence is messed up, but when you relay how sad he is for doing so much time, how about interjecting one single sentence describing how the victim felt when he shot him. Serious topic & kudos for reporting on it, but the angle through which...”Read full review »
John-jon Mcgoo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/22
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“Amazing work. Great reporting in perspectives and showing the situations created in society.”
societychange via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/22
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“And great to listen to. Thanks for giving all of us an inside look… at everything”
Pbo1231 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/17/22
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“I love this podcast, it hits close to home especially when this day in age in America, almost everyone has a loved one or they themselves have been in the system. Its the perspective we never get to see , amazing work!”
Prixila000001111 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/22
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“The episodes of this podcast are investigated and reported so professionally and with such insight that I can’t get enough. Sometimes I listen to episodes more than once. Such great investigative journalism. Thank you WBEZ staff.”
Watsino via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/22
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“Call the hosts voice is horrific. It is “make me want to scratch out my eardrums“ horrific. But will make this podcast truly terrible isn’t how she talks. It’s what she talks about and how she comes to her conclusion. People like her bash law-enforcement every possible opportunity in order to...”Read full review »
Taki Z via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/22
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“Binged all four seasons this weekend. Wonderfully researched and thoughtfully presented. Highly recommend.”
theapalad via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/25/22
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“A very good, well-made and well-structured podcast with really interesting and moving stories. The episodes are not too short, and not too long, which I love. It’s easy to keep up that way.”
Nashaquitza via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
04/22/22
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“This podcast is heartbreaking but also wonderful. I love immersive stories that open my eyes to things I didn’t understand before. I always hope these stories will open my heart in bigger ways than it was before.”
Carb Loaded via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/22
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“Listening to the latest season, and I’m realizing that lots of prisons have the same ethics code and run under the same belief systems. I live on the WV and OH border and personally have had the unfortunate opportunity to be incarcerated in both states. I watched a girl be hung with sheets and...”Read full review »
TByer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/18/22
“It’s a very compelling podcast. Fascinating and disturbing at the same time. I got through three episodes and could not listened anymore since two of the episodes are about a local prison nearby knowing corrections officers from there. Is there a group or organization to donate in order to help...”Read full review »
Lucky 10382 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/14/22
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“I just finished season one the story of TJ. A 13 year old boy convicted of a murder her didn’t commit and released 16 years later. So much went wrong for this young kid. So much was done wrong by and to the man he became outside. Worth the listen.”
MyBookshelf via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/22
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“I cannot recall how I was introduced to this podcast, but I am so overjoyed that I have had the experience to listen! Definitely eye opening, informative, an excellent journalistic masterpiece!!!”
JonesE3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/07/22
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“Absolutely incredible! I can’t believe I just found this podcast! Excellent investigative journalism!”
MioRosa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/28/22
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“the podcast does exactly what the description says it’s going to do. The way the story was told was very well done. I had a hard time continuing listening to the guests who are Formers or might be formers since all(I believe) said they left the movement or were thinking about it not because...”Read full review »
Cgat853891 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/22
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“I only listened to Season 3 because I strongly identify with being an anti-fascist, and am so glad I did. Such a great, informative yet scary podcast. Great job to wbez and journalist Yousef.”
EriWin22 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/08/22
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“Great stories but, sad as well!
Extremely well done podcast, amazing reporting.”
olivinha12 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/16/21
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“One of the best podcast I’ve ever listened.”
Mikkasbraga via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/20/21
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“I listen to a lot of podcasts. Ms. Yousef is simply a delight to listen to. I was dumbfounded a few times. I thought I was the only person alive who remembered that Reagan kicked off his campaign in Philadelphia, Mississippi, and what that signaled to many of us. And this was just one of many...”Read full review »
MickeyMao via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/09/21
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“Gripping podcast, great storytelling. Enjoyed all 3 seasons.”
Lawgirldani via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/17/21
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“This podcast makes me want to pursue a career in investigative journalism. No matter what your political stance is, you have to respect the effort these journalists have gone to in order to uncover what motivates people to commit crimes, do hateful things, etc. I really respect how these...”Read full review »
mb4986 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/01/21
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“It’s always been lovely to learn I’m a white supremacist.
I mean, I live in New Mexico, surrounded by “POC” at all times with no difficulties. My girlfriend is half Mexican and our roommate, the guy I’ve been friends with for a decade and uses the same sink and toilet as I do every day, is...”Read full review »
Mandoog006 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/23/21
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“I am non-white BIPOC and I seriously learned so much from this podcast. I want to thank the creators for making it. It’s chilling. It’s terrifying. And it’s critical. We can’t just learn about BIPOC rights and history, we have to look at white supremacy if we are going to be able to move forward...”Read full review »
Marimartrece via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/21
“Grade 7 book reports are more useful”
MissingNico via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
01/16/21
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