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“One of the best podcast series I have ever listened to. Wow.”
Kent’s Mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/24
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“I don’t know what to think about war, I don’t understand why we send our bravest to die on foreign soil. I pray that those who send our soldiers to war listen to how devastating it is. Arguing about the “woke mob”, while young men and women are being slaughtered. How ugly.”
pitateet66 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/27/24
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“I found the entire podcast brilliant. It is presented with honesty & humanity toward every individual and family affected by the tragedy of death by friendly fire and the abysmal betrayal of trust on the part of the military.
The integrity of the reportage is beyond questioning.
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m.brandes via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/24
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“Comprehensive information about a subject that will expand your knowledge of a little reported region of the world. The format is excellent.”
flatlander north via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/08/24
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“There were many hard, but much appreciated truths in this podcast. The narration communicated the gravity throughout, giving respect to the fallen, the survivors, and the families impacted. The Marines interviewed about that day gave some of the most impactful, insightful, and heart-breaking...”Read full review »
Rien Vayle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/24
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“Thank you from a Marine for doing the work that the Marine Corps should have done.”
The Wrath of Khan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/02/24
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“Awesome reporting, investigating, but most importantly: the delivery is incredible. Hopeful this crew will keep producing similar deep-track honesty.”
PiratePatPat via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/28/23
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“Amazing reporting, admirable dedication & diligence to uncover important issues and share lessons learned.
Brought tears to my eyes with every episode, but I’m so grateful that these incredible reporters are getting to the root of a terrible situation - hopefully that will bring some peace...”Read full review »
wordy wprd wotd word via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/23
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“We need more of such podcasts!!”
SzymKl via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/08/23
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“Thank you for telling this story. I appreciate that this felt like a genuine search for the truth for the families of those lost. I didn’t feel like this was a witch hunt to vilify the United States Marine Corp. or the United States Govt. I greatly appreciated that you never gave up finding...”Read full review »
Micel_F via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/29/23
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“Truth matters!”
SairaLDiaz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/23
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“The series is riveting, full of heart, and revelatory without undermining the dignity of its most vulnerable human subjects. Thank you so much.”
bunnyravitz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/01/23
“Absolutely magnificent reporting and investigation. This podcast has opened a new chapter for me as I process my own experiences.”
Aron Cole via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/23
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“Not much I can say after reading through the previous comments. I'll only add that the research is impeccable and presented in a way that grabs and holds your attention. NPR podcasts, as a whole, are always some of the best around.
("Not much I can say" ... blah blah blah. You can...”Read full review »
Fran Liebowitz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/11/23
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“Wow such a great investigation. Please continue these type of podcasts.”
NeenerBee23 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/06/23
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“Deeply researched, well written, profoundly thoughtful and presented. Thank you to all who created this project including interpreters, producers, funders, security, journalists and especially the soldiers and families willing to engage”
DingDaddy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/23
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“I started the podcast on Memorial Day to try to learn something new about the sacrifices our military and their families make. This delivered on every level. Highly recommend.”
evanmelj via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/15/23
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“I say thank you because the time, dedication and commitment that went into this series was felt from beginning to end. I learned, I cried, I felt all the emotions. This was an incredible podcast series!”
Stjobe81 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/14/23
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“An incredible story, and told extremely effectively. Kudos to the reporting team for an outstanding result after years of working on this.”
Dan W in CO via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/12/23
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“An important story, compellingly told. Thank you for searching for justice for these men.”
LyAnTh via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/23
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“This was one of the best podcasts I’ve ever listened to. Highly recommended.”
Ted Post via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/03/23
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“I just finished listening to “Taking Cover.” On Memorial Day, no less! Thank you, Tom and Graham for an insightful and thought-provoking series.”
CPA Jeff via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/30/23
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“This is a must listen podcast series. What a travesty by the DoD but right on brand. And the DoD wonders why they can’t meet recruiting goals…”
Kozmo 702 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/29/23
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“I can appreciate the amount of work that went into this report. The hours and hours of research and the money spent. However, it’s hard for me to see who benefited from knowing it was a mistake that killed theses soldiers. It was war that killed them. All this did was was bring more pain to all...”Read full review »
immc2u via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/28/23
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“I listened to all the episodes”
elaltraveler via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/26/23
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“Heartbreaking what the government did to those marines and their families. At the same time it ends on a note of healing for some.”
this.name.has.not.been.taken via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/17/23
“A tenacious and courageous journey that takes the listener from the generals at the upper echelons of the Pentagon to the family of the Iraqi interpreter who gave his life in Fallujah. And in between, Graeme and Tom talk with the Marines and their families who still live with the scars — both...”Read full review »
Somophoto via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/23
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“Heart breaking to hear about failures in honesty to the families & Marines from senior USMC leaders. As the son of a WWII Marine - my dad would be crushed.”
AntJackson via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/23
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“Exceptional reporting by NPR! As a Marine of nearly 30 years and a 2/1 alumni of the OIF deployments, this piece strikes close to home and is an excellent example of why my fellow warriors would do anything for leaders like Ben Wagner and John Toolan while a political animal like Olson has always...”Read full review »
Misfit Six via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/09/23
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“No matter where you stand on the Iraq war, this podcast is a must listen. I’m especially heartened by their presentation of the Iraqi interpreter’s family and their conversations with the Iraqi locals. While government coverups are nothing new, the question I’m left with in this case is … why!”
atraveler via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/08/23
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“Eye opening deep dive into a number of subjects pertaining to war and what those who protect our country go through.”
adrienne-l via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/23
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“Thank you for creating this podcast. My brother, a Marine, was a member of Echo 2-1 and was at the school house that very day. I remember him recalling this event to me, though I was young and didn’t quite understand at the time. He ended up being severely injured in July of 2004 in Fallujah and...”Read full review »
jessicale2 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/07/23
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“One of the most interesting and well done podcasts. Thank you for having the guts to tell this story!!!”
Tolistenistolearn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/06/23
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“It’s clear that the journalists worked extremely hard on this story. Thank you for sharing.”
seawolfxix via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/23
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“Our country asks a lot of those that volunteer to service. We owe them the truth. When those in leadership are not truthful they need to be called out and held accountable. This podcast does the first, we wait for accountability.”
5turkeys via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/05/23
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“This series is an extremely well-crafted podcast that takes a painstaking look at the American military’s handling of a friendly fire tragedy in the occupation of Iraq two decades ago. It is not an easy nor “entertaining” listen—however, it is so worthy that I recommend wholeheartedly that...”Read full review »
Niki Fox E via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/23
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“Very compassionate reporting, made me tear up in a good way”
neunkasulle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/23
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“This pod cast makes you feel a lot of emotions. So we’ll put together.”
jkinm via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/04/23
“This is a well written and well done podcast. I have told all of my friends and family to listen. It seems sad that our military would make such poor decisions. It has negatively impacted the people who gave the most and are still suffering.
My only demerit for this podcast is the poor roll out...”Read full review »
Beachgirl2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/01/23
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“This podcast is fantastic investigative journalism. I know our government has its fair share of cover-ups. The real and full stories need to be told, Taking Cover does just that. Thank you.”
ReneeRaleighNC via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/23
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“Great series but the delivery mechanism is the worst I have experienced, even after subscribing to Embedded. I have listened to over 20 podcast series, and listen to news podcasts every day. All are FREE, and have fewer technical problems than Embedded. If I can get an episode to load, I am...”Read full review »
Supporter of democracy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/29/23
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“Giving a voice to so many suffering veterans. Spot light on a military cover-up for political gains. The burdens thrust upon the vulnerable, onto those who sacrifice so much without a say.”
Mom de la Pixie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/28/23
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“When the men and women who stood up to serve our country are betrayed by the leaders of their own country at such a deep level it is an outrage. Thank you for a compelling, thorough, and excellent investigation that honors those who gave their lives & the families who love them”
colleen33333 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/23
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“Taking Cover is an award worthy podcast that delves into one of the most heart-wrenching Marine on Marine friendly fire incidents in recent Military History.
It captures the essence of incredible story telling, investigative reporting with respect and empathy.
It serves as a reminder of the...”Read full review »
Backdrops via Apple Podcasts ·
Australia ·
04/28/23
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“Infuriating as it is thorough. If you had any respect left for military institutions after the last 20 years’ revelations, get ready to lose it. I wish more people would take the time to listen to quality counter-narratives like this; the world would be a better place. Excellent.”
nyalathotep via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
04/28/23
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“Every American should be listening to this.”
HawkeyeinKL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/27/23
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“So many Americans feel cheated by the government and the rich, especially when it comes to the power of the legal system powered by them. This podcast works tirelessly to break through those walls and expose the truth. Thank you Graham and Tom.”
MerriHaren via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/23
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“Thank you for following up on your tip”
John Tackett wva via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/23
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“This show is case and point of why I’m still glad to live in America. Even though things are bad, there are still reporters and media (partially funded by our government) that report on what our government, and by that extension, our military, are doing wrong. A show like this would simply not...”Read full review »
Likes To Watch via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/22/23
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“This is the first review I’ve ever written regarding any media. If you are going to listen to one podcast this year, make it this one. Over the last 24 years our soldiers and their families have been put through terrible conditions that rarely gain a spotlight. Our politicians look at their...”Read full review »
Jared D Hoffman via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/21/23
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