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The Washington Post
The Empty Grave of Comrade Bishop
Grenada’s revolutionary leader, Maurice Bishop, was executed in a coup in 1983. Seven other people, members of his cabinet and friends, were killed alongside him. The whereabouts of their remains are unknown. Now, in a series two years in the making, The Washington Post’s Martine Powers discovers new information about the 40-year-old mystery, including the role the U.S. played in shaping the fate of this Caribbean nation.
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4.7 stars from 405 ratings
“Martine had me hooked within the first five minutes. Her easy story telling skills paired with her expressive tone and voice inflections creates a gripping soundtrack to this interesting story.
Kudos to you and the team!”
Tsnag via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/03/24
A MASTERCLASS IN STORYTELLING
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“The title of this review says it all, this podcast is an absolute masterclass in storytelling. The story was fascinating, the research impressive, the pacing was perfect, and the narrator was incredibly engaging.
She did a wonderful job of reminding the audience what was going on or who was who...”Read full review »
ckelly9182 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/26/24
Brilliant!
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“An absolutely gripping recount and quest for the truth surrounding Operation Urgent fury.”
Cato473 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/24
Recent Episodes
There is a cemetery in Grenada where the remains of Maurice Bishop could be buried. But confirming this has proven incredibly challenging. Meanwhile, a member of the U.S. Congress says it’s time for the U.S. government to say more.
Published 12/06/23
Published 12/06/23
In 2000, a group of teens interviewed a former Jamaican soldier for a class project. They revealed an account that’s shaped the mystery about Maurice Bishop’s missing remains. But the soldier went quiet. Martine Powers asks: Can we trust his testimony?
Published 11/22/23
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