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True Crime and Through the Cracks
Mar 3, 2021
Rebecca Lavoie, co-host of Crime Writers On..., and Jonquilyn Hill, WAMU journalist and creator of Through the Cracks, discuss the appeal, pitfalls, and opportunities of true crime podcasts. They also explore Hill's new project, Through the Cracks, which challenges the fundamental mechanics of true crime. The discussion covers personal connections to the genre, the uncomfortable relationship with true crime, exploring societal gaps, challenges in investigative podcasting, and aspirations for the genre.
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- True crime podcasts have faced snobbishness and a branding problem due to their popularity among women, highlighting the need for more diverse voices in the genre.
- Storytelling in true crime has powerfully shaped the genre, influencing other forms of media like documentaries and TV shows.
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The Appeal of True Crime and its Evolution
The podcast episode explores the appeal of true crime as a genre and how it has evolved over time. The hosts discuss their personal relationships with true crime, with one host confessing a fascination with law and order-type shows, while the other expresses concerns about the portrayal of policing in true crime content. They also highlight the impact of influential podcasts like Serial in shaping the genre. They discuss how true crime is often associated with entertainment and how it has faced snobbishness and a branding problem due to its popularity among women. The hosts also touch on the importance of addressing systemic issues within the criminal justice system through true crime storytelling.
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