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Listeners who want to understand systemic institutional failure, survivor stories, and how Nassar's abuse was enabled so long; essential for anyone working in safeguarding or sports.

Verdict: Must listen. Believed is a gut-wrenching, impeccably crafted NPR miniseries about 265 women who survived Nassar — and the investigators who finally made the system listen.

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NPR and Michigan Radio miniseries by Kate Wells and Lindsey Smith exposing how USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar sexually abused more than 265 women and girls for two decades — and how a team of women finally brought him to justice.

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What is Believed?
Listeners who want to understand systemic institutional failure, survivor stories, and how Nassar's abuse was enabled so long; essential for anyone working in safeguarding or sports.
Is Believed worth listening to?
Must listen. Believed is a gut-wrenching, impeccably crafted NPR miniseries about 265 women who survived Nassar — and the investigators who finally made the system listen.
Where can I listen to Believed?
Believed is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.
Where should I start with Believed?
Start with: Episode 1 — start from beginning
What format is Believed?
Serialized — approximately Short miniseries; easily bingeable in one sitting; number 1 on Apple Podcasts on release each.
What type of crime does Believed cover?
Believed covers Sexual Abuse, Systemic Injustice, Courtroom, Sports Crime.

Quick facts

Format
Serialized
Host style
Co-hosted
Style
Serious, journalistic, deeply powerful
Episode length
Short miniseries; easily bingeable in one sitting; number 1 on Apple Podcasts on release
Binge factor
9/10
Best to start
Episode 1 — start from beginning

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