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True crime fans interested in civil rights history; listeners who want journalism with genuine historical consequence; anyone who believes true crime must engage with political violence and institutional cover-up.
Verdict: Must listen. White Lies is 55-year-old justice pursued through seven impeccable episodes — NPR's journalists found a fourth man responsible for the death of a civil rights martyr and named him publicly for the first time.
About this podcast
Seven-episode NPR investigative series by native Alabamians Chip Brantley and Andrew Beck Grace investigating the 1965 murder of Reverend James Reeb — a white Unitarian minister and civil rights activist killed in Selma during the voting rights movement. Three men were tried and acquitted, and no one was held accountable for 55 years. The podcast uncovered a fourth suspect.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is White Lies (NPR)?
- True crime fans interested in civil rights history; listeners who want journalism with genuine historical consequence; anyone who believes true crime must engage with political violence and institutional cover-up.
- Is White Lies (NPR) worth listening to?
- Must listen. White Lies is 55-year-old justice pursued through seven impeccable episodes — NPR's journalists found a fourth man responsible for the death of a civil rights martyr and named him publicly for the first time.
- Where can I listen to White Lies (NPR)?
- White Lies (NPR) is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.
- Where should I start with White Lies (NPR)?
- Start with: Episode 1 — must listen in order
- What format is White Lies (NPR)?
- Serialized — approximately 7 episodes ~30-40 min each; bingeable in one weekend each.
- What type of crime does White Lies (NPR) cover?
- White Lies (NPR) covers Murder, Systemic Injustice, Cold Case.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Co-hosted
- Style
- Measured, deeply serious, historically important
- Episode length
- 7 episodes ~30-40 min each; bingeable in one weekend
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Best to start
- Episode 1 — must listen in order
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