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Broken Harts

47 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 10.4K ratings

Markis, Hannah, Devonte, Abigail, Jeremiah, and Sierra Hart—six beautiful black children, ranging in age from 12 to 19—were all adopted by Sarah and Jennifer Hart, both white. On Jen’s Facebook page, it looked as if they were the perfect blended family, even earning the nickname “Hart Tribe” from friends. Then, on March 26, 2018, the family’s GMC Yukon was found belly-up on the rocks below California’s Highway 1. The news of the murder-suicide shocked their friends and made national headlines, leaving many wondering what possibly led to the fatal crash. Could these lives have been saved? Broken Harts, a new podcast from Glamour and HowStuffWorks, investigates this question with more than 30 never-before-heard interviews. Cohosts and Glamour editors Justine Harman and Elisabeth Egan and reporter Lauren Smiley follow the family’s journey from South Dakota through Minnesota, Oregon, and Washington, and finally to that 100-foot cliff in California.

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Introducing True Crime Reality

December 02, 2022 23:41 - 59 seconds - 961 KB

Hi, Broken Harts fans! True Crime and all it’s darkest secrets are about to get a taste of reality. Each week on the ‘True Crime - Reality’ Caelynn Miller-Keyes (from The Bachelor) will be joined by a reality star as they dive deep into the details of a crime they have a direct connection to. The who, the what, the why, and the what ‘were they thinking?!’ Listen here and subscribe to True Crime Reality on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts! See omnystudio.com/listener fo...

Case #07: Kam

November 28, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Kam is rapidly losing her motor skills as she’s attacked by an unknown & unseen disease. In a matter of months, she goes from starring on her high school soccer team to struggling to make it up the stairs. Bouncing between doctors and facing countless misdiagnoses, Kam never wavers in her chase to uncover what is threatening to take away her mobility.  *  *  *  *  *  * ****** SPOILER ALERT BELOW ****** For more information on GNE Myopathy go to CureGNEM.org and check out the first ev...

Introducing: Dynasty

May 25, 2022 04:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

Unimaginable secrets. Unyielding power. Devastating rifts and shocking allegiances. With surprising new interviews as well as historic sound, Vanity Fair’s DYNASTY https://listen.vanityfair.com/dynasty-podcast examines the ties that bind the most influential families in the world today, taking you inside their lives for a glimpse at the inner workings of privilege. The DYNASTY debut season goes deep on the modern Windsors with Vanity Fair’s royal correspondent Katie Nicholl and staff writer...

Introducing: Betrayal

May 02, 2022 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.8 MB

This is a story of a real-life fairytale gone horribly wrong. It’s a cautionary tale about a marriage so filled with betrayal and deceit, that many people are still recovering from its path of destruction. This is the story of Jenifer Faison. After 20 years apart, Jenifer reconnected with her college sweetheart, Spencer Herron. He was a two-time Teacher of the Year and Jen was convinced she married the perfect husband. On June 1, 2018, that all changed. Jenifer came home to find Spencer holdi...

Introducing: Sympathy Pains

April 21, 2022 14:00 - 3 minutes - 3.08 MB

This show tells the story of Sarah Delashmit, a former nurse who had an almost 20-year history of faking illnesses. She was so skilled at being sick, she was even able to integrate herself into disability communities and cancer non-profits. She was finally caught and stopped after two of her victims confronted her on national television, and her actions caught the attention of federal prosecutors. She garnered sympathy because they thought she was disabled. The truth is – she was. Just not in...

Introducing: White Eagle

April 12, 2022 09:00 - 2 minutes - 2.71 MB

Hi, Broken Harts fans! We're excited to introduce you to White Eagle, a new, thrilling true-crime podcast from iHeartPodcasts. Since you enjoy our show, we think you'll like this one, too. Don't take our word for it, though. Check out the White Eagle trailer to decide for yourself! About White Eagle: West Hartford, Connecticut is home to a warehouse owned by armored truck giant Wells Fargo, a nondescript building housing more than $30 million in cash. On a balmy Monday evening in late Septem...

Introducing: Hell and Gone Season 4

March 24, 2022 17:17 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MB

Hi, Broken Hart fans! iHeartPodcasts and host Catherine Townsend are excited to announce Hell and Gone Season 4! The Little Rock Police Department searched an abandoned car in a small residential park. The keys were in the ignition and the car was out of gas as if it had been left running. The car belonged to 18-year-old Ebby Steppach, and she had vanished without a trace. A thrilling true crime that continues to unravel with every clue. Don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer ...

Introducing: The Shadow Girls

January 25, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.81 MB

Secretly, the Green River Killer case haunted Carolyn Ossorio’s childhood and adolescence…growing up near Gary Ridgway's hunting grounds, where he preyed on vulnerable teens and young women, strangling them, stripping their bodies of all earthly possessions and leaving them in the river and green spaces. 49 victims...and yet the first name most think of is, Gary Ridgway. As a little girl, Carolyn never forgot how his victims were portrayed as "bad girls." The message was clear: that's what wo...

Introducing: The Real Killer

December 16, 2021 11:00 - 1 minute

In 1982, JoAnn Tate and her two young daughters, Melissa and Renee, are savagely attacked in the middle of the night. JoAnn dies; the girls barely survive. One month later, Melissa identifies Rodney Lincoln, one of JoAnn’s ex-boyfriends, as the killer. Two trials later, Rodney is found guilty and sentenced to two life terms plus 15 years. In 2015, thirty-two years after Rodney is convicted, Melissa recants and says Rodney didn’t do it. So who is the real killer? Follow true-crime TV writer, p...

Introducing: Real-Time Crime

December 03, 2021 15:00 - 5 minutes

Hey, Broken Hart fans! We know you enjoy True Crime, so we think you'll love Real-Time Crime. Check out this special episode preview and see for yourself! About Real-Time Crime: Are you obsessed with solving crimes? Are you a sleuth for the truth with a self-awarded PHD in unsolved mysteries? Do you believe you should be giving an FYI to the FBI? Do the detectives label it a cold case while you’re just getting warmed up? Then you need to join Leah Lamarr and Teddi Mellencamp on the ‘Real Time...

Introducing: Queen of the Con: The Irish Heiress

October 04, 2021 16:00 - 1 minute

After four years, you think you know someone. But what if you woke up one day to discover that your best friend is an international con artist – and that she’s scammed you out of your life savings? That’s what happened to Johnathan Walton, and he’s been out to set the record straight and protect future victims of his one-time best friend, Marianne Smyth.   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Introducing: The Dougherty Gang

September 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute

The Dougherty Gang is the true story of three siblings in their 20s - two brothers and a sister - who went on an eight-day, fifteen-state, AK-47-wielding, bank robbing journey in 2011. It's a remarkable account that delves into the details of the complex circumstances that kicked off this crime spree, how they averted local, state and federal agents along the way and how they're doing now in prison. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Introducing: Murder in Illinois

July 12, 2021 06:00 - 3 minutes

Hi, Broken Harts fans! We know you value great podcasts and think you'll also enjoy Murder in Illinois - a brand-new true-crime podcast from iHeartMedia and hosted by Lauren Bright Pacheco. Show description: In 2007, Chris Vaughn was arrested during a funeral for his wife and three children. He would be tried and convicted of their murders. To this day he maintains no memory of what occurred that tragic day 14 years ago. Murder in Illinois follows the complicated circumstances that led to Vau...

Introducing: Healthyish

June 24, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes

We're excited to be bringing you a sneak peek at the latest from our friends at Bon Appétit! Healthyish is a six-part mini-series that takes on food and wellness in all their delicious complexity. Join host Amanda Shapiro (editorial director of Bon Appétit and the founding editor of Healthyish) along with professional chefs, home cooks, foragers, and of course our very own cast of Bon Appétit personalities to dive deep into what it means to eat, drink, and live healthy(ish), with lots of cook...

Introducing: The Piketon Massacre Season 2

May 14, 2021 16:00 - 1 minute

In 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were viciously murdered in their homes. Two years later, four members of the Wagner family, were charged with the largest massacre in Ohio’s history. As justice plays out in the courtroom, the KT Studios team revisits Pike County to examine: crime-scene forensics, upcoming legal proceedings, and the ties that bind the victims and the accused. Starting Wednesday, May 12th listen to The Piketon Massacre: Return to Pike County, a production of KT Studi...

Introducing: Camp Hell: Anneewakee

April 28, 2021 04:00 - 3 minutes

Hey listeners, today we're excited to introduce you to a brand new true crime show we think you'll love. It's called Camp Hell: Anneewakee, and it tells the story of The Anneewakee Treatment Center for Emotionally Disturbed Youth. This facility operated in Douglasville, Georgia for over 25 years and, purportedly, it was a place that parents could send their troubled kids for help. But in reality, it was a breeding ground for abuse. This is the story of Anneewakee, as never told before. If you...

Introducing: O.C. Swingers

March 31, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes

In 2018, Newport Beach orthopedic surgeon and former Bravo reality star Dr. Grant Robicheaux and his girlfriend Cerissa Riley were charged with 17 felonies, including raping and drugging multiple women. Were they the "Bonnie and Clyde" of sex crimes, as one victim told detectives? Or sexually-liberated "swingers" framed by a conviction-hungry prosecutor? Follow the case in real-time with Justine Harman in audiochuck’s newest investigative series, O.C. Swingers starting March 29th, 2021. Be su...

Introducing: Astray

March 05, 2021 08:00 - 3 minutes

How far would you go for enlightenment? Westerners have long been drawn to the spiritual mystique of India. While many find what they’re looking for and return home, some vanish without a trace or even end up dead. Astray investigates those who pay the ultimate cost in search of spiritual awakening. Listen to Astray on the iHeartRadio App, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Introducing: Tomorrow's Monsters

February 09, 2021 08:00 - 2 minutes

In this scripted sci-fi thriller, John Boyega (STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS) stars as Jack Locke, a mysterious conman with a vendetta who infiltrates NextCorp, a Silicon Valley body hacking startup run by enigmatic CEO Max Fuller, played by Emmy winner Darren Criss (AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE). Nextcorp has secretly been developing a revolutionary new mind app that promises to amplify the human brain in incredible ways. "Shut-Eye," promises to change the world b...

Introducing In the Red Clay

December 07, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes

Buried deep in the past of a quiet southern town lies the legend of Billy Sunday Birt, the most dangerous man in Georgia history. A chance meeting one spring day unravels the truth behind the notorious figure and uncovers new secrets along the way.   In the Red Clay is a 12-episode series with all episodes available now for binge listening. Find out what all the buzz is about with this five star reviewed true crime sensation! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwo...

Introducing SELF: Checking In

November 30, 2020 11:00 - 1 minute

Introducing Checking In, the advice podcast where we answer real health and wellness questions from real people like you. Hosted by SELF’s Editor in Chief, Carolyn Kylstra, and featuring trusted experts, doctors, therapists, thought leaders, and even a few celebrities, we’re diving deep into what it really means to be healthy. Checking In launches on Monday, November 16th, with new episodes releasing weekly. Subscribe to get episodes right when they drop at 6:00 am EST. Listen to Checking In ...

Introducing Allure: The Science of Beauty

October 15, 2020 20:36 - 1 minute

Do you start group chats about the best scalp treatments? Google AHA vs BHA exfoliants until the wee hours? Take progress photos of your dark spots after trying a new vitamin C serum? You’re our people. And we know you’re going to love The Science of Beauty, a new podcast produced by the editors of Allure. Michelle Lee, editor in chief, and Jenny Bailly, executive beauty director, are deep-diving into the topics you’ve always wondered about and bringing dermatologists, cosmetic chemists — and...

Introducing a Brand New Companion Podcast to the HBO Max show The Murders at White House Farm

September 28, 2020 04:00 - 2 minutes

On the night of August 6th, 1985 in Essex, England, a shocking attack left five members – and three generations – of a family brutally murdered. At first, the police thought they were dealing with an open-and-shut case of murder-suicide, suspecting that it was Sheila Caffell – diagnosed with schizophrenia – who had shot her adoptive parents and her twin sons before turning the gun on herself. As one detective set out to prove, however, certain elements of that narrative that didn’t add up – a...

Introducing In Vogue: The 1990s

September 17, 2020 10:00 - 2 minutes

The story of a pivotal decade, In VOGUE: The 1990s is a new audio docuseries that revisits the pivotal moments in 90’s culture through the lens of fashion. From slip dresses with army boots to colorful tracksuits and minimal pantsuits, Vogue experts and star guests highlight the stories in fashion history that reflected this new era of connectivity.  Presented by Anna Wintour and hosted by Hamish Bowles, this fashion podcast examines how the 90s sparked a cultural fusion that continues to sha...

Introducing: The Pitchfork Review

July 10, 2020 04:00 - 1 minute - 1.43 MB

The Pitchfork Review is the music podcast you've always wanted, from the most trusted voice in music. Join host Puja Patel, Pitchfork's Editor-in-Chief, as we dig deep into the week's best new music and rising artists, plus all the industry news and culture you need to know. Peek behind the curtain of Pitchfork and dive into our team’s music-nerd brains. Listen to The Pitchfork Review, and hear music differently. Subscribe to The Pitchfork Review to get new episodes every Friday at midnight. ...

Introducing Somebody: an iHeartRadio original podcast

April 07, 2020 16:00 - 2 minutes

When Shapearl Wells's son Courtney is found outside a Chicago police station with a fatal bullet wound, Shapearl immediately distrusts the official narrative. So she launches her own investigation into her son’s murder and teams up with journalists from the Invisible Institute to confront the cops and find the truth about Courtney's death. Somebody explores the racial disparities and turbulent relationship between law enforcement and citizens in one of America’s largest cities. A co-productio...

What ‘Broken Harts’ Host Justine Harman Wore to her Best Friend’s Funeral

March 09, 2020 15:26 - 28 minutes - 21.4 MB

We’re excited to introduce “Broken Harts” fans to “What I Wore When,” a new show from Glamour and iHeartRadio. Here’s a special episode featuring “Broken Harts” host Justine Harman talking about what she wore on one of the most difficult days of her life: her best friend’s funeral. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Introducing The Baron of Botox

January 21, 2020 11:00 - 3 minutes

Dr. Fredric Brandt went from a small dermatology practice in Miami to being Madonna’s personal skincare consultant and the go-to for public figures desperate to stave off aging. His clients loved him. Fashion magazines profiled him. But as Brandt continued to build his empire—Coconut Grove mansions, Four Seasons suites, luxe Manhattan offices, absurd art collections—he was slowly becoming addicted to his own product, injecting himself with fillers and even working on his own face. As his fame...

She Makes Money Moves Episode: "Spending & Saving as a Single Mom"

January 08, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 20.1 MB

Knowing when to talk to your kids about money—and what to say—is tough. But the money talk is like the sex talk: If you avoid it because you’re uncomfortable (or confused yourself) your children won’t magically become responsible. Today’s guest is a single mom who doesn’t feel like she has the right tools to teach her daughter about money. She also needs help planning for both of their financial futures.  Expert: Stefanie O'Connell Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/...

She Makes Money Moves Episode: "The 'Open Door' Fund"

December 25, 2019 11:00 - 25 minutes - 36.1 MB

A savings account is a safe place to keep your cash-but if you leave everything there, you’re losing money. While investing can sound overwhelming (especially if you were burned by the last recession) it’s almost impossible to save for retirement without it. Here’s how to get started. Expert: Nicole Lapin. The National Association of Personal Financial Advisors' website can direct you to a nearby financial advisor with hourly rates. You can listen to more episodes of She Makes Money Moves her...

She Makes Money Moves Episode: "Chasing Money vs. Chasing Your Passion"

December 11, 2019 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.6 MB

For many women, starting a business is a way to follow a passion while leaving an uninspiring career behind. But a business can’t survive on passion alone. Whatever you’re selling, whether it’s hiking retreats or hand-knit blankets, you need to figure out a business model and a financial plan. Here’s how to get started. Expert: Ashley Feinstein Gerstley You can listen to more episodes of She Makes Money Moves here: https://megaphone.link/HSW4436894953 Learn more about your ad-choices at http...

She Makes Money Moves Episode: "Equal Partners, Unequal Paychecks"

November 27, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 21.9 MB

Women are working more than ever. They’re putting in more hours and getting paid more. But they’re still doing most of the housework. Today’s guest makes half as much as her husband, so she’s decided to compensate by doing all of the chores and having dinner on the table seven days a week. Whether you’re the one who earns more – or the one who does most of the grunt work –feelings of inequality will eventually lead to resentment. Strike a balance, with these expert-approved tips. Expert: Stef...

She Makes Money Moves Episode: “Confessions of a Real-Life Shopaholic"

November 13, 2019 15:54 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB

In this episode of She Makes Money Moves, we hear one woman's story about her need for compulsive shopping. The trope of the woman who can't stop shopping is so relatable that Sophie Kinsella's Shopaholic series, which debuted in 2000, is now nine books deep. For Rebecca Bloomwood, the original Shopoholic, and real women like her, shopping might be a social activity, a mood-booster, a stress reliever, or a mindless distraction. In most cases, casual shopping doesn't lead to compulsive shoppin...

She Makes Money Moves Episode: "I Love My Life–But I Can't Afford It"

October 30, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 37 MB

Every two weeks on "Broken Harts", we'll bring you a new episode from "She Makes Money Moves". In this episode, we continue to explore the intersection of money and friendships. In a tale as old as Carrie Bradshaw: A woman moves to New York, falls in love with the nightlife, the restaurants, and the excitement—and blows through her savings trying to keep up with fast-paced city living. Money that should go into a savings account gets spent on brunch, because if you skip a social outing in the...

She Makes Money Moves Episode: "I Love My Life--But I Can't Afford It"

October 30, 2019 10:00 - 25 minutes - 37 MB

Every two weeks on "Broken Harts", we'll bring you a new episode from "She Makes Money Moves". In this episode, we continue to explore the intersection of money and friendships. In a tale as old as Carrie Bradshaw: A woman moves to New York, falls in love with the nightlife, the restaurants, and the excitement—and blows through her savings trying to keep up with fast-paced city living. Money that should go into a savings account gets spent on brunch, because if you skip a social outing in the...

Presenting an episode from 'She Makes Money Moves'

October 16, 2019 15:26 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

Today on "Broken Harts", we bring you an episode of "She Makes Money Moves", a new podcast from Glamour and iHeartRadio. Money is the ultimate taboo topic—but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, we explore the intersection of money and friendships. Whether you’re the friend who has cash or the friend who needs it, money—or a lack of it—can strain a relationship. How do you split the brunch bill or plan a trip when one friend is flush and the other’s flat broke? In this episode, we'll hear...

Presenting an episode from "She Makes Money Moves"

October 16, 2019 15:26 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MB

Today on Broken Harts, we bring you an episode of She Makes Money Moves, a new podcast from Glamour and iHeartRadio. Money is the ultimate taboo topic—but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, we explore the intersection of money and friendships. Whether you’re the friend who has cash or the friend who needs it, money—or a lack of it—can strain a relationship. How do you split the brunch bill or plan a trip when one friend is flush and the other’s flat broke? In this episode, we'll hear fro...

"Two Questions, Eight People"

April 12, 2019 04:01 - 31 minutes - 52.9 MB

A full year after the crash, Mendocino County performs an inquest into the incident.  The testimony, which takes place over the course of two days, reveals shocking new details and concludes with a heartbreaking conviction.  Now what? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"There Were Good Times"

January 29, 2019 05:01 - 31 minutes - 52 MB

We visit the edge of the cliff six months later. Here's what we know—and what we don't. How do we reconcile the good with the bad? And where do we go from here? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Stone-Cold Narcissist"

January 22, 2019 05:01 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

Jen is in the one in driver's seat, both literally and figuratively. But what makes her tick? And what was the state of Jen and Sarah’s relationship? Meet the people who try to answer these questions—and many more—after the crash. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Beautiful Black Boys"

January 14, 2019 22:22 - 35 minutes - 57 MB

The Hart kids are "crack babies."  Developmentally-delayed. The victims of racist attacks. There are so many family stories, but each one has the same theme: Jen and Sarah are saviors.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Owies"

January 08, 2019 05:01 - 28 minutes - 43.7 MB

The trouble starts when a teacher notices a bruise on Hannah Hart's arm. It follows Jen and Sarah Hart across three states, to the blue house in Woodland, Washington, where they're supposed to get a fresh start. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"My God, There's Six of Them"

January 01, 2019 05:01 - 25 minutes - 45.5 MB

The Harts' neighbors don't know what's going on with the family on the other side of the driveway. Until one day, Devonte Hart starts begging for food. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"The Perfect People"

December 18, 2018 05:01 - 34 minutes - 55.7 MB

Welcome to the fantastical world of the Harts. What's real? What's imaginary? And how does a private family end up in so many incredibly public moments? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"If Not Us, Who?"

December 11, 2018 05:01 - 26 minutes - 44.7 MB

Jennifer and Sarah Hart adopt two sets of siblings in three years. Chaos ensues—with an undercurrent of something else. Something sinister. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"Fear"

December 04, 2018 05:01 - 34 minutes - 55.8 MB

In March 2018, two white moms and their six black kids drive off a California cliff. What are they running from?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Broken Harts Trailer

November 19, 2018 20:27 - 3 minutes - 5.33 MB

Two white moms. Six adopted black kids. One car found upside down at the bottom of a cliff. What went wrong?  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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