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What Really Happened?

81 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 3.4K ratings

We live in an age where news comes at us fast, and from all angles. We see a headline that catches our attention, but often just skim the surface, before the next headline comes along. In Season 3, award-winning documentarian Andrew Jenks uses the power of great storytelling to take us on a journey through the biggest scandals to recently hit headlines. He’ll unravel the layers, bringing to life key figures, and shedding light on the important, yet overlooked components to paint the entire picture. Executive produced by Seven Bucks Productions’ Dwayne Johnson, Dany Garcia and Brian Gewirtz, Andrew Jenks and Cadence13.

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Presenting Gone South Season 3: The Sign Cutter

October 25, 2023 07:00 - 2 minutes - 5.6 MB

On September 3, 2018, a rancher in Laredo, Texas, discovered a woman’s body shot execution-style on the side of the road. When investigators identified her as a local sex worker, their search for the killer took them into the darkest corners of the city. Then, after days of false starts and dead-ends, another body turned up, terrifying residents and leading law enforcement to conclude a serial killer is at large. More would die before a survivor finally came forward and identified the killer…...

Introducing Say More with Dr? Sheila

September 25, 2023 07:01 - 3 minutes

In the world of feelings, there are winners and losers, and somebody has to be the judge. World-renowned, self-proclaimed couples therapist Dr? Sheila invites you to sit in on her private sessions with clients. (For legal reasons, Dr? must be said in the form of a question.) Each week, a new couple…and a new puzzle to crack. You’ll get to hear, and benefit from, many of her famous techniques as she counsels patients on overcoming disagreements, dealing with an overstepping mother-in-law, navi...

C13Features Presents: Treat, Starring Kiernan Shipka

October 27, 2021 14:55

A perfect town comes with a terrifying price. From C13Features comes Treat, a podcast movie starring Kiernan Shipka as Allie West, an unpopular teenager who is dealing with issues beyond her years while struggling to fit in with her seemingly perfect small town. But, on one Halloween night, everything changes, and she discovers that her town’s idyllic image comes at a deadly cost. As she learns about the mysterious Piper’s powerful hold on the town, she, along with her younger brother, realiz...

The Old Man and the Three Leadership Series

February 08, 2021 16:55

Many factors go into being successful: intelligence, experience, street smarts, luck... they all play a part. But there's always more to the story than what the public sees. With that in mind, JJ and Tommy bring you The Old Man and the Three - Leadership Series. In these bonus episodes, you will be taken behind the curtain and given a look at how some of the most successful people in the world made their mark, and the unique qualities and traits that lead them down their respective paths. Lea...

Introducing: It Was Said (w Jon Meacham)

August 31, 2020 04:01

Welcome to It Was Said, a 10-episode limited documentary series looking back on some of the most powerful, impactful and timeless speeches in American history. Join Pulitzer Prize winning and best-selling author-historian, Jon Meacham, Peabody-nominated C13Originals Studios and HISTORY, as we take you through 10 speeches. Season One of It Was Said draws on a selection of speeches from powerful figures in history like Martin Luther King, Jr., Ronald Reagan, JFK, RFK, Barack Obama, Hillary Clin...

Introducing "Once Upon a Time...in the Valley"

July 14, 2020 07:00

In the roaring 1980s X world, Traci Lords reigned supreme. No one questioned her right to sovereignty. Only, it turned out, the biggest star in Adult, wasn’t one. As America would discover in July 1986, when the FBI busted down her door. Traci Lords was really Nora Kuzma, who entered the industry as a 15-year-old high school sophomore. Traci, the victim, was saved. And the industry, the villain, was very nearly destroyed. But what if the victim here was also the villain; the villain, also the...

Introducing Origins: Almost Famous Turns 20

July 08, 2020 07:00

Origins is back! James Andrew Miller brings you behind the scenes of the Cameron Crowe classic that put us on the bus with Stillwater and taught us what life on the road with a Rock-n-Roll band was all about - not to mention adolescent love and heartbreak. Come join Jim as he brings the band back together and sits down with the cast, starting with the writer and director himself, Cameron Crowe - plus Kate Hudson, Billy Crudup, Frances McDormand, Jason Lee, Patrick Fugit, Zooey Deschanel, Jimm...

Introducing “Blockbuster, Season 2, James Cameron”

June 24, 2020 07:01

This award-winning 10-part original miniseries stars Ross Marquand (The Walking Dead, Avengers: Endgame) as up-and-coming writer-director James Cameron, and tells the story of how he fought through decades of personal struggles and career setbacks to assemble the most expensive and grueling movie production of all-time, Titanic, that nearly sank two film studios.

“Hey Failure, Screw You”

May 04, 2020 07:01 - 24 minutes - 33.2 MB

Andrew Jenks went on a date to a restaurant he really liked, only for it to go out of business. Years later, he realized the head chef was in the news for uniquely inspiring reasons. In partnership with Dell, a special episode on business, failure, and adding up the little wins in order to do something grand. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Introducing: Hope, Through History with Jon Meacham

April 21, 2020 07:01

Welcome to Hope, Through History with Jon Meacham. This limited series explores some of the most historic and trying times in American History, and how this nation dealt with these moments, the impact of these moments and how we came through these moments a unified nation. Season One takes a look at critical moments around the 1918 Flu Pandemic, the Great Depression, World War II, the polio epidemic and the Cuban Missile Crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

Gangster Capitalism Season 2: The NRA

March 25, 2020 10:00

Gangster Capitalism is back. This season, the NRA is in the crosshairs. This past year has rocked the country’s most powerful special interest organization like none other. Internal power struggles have exposed the group’s questionable, and possibly illegal practices which now threaten the nearly 150 year old nonprofit like never before. We’re pulling back the curtain to reveal that this has little to do with guns. It’s about money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Wondery Presents WeCrashed

January 29, 2020 11:00

The Rise and Fall of WeWork is a stunning story of hope and hubris. WeWork was the poster child for a new economy. Its founders wanted to revolutionize everything about the way people lived their lives. Its charismatic founder Adam Neumann had an intoxicating vision for the company — but did it ever match the reality? Listen now at www.wondery.fm/wecrashedWRH

S3 [16] Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (Part 2)

December 20, 2019 08:01 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MB

In Part 1, we explored the myriad of theories as to why MH-370 vanished, digging into one that is most common, and understanding how it came to be so widely accepted. But does it make the most sense? In Part 2, Jenks dives into another theory, and while it isn’t the most popular, it may be the most logical in helping to explain the biggest mystery of the decade.   Guests Christine Negroni, Best-Selling Author ('The Crash Detectives'),  Mark Williams-Thomas, Investigative Journalist Florence ...

S3 [15] Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 (Part 1)

December 18, 2019 08:01 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

On March 8, 2014, a Boeing-777 carrying 239 people suddenly disappeared. It has been called the biggest mystery of the decade, fueling a slew of conspiracy theories and heated debate. How did a massive commercial airplane and everyone aboard just vanish? This episode explores different theories, but also unravels why there are so many. As it turns out, the most popular theory may not be the most logical. Guests: Christine Negroni, Best-Selling Author ('The Crash Detectives'),  Mark Williams-...

S3 [14] Anna Delvey, “The Heiress”

December 11, 2019 08:01 - 51 minutes

Rachel DeLoache Williams made a new friend named Anna Delvey. Anna came from a wealthy German family, lived in a New York City hotel, and was starting an ambitious foundation. But when a trip abroad goes awry, Rachel starts to realize her 'friend' may not be who she thought she was. Guests: Rachel DeLoache Williams, author ('My Friend Anna') To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

S3 [14] Anna Delvey, “The Heiress”

December 11, 2019 08:01 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Rachel DeLoache Williams made a new friend named Anna Delvey. Anna came from a wealthy German family, lived in a New York City hotel, and was starting an ambitious foundation. But when a trip abroad goes awry, Rachel starts to realize her 'friend' may not be who she thought she was. Guests: Rachel DeLoache Williams, author ('My Friend Anna') To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

S3 [13] The Shooting of David Ortiz, aka Big Papi

December 04, 2019 08:01 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MB

One of the most famous people in the Dominican Republic is shot and nearly killed. Two established reporters can’t figure out who did it. Should we believe the authorities? Or could it have been the notorious Cesar “The Abuser”? Why won’t anyone talk? Despite knowing who took the infamous shot, it may just be impossible to know what really happened. Guests: Daniel Castro, reporter (Bleacher Report, “‘It Was A Confusion’: The Shooting of David Ortiz”) Danny Gold, reporter (Sports Illustrated,...

S3 [12] Instagram Feud Heard Around the World

November 20, 2019 08:01 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MB

Wayne Rooney, a famous soccer player, and his wife's private photos were getting leaked to a tabloid magazine. But then, Colleen, Wayne's wife, discovers through an ingenious Instagram trick who the culprit is. The story became an international sensation. But what does it say about the news that makes the headlines? Guests: Charlotte Wilder, Senior Writer Sports Illustrated Lizzie Curdy, UK TV Personality To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audac...

S3 [11] The Robert Kraft Massage

November 13, 2019 08:01 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

Robert Kraft is the owner of the New England Patriots, one of the NFL’s most prestigious franchises. His world came crashing down when he was arrested in a sex trafficking sting. But as it turns out, that is just the beginning of the story. Guests: May Jeong, Journalist (Vanity Fair) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S3 [10] Jussie Smollett

November 06, 2019 08:01 - 26 minutes - 37 MB

Jussie Smollett was on the hit TV show Empire. He suddenly became a household name after he reported being the victim of a racist and homophobic hate crime. But investigators, including the FBI, now believe that's not what really happened.   To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S3 [9] The Horses are Dying

October 30, 2019 07:01 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MB

Horse-racing is part of America’s pastime. And the Santa Anita racetrack is perhaps the most prestigious in the country. But within the span of only a few months, 30 horses had died. What really happened? Joe Drape, New York Times reporter and Best-Selling author of American Pharoah: The Untold Story of the Triple Crown Winner's Legendary Rise Larry Smith, horse trainer Dr. Alec Walen, professor of law and philosophy Kathy Guillermo, senior vice president of PETA To learn more about listen...

S3 [8] Lyft Ride From Hell

October 23, 2019 07:01 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MB

After a night out, Alison was picked up in a Lyft to go home. When she awoke the next morning and checked the app, she found it odd her driver had taken her into another state. What transpired after is her journey putting the pieces of the night together, and the battles she faced with Lyft, the NYPD, and her own conscious. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastch...

S3 [7] NXIVM Sex Cult

October 16, 2019 07:01 - 32 minutes - 45.4 MB

NXIVM claimed to offer personal and professional development seminars through its "Executive Success Programs". But in reality it was a a cult and a pyramid scheme that brainwashed and blackmailed women into being sex slaves. GUESTS: Sarah Edmondson, author of Scarred: The True Story of How I Escaped NXIVM, the Cult that Bound My Life Rick Alan Ross, author of Cults Inside Out: How People Get in and Can Get Out To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.a...

Introducing The Next Big Idea

October 15, 2019 07:01

Ideas are coming at you every day from all directions. How can you process it all? You can start with The Next Big Idea. Host Rufus Griscom and legendary thought leaders Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Dan Pink, and Susan Cain, will be your personal “idea” curators. Open your mind and get ready for something big, because the right idea--at the right moment--has the power to transform your life. Listen now at http://wondery.fm/TNBIWhatReally​.

S3 [6] The Anatomy of an Urban Legend

October 09, 2019 07:01 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

It was a Tinder match. Then a date. But she got sick. When she woke up in the middle of the night, her date was in her basement. 911 was called, but the police came in a surprise fashion. Unless, the whole thing was made up. What really happened? GUESTS: Dr. Joseph Stubbersfield, Urban legend expert and researcher Matthew Hutson, Writer/Author (The New Yorker, Wired, The Atlantic and book The 7 Laws of Magical Thinking) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...

S3 [5] The Billionaires Murder: Barry & Honey Sherman

October 02, 2019 07:01 - 28 minutes - 39.9 MB

Barry and Honey Sherman were one of the richest couples in the world. They were beloved for giving hundreds of millions to those less fortunate. But when both were found murdered in their mansion, enemies suddenly appeared. What really happened? Guests:Jeffrey Robinson (Financial Crime Author)Shashank Upadhye (former VP Global Intellectual Property at Apotex, Inc) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about...

S3 [4] The Interrogation Tape; George Huguely & Yeardley Love

September 25, 2019 07:01 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MB

George Huguely had it all: a bright future, a scholarship on University of Virginia’s esteemed lacrosse team, and a summer job lined up. When George was brought in to speak with police, he believed it was because of an argument he got in with his ex-girlfriend. But when he told them what happened during the argument, everything changed. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit http...

Introducing: Long May They Run, Season One, Phish

September 20, 2019 10:00

There are great bands and there are great albums. But, there are only a handful of artists who have sold out stadiums for decades, redefined the bond between artist and fans, influenced a way of life, and innovated an entire industry along the way. Hosted by music journalist Dean Budnick, LMTR tells the story of a band, their fans, and the journey that made them one of the most successful touring bands of all time. With over 50 interviews, season one of LMTR will shed light on a band who help...

S3 [3] The QAnon Mob Murder

September 18, 2019 07:01 - 25 minutes - 35.7 MB

Only months ago, the head of the Gambino Family was shot several times and killed. Rumors sparked of a mob war. Who had killed him? It turns out, it wasn’t anyone people were expecting. What really happened? Guests: Geoff Schumacher, The Mob Museum Travis View, Co-host QAnon Anonymous To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S3 [2] JEFFREY EPSTEIN (Part 2)

September 12, 2019 07:01 - 36 minutes - 50.9 MB

Detective Joseph Recarey and Police Chief of Police Michael Reiter are about to find out they are in for the surprise of their lives. They thought they were up against a vast network of Epstein’s friends, lawyers, and private investigators. But as it turns out, it is also their own government. Plus, Epstein dies. And conspiracy theories run wild. What is true. And what is not. Guests Include: Tim Malloy, co-author of Filthy Rich; The Shocking True Story of Jeffrey Epstein Barbara McQuade, for...

S3 [1] JEFFREY EPSTEIN (Part 1)

September 10, 2019 07:01 - 28 minutes - 39.1 MB

Everyone has heard about Jeffrey Epstein. But in such a deep case, there are many untold stories that ultimately lead to bringing him down. This isn’t just about Epstein. It’s about power, cover-ups, corruption, and a Florida detective who risked it all to fight the people he thought were on his own team. Guests Include:Tim Malloy, co-author of Dirty Rich; The Shocking True Story of Jeffrey Epstein. Barbara McQuade, former US Attorney. Kirk Blouin, former Palm Beach police officer. EJ Dickson...

S3 Trailer | What Really Happened?

September 05, 2019 16:13 - 1 minute - 1.31 MB

What Really Happened? is back, launching Tuesday, September 10th with a special two-part series on the shocking life and death of billionaire sex trafficker Jeffery Epstein. In this new season, Andrew Jenks unravels some of the biggest scandals is recent history. From the bizarre saga of Jussie Smollett, to the conspiracy-theory fueled murder of a Gambino family mob boss, to the mysterious deaths of 30 horses at the Santa Anita racetrack; Jenks will deep-dive into each topic, taking listeners...

Interview Series: SADY DOYLE

May 29, 2019 07:01 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

Everyone is once again wondering what really happened to Britney Spears. Has she lost her freedom? In a follow-up to the hit Season 1 episode of WRH?, “Without a Voice”, Jenks talks with author Sady Doyle about Britney’s current situation, from her unique perspective, and discusses the deep impact of fame throughout American culture. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https:/...

Interview Series: FULTON ARMSTRONG and THE CUBAN SOUND MYSTERY

May 22, 2019 07:01 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MB

Since our Season 2 episode, "The Secret Sonic War", the main question remains: what really happened in Cuba? Reporting on this topic has continued in the New York Times, USA Today, The New Yorker, CNN, and many other outlets. But, Jenks believes he may now have the answer. This episode also features two special guests, and WRH? listeners, Marie Mayhew and Alik Eleyjian. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more...

Interview Series: JASON FLOM

May 15, 2019 07:01 - 27 minutes - 38.5 MB

Jason Flom is an entrepreneur, music industry executive, and social justice activist, known for his work with the Innocence Project. In this interview, Jenks talks to Jason about the ever-expanding US prison population, criminal justice reform efforts, and how mass incarceration makes us less safe. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing Gangster Capitalism: The College Admissions Scandal

May 14, 2019 09:00 - 5 minutes

Season 1 of the new series, Gangster Capitalism is centered on the 2019 college admissions scandal that is exposing everyone from CEOs to celebrities. Award-winning documentarian and host of What Really Happened?, Andrew Jenks uncovers the origins and inner workings of this unprecedented scam, introducing you to the people involved, and exploring the larger debate around higher education in America. The final chapter of this story is still being written, as the federal investigation into thes...

Interview Series: WORLD OF PODCASTING with JAMES ANDREW MILLER

May 08, 2019 07:01 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MB

Journalist and author Jim Miller recently took his talents to podcasting, with his critically acclaimed series Origins. After Jim and Jenks met at the podcast studio two years ago, they quickly became friends, with Jenks seeing Jim as a mentor. In this episode, the pair talk about Jim’s extraordinary career and his books on CAA, ESPN, and SNL. The guys bond over how they have adjusted their respective careers to the world of podcasting. And, make sure to wait fro Jim's classic Bill Murray and...

Interview Series: MARYUM ALI

May 01, 2019 07:01 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

After receiving a shocking voicemail a few months ago, Jenks's What Really Happened? journey comes full circle on this episode, as he sits down for an enlightening conversation with Maryum Ali, daughter of the great Muhammad Ali, to discuss the very first episode of of WRH?, "The Talk", about the time Muhammad Ali talked a 21-year-old out of committing suicide. During the interview, Maryum tells Jenks about her dad’s approach to life, growing up with “The Greatest” as her father, and ultimate...

Interview Series: JERRY FERRARA

April 24, 2019 07:01 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MB

Jerry Ferrara starred in HBO’s hit comedy, Entourage, and now has a leading role in the acclaimed Starz show, Power. In this episode, Jenks talks to Jerry about working with everyone from Morgan Freeman to Mark Whalberg, navigating the Hollywood landscape, and much more. It also becomes increasingly obvious over the course of the interview that Jenks is smitten with Jerry. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn m...

Interview Series: MATT HEINEMAN

April 17, 2019 07:01 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB

Jenks talks to Academy Award-nominated and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, not to mention his former roommate, Matt Heineman, about his documentaries "Cartel Land" and "City of Ghosts", his riveting feature film "A Private War", and much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Interview Series: LERA BORODITSKY

April 10, 2019 07:01 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

In Budapest, she plays chess in ancient baths. In the Sahara Desert, she serves tea. When she met the Dalai Lama, he interviewed her. She is the most interesting person in the world. Jenks talks to cognitive scientist and one of the main contributors to the Theory of Linguistic Relativity, Lera Boroditsky, about how language shapes the way we think.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choic...

Interview Series: ANDREW STANTON

April 03, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 124 MB

Andrew Stanton is a storytelling guru. He's won Academy Awards for Finding Nemo and Wall-E, and his films have made over a billion dollars worldwide. But, he's also experienced the other end of the spectrum when John Carter lost $250 million and got terrible reviews. In this wide-ranging interview, Jenks talks to Stanton about his hit films, how to face failure, and how he ignores the critics... plus, one nasty joke. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https:/...

Interview Series: SUKI KIM, UNDERCOVER IN NORTH KOREA

March 27, 2019 07:01 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

Suki Kim is the only writer ever, as far as we know, to have lived undercover in North Korea. She was there for 6 months. She managed to get out alive, secretly taking notes that eventually became her book, “Without You, There is No Us”, a best-seller in 2015. Jenks recently read the book and was captivated. Suki's unparalleled experience provides unique insight into the hermit kingdom. In this wide-ranging interview, Suki explains everything from what it’s like to live in North Korea to the ...

Interview Series: GENERAL STANLEY A. McCHRYSTAL

March 20, 2019 07:01 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MB

Four-star General Stanley A. McChrystal led the Joint Special Operations Command in Iraq during the Persian Gulf Wars and was the top Commander of American forces in Afghanistan, eventually retiring after a controversial Rolling Stone article was released. In this interview, McChrystal opens up about a range of topics he doesn't normally speak about: everything from nightmares he’s been having, the value of humor, and the importance of storytelling to how his grandchildren have changed him fo...

Interview Series: ERIN LEE CARR (LIVE AT SXSW)

March 13, 2019 07:01 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Critically-acclaimed documentary filmmaker, Erin Lee Carr, joins Jenks live at SXSW Festival to discuss the premier of her new HBO film, "I Love You, Now Die: The Commonwealth vs. Michelle Carter", documentaries going mainstream, particularly in the true crime genre, and what really happens when making a documentary film. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoi...

Introducing: What Really Happened? Interview Series

March 12, 2019 19:37 - 1 minute - 1.74 MB

Jenks will sit down with a wide range of notable personalities to discuss “what really happened” during a specific, significant time in their lives. Jenks will kick off the series on March 13 with a special interview with filmmaker Erin Lee Carr conducted at SXSW. Additional guests throughout the rest of the season include: retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal, Academy Award-winning filmmaker Andrew Stanton, cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky, who gave the most popular TedTalk of 201...

S2 Reaction: NETFLIX, MUHAMMAD ALI, AND YOU

March 06, 2019 08:01 - 31 minutes - 29.4 MB

Jenks ponders the future of Netflix, and considers the possibility for interactive podcasts. He takes calls from a few listeners, and also gets corrected on what he missed during Season 2. And, he gets a surprise voicemail from a special someone who promises she has the answer to Jenks’ first ever What Really Happened?. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoice...

S2 Reaction: TELL ME A STORY

February 27, 2019 08:01 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

The world is a complicated place. Stories can help us simplify things. But, how a story is told, and who tells the story to us, has a huge impact on our understanding of what really happened.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S2 Reaction: THE 'RENTS

February 20, 2019 08:01 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

"Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them." - James Baldwin ... This episode examines the impact parents had on the lives of children who went on to become world leaders and cultural phenoms. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S2 Reaction: SILENCE IS GOLDEN

February 13, 2019 08:01 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Jenks identified that many of the leaders he chronicled in Season 2 understood the power of keeping information hidden, or remaining outright silent, in a variety of situations. This first Reaction Episode focuses on silence as a major theme of WRH? Season 2. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Guests

Andrew Stanton
2 Episodes
Erin Lee Carr
1 Episode
Lera Boroditsky
1 Episode
Suki Kim
1 Episode

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