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Violation: A podcast from The Marshall Project and WBUR.

A podcast examining an unthinkable crime, second chances and who pulls the levers of power in the justice system. Subscribe wherever you listen.

Episode 01

A Summer Camp Murder. Two Sons, Lost.

The premiere of “Violation,” a podcast from The Marshall Project and WBUR, examines the decades-long ripple effects of an inexplicable crime.
Episode 02

‘Bad Seed’: Two Generations, Two Terrible Crimes

Part Two of the “Violation” podcast explores whether violence runs in families and what should happen to kids who commit murder.
Episode 03

‘A Trap for the Unwary’: The Power and Paradox of Parole Boards

Part Three of the “Violation” podcast examines America’s opaque parole system and how Jacob Wideman prepared to argue for his release.
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Episode 04

‘Heart Tests’: Finding Life (and Love) Behind Bars

Part Four of the “Violation” podcast follows Jacob Wideman as he confronts his mental health, navigates romance, and faces a skeptical parole board.
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Episode 05

‘Mass Supervision’: Out of Prison, But Not the System

Part Five of the “Violation” podcast follows Jacob Wideman on home arrest and examines conditions faced by millions on parole or probation in the U.S.
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Episode 06

The Parole Violation That Sent Jacob Wideman Back to Prison

Part Six of the “Violation” podcast explores: Was Jake a master manipulator, the victim of a misunderstanding — or something worse?
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Episode 07

‘No Safe Place’: On Memory, Trauma and Truth

Part Seven of the “Violation” podcast reveals new information about Jake Wideman’s past and explains what happens next in his legal case.
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Update

Jacob Wideman Says ‘Vindictive’ Arizona Officials Violated His Rights

A “Violation” podcast update brings listeners into Wideman’s case against state corrections and parole officials.
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Update

The Court Ruling Jacob Wideman Was Waiting For

A “Violation” podcast update brings listeners the latest news in Wideman’s case, including his reaction to a ruling that leaves him few paths to freedom.
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Episode 08

‘The Fullness of Time’: Jacob Wideman Confronts His Fate

Part Eight of the “Violation” podcast explores what time means behind bars. And listeners respond to the question: Did Jake get what he deserves?


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Credits

Reporter / Host Beth Schwartzapfel

Managing Editor Geraldine Sealey

Executive Producer Ben Brock Johnson

Producer Quincy Walters

Editor Amy Gorel

Production Manager Paul Vaitkus

Sound designers Emily Jankowski, Matt Reed

Fact Checker Kate Gallagher

Illustrator Diego Mallo

FOR THE MARSHALL PROJECT

Editorial Director Ruth Baldwin

Senior Director of Strategic Communications Dacrie Brooks

Editor-in-Chief Susan Chira

Production Coordinator Mara Corbett

Audience Director Ashley Dye

Senior Multimedia Editor Celina Fang

Communications Associate Nicole Funaro

Copy Chief Ghazala Irshad

Director of Technology Gabe Isman

Director of Product Elan Kiderman Ullendorff

Newsletter Manager Rachel Kincaid

Senior Development Manager AJ Pflanzer

Chief Strategy Officer Ebony Reed

Chief Financial Officer Eli Stern

Multimedia Editor Marci Suela

Partnership Manager Terri Troncale

Counsel Celin Carlo-Gonzalez and Jason Criss, Covington & Burling LLP
Louise Carron, Ed Klaris and Akshay Nelakurti, Klaris Law
Jennifer Borg, Pashman Stein

FOR WBUR

Chief Content Officer Victor Hernandez

Director of Cross-Platform Collaboration Laura Hertzfeld

Director of Marketing and Promotions Kristen Holgerson

Senior Audience Development Manager Samata Joshi

CEO Margaret Low

Senior Producer Amory Sivertson

Marketing Specialist Brilee Weaver

Producers Nora Saks and Grace Tatter
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