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Emelia's Thing 51:22

28 weeks ago51:22

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A young police officer unexpectedly finds herself back in New Hampshire, and she’s not the same person she was when she left. Something happened to her – to all of us. But for Officer Emelia Campbell, this thing still lives in her brain and her body. This is her story of survival.

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Introducing: The Youth Development Center 31:27

44 weeks ago31:27

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Introducing the newest series from NHPR’s award-winning Document team: “The Youth Development Center.” New Hampshire has sent its most troubled kids to the same juvenile detention center for more than a century. It's a place that was supposed to nurture them, that instead hurt them – in some of the worst ways imaginable. It's now at the center of one of the biggest youth detention scandals in American history. How did this happen – and how did it finally come to light? If you have suffered abuse and need someone to talk to, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. If you’re in a mental health crisis, call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8.…

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Update: A New Bill and a Final Ruling 17:30

1 year ago17:30

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New Hampshire lawmakers consider a new oversight bill proposed in response to the podcast. And the judge issues his final ruling in Eric Spofford’s defamation lawsuit against NHPR and three of our sources.

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Update: A Big Arrest 16:18

2 years ago16:18

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Federal prosecutors have charged a fourth person in the vandalism case, a man they describe as a “close, personal associate” of Eric Spofford.

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Update: Vandalism Arrests 11:12

2 years ago11:12

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Federal prosecutors have charged three men for their alleged roles in the vandalism incidents. According to the feds, the vandalism was "solicited" by a "close, personal associate" of Eric Spofford's. Reporter Jason Moon goes to the arraignment at a Boston courthouse and tells Lauren what happened.

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Epilogue: Employee A 23:28

2 years ago23:28

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A conversation with one of the women whose story of sexual assault you heard earlier in this podcast. She talks with Lauren about what it was like to hear her story published, the legal threats she has faced from Eric Spofford and his lawyers, and why she decided to speak out in the first place. The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org .…

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The Glam Room 35:07

2 years ago35:07

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Since Lauren began reporting, Eric Spofford sold his New Hampshire company for millions of dollars and filed a defamation lawsuit in response to NHPR’s coverage. We catch you up on everything that’s happened. And we introduce you to a sober living community where addressing women’s sexual trauma is a priority. The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org .…

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The Litter Police 57:45

2 years ago57:45

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What does it take to catch a predator in the addiction treatment industry? We hear about a case in California where the CEO of a network of treatment facilities was convicted of sexual assault and massive insurance fraud. It required years of work – and two women who banded together and refused to give up. The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org .…

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A Wild (Wild?) West 51:45

2 years ago51:45

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How did 13th stepping become so common in the recovery world and who can hold people accountable? Lauren looks into the history of the addiction treatment industry; goes in search of the people, government agencies, and industry groups that are supposed to oversee it; and does a deep dive into its most pervasive cultural force: AA and the 12 steps. She finds a lot of good intentions, alongside a lot of problems. The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org . To support investigative journalism like The 13th Step at NHPR, click here .…

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Just the Beginning 54:50

2 years ago54:50

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In March of 2022, Lauren publishes her first story detailing allegations against Eric Spofford. The events of the next several months illustrate the ways powerful, wealthy people can intimidate sources and try to stop journalism from happening. And then, there was the vandalism… The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org .…

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The God of Recovery 49:58

2 years ago49:58

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As Eric Spofford tells it, he spent his teen years in the throes of addiction and crime. When he got sober, he became a crusader for recovery. We hear how he built his company – and his power. And we hear allegations that he abused that power by sexually assaulting members of his own staff. The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org . Nearly all the music in this podcast was written by Jason Moon. At the top of this episode, we used an excerpt of a track by “grapes” featuring J. Lang and Morusque. It’s called “I dunno.” To support investigative journalism like The 13th Step at NHPR, click here .…

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The Shadow 35:12

2 years ago35:12

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The 13th Step is a production of New Hampshire Public Radio’s Document team. More at 13thsteppodcast.org . To hear more stories by Lauren Chooljian and NHPR's Document team, click here .

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Trailer: The 13th Step 4:38

2 years ago4:38