In The Dark

The New Yorker

In the Dark, hosted by Madeleine Baran, is an award-winning investigative-journalism podcast that started in 2016. Read more

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Episodes

The Journey Update: The D.A. Brings Charges

Yesterday (10/13/2026) 00:30:32The Journey, Episode 5: The Children

Yesterday (10/13/2026) 00:55:26 Season 2 Update: Curtis Flowers Has Died

10/09/2026 00:08:58The Journey, Episode 4: The Courts

10/06/2026 00:55:41The Journey, Episode 3: The Industry

09/29/2026 00:58:35 Show all episodes

Our take on In The Dark podcast

With episodes that are about 50 minutes long, In The Dark is a must-listen for fans of true crime and investigative journalism. Each season, hosted by Madeleine Baran and a team of investigative journalists, digs into a different case. Season 1 focuses on Jacob Wetterling's abduction and local law enforcement's failures. Season 2 explores the case of Curtis Flowers, who faced trial six times for the same crime. The podcast also features a unique piece on COVID-19 in the Mississippi Delta. In The Dark is a business news podcast by The New Yorker.