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M. Gessen has spent a career writing about tyrants and terrorists. Turns out the most baffling case is in their own family. Our new show, "The Idiot," is out March 26. Listen to the trailer today. nytimes.com/2026/03/18/pod…

M. Gessen is widely known for their award-winning writing about tyrants and terrorists. In our new show “The Idiot,” M. aims at a more personal target: their least favorite cousin, Allen. Coming March 26, listen to the trailer today. nytimes.com/2026/03/18/pod…

In 2023, dozens of families in Pennsylvania claimed they'd brought their kids to the hospital for care, only to be accused of abuse. “The Preventionist” examines child abuse pediatrics—a subspecialty where high stakes meet murky diagnoses. lnk.to/thepreventioni…

Our new series investigates a pediatrician challenged by 27 families—and finds a controversial 30-year career. “The Preventionist” asks: what's the real cost of "better safe than sorry"? lnk.to/thepreventioni…

At a Pennsylvania county meeting, dozens of families told the same story: a pediatrician had wrongly accused them of child abuse. Dyan Neary traced the doctor's career back three decades—uncovering a pattern of similar allegations. Listen to our new series, “The Preventionist.”

Why are so many Lehigh Valley families losing custody of their children? Our new series "The Preventionist" investigates. Out now, wherever you get your podcasts. lnk.to/thepreventioni…

Why are so many Lehigh Valley families losing custody of their children? Our new series "The Preventionist" investigates. Eligible Times subscribers can listen to the show right now on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Available everywhere Oct. 30. lnk.to/thepreventioni…

What an honor! Three of our shows made Left of Dial Media's top 100: Serial, S-Town, and The Retrievals. Thank you to all the audio creators who voted. leftofdialmedia.com/essential-list…

If you haven’t yet listened to our latest show, “The Retrievals, Season 2,” now’s your chance. We’re making the whole series available today on the “Serial” podcast feed. Just search “Serial” in your podcast app. serial.lnk.to/7Im5tA

In the last episode of "The Retrievals, Season 2," we go back to the hospital in Chicago to see the changes they have put into place to manage pain during C-sections. Listen to Episode 4 today: lnk.to/retrievals2

At a Chicago hospital, a nurse’s excruciating C-section set off a reckoning. In the final episode of "The Retrievals, Season 2," we learn about some of the changes made by staff at that same hospital to fix what went wrong. lnk.to/retrievals2

Assured, gimlet-eyed writing - along with a pressing story premise, strong interview talent, solid research and flawless production - elevates this narrative podcast. Susan Burton eschews the host-centred lens - and is all the more compelling for it 👏👏 nytimes.com/article/serial…

Honored to have The Retrievals, Serial, Nice White Parents, and S-Town on @TIME's "100 Best Podcasts" list alongside so many incredible shows. Become a @nytimes subscriber to listen to these and more. time.com/collections/10…

Experiencing significant pain during a C-section isn’t a new problem, but it’s been a hidden one. A patient named Susanna is bringing it to doctors’ attention and trying to find a solution. lnk.to/retrievals2

Our newsletter is sharing an exclusive look inside this season of “The Retrievals.” Don’t miss out, subscribe now. nytimes.com/newsletters/se…

If listening to "The Retrievals, Season 2" has inspired you to learn more about C-sections and why so many patients experience severe pain during them, host Susan Burton has some reading recs for you. bit.ly/4lE4mKR

Why are some patients feeling everything during C-sections? It’s not an easy question to answer. Hear what happens when a doctor asks a ballroom full of anesthesiologists to wrestle with it. lnk.to/retrievals2

At a Chicago hospital, a nurse experiences an excruciating C-section. What went wrong? And can the head of obstetric anesthesia get doctors at the hospital to talk about it? lnk.to/retrievals2

Why are 100,000 patients per year in the U.S. feeling significant pain during their C-sections? And what are other patients supposed to do with that information? (Besides freak out.) @burtonsusan's 5 tips to get the care you need: bit.ly/44TXNNe

@aiysh_97 @burtonsusan Thanks for listening! Subscribers do get early access to the full season, but know that the following episodes will be released to everyone week by week.

@serial @burtonsusan Quite upset at having listened to the first 2 episodes of S1 on Spotify, then realised I cant listen to any more without subscribing to The Times? Sorry but what happened to free podcasts...

Read the emails that led to @burtonsusan’s investigation on C-sections for Season 2 of "The Retrievals." nytimes.com/2025/07/10/pod…