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A white woman, Emily Nestor, the star of Citizen Sleuth, is seen reclining as she receives a tattoo on the back of her calf.

True Crime’s Ethical Dilemma

What begins as a search for a murder ends as a hard look at the murky ethics of "nonfiction" crime storytelling.

by Sara Hutchinson

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The Texas Miracle #7: The Sound of Secession

From the Texas GOP convention, we go to the floor for a debate over secession and seek answers to that mind-melding question: Why would anyone support Donald Trump?

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The Texas Miracle #5: What’s Wrong with Texas Voters?

Why don't Texans vote? Will Rick Perry wear his hipster glasses in his official portrait? How'd that tiger get loose? Plus more on this week's podcast.

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The Texas Miracle #3: The Gospel of Soup

Tune into our weekly podcast, with all the news you need — and some you wish you didn't — about the Lone Star State.

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Apr 14, 2016

Observatory Podcast No. 4: Living Undocumented

When the DACA Act was implemented, 24-year-old Victor Erives was able to legally live, work and attend school in the country he calls home. Now a Supreme Court ruling could jeopardize those same opportunities for millions of others.

by Lorenzo Holt and Jen Reel

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The Texas Miracle #2: Serial Annunciation

Tune into our weekly podcast, with all the news you need — and some you wish you didn't — about the Lone Star State.

by Andrea Grimes

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It’s the ‘Texas Miracle,’ and We Can’t Believe It, Either

Introducing our first weekly podcast, with all the news you need — and some you wish you didn't — about the Lone Star State.

by Andrea Grimes

Roy Eubanks booking photos and Selina McDowell Feb 29, 2016

Observatory Podcast No. 3: Mr. Eubanks

Roy Eubanks' neighbors thought he was a harmless, yarn-spinning old so-and-so. Nobody realized he had a violent past — until a young woman turned up dead.

by Patrick Michels

Jan 15, 2016

Observatory Podcast No. 2: Second Chances

Dara Musick was a career criminal with nearly two decades behind bars; now, she's sharing her story in Texas theaters.

by Jen Reel

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