Through The Cracks

This week we’re bringing you a story from our friends over at the Motive [https://www.wbez.org/shows/motive/8c9f445c-4f62-46d6-a7f6-dc70a835e99b] podcast from WBEZ Chicago. This season, they’re investigating the hidden world of small town prisons and the issues behind the walls that go unseen. The series exposes violence and coverups within the intertwined lives of the prisoners, guards and staff. Set in a place where everyone knows each other, Motive is a story of scandal and the truths being buried in our prisons.

Through The Cracks is proud to present the English language version of the first episode of Ídolo: The Ballad of Chalino Sánchez from Sonoro and Futuro Studios. This 8-episode series examines the extraordinary life of the Mexican singer-songwriter and attempts to unravel the mystery of his unsolved murder. Hosted by Erick Galindo in English and Alejandro Mendoza in Spanish.

In the season finale of Through The Cracks: What’s changed since Relisha disappeared in 2014? And has the city done enough to prevent more Relishas? Help shape our second season by filling out our survey: https://iter.ly/21ga1 [https://iter.ly/21ga1] View photos of Relisha’s 2021 anniversary event at wamu.org/throughthecracks [http://wamu.org/throughthecracks]. To support the investigative reporting that goes into Through The Cracks, donate at wamu.org/supportthroughthecracks [http://wamu.org/supportthroughthecracks].

On the penultimate episode of Through The Cracks, we consider the role Shamika Young played in her daughter Relisha Rudd’s life. How was she blamed for Relisha’s disappearance and how much of that blame does she deserve? Help shape our second season by filling out our survey: https://iter.ly/21ga1 [https://iter.ly/21ga1] Check out transcripts of episodes, a timeline of the key dates in Relisha’s disappearance, and a map of her world at wamu.org/throughthecracks [https://wamu.org/throughthecracks]. To support the investigative reporting that goes into Through The Cracks, donate at wamu.org/supportthroughthecracks [https://wamu.org/supportthroughthecracks].

On the day the District went public with their search for Relisha Rudd, she had already been missing for over two weeks. What’s it like to search for a girl no one noticed was missing for 18 days? Help shape our second season by filling out our survey: https://iter.ly/21ga1 [https://iter.ly/21ga1] Read transcripts of episodes, a timeline of the key dates in Relisha’s disappearance, and a map of her world at wamu.org/throughthecracks [https://wamu.org/throughthecracks].  To support the investigative reporting that goes into Through The Cracks, donate at wamu.org/supportthroughthecracks [https://wamu.org/supportthroughthecracks].