The Integrity of True Crime
21 May 2025
The Studio Stage
Creator
This session discusses the evolution of true crime podcasts, focusing on the shift from serial killer cases to micro-cases within families. It also explores the challenges of maintaining integrity, handling sensitive topics, and avoiding conspiracy theories.
Key points include:
- True crime podcasts have become increasingly popular, but there are concerns about their impact on listeners.
- Podcasters must be responsible and sensitive when covering these topics.
- Micro-cases, such as those involving families, are becoming more common.
- It is important to focus on the human stories behind these cases, rather than just the crime itself.
- Podcasters should avoid speculation and conspiracy theories.
- It is important to fact-check information and to be transparent with listeners.
Key points include:
- True crime podcasts have become increasingly popular, but there are concerns about their impact on listeners.
- Podcasters must be responsible and sensitive when covering these topics.
- Micro-cases, such as those involving families, are becoming more common.
- It is important to focus on the human stories behind these cases, rather than just the crime itself.
- Podcasters should avoid speculation and conspiracy theories.
- It is important to fact-check information and to be transparent with listeners.