Where can I listen to the podcast believe?
Believed | Podcast on Spotify Listen to Believed on Spotify. How did Larry Nassar, an Olympic gymnastics doctor, get away with abusing hundreds of women and girls for two decades? Believed is an inside look at how a team of women won a conviction in one of the largest serial sexual abuse cases in U.S. history.
Are Larry Nassar's survivors being believed?
In the end, Larry Nassar's survivors were believed. But is that enough? For one week in January 2018, hundreds of women and girls told their stories about Larry Nassar's abuse.
What happened to Larry Nassar in 2004?
In this episode, we take you back to 2004 - 13 years before Dr. Larry Nassar would admit in court that he sexually abused children. This incident with a teenager will show you not just what Larry was doing to so many of his patients, but how he got away with it again and again.
Who are the victims of Larry Nassar?
Amanda Thomashow was a graduate student at Michigan State University in 2014, when she was abused by Larry Nassar. Michigan Radio hide caption Kyle Stephens. Michigan Radio hide caption Brianne Randall-Gay was 17 when she reported Larry Nassar in 2004.
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What is "believed" about?
Believed is an inside look at how a team of women won a conviction in one of the largest serial sexual abuse cases in U.S. history. It's a story of survivors finding their power in a cultural moment when people are coming to understand how important that is.
How many women and girls confront Larry Nassar?
The world watches as more than 200 women and girls confront Larry Nassar at his sentencing hearings. "Little girls don't stay little forever," says one survivor. "They grow into strong women that r…
Introducing Believed
October 15, 2018; Washington, D.C. – People around the world were stunned in early 2018 when more than 150 women testified at the sentencing of Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics and Michigan State University doctor who sexually abused patients for more than 20 years.
About Michigan Radio
Michigan Radio is an NPR news station, and the most listened to public radio news source in Michigan. The station's news team began covering the Larry Nassar abuse story in the fall of 2016, when allegations first surfaced against the former USA Gymnastics and MSU sports doctor.
About NPR
NPR's rigorous reporting and unsurpassed storytelling connect with millions of Americans every day—on the air, online, and in person. NPR strives to create a more informed public—one challenged and invigorated by a deeper understanding and appreciation of events, ideas, and cultures.
What is Larry Nassar's rule?
Even when his career took off, he always had one rule: “Gymnast first, gymnast first, gymnast first.”. “If you break their train of trust, you’re done. Because they’ll never trust you again.
How many women have been abused by Larry Nassar?
He’s one of the worst serial pedophiles in U.S. history. Nearly 500 women and girls say they were abused by Nassar, according to attorneys. It’s easy to forget that before the handcuffs, Larry Nassar looked like a regular guy — your typical, suburban dad. He was silly and friendly, good at his job.
When does Larry Nassar's world fall apart?
Larry Nassar's world starts to fall apart in the summer of 2016, thanks to three things: a tough Michigan detective, a team of journalists in Indiana, and a homeschooling mom from Kentucky. In this episode, you'll hear Larry's facade collapse - on tape. 28 min. Nov 12, 2018.
What is "believed" about?
Believed is an inside look at how a team of women won a conviction in one of the largest serial sexual abuse cases in U.S. history. It's a story of survivors finding their power in a cultural moment when people are coming to understand how important that is.
How did this collaboration between NPR and Michigan Radio come to be?
As the story started getting more and more national attention, more and more of our reporting was for a national audience and got picked up by NPR. The first time [the national audience] really became familiar with these women and the stories was during the sentencing of Larry Nassar.
What do you think is being left out of this cultural conversation about sexual assault and sexual predators?
I think it’s really hard to have comprehensive discussions around that. I don’t think that as humans we’re particularly good at it, but I think we are good at hearing one person’s story and feeling empathy for them and understanding what their experiences are like.
Logistically, how did you go about reporting the podcast? Obviously you know so much about this case. How do you drill that down into a certain number of episodes?
If you can figure it out, then we would love to have you come onto the team.
It seems like a very heavy topic to report on for so long. How do you cope with that?
Well, I need to be clear—the reporters covering this are obviously not the real victims. We get to go home. We leave the story with the people we’re covering, and this is obviously their entire lives.
