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Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from W…

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    • Jul 1, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 18 EPISODES


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    Ep 16: I shall be released

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2021 9:20


    Bill Cosby’s release from prison, on a legal technicality, raises questions – lot’s of questions, including, will the survivors who have accused him of sexual assault ever get justice? Anthea Butler, professor of religion and Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, joins host Annette John-Hall to discuss this latest development.

    Ep 15: Inmate #NN7687

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 16:08


    Comedian Bill Cosby has been imprisoned for three to 10 years for aggravated sexual assault.

    Ep 14: Crime and Punishment

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2018 16:50


    Now that Bill Cosby has been found guilty of sexual assault, what’s the appropriate punishment for his crime?

    Ep 13: The Age of Consent

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2018 13:15


    How a new jury will see the facts in the Bill Cosby retrial, and just as important, how will it decide one key question: Consent.

    Ep 12: Stand by Your Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2018 17:30


    In this episode, we shift focus to the people who surround perpetrators, enable them and look the other way.

    Ep 11: Can I Get A Witness?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2018 13:46


    On this episode of Cosby Unraveled from WHYY, we take a closer look at new witnesses who will testify for the prosecution.

    Ep 10: Spanish Fly

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2018 14:09


    On this episode of Cosby Unraveled from WHYY, we hear from a new Cosby accuser and explore why a successful, wealthy, celebrity icon, would need to drug women for sex.

    Ep 09: Cosby and #MeToo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2018 13:18


    We explore how the #MeToo Movement will impact the retrial of the once beloved comedian.

    Season 2 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 2:30


    In Cosby Unraveled, Season 2 we prepare for Cosby’s retrial set against the backdrop of the #MeToo moment.

    Ep 08: Mistrial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2017 15:10


    In the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby, with a hopelessly deadlocked jury, the judge declared a mistrial. But the story isn’t over yet. There are still questions that haven’t been answered. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faced a jury that would determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. In the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby, with a hopelessly deadlocked jury, the judge declared a mistrial. But the story isn’t over yet. There are still questions that haven’t been answered. Subscribe to the podcast.

    Ep 07: Deliberation and Deadlock

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2017 5:21


    After more than four days and 30 hours of deliberation, the jury in the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby has not reached a verdict. The deadlock could result in a hung jury. We ask what that means for both Cosby and Andrea Constand. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. After four days and more than 30 hours of deliberation, the jury in the sexual assault case against Bill Cosby has not reached a verdict. The deadlock could result in a hung jury. We ask what that means for both Cosby and Andrea Constand. Subscribe to the podcast.

    Ep 06: The Accusers Speak Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2017 12:00


    On this episode, we take a closer look at the testimony of Andrea Constand and her mother. Other alleged victims of Cosby show their support for Constand and we hear about backlash on social media. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. On this episode, we take a closer look at the testimony of Andrea Constand and her mother. Other alleged victims of Cosby show their support for Constand and we hear about backlash on social media. Subscribe to the podcast.

    Ep 05: The Testimony of Andrea Constand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2017 11:25


    On the second day of the trial, Andrea Constand takes the stand. Out of all of Cosby’s accusers, Constand’s allegations against the comedian are the only ones that have lead to criminal charges. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. On the second day of the trial, Andrea Constand takes the stand. Out of all of Cosby’s accusers, Constand’s allegations against the comedian are the only ones that have lead to criminal charges. Subscribe to the podcast.

    Ep 04: Day One of the Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2017 15:19


    On this episode we hear about opening statements, the testimony of victim #6, and from Gloria Allred about statute of limitations. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. On this episode we hear about opening statements, the testimony of victim #6, and from Gloria Allred about statute of limitations. Subscribe to the podcast.

    Ep 03: Cosby on Trial

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2017 19:53


    In episode 3, Cosby faces one of his accusers and the court of public opinion. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. In episode 3, Cosby faces one of his accusers and the court of public opinion.  Subscribe to the podcast.

    Ep 02: A Complicated Legacy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2017 22:26


    The black community reacts to Cosby’s criticisms as allegations of sexual assault become public. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. In episode 2, the black community reacts to Cosby’s criticisms as allegations of sexual assault become public.  Subscribe to the podcast.

    Ep 01: From Philly Projects to America’s Dad

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2017 17:07


    In episode 1, we take a look at Cosby’s North Philadelphia roots and his rise to fame. Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. In episode 1, we take a look at Cosby’s North Philadelphia roots and his rise to fame.  Subscribe to the podcast.

    Ep. 00: Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2017 2:47


    Comedian. Beloved television star. “America’s Dad.” Accused sexual predator. In June 2017, Bill Cosby faces a jury that will determine whether he’s guilty or not of drugging and sexually assaulting one of more than 60 women who have accused him of sexual misconduct. Cosby Unraveled, a podcast from WHYY, explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall. Subscribe to the podcast.

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