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This is a meta-episode of Dateline NBC's companion show 'Talking Dateline,' where hosts Andrea Canning and Blayne Alexander discuss Alexander's original investigative episode 'Unmasking the Monster.' The episode centers on Dana Beatty, a Cincinnati businesswoman who was sexually assaulted in her home in 1989 by an…
Worth it if you've listened to 'Unmasking the Monster' and want deeper context on sexual assault law and generational trauma, or if you're interested in how cold cases are solved with modern DNA technology.
This Dateline NBC episode, reported by Blayne Alexander, chronicles a sexual assault survivor's multi-decade pursuit of justice that gains new momentum when her daughter becomes involved in reopening the case. The episode title 'Unmasking the Monster' suggests the identification and exposure of a perpetrator who…
Worth it if you appreciate Dateline's investigative approach to cold cases and stories about survivors and families fighting institutional inertia for accountability.
This is a 3-minute preview clip for the fourth episode of Dateline NBC's new podcast series "Before & After with Lester Holt." The preview introduces Rebecca Scofield, a University of Idaho professor who became the subject of false accusations. According to the description, Scofield was wrongly accused by a TikTok…
Worth it only if you're already a Dateline fan and want a quick heads-up about upcoming content; skip it if you expect actual reporting or storytelling.
This Dateline NBC episode covers four distinct true crime stories in a roundup format. The primary focus is the American Idol murder case involving Caleb Flynn, accused of killing his wife in Ohio. A key development is testimony from Flynn's 24-year-old former lover, described as a "bombshell witness," who took the…
Worth it if you follow true crime cases regularly and want quick updates on several high-profile ongoing trials and investigations.
This is a 36-minute bonus episode of Dateline NBC's companion show "Talking Dateline," featuring hosts Josh Mankiewicz and Keith Morrison discussing Morrison's original Dateline episode "The Family Plot." The episode centers on the murder of Matt Restelli, who was lured from California to Utah and shot inside his…
Worth it if you've listened to the original "Family Plot" episode and want deeper analysis from the journalists who covered it, or if you're a devoted Dateline fan interested in behind-the-scenes reflections.
Josh Mankiewicz reports on the shooting death of Matt Restelli at his mother-in-law's home in this Dateline NBC episode. The case initially presented as a potential self-defense scenario but investigators grew suspicious that it was actually murder. The episode follows the investigation into what really happened that…
Worth it if you enjoy Dateline's investigative true crime format and want a detailed account of a shooting death investigation with potential family involvement.
This is a 2-minute preview clip for a new Dateline NBC podcast series called "Before & After with Lester Holt." The preview features host Lester Holt introducing an interview with Adrianne Haslet, a ballroom dancer who lost the lower half of her leg in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. The clip teases that Haslet will…
Worth it if you're already a Dateline fan curious about the new "Before & After" series and want a quick preview before committing to the full episode.
This Dateline NBC episode is a mixed-format installment covering multiple true crime stories and a consumer alert. The primary focus is two ongoing trials: Ohio resident Caleb Flynn, a former American Idol contestant, faces charges in the death of his wife Ashley, with prosecutors alleging he staged a home break-in to…
Worth it if you want a quick weekly catch-up on multiple ongoing cases and consumer alerts, but not if you're seeking substantive reporting or compelling storytelling.
This is a behind-the-scenes discussion episode rather than a standalone investigation. Host Blayne Alexander sits with Dateline senior producer Allison Orr and producer Kim Krawitz to discuss their full-length episode "The Man Who Loved Christmas," which investigates the murder of Harold Allen in Indiana. The case…
Worth it if you've already listened to "The Man Who Loved Christmas" and want behind-the-scenes producer insights and exclusive clips.
Dateline NBC's 'The Man Who Loved Christmas' investigates a poisoning plot centered on an Indiana man, uncovered through what initially appeared to be a burglary investigation. Reporter Blayne Alexander leads the investigation, which reveals a conspiracy involving a mother and daughter. The episode follows the…
Worth it if you enjoy Dateline's investigative true crime format and are interested in family-centered crime cases with poisoning plots.
This is a 2-minute preview clip from Dateline NBC's new podcast series "Before & After with Lester Holt." The preview promotes the second episode, which features actor Jeremy Renner discussing his January 2023 snowplow accident that caused severe injuries. According to the description, Renner talks about what he…
Worth it if you're already a Dateline fan curious about the full Jeremy Renner interview and willing to click through to the complete episode.
This Dateline episode is a rapid-fire roundup covering six distinct true crime cases with minimal depth on each. The primary focus is Joshua Hunsucker, accused of poisoning his wife Stacy with eye drops in North Carolina in 2019, now facing additional witness intimidation charges. The episode then pivots to divorce…
Worth it if you want quick true crime updates and case summaries, but not if you're seeking the detailed investigation and storytelling Dateline is known for.
Dateline NBC's 'True Lies' investigates the death of Diane Kyne, found dead in her bedroom under circumstances that generate two competing narratives about which of the two most important men in her life may be responsible. Reporter Dennis Murphy leads the investigation into determining which story—and therefore which…
Worth it if you enjoy classic true-crime mystery narratives with competing suspect theories and trust Dateline's investigative standards.
