Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University

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He was a trusted OB-GYN working inside one of the most prestigious universities in the world, an Ivy League school that is home to Nobel Prize winners and medical all-stars. Yet behind closed doors, Dr. Robert Hadden assaulted hundreds — perhaps thousands — of unsuspecting patients. When it looked like no one would be held accountable, the survivors engaged in a decade-long fight for justice.

From the team behind the hit series Dr. Death, host and medical journalist Laura Beil unfurls the story of Dr. Hadden’s horrific behavior and the ensuing cover-up. It’s a story of power: who has it, how they use it, and what it takes to get it back.

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Introducing - Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University

Introducing - Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University

When a trusted Columbia University OB-GYN is exposed as a serial predator, and no one is held accountable, the survivors embark on a decade-long fight for justice.From Wondery, Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University is a story about power: who has it, who loses it, and what it takes to get it back. Listen on Wondery+ or wherever you get your podcasts beginning on 9/11.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Introducing - Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University

Introducing - Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University

When a trusted Columbia University OB-GYN is exposed as a serial predator, and no one is held accountable, the survivors embark on a decade-long fight for justice.From Wondery, Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University is a story about power: who has it, who loses it, and what it takes to get it back. Listen on Wondery+ or wherever you get your podcasts beginning on 9/11.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Laurie Kanyok’s routine postpartum check-up ends in a frantic 911 call about her doctor. As more and more patients come forward, it becomes apparent that there is a serial predator operating at Columbia.If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, here are some resources:The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) survivor helpline is 1-800-656-4673.The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides resources for sexual violence and prevention education. You can find them at nsvrc.org.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988.To read Laura Beil and Bianca Fortis' article about this story on ProPublica visit: https://www.propublica.org/article/columbia-obgyn-sexually-assaulted-patients-for-20-yearsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why Is That a Win? | 2

Why Is That a Win? | 2

The Assistant District Attorney struggles with a challenging case. Then she learns it’s not just the defense attorney she’s up against, it’s her own office.If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, here are some resources:The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) survivor helpline is 1-800-656-4673.The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides resources for sexual violence and prevention education. You can find them at nsvrc.org.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988.To read Laura Beil and Bianca Fortis' article about this story on ProPublica visit: https://www.propublica.org/article/columbia-obgyn-sexually-assaulted-patients-for-20-yearsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I Could Not Unsee It | 3

I Could Not Unsee It | 3

Marissa Hoechstetter sets out on a quest for answers about the Manhattan District Attorney, and ends up realizing she should also be questioning Columbia. If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, here are some resources:The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) survivor helpline is 1-800-656-4673.The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides resources for sexual violence and prevention education. You can find them at nsvrc.org.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988.To read Laura Beil and Bianca Fortis' article about this story on ProPublica visit: https://www.propublica.org/article/columbia-obgyn-sexually-assaulted-patients-for-20-yearsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Unbelievable | 4

Unbelievable | 4

Evelyn Yang goes public, which sets off a search for a missing letter that could change everything.If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, here are some resources:The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) survivor helpline is 1-800-656-4673.The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides resources for sexual violence and prevention education. You can find them at nsvrc.org.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988.To read Laura Beil and Bianca Fortis' article about this story on ProPublica visit: https://www.propublica.org/article/columbia-obgyn-sexually-assaulted-patients-for-20-years See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Remember Who the F*ck You Are | 5

Remember Who the F*ck You Are | 5

The survivors finally face Robert Hadden in court. But will justice be served?If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, here are some resources:The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) survivor helpline is 1-800-656-4673.The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides resources for sexual violence and prevention education. You can find them at nsvrc.org.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988.To read Laura Beil and Bianca Fortis' article about this story on ProPublica visit: https://www.propublica.org/article/columbia-obgyn-sexually-assaulted-patients-for-20-years See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Willful Blindness | 6

Willful Blindness | 6

In the aftermath of Robert Hadden’s sentencing hearing, a lot of people are left asking: what about Columbia University?If you or someone you know is a survivor of sexual assault, here are some resources:The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) survivor helpline is 1-800-656-4673.The National Sexual Violence Resource Center provides resources for sexual violence and prevention education. You can find them at nsvrc.org.The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline can be reached at 988.To read Laura Beil and Bianca Fortis' article about this story on ProPublica visit: https://www.propublica.org/columbia-obgyn-sexually-assaulted-patients-for-20-years See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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When Frank Farian first laid eyes on Rob Pilatus and Fab Morvan, he saw everything he wasn’t. They were handsome, young, and Black. But Frank had something they didn’t. He had power.So, Frank offered them a devil’s bargain. Almost overnight, Milli Vanilli’s debut album went five times platinum and scored a Grammy nomination. But when the lie at the center of their success started to unravel, Rob and Fab would discover the hard way the difference between star power and real power.From Wondery, Blame It on the Fame is a story about the lie that shot to #1 and what it cost to tell the truth. Hosted by Amanda Seales.Listen early and ad-free exclusively on Wondery+: Wondery.fm/BIOTF_MVSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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