Trailer: A New Season of WBEZ’s ‘Motive’
An investigative series that follows a group of young women seeking justice abroad and examines why there was silence for almost a decade.
Candace Mittel Kahn
Former Podcast Producer
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Infertility
Tricia has been trying to get pregnant for 10 years. She talks about her desire for motherhood and then walks us through one last IVF cycle.
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Politicized
After a police shooting near her home, Ashley became a full-time activist. She confronts the emotional and mental toll it has taken on her.
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Michael
At age 28, Michael unexpectedly committed suicide. Carol and Steve talk about their son’s life and its tragic and unforeseen ending.
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79 Cents
After finding out that her male colleague is paid more than her for the same work, Aileen made a decision to fight for equality.
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Obama BONUS: The Decision
In 2007, Barack Obama announced his presidential run. Hear how he came to that decision in this ‘Making Obama’ extra.
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Compulsion
Jamie obsesses over everything. And it is taking over her life. This week, what it’s like to live with OCD.
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Doppelganger Part 2
Tamara’s testimony helped put Richard behind bars for 17 years. For the first time, they talk face-to-face about a mistake with a huge consequence.
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Doppelganger Part 1
Richard spent 17 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. He discovered he had a look-alike, so did his doppelganger commit the crime?
