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This episode was recorded on September 13th, 2026 at the Culture Center Theater in Charleston, WV. The lineup includes Margo Price, John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band (J2B2), Tommy Prine, Jake Blount. https://bit.ly/4kuJR5u

In 1973, a massive manhunt in New York's Adirondack Mountains ended when police captured a man named Robert Garrow. And that’s when this story really gets started.In this episode, that we first released in 2016, we consider a string of barbaric crimes by a hated man, and the attorney who, when called to defend him, also wound up defending a core principle of our legal system. When Frank Armani learned his client’s most gruesome secrets, he made a morally startling decision that stunned the world and goes to the heart of what it means to be a defense attorney – how far should lawyers go to provide the best defense to the worst people?NOTE: This episode contains graphic descriptions of sexual assault and violence, listener discretion is advised.Special thanks to Tom Alibrandi, author of Privileged Information, with Frank Armani, Laurence Gooley, author of Terror in the Adirondacks: The True Story of Serial Killer Robert F. Garrow, Charl Bader and the students in her Criminal Defense Clinic at Fordham University, Leslie Levin and the students in her Legal Profession class at The University of Connecticut School of Law, Clark D. Cunningham at Georgia State University College of Law, Debra Armani, Mary Armani, Lohr McKinstry, Tom Scozzafava, Stephanie Jenkins, Brian Farrell, Jennifer Brumback and Nick Capodice. EPISODE CREDITS:Reported by – Brenna Farrellwith help from – Simon AdlerProduced by – Matt Kielty and Brenna FarrellEPISODE CITATIONS:Sworn to Silence: The Truth Behind Robert Garrow and the Missing Bodies' Case, by Jim Tracey.Sign up for our newsletter!! It includes short essays, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show. Signup (https://radiolab.org/newsletter)!Radiolab is supported by listeners like you. Support Radiolab by becoming a member of The Lab (https://members.radiolab.org/) today.Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @radiolab, and share your thoughts with us by emailing radiolab@wnyc.org.Leadership support for Radiolab’s science programming is provided by the Simons Foundation and the John Templeton Foundation. Foundational support for Radiolab was provided by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

On the occasion of his 100th birthday, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot pay tribute to Chuck Berry. They talk with writers Ed Ward and RJ Smith to assess Berry's place in the creation of rock n roll. They also talk with the session drummer who played with Berry in his final Chicago concert. Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9TBecome a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvcSign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/4frcVZoMake a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lUSend us a Voice Memo: Desktop: bit.ly/2RyD5Ah  Mobile: sayhi.chat/soundops Featured Songs:Chuck Berry, "Johnny B. Goode," Johnny B. Goode (Single), Chess, 1958The Beatles, "With A Little Help From My Friends," Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band, Parlophone, 1967Chuck Berry, "Roly Poly," After School Session, Chess, 1957Louis Jordan and His Tympany Five, "Ain't That Just Like a Woman (They'll Do It Every Time)," (Single), Decca, 1946Joe Alexander and the Cubans, "Oh Maria," I Hope These Words Will Find You Well (Single), , 1954Chuck Berry, "You Can't Catch Me," After School Session, Chess, 1957Chuck Berry, "Almost Grown," Berry Is on Top, Chess, 1959Chuck Berry, "Thirty Days (To Come Back Home)," Thirty Days (To Come Back Home) (Single), Chess, 1955Muddy Waters, "She's All Right," She's All Right (Single), Chess, 1953Chuck Berry, "Deep Feeling," After School Session, Chess, 1957Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys, "Ida Red," Ida Red (Single), Vocalion, 1939Chuck Berry, "Maybellene," Maybellene (Single), Chess, 1955Chuck Berry, "Carol," Carol (Single), Chess, 1958Chuck Berry, "Blues #1," Rock And Roll Music – Any Old Way You Choose It (The Complete Studio Recordings … Plus!), Chess, 2014Chuck Berry, "You Never Can Tell," St. Louis to Liverpool, Chess, 1964The Beach Boys, "Surfin' U.S.A.," Surfin' U.S.A., Capitol, 1963The Beatles, "I Saw Her Standing There," I Want to Hold Your Hand (Single), Capitol, 1963Bob Dylan, "Subterranean Homesick Blues," Bringing It All Back Home, Columbia, 1965Rolling Stones, "Brown Sugar," Sticky Fingers, Rolling Stones, 1971Simon and Garfunkel, "Kodachrome / Mabellene," The Concert in Central Park (Live), Geffen, 1982Nina Simone, "Brown Eyed Handsome Man," High Priestess of Soul, Phillips, 1967T. Rex, "Get It On," Electric Warrior, Reprise, 1971Bruce Springsteen, "From Small Things (Big Things One Day Come)," The Ties That Bind: The River Collection, Columbia, 1980Emmylous Harris, "(You Never Can Tell) C'est La Vie," Luxury Liner, Warner Bros, 1976Sex Pistols, "Johnny B. Goode," The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle, Virgin, 1979Buck Owens, "Johnny B. Goode," Buck Owens in London "Live", Capitol, 1969Peter Tosh, "Johnny B. Goode," Mama Africa, EMI, 1983Judas Priest, "Johnny B. Goode," Ram It Down, Columbia, 1988LL Cool J, "Go Cut Creator Go," Bigger and Deffer, Def Jam, 1987Chuck Berry, "Nadine (Is It You)," Nadine (Single), Chess, 1964Stevie Wonder, "Sir Duke," Songs In The Key Of Life, Tamla, 1976See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There’s a spectacular lineup in the wee hours of the morning the next couple of days: the Moon, the planets Mars and Jupiter, and the star Regulus. The entire lineup climbs into good view by 1:30 or 2, and is high in the sky at first light. Tomorrow, the Moon will be especially close to Mars. At their closest, they’ll be about one degree apart – the width of a pencil held at arm’s length. The planet looks like a bright star. But it might be tough to see its orange color through the moonlight. Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun – the next one out beyond Earth. It’s also the Sun’s fourth-smallest planet – a little more than half the diameter of Earth. Jupiter stands below them as they climb skyward. It’s much brighter than Mars. In fact, it’s brighter than anything else in the night sky other than the Moon and Venus, which is pulling into view as the “morning star.” Jupiter is the next planet out. And it’s the largest planet in the solar system – about 11 times Earth’s diameter. That’s one reason it looks so bright, even though it’s about three times farther than Mars. Regulus is about the same distance below Jupiter. It’s the faintest member of the lineup. But it’s one of the brighter true stars in the night sky, so you won’t have any trouble picking it out. It represents the heart of Leo. The Moon will stand especially close to it on Tuesday, and we’ll have more about that tomorrow. Script by Damond Benningfield

It's a spotlight on our favorite Cuban music!  Featured artists include Orishas, Los Van Van, Los Zafiros and more.  

It’s the midterms! This week’s show is about people changing their minds and not changing their minds — and the people trying to do the persuading. Start a Life Partners free trial to watch our new video, A Night of Stories and Improv.(00:00:00) Prologue: In Detroit, Rose Johnson tries to convince other Black voters to vote for Abdul El-Sayed. Her friend isn’t having it. (7 minutes)(00:07:30) Act One: In Montana's Senate race this year, Democrats have been caught up in a messy cloak-and-dagger fight, with longtime big-name Democrats not endorsing their own nominee. So many people have been trying to persuade one candidate, Alani Bankhead, to do something she’s refused to do. Heather Tal Murphy reports. (27 minutes)(00:36:34) Act Two: While working as a car salesman, longtime All Things Considered host Noah Adams learned about a technique to supposedly close a deal. Ira remembers hearing the story decades ago and was thinking about it after Noah’s recent death. (9 minutes)(00:44:24) Act Three: Sam Negron has been working for years to bring Hispanic voters into the Republican Party. He was a part of the push two years ago that helped Trump win more of the Hispanic vote than any Republican. This year, every national poll predicts Republicans losing ground with those voters. But Sam says he is still seeing the exact opposite when he talks to people. He invited producer Ike Sriskandarajah to come to Allentown to see the red wave he is predicting. (11 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.org / This American Life privacy policy. / Learn more about sponsor message choices.