Project Unabom

4.8 (73)
SOCIETY & CULTURE
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Decades after Ted Kaczynski was caught, society is still asking some of the same questions about him: Is Ted a genius who went astray? Or simply a madman who murdered three people in cold blood? Project Unabom takes an in-depth look back at the Unabomber saga and Ted Kaczynski's legacy from the perspective of FBI agents who worked to solve the case, his brother who turned him in, and Ted’s very own writings. New episodes out every Monday. Project Unabom is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/Project_Unabom

TRAILER

Introducing Project Unabom

When the Unabomber was arrested in 1996, the world got its first glimpse of the serial bomber who had terrorized the nation for 18 years and murdered three people. Bearded and disheveled, he was the perfect depiction of a mad bomber. But what actually happened during those 18 years? What drove Ted Kaczynski to his dystopian vision of people overrun by technology, and why does it feel so familiar? And why did it take nearly two decades to catch him? With new original reporting, host Eric Benson tells the story of a nation reckoning with an increasingly deadly bombing campaign and a family coming to grips with what was happening inside a tiny cabin in the Montana woods. Project Unabom is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/Project_Unabom

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Eric Benson

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73 Ratings

Not a re-tread of the usual info

2024-11-30

ihearttele

Was expecting a fair amount of rehashing of information I already knew, but this podcast felt very fresh and was super interesting and engaging.
Épisode 7

2024-03-09

m_o_dufour

Is unlistenable! Distortion/screeching
Evocative Storytelling, Gripping Suspense

2022-07-20

The Winkelvi

Love. It. Authentic voices and intelligent narration are stellar. A brilliant addition to the existing literature plus gives the perspective of decades, looking at the possibility that the guy had a point to make, not in any way excusing the violence. Identifying him through his writings fascinating. Wonderful moments breathe in real time. A woman in the FBI surrounded by yelling privileged men is one, conversation between brother and mother is another. Subtle details of character, bullheaded bureaucrats - this is helluva podcast. The music intrudes a bit in first couple episodes but gets better and it’s really excellent. Only problem is waiting a week for the next one.
Project unabom

2022-07-19

skiddler

The content & delivery of this podcast is incredibly well done. I look forward to the next one.

Decades after Ted Kaczynski was caught, society is still asking some of the same questions about him: Is Ted a genius who went astray? Or simply a madman who murdered three people in cold blood? Project Unabom takes an in-depth look back at the Unabomber saga and Ted Kaczynski's legacy from the perspective of FBI agents who worked to solve the case, his brother who turned him in, and Ted’s very own writings. New episodes out every Monday. Project Unabom is an Apple Original podcast, produced by Pineapple Street Studios. Listen and follow on Apple Podcasts. https://apple.co/Project_Unabom