Dig

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Each season on "Dig," from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, we expose the systems that allow injustice to fester, and shine a light on the people fighting for solutions.

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Introducing Dig Season 3: The Girls

They were trusted educators and respected coaches. But in the summer of 2025, twin brothers Ronnie and Donnie Stoner were indicted on more than 50 charges related to child sex abuse allegations. A group of young women say the abuse stretched back nearly two decades. So what took so long? This is the story of those women who say they survived the abuse, took matters into their own hands and are still fighting for the girls they used to be.
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Available Now... Dig Season 2

Louisville, Ky., the city now known for the police killing of Breonna Taylor, once made ambitious promises to transform its police department and mend its relationship with the Black community. Just five years before they killed Breonna Taylor in her home, Louisville considered itself a model city for police reform. In a joint KyCIR/Newsy investigation, insiders and documents reveal the systemic barriers and choices made by city leaders and the Louisville Metro Police Department that led to its failure to meaningfully change. How did Louisville go from a national leader in policing to the face of a national movement protesting the police? Find out in the next season of Dig, coming soon.
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A woman told Louisville police she was raped in January 2018. She expected them to quickly try to arrest the suspect. But an officer on the scene that night didn’t seem to believe her. The detectives weren’t convinced that a crime occurred. And a prosecutor rejected the case well before an arrest was even under consideration. In the first season of Dig, a new podcast from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, we bring you the results of a yearlong look at how rape cases are investigated in Louisville. What we’ve learned: here, the police defer to prosecutors on rape cases -- and prosecutors reject the vast majority of cases presented to them. Due to this unusual relationship, most people accused of rape here will never face consequences. Most won’t be arrested or convicted. And the case will be closed anyway. Donate to support this and future seasons of Dig.

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Excellent Work

May 18

Grimkee

Solid, well researched journalism. This is what local reporting is for. So appreciative of the women for telling their stories. I wish we could say this is an isolated case, but these stories are far too common in criminal legal systems across the country. 100% worth listening to.
Exceptional

Feb 15

Halliejene

I just finished season one. I was outraged for the victims and I was outraged by the pushback you received by police and prosecutors during this process. I found myself yelling in my car as I listened because it was so frustrating. To the brave women: you deserve better. So much better.
Must Listen !

Jan 14

FLBookGirl

I found this podcast when it was briefly mentioned on an episode of Crime Junkie. I had no idea season 3 would be based in my current home city of Louisville, KY. Each episode of this season is more terrifying than the last and every second I listen I can’t comprehend why this isn’t local or national news. Begging people to listen to help hold people accountable and change how abuse is mitigated in the future.
Spotlight on systemic failures

12/26/2025

Lawrys

Listening to season 1 after starting with season 3. Both are compelling and well reported and researched, I also appreciate the way they present the victims … just wanted to comment on how dismissive and hostile LMPD spokesperson Jesse Halliday was. It’s beyond frustrating . I commend the reporters for staying calm and clear and asking the hard questions.

Each season on "Dig," from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, we expose the systems that allow injustice to fester, and shine a light on the people fighting for solutions.