12 episodes
Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University Wondery
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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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Trapped
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-years
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Why Is That a Win?
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-years
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I Could Not Unsee It
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-years
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. -
Unbelievable
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
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
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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I’m utterly shocked and disgusted by the events that impacted so many women. Thank you for sharing and producing such a roller coaster of emotions.
Exceptional
A really excellent podcast in every way. Great reporting, very well paced and balanced. This is an important story which impacted the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of women. Pregnancy is an especially veritable time, one is dependent on medical professionals and subject to unfamiliar procedures, during which doctors and medical institutions are trusted to act in best interest of the patient This podcast shows what happens when that trust was violated by one doctor and the institution that chose to protect him rather than his patients.
Deeply Important
Thank you for reporting