11 episodes

Trouble — we've all been in it. Some more than others. Some worse than others. Award-winning storyteller Shannon Cason has faced a few problems of his own. Now he talks with others about getting in, and out, of trouble of all stripes.

The Trouble WBEZ Chicago

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 769 Ratings

Trouble — we've all been in it. Some more than others. Some worse than others. Award-winning storyteller Shannon Cason has faced a few problems of his own. Now he talks with others about getting in, and out, of trouble of all stripes.

    Preview: The Trouble

    Preview: The Trouble

    Trouble — we've all been in it. Some more than others. Some worse than others. Subscribe now, The Trouble begins on Feb. 21.

    • 2 min
    The Trouble: Kickbacks

    The Trouble: Kickbacks

    KC was a rising star in education, turning around some of Detroit’s most troubled public schools. But in order to do that, she cut some legal corners that put her in prison. Do the ends justify the means?

    • 48 min
    Doppelganger Part 1

    Doppelganger Part 1

    Richard was sentenced to 19 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. Seventeen years in, he discovers he has a look-alike, with the same first name, who probably committed the crime.

    • 43 min
    Doppelganger Part 2

    Doppelganger Part 2

    Tamara’s testimony helped put Richard, her presumed attacker, behind bars for 17 years. For the first time, Tamara and Richard talk face-to-face about how a mistaken identity shaped their lives.

    • 27 min
    Haunted

    Haunted

    Onstage, Rebecca’s comedy career was taking off. Offstage, she feared for her life.

    • 37 min
    Compulsion

    Compulsion

    Jamie obsesses over everything. And it is taking over her life. This week, what it’s like to live with OCD.

    • 35 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
769 Ratings

769 Ratings

das333 ,

Great Podcast!

“The Trouble” remains one of my favorite podcasts, as it takes the listener through momentous journeys of excitement, nostalgia, and mystery.

I love it!

Dr. David A. Smith

Julix1 ,

Love this podcast

I love this podcast so much! Entertaining and relatable.

it's just Gigi ,

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Loved it until I got to the Politicized episode. 🙄

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