Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University

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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. Listen to Exposed's bonus episodes exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/exposed/ now.

  1. EPISODE 1

    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 Listen to Exposed's bonus episodes exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/exposed/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    45 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    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 Listen to Exposed's bonus episodes exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/exposed/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    38 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    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 Listen to Exposed's bonus episodes exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/exposed/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    43 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    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  Listen to Exposed's bonus episodes exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/exposed/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    39 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    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  Listen to Exposed's bonus episodes exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/exposed/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    42 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    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 Listen to Exposed's bonus episodes exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/exposed/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    46 min

  7. 09/05/2023

    Introducing - Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University

    When a trusted Columbia University OB-GYN is exposed as a serial predator, and no one is held accountable, the survivors embark on a decade-long fight for justice. From Wondery, Exposed: Cover-Up at Columbia University is a story about power: who has it, who loses it, and what it takes to get it back. Listen on Wondery+ or wherever you get your podcasts beginning on 9/11. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
    3 min

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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. Listen to Exposed's bonus episodes exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/exposed/ now.

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