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The Expert Witness from Uncover
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It’s here. AI has arrived in the criminal justice system and it’s in the role of witness. The Expert Witness, hosted by Sam Mullins, is coming to Uncover on May 19, 2026.
About UNCOVER: Crime. Investigation. Revelation. Uncover brings you explosive, high-caliber true crime year-round. From CIA mind control to serial abuse, mysterious disappearances to wrongful imprisonment. Each season features a new host who is deeply connected to the story, committed to tracking down the truth. With over 30 seasons to choose from, Uncover represents the best in true crime.
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The Expert Witness | S37 Trailer
6d ago00:03:21Summary readyEpisodes 1 & 2 coming May 19, 2026.The small city of Akron, Ohio was drowning in unsolved murders. Until one day something happened. And suddenly those cold cases? Started to get closed. A ground breaking Canadian AI technology was coming to the rescue. Tracking criminal behaviour to bring justice where humans had failed. But as the cases stack up, and charges are laid, two lawyers grow skeptical. Human cracks appear in the mysterious new tech. Can the doubters open up this black box and reveal its true workings, before it takes hold across the world? Hosted by Sam Mullins.
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Introducing: Catching The Codfather, Part 1
Apr 600:57:01Summary readyA fishing tycoon is arrested in an elaborate sting operation, but claims he’s the real hero fighting back against an overbearing state. So who is Carlos “The Codfather” Rafael really – a folk hero, a crook, a righteous rebel, a selfish conman? Today we bring you Part One of “Catching The Codfather” from GBH News. The whole series is out now; find it wherever you listen or visit https://www.wgbh.org/podcasts/thecodfather for more information.
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Crime Story: Rachel Browne on how online extremism bleeds into everyday life
Mar 3000:36:15Summary readyIn the rural prairie town of Richmound, Saskatchewan, an abandoned school became the unlikely stage for a 21st-century crisis. When Romana Didulo, a cult leader who calls herself “Queen of Canada,” arrived with her followers and turned the school into her royal court, the town was thrust into a surreal standoff.In this episode of Crime Story, investigative journalist Rachel Browne sits down with Crime Story host, Kathleen Goldhar to uncover how online extremism bled into everyday life and divided the town. You can listen to more incredible tales of true crime every week on Crime Story. Find more Crime Story episodes in your favourite podcast app, or here: https://link.mgln.ai/CSxCQOC
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S36 E1: The Queen Comes to Town | The Cult Queen of Canada
Feb 2300:37:47Summary readyThe prairie town of Richmound is shattered when "Queen of Canada" Romana Didulo and her cult occupy the local school. As the mayor struggles, locals organize a tense protest against the cult's intimidation and death threats, revealing deep divisions in the community.Hear all episodes of The Cult Queen of Canada now on CBC True Crime on YouTube, or hear all eps now, ad-free, on CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts.
SummaryS36 E2: All About Romana | The Cult Queen of Canada
Feb 2300:39:32Summary readyRachel Browne explores the true identity of "Queen Romana," a serial hustler and QAnon influencer who mobilized her "digital soldiers" with "Royal Decrees." We track her chaotic cross-country "Royal Tour" and find out why it ended in Richmound.Hear episodes early and ad-free on our Apple Podcasts channel, or hear all episodes now on our YouTube.
SummaryS36 E3: The Other Side | The Cult Queen of Canada
Feb 2300:34:47Summary readyAn unexpected victory quickly unravels when a hidden network of cult supporters in Richmound is exposed. Violent conflict erupts between neighbors, revealing a dark side to the divided community as the battle for the town escalates.
SummaryS36 E4: Clowns | The Cult Queen of Canada
Feb 2300:31:25Summary readyClowns burn a flag, the Mayor plugs a sewer, and Richmound turns on itself. The conflict moves to the ballot box when a local gives cult members voting rights via a property deed, setting the stage for a dramatic mayoral election that could see the town taken over.
SummaryS36 E5: Election Day | The Cult Queen of Canada
Feb 2300:36:18Summary readyIt's Election Day in Richmound. The town votes for a new mayor in a desperate battle to heal the divide caused by Queen Romana's cult. Amidst the high-stakes political maneuvering, the cult's true danger is revealed through one vulnerable family.
SummaryS36 E6: The Royal Raid | The Cult Queen of Canada
Feb 2300:28:19Summary readyA shocking RCMP raid on the Kingdom of Canada's Richmound school brings the years-long standoff to a dramatic climax. Arrests, legal maneuvering, and a final eviction decide the fate of Queen Romana and her followers.
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S36 Trailer | The Cult Queen of Canada
Feb 1700:02:35Summary readyComing February 23 . A tiny Saskatchewan town faces a surreal crisis when a cult leader calling herself “The Queen of Canada” occupies an abandoned school. As neighbours turn on each other, a retired teacher leads resistance in a story about what happens when online extremism spills into the real world. Hosted by Rachel Browne.Hear episodes early and ad-free by subscribing to CBC True Crime Premium on Apple Podcasts.
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