Today, we’re sharing the first episode of the 2025 Ambie Award-nominated investigative podcast The Burden from our friends at Orbit Media. The Burden tells the story of detective Louis Scarcella, once celebrated for his prowess in solving tough cases in 1990s New York City. Scarcella becomes embroiled in controversy as a group of convicted murderers uncover Scarcella’s involvement in dozens of cases, leading to the release of over 20 individuals he helped convict. But can these jailhouse lawyers get themselves out too?

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