"The Expert Witness," a season of CBC's Uncover hosted by journalist Sam Mullins, is an investigative true-crime podcast that probes the unchecked rise of AI in the American criminal justice system. Centered on the mysterious Cybercheck tool and its Canadian founder, the series follows defense attorney Don Malarcik and a network of lawyers, investigators, and journalists as they attempt to expose how an unverified "black box" technology has been used to secure convictions in cold murder cases across Akron, Ohio. Blending courtroom drama, tech skepticism, and long-form investigative journalism, the show unpacks themes of due process, algorithmic accountability, and the dangers of pseudo-scientific evidence in the courtroom. With tense interviews, document-driven reporting, and a slow-burn narrative structure, it appeals to fans of true-crime and tech-accountability podcasts who are drawn to stories about wrongful convictions, AI ethics, and the fragile line between innovation and injustice. Listeners interested in legal systems, investigative journalism, and the intersection of technology and civil rights will find this a gripping, thought-provoking listen.
"The Expert Witness," a season of CBC's Uncover hosted by journalist Sam Mullins, is an investigative true-crime podcast that probes the unchecked rise of AI in the American criminal justice system. Centered on the mysterious Cybercheck tool and its Canadian founder, the series follows defense attorney Don Malarcik and a network of lawyers, investigators, and journalists as they attempt to expose how an unverified "black box" technology has been used to secure convictions in cold murder cases across Akron, Ohio. Blending courtroom drama, tech skepticism, and long-form investigative journalism, the show unpacks themes of due process, algorithmic accountability, and the dangers of pseudo-scientific evidence in the courtroom. With tense interviews, document-driven reporting, and a slow-burn narrative structure, it appeals to fans of true-crime and tech-accountability podcasts who are drawn to stories about wrongful convictions, AI ethics, and the fragile line between innovation and injustice. Listeners interested in legal systems, investigative journalism, and the intersection of technology and civil rights will find this a gripping, thought-provoking listen.
