"The Red Note" is a gripping investigative journalism series hosted by acclaimed journalist Lydia Cacho, examining the decades-long, unresolved femicides in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Through firsthand interviews with investigators, activists, and grieving families, the show uncovers a harrowing narrative of corruption, drug cartel violence, sex trafficking, and systemic negligence that has allowed thousands of women's murders and disappearances to go unpunished. Produced by a Mexico-based creative team, the podcast blends deep investigative reporting with emotional storytelling, giving voice to victims often overlooked by mainstream media. Its serious, documentary-style tone and Spanish-English bicultural perspective appeal to listeners interested in true crime, social justice, human rights, and Latin American history. Occasional crossover episodes from Wondery's true crime and biography catalog (like Frozen Head and Elizabeth the First) are featured as promotional previews. The Red Note stands out for its unflinching examination of gender violence and its commitment to amplifying survivor and family voices in pursuit of long-denied justice.
"The Red Note" is a gripping investigative journalism series hosted by acclaimed journalist Lydia Cacho, examining the decades-long, unresolved femicides in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Through firsthand interviews with investigators, activists, and grieving families, the show uncovers a harrowing narrative of corruption, drug cartel violence, sex trafficking, and systemic negligence that has allowed thousands of women's murders and disappearances to go unpunished. Produced by a Mexico-based creative team, the podcast blends deep investigative reporting with emotional storytelling, giving voice to victims often overlooked by mainstream media. Its serious, documentary-style tone and Spanish-English bicultural perspective appeal to listeners interested in true crime, social justice, human rights, and Latin American history. Occasional crossover episodes from Wondery's true crime and biography catalog (like Frozen Head and Elizabeth the First) are featured as promotional previews. The Red Note stands out for its unflinching examination of gender violence and its commitment to amplifying survivor and family voices in pursuit of long-denied justice.
