"White Lies" is an investigative narrative journalism podcast from NPR's Embedded team, blending deep historical research with immersive storytelling. Season two chronicles the 1991 Talladega prison uprising by Cuban detainees, tracing the decades-long saga of the Mariel boatlift, indefinite detention, and a secretive U.S. government list that shaped immigration policy. Through on-the-ground reporting in Cuba, archival investigation, and firsthand interviews with detainees and officials, the show examines themes of betrayal, bureaucratic arbitrariness, and systemic injustice. Its tone is somber, meticulous, and morally probing, appealing to listeners interested in long-form investigative journalism, U.S. immigration history, and stories that challenge official narratives. Fans of true crime and political history podcasts will find its blend of personal testimony and institutional critique compelling, as it draws connections between past injustices and today's border crisis debates.
"White Lies" is an investigative narrative journalism podcast from NPR's Embedded team, blending deep historical research with immersive storytelling. Season two chronicles the 1991 Talladega prison uprising by Cuban detainees, tracing the decades-long saga of the Mariel boatlift, indefinite detention, and a secretive U.S. government list that shaped immigration policy. Through on-the-ground reporting in Cuba, archival investigation, and firsthand interviews with detainees and officials, the show examines themes of betrayal, bureaucratic arbitrariness, and systemic injustice. Its tone is somber, meticulous, and morally probing, appealing to listeners interested in long-form investigative journalism, U.S. immigration history, and stories that challenge official narratives. Fans of true crime and political history podcasts will find its blend of personal testimony and institutional critique compelling, as it draws connections between past injustices and today's border crisis debates.
