Crime Story
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Strong CBC reporting pedigree applied to white-collar crime, a genre most true crime shows underserve."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news
- ✓Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
Pros
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
This is true crime with journalistic integrity and a curious, conversational edge. Every other Monday, Crime Story, hosted by Kathleen Goldhar for CBC, dives into gripping cases of every kind — from white-collar scandals and high-profile trials to stories that stayed under the radar.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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What is Crime Story about?
This is true crime with journalistic integrity and a curious, conversational edge. Every other Monday, Crime Story, hosted by Kathleen Goldhar for CBC, dives into gripping cases of every kind — from white-collar scandals and high-profile trials to stories that stayed under the radar.
Is Crime Story worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if you want white-collar scandal alongside more traditional crime". CBC's Kathleen Goldhar brings journalistic integrity and a conversational edge to white-collar scandals, high-profile trials, and under-the-radar Canadian stories.
Who is Crime Story for?
Crime Story is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Fans of original investigative journalism over retold news; Legal procedure enthusiasts and wrongful conviction advocates; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Crime Story to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to Crime Story?
If you enjoy Crime Story, you might also like: A Moment In Crime, Gone South, True North Crime, Fur and Loathing. See our full "Podcasts Like Crime Story" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic, curious, conversational
- Episode length
- 40-50 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing, biweekly
- Country
- Canada
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