Examined: The Backfire Effect
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"A careful, questioning look at a 1987 Michigan murder conviction, presented by Josie Duffy Rice."
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Josie Duffy Rice
Host of Examined: The Backfire Effect.
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Examined is a Pushkin podcast about overlooked cases, with a new host and story each season; the feed was previously called Lost Hills. Season 6, The Backfire Effect, is presented by the journalist Josie Duffy Rice and examines the 1986 shooting of Scott Macklem in Port Huron, Michigan. Temujin Kensu was convicted of the murder in 1987 and is serving life without parole. He says he is innocent, and the series questions the conviction.
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What is Examined: The Backfire Effect about?
Examined is a Pushkin podcast about overlooked cases, with a new host and story each season; the feed was previously called Lost Hills. Season 6, The Backfire Effect, is presented by the journalist Josie Duffy Rice and examines the 1986 shooting of Scott Macklem in Port Huron, Michigan. Temujin Kensu was convicted of the murder in 1987 and is serving life without parole. He says he is innocent, and the series questions the conviction.
Is Examined: The Backfire Effect worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Worth your time". Examined is a Pushkin podcast about overlooked cases, with a new host and story each season; the feed was previously called Lost Hills.
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Examined: The Backfire Effect is recommended for true crime enthusiasts who enjoy .
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