The Fifth Estate Podcast
True crime podcast review — 2026
"CBC's The Fifth Estate investigative journalism podcast covering major Canadian criminal and social cases."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
Pros
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
CBC's The Fifth Estate investigative journalism podcast covering major Canadian criminal and social cases.
Best episode to start with
Browse for a case that interests you
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Fifth Estate Podcast
What is The Fifth Estate Podcast about?
CBC's The Fifth Estate investigative journalism podcast covering major Canadian criminal and social cases.
Is The Fifth Estate Podcast worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if Canadian true crime interests you". The community has rated it 7.0/10 overall. CBC's The Fifth Estate investigative journalism podcast covering major Canadian criminal and social cases.
Who is The Fifth Estate Podcast for?
The Fifth Estate Podcast is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode.
What is the best episode of The Fifth Estate Podcast to start with?
We recommend starting with Browse for a case that interests you. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
What podcasts are similar to The Fifth Estate Podcast?
If you enjoy The Fifth Estate Podcast, you might also like: Crime Beat, Someone Knows Something, The Trail Went Cold, Profiler: True Crime Africa. See our full "Podcasts Like The Fifth Estate Podcast" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Solo host
- Style
- Journalistic; measured
- Episode length
- 35-55 min
- Episodes
- Ongoing
- Country
- Canada
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