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Sarah Zuber
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Hush is an investigative podcast from OPB, uncovering the buried truth about critical stories in the Pacific Northwest.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes21Foundeda year ago
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The Zuber family continues to tend to a memorial every day for their daughter, just a few hundred feet from their front door. On the other side of their home is the cemetery where Sarah is buried. For the past six years, all they’ve wanted are answer... more

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When Jennifer Massey became mayor of Columbia County’s largest town, she moved from being one of the leading critics of people in power to now being a person in power. But that move was not simple. Now, Massey is the one facing the tough questions. A... more

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If the three parties that tell a true crime story – the police, the community and the media – are failing to find answers for what happened to Sarah Zuber, can robust journalism find out what really happened to Sarah Zuber? The Hush team takes a look... more

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If the third group that tells a true crime story is the media, Columbia County is lacking in this department. The local newspaper is on its last legs and closes after more than 140 years of operation. Facebook and TikTok take over as the primary news... more

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Recent Guests

Will Lorry
The last editor of the Chronicle in Chief newspaper
Episode: Episode 5: The Good Old Boys Club
Teresa Kuyper
Admin of the Concerned Citizens of Columbia County Facebook group
Episode: Episode 5: The Good Old Boys Club
Doug Weaver
A TikTok influencer discussing school abuse scandals in Columbia County
Episode: Episode 5: The Good Old Boys Club
Vishal Christian
Boyfriend of Sarah Zuber at the time of her death
Episode: Episode 4: Boogeyman
Rebecca Zuber
Mother of Sarah Zuber
Episode: Episode 4: Boogeyman
Randy Zuber
Father of Sarah Zuber
Episode: Episode 3: We All Fam
Jennifer Massey
Wife of Terry Massey and community activist
Episode: Episode 3: We All Fam
Terry Massey
Candidate for Sheriff of Columbia County
Episode: Episode 3: We All Fam
Brian Pixley
Incumbent Sheriff of Columbia County
Episode: Episode 3: We All Fam

Hosts

Leah Sottile
Host and producer, renowned for her investigative journalism and focus on ethics in storytelling, bringing depth to true crime narratives.
Ryan Haas
Co-host and producer, contributing to insightful storytelling and in-depth investigative work.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 240 ratings
  • Music

    Joe Preston is the GOAT

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sodiumvapor
    United Statesa month ago
  • Very Interesting

    Well done. Great story telling and interesting twists & turns. Hard to listen to Jennifer Massey’s voice and her thinking Sarah surrounds her is a riot . What an ego.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andinelson
    United States2 months ago
  • Not For Me

    Seems well produced. Premise seems interesting. As a person who considers myself to have a relatively normal level of empathy to bereaved persons, I couldn’t make it through the first 10 minutes.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    BetterMousetrap
    United States2 months ago
  • Ignoring the obvious?

    This podcast clearly has a lot of time invested in it, but it seems like they’ve completely missed the obvious… Blood alcohol content exams are not generally questioned, so it seems fairly obvious that she was indeed drunk. How else would you explain the BAC and the strange text messages? Why does the podcast seem to completely discount that? It seems pretty clear that after work she went somewhere that is unknown and was drinking when she is there. Her sister saying she wasn’t drunk does not re... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cara__W
    Canada2 months ago
  • Phenomenal

    Great job OPB/HUSH!

    The Zuber’s are both amazing humans. Loved this Podcast. I have shared with my family and friends. I drive by the memorial everyday on my way to work and it breaks my heart. I hope this opens ears and eyes to this matter so the Zuber Family can have some closure. Columbia County is full of corruption on so many levels starting at the top with the commissioners all the way down through all the county. There is no accountability or transparency.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Garbagemanpdx
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the high-quality investigative reporting and the compassionate portrayal of sensitive subjects.
The storytelling is often noted as compelling and well-researched, contributing to an in-depth understanding of the cases discussed.
There are mixed opinions on the pacing and editing of certain episodes, indicating that some find the lengthiness detracts from their engagement.
The podcast engages with important local issues and has received praise for shedding light on potentially corrupt systems.

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#225
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Episode 3: We All Fam
Q: What motivated the Zuber family to become politically active after Sarah's death?
After experiencing frustration with law enforcement's handling of Sarah's case and a lack of answers, the Zuber family began to wonder if they should become involved in local politics to seek change.
Episode 7: The Nature of Certain Lies
Q: Do you think your case is an example of why maybe that trust shouldn't be so, you know, definite?
Yes, but it's a certain people believe the police, not everybody believe the police.

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What is Hush about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The episodes focus on controversial and unresolved stories from the Pacific Northwest, often highlighting mysterious deaths, community responses, and the functioning of local institutions. A central narrative revolves around the case of Sarah Zuber, an 18-year-old whose death evokes discussions about law enforcement, media integrity, and familial grief. The podcast features extensive investigative reporting, interviews with community members, and critiques of political and social frameworks, while also addressing the complexities of true crime storytelling and the ethical dilemmas faced within that narrative.

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Hush launched a year ago and published 21 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Hush include:

1. Will Lorry
2. Teresa Kuyper
3. Doug Weaver
4. Vishal Christian
5. Rebecca Zuber
6. Randy Zuber
7. Jennifer Massey
8. Terry Massey

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