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Murder on the Towpath with Soledad O’Brien

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Mary Pinchot Meyer
John F. Kennedy
Dovey Roundtree
Georgetown
Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Ray Crump
Jim Crow
CIA
1960s
Civil Rights Act Of 1964
Voting Rights Act Of 1965
Conspiracy Theories
1964
Civil Rights
Race Relations
Murder
Washington D.C.
Nagasaki
Cord Meyer
Cold War

One of America’s greatest unsolved mysteries, and the two women at its core; One black, one white. One poor, one rich. They never actually met. But their lives came to intersect through one tragic day when Mary Pinchot Meyer was mysteriously murdered on her daily walk in broad daylight in 1964. A black man stood accused, and a barrier-breaking civil rights lawyer, Dovey Roundtree, rose to his defe... more

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Recent Guests

Peter Janney
Author of Mary's Mosaic
Episode: White Noise
Joe Pierre
Psychiatrist and professor at the UCLA School of Medicine
Episode: White Noise
Nina Burleigh
Journalist who has covered Mary's murder
Episode: White Noise
Alina Cohen
Writer for an online art gallery, Artsy, who discusses Mary's art and legacy.
Artsy
Episode: Just Say Yes
Lance Morrow
Author and journalist providing historical context about Bohemian Washington, D.C.
Episode: Just Say Yes
Nina Burley
Author of A Very Private Woman discussing Mary and her relationships.
Episode: Just Say Yes
Ron Rosenbaum
Author discussing the impact of Mary's relationships and life choices.
Episode: Just Say Yes
Alexis Coe
Historian discussing Mary's character and influence in her relationship with JFK.
Episode: Just Say Yes

Host

Soledad O'Brien
Award-winning journalist and accomplished documentary filmmaker with a focus on social justice and diverse narratives.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 500 ratings
  • Hot air balloon

    Meh, mildly historically relevant. But ACTUALLY it ends up revealing nothing, coming to no conclusions, instead focusing on the lawyer who got the accused murderer acquitted. And there is a LOT about the supposedly great art of the victim. And the final episode, well… talk about inflating a story with hot air. Waste of time…

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    SteppeW
    Sweden4 months ago
  • Interesting

    Obnoxious talk about god and Christianity, as though everyone is a Christian.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Kat art listens
    United States5 months ago
  • Great listen

    This was such a great listen I really enjoyed it on my DC commute. It’s been so fascinating to get to know this side of history. Thank you for doing so much research about Dovey Johnson Roundtree. The amount of effort and research put into these episodes is very impressive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ireland8001
    United States5 months ago
  • Fantastic podcast

    Really enjoyed it, fascinating story and very easy to listen to

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yay656
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great Setup

    Fabulous start (if you can go over the adverts) but the whole show sort of fizzled out to me and didn’t really have much of a reveal or an ending, it just stopped.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    hhh316f5
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Just Say Yes
Q: How did her relationship with JFK influence her life?
Her relationship with JFK placed her at the center of political power, influencing both her social standing and her creative pursuits while she navigated personal challenges.
Just Say Yes
Q: What did Mary Pinchot Meyer contribute to the art world?
Mary was an emerging artist whose works began to get recognition, showcasing her unique style and voice shortly before her tragic death.

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What is Murder on the Towpath about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast explores the complex narratives surrounding the unsolved murder of Mary Pinchot Meyer, juxtaposed with the life of Dovey Johnson Roundtree, a pioneering civil rights lawyer who defended the man accused of the crime. The storytelling intertwines elements of true crime with historical context, bringing to light racial dynamics, societal expectations, and the impact of privilege in the 1960s America. Through engrossing narratives, listeners are drawn into a world that examines how personal stories are shaped by broader cultural issues, providing insight into the enduring relevance of these themes today. The podcast stands out for its meticulous research and the poignant reflections on subjects like race, justice, and the legacy of... more

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