Think Twice: Michael Jackson
More than a decade since Michael Jackson’s death, his legacy remains complicated and unresolved. Think Twice: Michael Jackson is an exploration of the King of Pop’s life and impact – and an investigation into why his global influence continues to endure, despite the disturbing allegations against him. In this ten-part series, journalists Leon Neyfakh and Jay Smooth bring you a new perspective on the Michael Jackson story, based on dozens of original interviews with people who watched it unfold from up close.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 47 minutes
- Episodes
- 14
- Years Active
- 2023
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Listen Now: Liberty Lost
In Evangelical homes across the United States, sex outside of marriage is a sin against God. So, when Abbi becomes pregnant at 16, her devout parents hide her away at the Liberty Godparent Home, a li…
00:05:55 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Ghost Story | 10
Michael Jackson spends his final days preparing for a series of comeback concerts, but tragedy strikes before rehearsals are even completed. In the aftermath of Michael’s death, a reckoning begins ov…
00:54:53 |
Mon 18 Sep 2023
The Trial | 9
Ten years after first being accused of child sexual abuse, Michael Jackson finds himself in court facing criminal charges related to a new alleged victim. Meanwhile, Michael’s fans rally around their…
01:02:01 |
Sat 09 Sep 2023
Colossus of Pop | 8
In the aftermath of the 1993 sexual abuse allegations, Michael Jackson marries into musical royalty and attempts to rebuild his legacy with the most audacious project of his career.
Think Twice: Mic…
00:47:42 |
Mon 04 Sep 2023
Leave Me Alone | 7
Michael’s eccentric behavior and ever-changing appearance pique the curiosity of the public and the press. But was Michael a tabloid victim or a genius public relations ringmaster?
Think Twice: Mich…
00:51:15 |
Mon 28 Aug 2023
Michael on High | 6
Michael Jackson climbs to new heights with the success of his Thriller album and the groundbreaking music videos that follow. But he finds that his fame and faith are on a collision course, and he's …
00:57:24 |
Mon 21 Aug 2023
Wiz Kid | 5
As the Jackson family tries to stay relevant as former teenyboppers, Michael Jackson breaks away in New York City and stars in a movie based on The Wizard of Oz that sets the course for the rest of h…
00:51:35 |
Mon 14 Aug 2023
The Sound of Young America | 4
The Jackson family signs with the Motown Record Corporation and moves out to California. As Black artists across the country are achieving new levels of visibility, the Jackson 5 become an overnight …
00:45:02 |
Mon 07 Aug 2023
Big Boy | 3
Michael Jackson’s childhood, or lack thereof, is cited constantly in the conversation around his relationships with children. In this episode, we go back to Michael’s earliest days in Gary, Indiana, …
00:51:25 |
Mon 31 Jul 2023
All Children, Except One, Grow Up | 2
As news breaks of the first sexual abuse allegations against Michael, reporters scramble to dig up any information they can while Michael Jackson’s PR machine battles to control the narrative. Meanwh…
00:56:12 |
Mon 26 Jun 2023
Is This Scary? | 1
It’s 1993 and Michael Jackson is on top of the world: receiving lifetime achievement awards, appearing at Bill Clinton’s inaugural gala, performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. More popular and p…
00:47:52 |
Sun 25 Jun 2023
Introducing - Think Twice: Michael Jackson
More than a decade since Michael Jackson’s death, his legacy remains complicated and unresolved. Think Twice: Michael Jackson is an exploration of the King of Pop’s life and impact – and an investiga…
00:01:32 |
Mon 12 Jun 2023
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