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Stolen
Spotify Studios
United States
Stolen is a gripping investigative series that confronts the systemic failures surrounding Indigenous disappearances and injustice, told with unflinching clarity and deep cultural insight by journalist Connie Walker. It’s both a personal journey and a journalistic reckoning—where the search for truth becomes a form of resistance.
"Connie Walkers series Stolen was a groundbreaking production to enter the podcasting space when it did, revealing the complex personal story of the impact of colonialism and residential schools in Canada. Connie's reporting was top tier, and her writing sincere, vulnerable, immersive and tailor-made for ears. This show broke ground for many more Indigenous podcasters to come."
- Kattie Laur, Pod the North/Canardian/Bumper
Stolen is a gripping, emotionally charged documentary series that refuses to let silence or erasure win. Hosted by investigative journalist Connie Walker, the podcast explores the systemic violence and cultural genocide inflicted on Indigenous communities in North America—not with distant analysis, but with personal urgency and narrative clarity. Whether uncovering the story of her own family or investigating high-profile cases like that of Jermain Charlo, Walker guides listeners through layers of trauma, history, and resistance with a voice that is steady, intimate, and unflinching. The series is both crime investigation and cultural reckoning, exposing how colonial systems continue to devastate Indigenous lives while centering the resilience of those left to pick up the pieces. With its richly textured sound design and emotionally resonant storytelling, Stolen doesn’t just report injustice—it forces you to feel its weight. It’s journalism as reclamation, and it’s as vital as anything you’ll hear in audio today.