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CBC, BBC World Service collaborate to launch new true crime podcast

CBC and BBC World Service announced Wednesday their latest collaboration — a new true crime podcast, The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby, launching Jan. 14. Part of the The Con podcast strand exploring international scam stories, Kaitlyn’s Baby follows a pregnant young woman in crisis who “takes dozens of birth workers through a series of disasters — rape, baby loss, and even a coma,” explains a CBC press release. “One by one, the doulas struggle to support her, to grieve with her, and even to save her life as they are led down a devastating path. Then the truth comes out — it’s all lies.” As it becomes clear...