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From Trump's trials to the history of hip-hop, NPR's can't-miss podcasts from 2023

Catch up on a few of our favorite shows and seasons of the year.
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2023 was a whirlwind year for podcasts across the NPR Network. With just two weeks left before 2024, now is the time to catch up on a few our favorite shows and seasons of the year.

The podcast episode descriptions below are from podcast webpages and have been edited for brevity and clarity.

The 13th Step

It started with a tip. Eventually, multiple sources said it was an open secret: The founder of New Hampshire's largest addiction treatment network was sexually harassing or assaulting women — allegations he denies. investigates how so many people could end up hurt in an industry dedicated to healing.

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