“…what makes the podcast feel particularly special is the underlying complexity of its construction. Produced by Lina Misitzis the show builds off several interlocking systems that come together to create an impressive whole.”
— Nicholas Quah for Vulture Magazine
"At the very end of the series, sublime analysis of one of Ames's scenes from the podcast's producer, Lina Misitzis, brings the key insight of the project into focus…"
— Laura Jane Standley for The Atlantic
"...heartbreaking and sobering storytelling — and the kind of impactful story that deserved to be recognized with the first Audio Reporting Pulitzer."
— Tom Jones for Poynter
“Smart and emotionally resonant... it's a complex topic and Lina Misitzis turns that into a strength.”
— Emily Bazelon on Slate’s Political Gabfest
“It makes for a gripping listen, a story that unfolds in a madly unpredictable way.”
— Betsy Reed for The Guardian