Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff

Justine, who wrote and hosted the Believe Her podcast, returns to the show to discuss her latest work. Justine is an award-winning independent journalist and author. Her latest book, Unreasonable Women, will be published in June 2026 by Ecco. Justine’s prior books include We Are Not Such Things, and her features have been published in the New York Review of Books, New York Magazine, Harper’s, the Guardian, VQR, and TheNew Republic, among others. Justine is also the host and co-producer of the investigative podcast Believe Her. She has been honored with the James Aronson Award, the Sigma Delta Chi Award, the Gracie Award, the iHeart Radio Award, the Mike Berger Award, and the Ambie Award. Justine has received grants from the Pulitzer Center, Type Investigations, the International Women’s Media Foundation, and the Robert B. Silvers Foundation, and fellowships from New America, the Emerson Collective, the Sustainable Arts Foundation, the Logan Nonfiction Program, Type Media, and PEN America. Unreasonable Women releases on June 2nd. Please consider pre-ordering the book HERE The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Rula – Head to Rula.com/justice to get started Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns. Factor Meals - Head to Factormeals.com/truth50off and use code "truth50off" to get 50% off and FREE BREAKFAST for one year. Draft Kings – Download the app and sign up with code “Truth” to claim 1500 Flex Spins!

Bob, Zaq, and Janet discuss Bob's interview with the host's of Real Crime Profile, and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

Justine is an amazing journalist turned podcaster. In this throwback episode, Justine talks about her incredible podcast "Believe Her". Make sure you tune in again on Sunday, when Justine returns to the show to talk about her new book! The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Rula – Head to Rula.com/justice to get started Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns. Factor Meals - Head to Factormeals.com/truth50off and use code "truth50off" to get 50% off and FREE BREAKFAST for one year. Draft Kings – Download the app and sign up with code “Truth” to claim 1500 Flex Spins!

Bob is joined IN STUDIO with his long-friend and mentor Jim Clemente. Jim's co-host on Real Crime Profile joins the guys for an incredibly interesting conversation that spans from Nancy Guthrie into a 40 minute discussion/debate about the Delphi Murders. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Rula – Head to Rula.com/justice to get started Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns. Factor Meals - Head to Factormeals.com/truth50off and use code "truth50off" to get 50% off and FREE BREAKFAST for one year. Draft Kings – Download the app and sign up with code “Truth” to claim 1500 Flex Spins!

Bob and Zaq talk about Emilio Corsetti's 5 part documentary series "I Will Ruin You" and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

This Throwback Thursday episode goes WAY back. This episode was recorded in 2015. The very first time Bob ever interviewed Jim Clemente. Bob was in his shed, recording on a cell phone, and Jim joins him to breakdown and profile Hae Min Lee's murder. This one goes back to where it all began.

Bob is joined by author and now documentarian Emilio Corsetti. Emilio has repurposed his book "I Will Ruin You" into a 5 part documentary series on what he believes is the wrongful conviction of Kit Martin. Emilio and Bob discuss the facts of this incredibly interesting case. Check out episode 1 of Framed: The Kit Martin Story on YouTube via THIS LINK. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Rula – Head to Rula.com/justice to get started Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns. Factor Meals - Head to Factormeals.com/truth50off and use code "truth50off" to get 50% off and FREE BREAKFAST for one year. Draft Kings – Download the app and sign up with code “Truth” to claim 1500 Flex Spins!

Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about Dwayne Betts, poetry, and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

That one time where Bob got to talk to his hero, and David flipped the script and started interviewing Bob. With a new season of Someone Knows Something having just wrapped last month, this is a great chance to hear "how the sausage is made" from the G.O.A.T. himself. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns. Factor Meals - Head to Factormeals.com/truth50off and use code "truth50off" to get 50% off and FREE BREAKFAST for one year.

Reginald Dwayne Betts was incarcerated as a teenager and spent nearly nine years in prison. While inside, he discovered literature and poetry, including during time in solitary confinement, where books were treated as contraband. After his release, he went on to become a nationally recognized poet, a Yale-trained lawyer, and the founder of Freedom Reads, an organization bringing handcrafted libraries directly into prison cellblocks. His work sits at the intersection of accountability, reentry, dignity, literature, and the question of whether America truly believes people can change. In this incredibly intriguing interview, Bob and Dwayne have a deep and meaningful conversation about not only the work that Dwayne does...but also about identity. Please consider donating to Freedom Reads at THIS LINK. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns. Factor Meals - Head to Factormeals.com/truth50off and use code "truth50off" to get 50% off and FREE BREAKFAST for one year.

Bob and Janet discuss season 2 of the Underestimated podcast and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

In this throwback episode, Bob chats with renowned attorney and false confession expert. She and Bob share an interesting conversation while recovering from a recent trip to CrimeCon. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsors: Quince – Head to Quince.com/Ruff for free shipping and 365 day returns. Factor Meals - Head to Factormeals.com/truth50off and use code "truth50off" to get 50% off and FREE BREAKFAST for one year.

Bob is joined by the group leaders from his Investigative Journalism class to discuss the new cases being covered in season 2 of their Underestimated podcast. Subscribe to Underestimated Apple Podcasts HERE Subscribe to Underestimated on Spotify HERE The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsor: Factor Meals - Head to Factormeals.com/truth50off and use code "truth50off" to get 50% off and FREE BREAKFAST for one year.

Bob, Zaq, and Janet talk about Bob's interview with Bob Motta and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

In this throwback Thursday episode Bob speaks to the original creators of the Underestimated podcast. This group of high school investigative journalism students created and launched season 1 of Underestimated . Subscribe to Underestimated Apple Podcasts HERE Subscribe to Underestimated on Spotify HERE The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsor: Factor Meals - Head to Factormeals.com/truth50off and use code "truth50off" to get 50% off and FREE BREAKFAST for one year.

The Bobs sit down to discuss the Edrick Faust case, updates on the Murder on Songbird Road podcast, an upcoming case to be covered on the Defense Diaries podcast, and more. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsor: Factor Meals - Head to Factormeals.com/truth50off and use code "truth50off" to get 50% off and FREE BREAKFAST for one year.

Bob and Janet discuss Bob's interview with Dr. Amy Shlosberg, from the Women & Crime podcast, and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.

Let's go back to where it all began. Enjoy this bonus episode from 2022, when Motta was still relatively new to the true crime space.

Bob is joined once again by the amazing Dr. Amy Shlosberg, from the Women & Crime podcast. Dr. Amy last joined us over 5 years ago, and so much has changed. Listen in to hear all of the updates and a super interesting conversation about our criminal justice system, and what's being done to correct course. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live. Today’s Sponsor: Factor Meals - Head to Factormeals.com/truth50off and use code "truth50off" to get 50% off and FREE BREAKFAST for one year.

Bob and Zaq discuss Bob's interview with the host of Ice Cold Case, Madison McGhee, and answer listener questions. The majority of the funding of our work comes directly from listeners, through our Patreon community. To join Patreon, click THIS LINK. At the $5/month level you'll get access to lots of Patreon Only BONUS EPISODES, Ad Free versions of all episodes, an hour of Patreon Exclusive video content every week, and our new weekly podcast “Pre-Game”, which drops every Wednesday. Not to mention early access to some episodes and the ability to watch and participate in interviews live.