Cosby Unraveled special
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In this Nov. 11, 2014, file photo, comedian and Navy veteran Bill Cosby speaks during a Veterans Day ceremony in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
Ahead of opening statements in the sexual assault trial of Bill Cosby, the team behind WHYY’s podcast Cosby Unraveled takes an in-depth look at his legacy and why he’s going on trial now for incidents that took place so long ago.
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Cosby Unraveled
Cosby Unraveled explores Cosby’s beginnings in the projects of North Philadelphia, the heights of his influence, and the causes of his downfall.
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