Elizabeth Smart to Host ‘Survivor Files’ True Crime Podcast With iHeart
"I want this podcast to remind people that we are more than what we experience – and that we are so much stronger than we believed," the kidnapping survivor says The post Elizabeth Smart to Host ‘Survivor Files’ True Crime Podcast With iHeart appeared first on TheWrap .
Elizabeth Smart, the kidnapping survivor who gained national attention in 2002, is set to host a new podcast titled "Survivor Files" with iHeartPodcasts. The show will feature stories from survivors of abductions, home invasions, assaults, and other traumatic events. In a statement, Smart emphasized her intention to honor survivors' strength and resilience, highlighting their ability to move forward despite the trauma they've endured.
"The Survivor Files" will delve into the lifelong process of healing, justice, and reclaiming what violence nearly stripped away from its subjects.
iHeartPodcasts President Will Pearson praised Smart for her voice as a symbol of resilience and hope, stating that she brings a deeply personal perspective to the true crime genre. Marwar Junction Productions' Joseph Freed echoed the sentiment, expressing their honor to be part of the project and acknowledging the importance of these stories.
Smart's journey since her capture has included activism and advocacy, with her experiences detailed in memoirs and as a producer for Lifetime. The podcast is scheduled to launch on August 17 through iHeartPodcasts.
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