About This Episode
What is this episode about?
The episode "Bonus: Chasing Cosby Live" from Chasing Cosby: The Rise and Fall of Bill Cosby covers a live discussion hosted by L.A. Times columnist Patt Morrison, bringing together journalist and podcast host Nicki Weisensee Egan, Andrea Constand, and other survivors to discuss the rise and fall of Bill Cosby. The conversation gathers the voices behind the Chasing Cosby investigation into a single, shared stage, letting survivors speak directly about their experiences alongside the reporter who has chronicled the case.
The case behind the episode
The discussion centers on Bill Cosby Convicted of Sexual Assault After Decades of Allegations, the case in which Cosby was convicted in April 2018 of three counts of aggravated indecent assault in Pennsylvania. The verdict, delivered after decades of allegations from over 60 women, was widely seen as a watershed moment in the #MeToo era, though the conviction was ultimately overturned in 2021 on appellate grounds. Coverage of how Bill Cosby dømt for seksuelt overfald efter årtiers påstande unfolded provides further background on the events discussed in the live conversation.
Hosts and release
Nicki Weisensee Egan hosts the underlying investigation, and this bonus episode presents a live event moderated by Patt Morrison, featuring Andrea Constand and additional survivors as guests. The episode runs 77 minutes and was released March 10, 2020, as part of the Chasing Cosby podcast.
