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Sick is an investigative podcast about what goes wrong in the places meant to keep us healthy. Sick's first season explores the complications of fertility medicine, one Indiana doctor’s abuse of power and the generations of lives he affected.

Season 2, we turn our attention to prisons— places that have to keep people healthy, but are built to punish them. New episodes start Oct. 26.
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What happens when a doctor betrays a patient’s trust? Sick is an investigative podcast about what goes wrong in the places meant to keep us healthy. Award-winning journalists Jake Harper and Lauren Bavis dig deep to share shocking personal stories of medical injustices, and hold accountable the people and institutions meant to care for us. Sick's first season explores the complications of fertility medicine, one Indiana doctor’s abuse of power, and the generations of lives he affected. First episode out Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019. Visit our website sickpodcast.org Follow us on Twitter and Facebook
S1 E1: 50% Different

S1 E1: 50% Different

2019-10-1525:07

The first season of Sick starts with the story of a mother and son, a generation apart, who both struggled with infertility. And they learn a terrible secret about an Indianapolis doctor who abused his position of power. Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast.  Additional reading:  "Get Me Out” by Randi Hutter Epstein “Banking on the Body” by Kara Swanson
Jacoba Ballard knew she was donor conceived, so she wanted to see if she had any half siblings. She found more than she expected – would anyone believe her? Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast.
S1 E3: A Dog Person

S1 E3: A Dog Person

2019-10-2926:04

What kind of doctor uses his own sperm to impregnate his patients?  Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast.
S1 E4: Lone Ranger

S1 E4: Lone Ranger

2019-11-0533:43

Donald Cline still doesn’t come clean at a face-to-face meeting with the siblings, which leads to more questions. Did he ever use any sperm donors in the ‘70s and ‘80s? We tracked down some people who were there. Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast.
S1 E5: Sparingly

S1 E5: Sparingly

2019-11-1230:05

Donald Cline explains himself.  Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast.
Heather Woock navigates modern fertility treatment. Could what Cline did happen today? Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast.
Cline’s deception goes deeper than replacing anonymous donor sperm. But bringing him to justice isn’t easy. Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast.
S1 E8: Idiot’s Guide

S1 E8: Idiot’s Guide

2019-12-0327:38

For the families connected to Donald Cline, this is a story with no end in sight. Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast.
In 1972, Cline impregnated a patient with his own sperm, maybe for the first time. The Farber twins are the oldest known Cline siblings. When one of them needed a fertility doctor, she went to the best.  Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast.
Jake and Lauren go to an unexpected place that's meant to keep people healthy. Season 2 launches October 26.
The second season of Sick is an investigation into health care in prisons. We start with the story of 19-year-old Princola Shields. What went wrong with her care at the Indiana Women’s Prison? Pretty much everything. Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast. If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
Princola Shields’ family and the women inside the Indiana Women’s Prison knew something went horribly wrong. But getting justice isn't easy. Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast. If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
S2 E3: Helpless

S2 E3: Helpless

2021-11-0922:10

This week, we explore the system’s effort to keep people inside from killing themselves: suicide watch. Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast. If you’re struggling with suicidal thoughts, help is available. Contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 800-273-8255 or the Crisis Text Line by texting HOME to 741741.
S2 E4: Zero Tolerance

S2 E4: Zero Tolerance

2021-11-1624:43

Correctional officers are supposed to keep people in prison safe. But they can be the worst thing that happens to women inside. Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast.
Indiana made the drastic decision to privatize health care in its prisons. It was supposed to improve care, but more than 20 years later, it’s unclear if it worked. Go to sickpodcast.org for more information, and follow us on Facebook and Twitter @sickpodcast.
Comments (17)

Caffeine

EVERY little girl’s dream? 🤮

Feb 23rd
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Overlord Eor

just wow! I couldn't stop listening, I had to binge. I hope this isn't the end of ya'll doing this kind of investigative podcasting...I enjoyed it.

Jun 30th
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Jordan Cannon

It's there somewhere I could sign up for emails on case more episodes/ seasons come out?

Feb 5th
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ashley

it's called twilight birth

May 4th
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Nellie Fly

I remember this.

Apr 5th
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ABR

Oh, this is a whole new level of f'ed up.

Feb 12th
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roxicodone

I am so angry listening to Donald Cline and his absolutely ridiculous claims of blaming someone else for trying to "ruin" his life with no regard to what he's done to others. What a horrible, rotten, completely selfish individual. STFU, Cline. You're a fraud and a A55HOLE of the highest order.

Feb 7th
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Carl Doby

This is ridiculous. They ask for a service and he gave them a service.

Jan 24th
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Cindy Grelis Clayton

it says broken source. 😞

Nov 21st
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Sara Shreve

Does anyone know if the Australian TV show called Sisters is based on this story? Or just a crazy coincidence?

Nov 13th
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David

Doesn't play.

Oct 23rd
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