Someone Knows Something

David Ridgen reflects on 7 years of Someone Knows Something

Host & creator of Someone Knows Something answers audience questions in a new feature video and reflects on seven years of the award-winning podcast.

Host & creator of the award-winning investigative podcast answers listener questions

David Ridgen, host & creator of Someone Knows Something, answers audience questions and reflects on his investigative career in a new video from CBC Podcasts. (Evan Aagaard/CBC)

"They all just said I should do it. 'Do it, David. Do it.' So I said okay."

In 2016, documentarian David Ridgen was convinced to turn his cold case investigative work into a podcast series for CBC. Seven years later, Someone Knows Something — the award-winning series he created and hosts — is rolling out its seventh season and reaching millions of global listeners. 

Over the years, Ridgen's work has resulted in an indictment, a conviction and multiple arrests. He has pushed forward police investigations and brought clarity and closure to grieving families.

The latest season, titled The Abortion Wars, examines the 1998 murder of a New York doctor who provided abortions and investigates the connection to a possible network of anti-abortion violence across North America.

Ridgen sat down to answer some audience-submitted questions about his career, his unique investigation tactics and what drives him to keep going.

David Ridgen reflects on 7 years of Someone Knows Something, answers listener questions

3 years ago
Duration 15:55
David Ridgen reflects on 7 years of Someone Knows Something, answers listener questions

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