EPISODE · Sep 3, 2025 · 29 MIN
Truth or Hoax? The Jussie Smollett Scandal Revisited
from Uzo Speaks · host Sarah Osondu
Following the release of the Netflix documentary covering this story, I revisit the Jussie Smollett scandal—one of the most polarizing stories of the past decade. Was the Empire star the victim of a brutal hate crime, or did he stage an elaborate hoax? Through storytelling, expert insights, and cultural commentary, I explore the evidence, the trial, the Netflix documentary, and the lasting impact on race, justice, and truth in America.
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Following the release of the Netflix documentary covering this story, I revisit the Jussie Smollett scandal—one of the most polarizing stories of the past decade. Was the Empire star the victim of a brutal hate crime, or did he stage an elaborate hoax? Through storytelling, expert insights, and cultural commentary, I explore the evidence, the trial, the Netflix documentary, and the lasting impact on race, justice, and truth in America.
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