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Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.
The Boston Globe | Audible · Podcast · 2024
You were drawn to how Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. uncovers the dark, systemic rot lurking beneath the veneer of American cultural institutions.
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Common questions
Is Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. produced by The Boston Globe?
Yes, Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. is a production from The Boston Globe's Spotlight Team in collaboration with Audible. The series utilizes the investigative expertise of the Spotlight Team to examine the broader crisis facing the sport of football through the lens of Aaron Hernandez's life.
What is the primary focus of Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.?
Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. focuses on the rapid downfall of the football star from his career at the Super Bowl to his conviction for murder. The podcast investigates the systemic crisis within football by analyzing the specific circumstances surrounding Aaron Hernandez's life and his crimes.
Who is responsible for the investigative work in Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc.?
The investigative work in Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. is conducted by The Boston Globe's Spotlight Team. This is the same team recognized for their extensive reporting on the sexual abuse scandal within the Catholic Church, applied here to the context of professional football.
Is Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. a Wondery production?
The description notes that Gladiator: Aaron Hernandez and Football Inc. involves the podcast team from Wondery. It is presented as a collaborative project involving The Boston Globe and Audible, examining the life and criminal actions of Aaron Hernandez alongside the wider issues present in the football industry.