Love, Janessa
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<p>Kaitlyn Braun, a pregnant young woman in crisis, takes dozens of birth workers through an escalating series of disasters – rape, baby loss, and even a coma. One by one, the doulas struggle to support her and grieve with her, and even save her life as they’re led down a distressing path. And then the truth comes out.</p><br><p>In this six-part true crime series, Sarah Treleaven untangles a complex web of lies and deception to ask who Kaitlyn really is and why she did the things that she did. Cases like these puzzle legal experts and raise intricate moral and ethical questions. This is not your average con. Kaitlyn is not your usual scammer.</p><br><p><strong>The Con: Kaitlyn's Baby is the </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVL-PTCDn0v/?img_index=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>2026 Winner</strong></a><strong> of the Podcast Academy’s Ambie </strong><a href="https://www.ambies.com/2026-winners-nominees#doumentary26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Award for Best Documentary Podcast</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><br><p>Kaitlyn's Baby is Season 2 of The Con — a podcast exposing the art of deception — from CBC and the BBC World Service. Season 1 - the critically acclaimed catfishing quest, Love, Janessa, launched in January 2023.</p><br><p><strong>Content warning: The latest season of The Con contains references to medical emergencies, including baby loss. We also deal with sexual assault and there is some strong language.</strong></p>
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Recent Episodes
May 6, 2025
The Con Introduces: Sea of Lies
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February 18, 2025
Kaitlyn's Baby | Episode 6: A problem like Kaitlyn
Host [Host Name] interviews psychological experts as they explore Kaitlyn Braun's complex case and risk of reoffending during her sentencing hearing.
February 11, 2025
Kaitlyn's Baby | Episode 5: It gets worse
Social worker Kaitlyn faces charges as Sarah interviews a mother about Kaitlyn's abuse of power and a regulatory body representative about her case.
23 total episodes available with 8 transcripts
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- What is Love, Janessa?
<p>Kaitlyn Braun, a pregnant young woman in crisis, takes dozens of birth workers through an escalating series of disasters – rape, baby loss, and even a coma. One by one, the doulas struggle to support her and grieve with her, and even save her life as they’re led down a distressing path. And then the truth comes out.</p><br><p>In this six-part true crime series, Sarah Treleaven untangles a complex web of lies and deception to ask who Kaitlyn really is and why she did the things that she did. Cases like these puzzle legal experts and raise intricate moral and ethical questions. This is not your average con. Kaitlyn is not your usual scammer.</p><br><p><strong>The Con: Kaitlyn's Baby is the </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DVL-PTCDn0v/?img_index=2" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>2026 Winner</strong></a><strong> of the Podcast Academy’s Ambie </strong><a href="https://www.ambies.com/2026-winners-nominees#doumentary26" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Award for Best Documentary Podcast</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><br><p>Kaitlyn's Baby is Season 2 of The Con — a podcast exposing the art of deception — from CBC and the BBC World Service. Season 1 - the critically acclaimed catfishing quest, Love, Janessa, launched in January 2023.</p><br><p><strong>Content warning: The latest season of The Con contains references to medical emergencies, including baby loss. We also deal with sexual assault and there is some strong language.</strong></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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