
Journalist Maureen Callahan (The Nerve) joins Billy Bush for an in-depth conversation about ‘The Tell,’ Amy Griffin's bestselling memoir, the growing legal battle with Joleene Altum, the recovered memory controversy, and the unanswered questions surrounding one of the year's most talked-about stories. In this episode: Maureen explains why she questioned Amy Griffin's story long before the New York Times investigation. The latest developments in the Amy Griffin vs. Jolene Altum lawsuits. The controversy surrounding MDMA-assisted memory recovery. The mystery of "Claudia" and Billy's reporting identifying the woman Amy says inspired the character. What happens if the allegations in The Tell don't withstand scrutiny—and why it matters to real survivors of sexual abuse. If you've been following our investigation into The Tell, this is one of the most important conversations we've had. Topics:Amy Griffin, The Tell, Maureen Callahan, Billy Bush, Hot Mics, Jolene Altum, recovered memories, MDMA therapy, Amarillo, New York Times investigation, memoir controversy, true crime, investigative journalism, childhood sexual abuse allegations, Oprah, Martha Stewart.
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