{"podcast":{"title":"The Missing Persons Report","slug":"driven-nation-7533666","podcast_index_feed_id":7533666,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6763610/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-missing-persons-report--6763610","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/83547d9c2871a7e80bbf2c79c20bae14.jpg","author":"AC Wilson","episode_count":136,"summary":"The Missing Persons Report is a true crime and investigative podcast dedicated to exploring the stories of people who have disappeared without a trace. Each episode examines missing persons cases through detailed timelines, witness accounts, investigative findings, and publicly available information. From recent disappearances to decades-old cold cases, we shine a light on mysteries that remain unsolved and the families still searching for answers. Join us as we uncover forgotten clues, revisit overlooked evidence, and examine the theories surrounding some of the most puzzling disappearances. Through careful research and respectful storytelling, The Missing Persons Report seeks to raise awareness, encourage discussion, and keep these cases in the public eye. Because every missing person has a story—and every story deserves to be heard. Disclaimer: The Missing Persons Report is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The podcast discusses criminal investigations, missing persons cases, and related topics using publicly available information, news reports, court records, and other sources believed to be reliable at the time of publication. The views and theories di…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T14:19:49.886399+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666"},"episode":{"title":"Iowa 80 - The Disney World for Truckers","slug":"iowa-80-the-disney-world-for-truckers","published_at":"2025-10-26T03:06:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/iowa-80-the-disney-world-for-truckers","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/iowa-80-the-disney-world-for-truckers--68282076","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68282076/disney_world_for_truckers_inside_the_world_s_largest_truck_sto.mp3","summary":"Explore the massive scale and cultural impact of Iowa 80, the world's largest truck stop. 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