Crime in America with Joe Budden

Joe Budden

Booking Overview

This is a weekly true-crime and news interview series focused on developing cases and conversations with local journalists who have reported on them firsthand. PR agencies could credibly pitch investigative reporters and other journalists with direct knowledge of major criminal cases; booking difficulty is low because the show’s guest pattern centers on accessible professional reporters rather than highly prominent celebrities or authors.

Metrics

Episodes: 5

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

stephen@wolfentertainment.com

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Host

Joe Budden - Rapper, broadcaster, media personality, and podcaster known for his work in music and digital media.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low

Typical Credentials:

Local or investigative journalists with firsthand reporting experience on significant criminal cases and access to the people, evidence, or communities involved.

Required Achievements:

Original reporting on criminal cases, On-the-ground coverage for a local or regional news outlet

Recent Guest Discussions

Ivana Hrynkiw - A Disputed Murder Conviction, Disputed Confessions, DNA Evidence, And A Death-row Case In Alabama.

Recent Topics

True Crime, Crime Reporting, Criminal Justice, Investigative Journalism, Local News

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Crime in America with Joe Budden

Episode 4: A Cop on Trial for Murder, A Frat House Cocaine Ring & A Killer Hiding in Plain Sight

September 01, 2026

A Penn State drug ring allegedly turns fraternity houses into part of a cocaine operation. A Portland Uber driver is followed for miles and shot at a red light, with prosecutors saying the suspected killer was one of his own friends. And in Massachusetts, the death of 23-year-old Sandra Birchmore is headed toward a federal murder trial after investigators initially ruled it a suicide. In Episode 4 of Crime in America, Joe Budden goes beyond the headlines, examining the stories shaping commun...

Episode 3: The Serial Killer You've Never Heard Of, A Thousand Sham Marriages & A Teen's Disturbing ChatGPT Searches

August 25, 2026

A teenager accused of killing his mother and younger brother made disturbing searches with ChatGPT just hours before their deaths. An alleged immigration fraud ring stages more than a thousand fake weddings to help foreign nationals secure Green Cards. And in Alabama, a 22-year-old man stands accused of killing 18 people in just 14 months. So why has almost no one outside Birmingham heard his name? In Episode 3 of Crime in America, Joe Budden goes beyond the headlines, examining the stories s...

Episode 2: The Killer They Could Have Stopped, A Lawyer Accused of Murder & An AI-Powered Drug Ring

August 18, 2026

A lawyer is accused of murdering his own client just before her divorce trial. An alleged online drug ring uses AI, encrypted apps and cryptocurrency to build a nationwide operation. And in Portland, a killer under federal supervision goes on a months-long shooting spree despite police repeatedly closing in on him. How was he allowed to keep killing? In Episode 2 of Crime in America, Joe Budden goes beyond the headlines, examining the stories shaping communities across the country through the...

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stephen@wolfentertainment.com

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