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The 13th Step, Update: A new bill and a final ruling

There’s been some news regarding NHPR’s award-winning podcast “The 13th Step.”

State lawmakers are now considering legislation filed in response to the podcast. And there’s a final ruling from the judge in the defamation lawsuit filed against NHPR and its sources.

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Hosted by NHPR's Lauren Chooljian, "The 13th Step" explores what makes sexual misconduct such a pervasive problem in addiction treatment and other recovery settings.

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