{"author_name":"Vigilante","author_url":"https://art19.com/shows/vigilante/episodes/1384b36e-881c-4939-ae58-8ebf059397b5","description":"Listen to the new season of Opportunist, out now wherever you listen to podcasts.\n\nIn the 10th season of \"The Opportunist: Tim Ballard,\" Podcast One will explore controversy surrounding Tim Ballard, the celebrated founder of Operation Underground Railroad, an organization known for its mission to combat human trafficking.\n\nHailed by some as a modern-day hero, Ballard's reputation is now tarnished by controversy as allegations of sexual misconduct have emerged - shaking the foundations of his crusade.\n\nThrough exclusive interviews with victims and those who know him best, this podcast series aims to unravel the complexities of Ballard's dual persona- a savior to some, a predator to others.\n\nJoin host Sarah James McLaughlin as she explores the rise and potential fall of a man whose actions have sparked a national conversation on trust, power, and accountability.","html":"<iframe src=\"https://art19.com/shows/vigilante/episodes/1384b36e-881c-4939-ae58-8ebf059397b5/embed\" style=\"width: 720px; height: 200px; border: 0 none;\" width=\"720\" height=\"200\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"></iframe>","provider_name":"ART19","provider_url":"https://art19.com","title":"Tim Ballard: Unmasking a Hero","type":"rich","version":"1.0","width":720,"height":200}