Josh Mankiewicz

Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 4 shows

Correspondent and host for NBC News' *Dateline* program, appearing across multiple *Dateline* podcast series to provide commentary and host discussions on true crime and missing persons cases. He serves as a key on-air personality for NBC News' investigative journalism content, including promotional appearances for the network's subscription service.

Appears On

Dateline NBC Dateline Originals Dateline: Missing In America Murder in the Moonlight

Episode Appearances

Dateline NBC · Apr 8, 2026

Talking Dateline: Temptation

“Hosts 'Trace of Suspicion' all-new Dateline podcast; promoted in episode advertisement”

Digital forensics and metadata analysis in murder investigationsCatfishing schemes as murder facilitation toolsAu pair industry safety and vetting procedures

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Dateline NBC · Mar 12, 2026

Kouri Richins' ex-lover gets emotional. Twist in Microsoft employee's murder case. Plus, Josh Mankiewicz.

“Dateline producer discussing his new podcast series Trace of Suspicion about Marine Todd Sommer's mysterious death.”

Fentanyl poisoning and life insurance fraudMurder-for-hire investigations and witness testimonyDigital evidence and text message analysis in criminal trials

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Dateline NBC · Mar 11, 2026

Talking Dateline: The Professor & The Poet

“Dateline correspondent who reported on 'The Professor and the Poet' episode and grew up in the Montgomery County neighborhood where the murder occurred”

Intimate Partner Violence and HomicidePredatory Behavior Patterns in AbusersEmotional Manipulation and Romantic Coercion

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Dateline NBC · Mar 10, 2026

Dateline Presents: Trace of Suspicion

“Host of Dateline NBC and creator/narrator of the Trace of Suspicion podcast investigating Todd Sommer's death”

Sudden unexplained death investigationToxicology and poison detectionMurder investigation procedures

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Dateline NBC · Mar 3, 2026

Introducing: Trace of Suspicion

“Host and narrator of Trace of Suspicion podcast series from Dateline”

Murder Investigation ProceduresArsenic Poisoning DetectionProsecutorial Misconduct

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Dateline Originals · Mar 3, 2026

Introducing: Trace of Suspicion

“Host and narrator of Trace of Suspicion podcast episode on Dateline Originals”

Criminal Investigation BiasArsenic Poisoning CasesProsecutorial Misconduct

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Dateline Originals · Feb 4, 2026

Something About Cari - Ep. 6: Something… About Liz

“Dateline correspondent; provided opening remarks about NBC News subscription service”

Shaken Baby Syndrome Scientific ValidityWrongful Conviction in Child Death CasesFalse Confessions in Criminal Interrogations

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Dateline: Missing In America · Dec 5, 2025

The Ongoing Search for Answers — A 'Missing in America' Panel

“Host of Dateline NBC and moderator of Missing in America panel discussion on missing persons cases”

Missing Persons Investigation Protocols and First 48 Hours ResponseLaw Enforcement Resource Allocation and Organizational StructureRacial and Demographic Disparities in Missing Persons Cases

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Murder in the Moonlight · Dec 2, 2025

Dateline Presents: Something About Cari

“Dateline personality featured in NBC News subscription service promotional segment”

Gun violence in public spacesCriminal investigation techniquesStalking and harassment escalation

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Dateline: Missing In America · Jul 15, 2025

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“Host of Dateline: Missing in America podcast series covering Sophie Reeder's disappearance”

Missing Persons Investigation ProceduresCell Phone Geolocation Technology and Legal StandardsSex Trafficking and Online Grooming

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