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The recent surge in popularity of 'true crime' podcasts has raised ethical concerns about the exploitation of tragedy for entertainment. While these programs can bring new attention to 'cold cases', they often do so at the expense of the victims' families, who are forced to relive their trauma for the benefit of a curious public. A more compassionate approach to storytelling is desperately needed.

Which one of the following most accurately describes the author's attitude toward true crime podcasts?

  1. Reserved misgiving that grants a limited upside while dwelling on the genre's ethical costs
  2. Keen interest in the financial profitability that has driven the genre's recent surge in popularity
  3. Dispassionate scientific objectivity about the genre's measurable effects on its audience
  4. Spiteful hostility aimed squarely at the producers who make and profit from such podcasts
  5. Enthusiastic approval of the renewed public attention the podcasts bring to unsolved cold cases

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