show episodes
 
Artwork

154
The Underworld Podcast

The Underworld Podcast

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
Underworld exposes the secret world of transnational criminal networks that have flourished since there were banks to bust, drugs to smuggle, and scams to run. Journalists Danny Gold and Sean Williams bring their experience reporting on dangerous people and organizations to take listeners on a global tour of mobsters, warlords and crooks - from Brooklyn to Beijing, from the streets to the boardrooms - and everywhere in between. Underworld is a show about heroes, villains, and the barely visi ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
he United States is a legal drug cartel. Our drug laws are for the benefit of pharmaceutical tyrants. Our laws restrict access to affordable, effective medications, compelling the people to purchase expensive drugs from doctors. The Pharmaceutical Cartel conspires with law enforcement and the government to criminalize cheaper, safer alternatives.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Tides of History

Wondery / Patrick Wyman

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is. Listen to Tides of History on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to bonus episodes available ...
  continue reading
 
Netflix vs. HBO. Nike vs. Adidas. Business is war. Sometimes the prize is your wallet or your attention. Sometimes, it’s just the fun of beating the other guy. The outcome of these battles shapes what we buy and how we live. Business Wars gives you the unauthorized, real story of what drives these companies and their leaders, inventors, investors and executives to new heights -- or to ruin. Hosted by David Brown, former anchor of Marketplace. From Wondery, the network behind Dirty John and A ...
  continue reading
 
Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage. Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we’re left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
As Sinaloa cartel leader Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán goes on trial, VICE News explores his high-stakes case through the stories of people caught up in the drug war in the U.S. and Mexico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  continue reading
 
Our lives can be crazy, but you can take a break from it all with Wondery’s new series, Even the Rich, where co-hosts Brooke Siffrinn and Aricia Skidmore-Williams pull back the curtain and chat about someone else’s craziness for a change. They tell stories about some of the greatest family dynasties in history, from the Murdochs to the Royals to the Carters (Jay-Z and Beyoncé, that is). Because as Queen Elizabeth once said, “A good gossip is a wonderful tonic.” Listen to Even The Rich on the ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

151
CrossroadsET

Joshua Philipp

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Weekly+
 
Crossroads is a channel from The Epoch Times focused on political discussion, traditional values, spirituality, and philosophy. Join host Joshua Philipp as he speaks with experts and authors about politics, history, and the values that are worth keeping.
  continue reading
 
Narco Mindset is an enlightening, informative, effortlessly entertaining podcast. It contains compelling RAW storytelling and intellectually honest talk about life. We will be delving into life challenges, life miracles, life recovery, and life opportunities. It illuminates a new generation on the power and the impact of a positive mindset. NarcoMindset is a Seasonal podcast with new episodes every week… Began February 1st, 2020
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Breaking Battlegrounds is a Politics Podcast show that interviews opinion leaders from across the world to discuss politics, culture, and policies that are shaping our day-to-day lives. breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com
  continue reading
 
The founders of WeWork thought they were on the brink of making history. The company was valued at $47 billion dollars, ready for a huge IPO, and its charismatic CEO Adam Neumann believed he was going to change the world. Adam and his wife Rebekah had a prophet-like vision—but did it ever match the company's reality? Now the inspiration for a new AppleTV+ series starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway, WeCrashed: The Director’s Cut is a complete refresh of our original six-part series. Hosted ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Standoff

Imperative Entertainment

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Standoff follows Fred Gómez Carrasco, a drug cartel kingpin and orchestrator of the 1974 Huntsville, Texas, prison siege. The siege was one of the most infamous hostage crises in American history and played out in dramatic fashion over eleven days, all in front of a terrified national audience. One hundred hours of audio containing the actual hostage negotiations and the deadly shoot-out tell the story like never before. "Journalist Wes Ferguson... weaves a fascinating yarn using new intervi ...
  continue reading
 
The Queen Of The South After Show recaps, reviews and discusses episodes of USA's Queen Of The South. Show Summary: While living in the barrio of Jalisco, Mexico, poor Teresa Mendoza falls in love with a member of a successful drug cartel, hoping the love will help her rise above the hopelessness she feels in her life. When it doesn't happen, she is forced to flee the country after her boyfriend is murdered. She seeks refuge in America, where she teams up with an unlikely person from her pas ...
  continue reading
 
Connecting with celebrity guests, leading experts and change makers to discuss the widespread illicit drug culture ripping through families, businesses, sports, entertainment and even the safest communities. With conversations about the fentanyl and opioid crisis, harm reduction modalities, MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Narcan, Rehab, 12- Step Programs and more. Created by Flindt Andersen, Founder and Executive Director of PAIN: Parents & Addicts In Need and Hosted by Jason LaChance.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
The Border Chronicle

Melissa del Bosque and Todd Miller

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
The Border Chronicle podcast is hosted by Melissa del Bosque and Todd Miller. Based in Tucson, Arizona, longtime journalists Melissa and Todd speak with fascinating fronterizos, community leaders, migrants, activists, artists and more at the U.S.-Mexico border. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/border-chronicle/support
  continue reading
 
Joost Kuin enters into provoking discussions with the AI, to explore, reveal and shake the ethical framework and cognitive capabilities of the latest AI systems. How close are we to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)? You be the judge... Find out the AI's view on important matters including (but not limited to): * Sacrificing one life to save many * Honesty * Conspiracy Theories * Rewriting The 10 Commandments * Opposing public opinion * Enforcing compliance * Hypnosis * Consulting a drug ...
  continue reading
 
When nerdy gamer Sam Bankman-Fried rocketed to fame as the world’s richest 29-year-old, he pledged to donate his billions to good causes. But when Sam's crypto exchange FTX collapsed, billions of dollars went missing, and Sam was in handcuffs, those who knew him were left wondering — who was Sam really? A well-meaning billionaire who made a mistake? Or a calculated con man? From Wondery and Bloomberg, the makers of The Shrink Next Door, comes a new story of incredible wealth, betrayal, and w ...
  continue reading
 
See the world through the eyes of society's greatest rule-breakers. The "Live Players" podcast charts the key individuals shaping our future from first principles across multiple domains: business, politics, philanthropy, and broadcasting from the digital town square Join host Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg as they analyze the mindsets of today's most intriguing business leaders, investors, and innovators through the lens of their bold actions and contrarian worldviews. You'll come away with ...
  continue reading
 
In 1980s Los Angeles, a group of prep school boys got together to make investments together, get rich quick, and live large. But headed by a handsome and charismatic leader named Joe Hunt, the members of the self-proclaimed “Billionaire Boys Club” get sucked deeper into twisted schemes of kidnapping, torture, and revenge. The boys must stick together, or risk prison - or worse. From the makers of The Wonderland Murders, Young Charlie, and The Dating Game Killer, this six-part series is co-ho ...
  continue reading
 
The Hey Chaplain podcast is where cops encourage each other by sharing their wisdom and experience with the Chaplain. On Hey Chaplain you'll hear from dispatchers and federal agents, Sheriffs and US Marshals, as well as local detectives and patrolmen. From the LAPD to Scotland Yard, the guests on Hey Chaplain deliver advice and insights so that police officers everywhere can survive and thrive. The host, Jared Altic, has almost 30 years of experience serving and counseling military and law e ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
The Americas Now Podcast features the stories behind the news headlines and current events, directly from our correspondents on the ground. Hosted by CGTN anchor Elaine Reyes, listeners will get both thoughtful analysis and the human stories about the changing social, economic and political landscape in the Americas.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Wherever Island

Andrea Lucia Peters

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
A travel podcast with no top-ten suitcase lists, or comedic funny guys, of any kind. Each episode is a new travel destination filled with stories about and inspired by that place. The locations are unplanned, they’re just wherever we land. An independent production recording across Colombia, South America.
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
The Daybreak Insider Podcast is a rundown of the day's top stories hosted by Mike Scott, with top notch reporting and sharp insight and analysis from the resources of SRN News, Townhall.com, and the Salem Radio Network.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Just A Glimpse

CoolcatTerri

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Sharing my perspective on topics regarding video games, comics, pop culture, hobbies, pets, politics and my life from a Twitch Streamer's point-of-view. I tend to be controversial by not following popular opinions. I want you to take a glimpse of my mind and hear what matters most to me. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coolcatterri/support
  continue reading
 
Growing up in the punk/hardcore scene and with a background in proactive police work, gang suppression, homicide investigations, informant development, and training, Brian Sanders has a natural knack for conversation. With guests ranging from musicians, authors, free-thinking first responders, entrepreneurs, reformed extremists, undercover detectives, gang members, drug dealers, and subject matter experts in various fields, Brian Sanders delivers conversations you never knew you wanted to hear.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Border City

Los Angeles Times

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Border City is the story of a journalist who in 1994 impulsively leaves her job and family in Washington, D.C., to report on Tijuana, Mexico, a city commonly known for drug violence and illegal immigration into the U.S. She expects to stay on the border a year, maybe two. But her plans change as she is drawn deeper and deeper into the different worlds that converge at the biggest crossing point on the U.S.-Mexico border.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Top 10 Magazine

Farbod Ghotbi

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Welcome to "Top 10 Magazine", where we bring you the most interesting, informative, and entertaining stories from around the world. From crime and history to mystery and top 10 facts, our podcast covers a wide range of topics to keep you engaged and entertained. Join us as we explore fascinating stories, intriguing mysteries, and amazing facts, all delivered with our signature Top 10 style. Whether you're a history buff, a true crime aficionado, or just looking for some fun and informative l ...
  continue reading
 
Welcome to Rise Above with Kevin Lanning. Join Kevin, a former Google executive in sobriety, as he shares inspiring stories of resilience. Each episode features individuals who have faced life’s toughest challenges—addiction, trauma, anxiety, and more—and emerged stronger. These conversations aren’t just about survival; they’re about thriving and finding practical solutions to rise above adversity. Kevin’s own journey through addiction and childhood trauma fuels his passion for sharing stori ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Attwood Unleashed

Attwood Unleashed

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Weekly+
 
A weekly thought-provoking multi-hour broadcast with an eclectic range of guests. We interview experts on everything from aliens to the royal family. Hosted by Shaun Attwood and Stephen Knight and produced by Ash Meikle
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Shattered Lives

Reach Ireland Podcasts

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
Tragedy, Murder, and Justice We speak to victims of crime, some solved, some unsolved and some unresolved, and how their lives are forever changed and their continued search for justice.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Crumbs

My Cultura and Sonoro

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Season 2 A show about the things we settle for and the bits of ourselves that make us who we are. Crumbs is an audio memoir exploring the intersection of family trauma, addiction, identity, and the pursuit of love. Through raw and honest conversations with her mother, Emmy Olea journeys to unpack her family’s storied past. Though a lot of it sounds straight out of a telenovela -- it’s all true. And it speaks to the questions we all have about who we are. Season 1 Dating is hard. It’s even ha ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Deep Dive: Exploring Organized Crime

Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Winner of the 'Best Deep Dive Podcast' at the 2024 Publishers Podcast Awards, shortlisted three times for 'Best Investigative Podcast' and once for 'Best Video Podcast'. The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime brings you stories and investigations from the global criminal underworld. The topics covered by Deep Dive are far ranging, one episode could be looking at a hybrid paramilitary organized criminal cartel; the next could be the dismantling of an encrypted communicati ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Text a Message to the Show Today we're talking about drug interdiction: stopping vehicles traveling through the middle of the United States on rural highways and finding drugs and cash and the criminals who transport it. Our guest today is Troy Foster who worked interdiction on Kansas highways for most of his career before a series of personal trag…
  continue reading
 
Luis Chaparro is a longtime border journalist from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico. He specializes in reporting on criminal organizations, corruption, and binational affairs. He’s written for many publications in Mexico and the United States. And he’s one of the only journalists in the borderlands who consistently reports on and analyzes organized crime in M…
  continue reading
 
Curious about what it takes to bring down major drug cartels? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Dave Gaddis, a retired DEA agent whose career spans some of the most intense eras and locations in narcotics enforcement. From his early days inspired by his Green Beret father, to overcoming vision-related hurdles that led him to the DEA, Dav…
  continue reading
 
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has folded on its fentanyl production. The CCP has agreed to control and restrict the production of key ingredients used to manufacture the deadly drug. This could cut the fentanyl supply to the United States. For the CCP, however, this move is just the tip of a very large iceberg. The communist regime doesn’t just…
  continue reading
 
El Salvador used to be the murder capital of the world. Now it’s arguably as safe as Canada. In 2019 Nayib Bukele became president, and initiated a draconian crackdown on drug cartels, suspending the Constitution and civil liberties. It knocked gangs out of neighborhoods, but flirted with tyranny to do so. Was the trade worth it? Peter Gietl of Fro…
  continue reading
 
Pablo Escobar is a household name, known for his reign of terror in Colombia’s cocaine wars. But it wasn’t always that way. The leader of one of the world’s most infamous drug cartels fought his way to the top throughout the 1970s and 80s. Escobar’s Medellin cartel was determined to extinguish its main rival — the Cali cartel, but with billions of …
  continue reading
 
It’s 1978 in Miami, Florida. The hottest spot in town is a club located inside the world famous Mutiny Hotel. And it’s also the epicenter of Miami’s infamous drug wars. The new MGM+ Hotel Cocaine takes you deep into this world, where every pleasure has a price. David sat down with creator and showrunner Chris Brancato and series stars Danny Pino an…
  continue reading
 
After a second 737 MAX 8 crash, Boeing executives and leaders at the Federal Aviation Association are under pressure to explain why the MAX wasn’t grounded sooner. The parents of Samya Stumo and other victims demand answers. Boeing fires CEO Dennis Muilenburg, and agrees to pay a multibillion dollar fine. Then, in January 2024, a door plug pops off…
  continue reading
 
Imagine starting your career as a Playboy Bunny in Wisconsin only to find yourself years later as a second-grade detective in the NYPD. That's the incredible journey of our guest, Ms. Diane Matusik. She shares with us her early days in Manhattan, her unyielding love for New York City, and the pivotal moment that directed her towards a life in law e…
  continue reading
 
PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠⁠⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down Thomas McCollum for a fact based discussion around addiction, recovery, harm-reduction and the addiction crisis. Thomas McCollum is a passionate advocate for recovery, punk rock enthusiast, and the Executive Director of Discovery Place, a 12-step …
  continue reading
 
George Christie, a long-time member and former chapter president of the Hells Angels in Ventura, California, discusses his experiences with the club, including surviving rival clubs, internal beef, and numerous federal indictments. George debates whether the Hells Angels are a criminal organization or just a motorcycle club with some problematic me…
  continue reading
 
On this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Chuck and Sam are joined by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who has filed 56 lawsuits against the Harris-Biden administration, challenging policies such as an unlawful voter registration scheme and calling for the removal of Biden’s education secretary. Later, investigative reporter Matthew …
  continue reading
 
I talk to anthropologist Angela Garcia about the "anexos" in Mexico City that keep dozens of so-called addicts locked up in a single room for years using harsh methods such as chaining them to the wall. She has written about these for her new book, "The Way That Leads Among The Lost." I also talk to her about addiction in the New Mexico where she i…
  continue reading
 
On this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Chuck and Sam are joined by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who has filed 56 lawsuits against the Harris-Biden administration, challenging policies such as an unlawful voter registration scheme and calling for the removal of Biden’s education secretary. Later, investigative reporter Matthew …
  continue reading
 
A Chinese video game has jumped to the top of sales charts. The game, “Black Myth: Wukong,” sold over 10 million copies within a few days of release. And while the game caused a number of controversies, those are the least of the problems with Chinese video games overall. The real problem with video games coming out of China actually has to do with…
  continue reading
 
The United States is expanding missile defense systems in countries around China. This is taking place as the newly revised nuclear defense strategy has shifted from recognizing Russia as the main nuclear threat to now saying the Chinese regime is the main threat. And while the United States has now issued additional sanctions on Chinese companies …
  continue reading
 
It used to be a job for life, but in recent years the number of gardai leaving the force has increased dramatically. Why are so many officers leaving? And what jobs are available to them on civvy street? Today, Mick talks to former garda Stephen Moore who now advises officers on career paths outside the job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
  continue reading
 
When we think of the rise of Rome, our usual image is one of conquest: Roman armies marching out year after year to subdue their adversaries. But Professor Nicola Terrenato has an alternative way of understanding that process, one rooted in negotiation, the relationships and networks of elite families, and the self-interest of powerful individuals …
  continue reading
 
Violence against officers is on the rise. The media keeps stoking the flames of racism, pushing drama like a bunch of school yard instigators, and DREW BREASY's not going to take it anymore. This has been a long time in the making. Drew talks about the trauma dispatchers experience, the war on cops, the truth about racism, implicit bias, the power …
  continue reading
 
The United States has followed through on its warnings that more sanctions against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were coming. Last Friday, it imposed sanctions on nearly 400 entities and individuals, including many in China, for their support of Russia’s war in Ukraine. This comes after NATO determined the CCP is the “decisive enabler” of Russi…
  continue reading
 
In this episode of Live Players, Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja are joined by Ben Landau-Taylor, a Senior Analyst at Bismarck Analysis. Ben recently published an article in Palladium Magazine about the pervasive problem of fraud in academia. They discussed how fraudulent activities, particularly in medical research, often go undetected due to flawed…
  continue reading
 
In this compelling episode of Rise Above, Richard, a former drug lord, opens up about the psychological and emotional journey behind his billion-dollar empire built on smuggling drugs for the mob. Growing up with a lack of parental guidance and facing early childhood challenges, Richard found himself making decisions that led him deep into the worl…
  continue reading
 
It's September 11, 2001 and CNN and Fox News race to keep the nation up to date as the tragedy unfolds. Then, when the nation is plunged into war, the organizations diverge in their coverage. And their rival approaches to the War on Terror will deliver a major upset. Listen to Business Wars on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Expe…
  continue reading
 
The Chinese Communist Party claims it has made new breakthroughs in its push to develop fusion energy. The reactors are envisioned as the next generation of nuclear technology. But at the same time, the new developments may not be what they seem, and China is currently outspending the United States on the race to develop fusion energy. But some of …
  continue reading
 
As things within the Simpson family deteriorate, Jessica puts her faith in the only stable person in her orbit: her boyfriend Nick Lachey. Together, they take the world by storm with their MTV reality show The Newlyweds. The show catapults Jessica to fame. She’s finally found her calling. There’s just one problem — her rising star is leaving Nick i…
  continue reading
 
In 2012, Boeing engineers and test pilots are under pressure to deliver a redesigned 737 quickly, to compete with a similar plane from their rival, Airbus. The 737 MAX has bigger, more fuel efficient engines, but it’s also prone to stalling. A complete redesign is out of the question, so engineers settle on installing a piece of software instead, c…
  continue reading
 
In the chaos of 1970’s New York, it took a lot to shock the city. But the Westies managed to leave quite the impression. Dubbed the last of the Irish mob despite being more like an anarchic gang, they terrorized the Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan, garnering headlines due to their penchant for daytime hits and chopping up their victims bod…
  continue reading
 
PAIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ @painnonprofit ⁠Founder Flindt Andersen and Media Director Jason LaChance sit down Charlotte Bismuth the author of Killer in a White Coat: The True Story of New York's Deadliest Pill Pusher and the Team that Brought Him to Justice. Charlotte served as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan for seven years. Assigned to the Offic…
  continue reading
 
Text a Message to the Show Today I called my police chief friend from Minnesota, Tim Eggebraaten, to come back on the show again and talk about the examples we set and the mentoring we do within a police department. Every cop is setting an example, either good or bad, for every other cop in their sphere of influence and I wanted to run an idea past…
  continue reading
 
Chris Arevalos came home to Southern Indiana after his service in the military feeling directionless. He quickly fell into the vicious cycle of opioid addiction that plagued his hometown. Now in the dark world of drugs, he began a life criminal activity and before long was sentenced to federal prison time. Chris was sent to Big Sandy, one of the mo…
  continue reading
 
On this week’s episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren is joined by Jason Willick, a columnist for the Washington Post, Henry Olsen, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review, to tackle the critical question: What questions should the legacy media be asking Kamala Harris […]…
  continue reading
 
On this week's episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck Warren is joined by Jason Willick, a columnist for the Washington Post, Henry Olsen, a senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, and Noah Rothman, senior writer at National Review, to tackle the critical question: What questions should the legacy media be asking Kamala Harris that …
  continue reading
 
Rise Above with Kevin Lanning" is a podcast that focuses on mental health, addiction recovery, and personal transformation. Each episode features compelling stories of resilience, highlighting individuals who have faced significant life challenges and found ways to overcome them. Kevin, who is long-term sober himself, brings his own insights and co…
  continue reading
 
A new moon race is brewing. The Chinese communist regime has now declared that it found water and minerals in soil samples Chinese scientists had been analyzing from a previous lunar probe. The recent discovery is now spurring a competition over who will build the first moon base, and possibly who can establish a functioning system on the moon to b…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide