Best Fighting Xenophobia Podcasts (2024)

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Introducing Cover Up: The Conspiracy Tapes 2:33

5h ago2:33

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In the mid-1970s, a man burst onto the evangelical scene with a shocking tale: claiming to be a former witch involved in human sacrifices among elite circles. After converting to Christianity, he toured the nation warning of hidden Satanists and spoke about a secret organization known as the Illuminati. John Todd preached salvation to frightened co…

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The Anthrax Threat I 8. Reasonable Doubt 37:18

5d ago37:18

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The FBI squad deals with a devastating loss. Those impacted by the attacks try to move on despite knowing that questions surrounding the case will linger on. From Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment, this is Season 4 of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat, ad-free, right now by subscribing to Th…

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Introducing… The Burden 16:13

6d ago16:13

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In the 1990s, Detective Louis N. Scarcella was legendary. In a city overrun by violent crime, he cracked the toughest cases and put away the worst criminals. “The Hulk” was his nickname. Then the story changed. Scarcella ran into a group of convicted murderers (who all say they are innocent!) turned jailhouse-lawyers. In prison they realized Scarce…

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The Anthrax Threat I 7. The Unraveling 31:03

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Reeling from stress, an FBI suspect begins acting erratically. But the agents in charge of the investigation refuse to let up. From Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment, this is Season 4 of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access…

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The Anthrax Threat I 6. The Closers 31:58

20d ago31:58

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New agents take over the anthrax investigation and zero in on a prime suspect: a bacteriologist struggling with mental health issues. From Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment, this is Season 4 of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge…

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The Anthrax Threat I 5. Mr. Anthrax 44:36

27d ago44:36

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The FBI turns to a renowned biodefense lab in Fort Detrick, Maryland, to aid their investigation. But what if the killer is one of their team members? From Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment, this is Season 4 of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge…

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The Anthrax Threat I 4. The Scapegoat 43:05

1M ago43:05

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Acting as an amateur sleuth, one scientist claims that she has identified the anthrax killer. Does her guess hold water, or is it just another miscalculation? From Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment, this is Season 4 of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat, ad-free, right now by subscribing to T…

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The Anthrax Threat I 3. Collateral Damage 34:09

1M ago34:09

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Congress scrambles to draw a connection between the anthrax attacks and enemies overseas. Americans start pointing fingers, and the FBI chases false leads. From Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment, this is Season 4 of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The …

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The Anthrax Threat I 2. A Tale of Two DCs 32:34

2M ago32:34

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As Senate staffers brace for a possible bioterrorism attack, D.C. postal workers fight to receive the bare minimum of protection. From Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment, this is Season 4 of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge acc…

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The Anthrax Threat I 1. Scramble the Jets 33:44

2M ago33:44

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In the wake of 9/11, a handful of media and government workers started experiencing a troubling confluence of symptoms. Doctors couldn’t explain it, until they pinpointed the unlikely cause: exposure to anthrax. From Campside Media and Sony Music Entertainment, this is Season 4 of Cover Up: The Anthrax Threat. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: The A…

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Introducing Cover Up Season 4: The Anthrax Threat 2:28

2M ago2:28

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In the wake of 9/11, a series of letters laced with a deadly powder called anthrax appeared on the desks of prominent journalists and politicians in New York City and Washington D.C. Five people were killed, and seventeen more were infected. It was the worst case of bioterrorism in American history, setting off a surge of finger pointing, xenophobi…

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Body Brokers I 8. Ashes to Ashes, Dust to Dust 42:18

2M ago42:18

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A judge makes a decision in the case against Megan and Shirley. The people they deceived try to figure out a way to honor the ashes of unknown people. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: Body Brokers, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, …

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Body Brokers I 7. Montrose versus Megan 35:38

2M ago35:38

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The community of Montrose reels after learning what was going on inside Megan’s funeral home. But Megan is out and about, acting as if everything is normal. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: Body Brokers, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all epis…

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Body Brokers I 6. The Results 36:05

3M ago36:05

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Families discover the truth about the ashes Megan returned to them. A person close to Megan wrestles with an unfathomable betrayal. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: Body Brokers, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad…

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Body Brokers I 5. The Donor Surgeon Speaks 35:13

3M ago35:13

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The FBI comes to Sunset Mesa, and Shirley does something no one sees coming. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: Body Brokers, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, all ad-free. Just click ‘Subscribe’ on the top of the Cover U…

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Body Brokers I 4. Body Snatchers 38:11

3M ago38:11

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Real life former body broker Philip Guyett takes us inside the murky world where people buy and sell body parts for money. A reporter’s questions spark an investigation into Sunset Mesa. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: Body Brokers, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of…

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Body Brokers | 3. Mother and Daughter 32:52

3M ago32:52

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A look into Megan’s first funeral home job and her early years. Who is Shirley Koch, Megan’s mother and second-in-command at Sunset Mesa? Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: Body Brokers, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at once, …

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Body Brokers | 2. "Cactus, Is It You?" 32:55

4M ago32:55

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A widow whose husband is cremated at Megan Hess’ Sunset Mesa Funeral Home gets an odd feeling. The widow’s daughter calls Megan to confront her. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: Body Brokers, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on the first of every month — that’s all episodes, all at…

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Body Brokers | 1. The Funeral Director 35:42

4M ago35:42

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Small town funeral director Megan Hess is so involved in her community, so generous and compassionate to grieving families. But one of her employees starts to suspect things are not as Megan claims. Unlock all episodes of Cover Up: Body Brokers, ad-free, right now by subscribing to The Binge. Plus, get binge access to brand new stories dropping on …

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Introducing Cover Up Season 3: Body Brokers 2:57

4M ago2:57

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For eight years, Megan Hess ran Sunset Mesa Funeral Home in the small town of Montrose, Colorado. She promised clients discounts on normally expensive cremations, a seeming kindness in a town where many are poor. But in the back of the funeral home, Megan’s elderly mother Shirley was actually dismembering the dead. And then Megan was selling the bo…

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"I Don't Want You Telling Anybody" - The Secret Life of My Fugitive Dad 2:19

5M ago2:19

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Meet Ashley Randele. Ashley’s Dad, Thomas Randele, was her favorite person in the world. A great dad, a great golfer, and the love of her Mum’s life. Ashley thought she knew him better than anyone. But at 38 years old, that notion would be shattered. Ashley’s dad wasn’t Thomas Randele, he was Ted Conrad - a wanted fugitive who had evaded authoritie…

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Crime Waves: Cold Truth 3:00

6M ago3:00

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How far would you go to save the world from itself? Dr. Eugene Mallove believed that a new form of world-changing free energy — cold fusion — was just around the corner. Even when his work was pushed to the fringes, he dreamed of a brighter future. But before Dr. Mallove could usher in that future, he was found dead in the driveway of his childhood…

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Who is 'The Horse Queen'? The Secrets Behind the Scammer That Ruined Dixon, IL 8:29

7M ago8:29

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It's the 1990's and in the world of show horses, Rita Crundwell was the name on everyone's lips. Known as "The Horse Queen," she was the proud owner of hundreds of champion quarter horses on her ranch outside the small city of Dixon, Illinois. But something wasn't adding up with Crundwell's equestrian empire. A shocking FBI investigation revealed a…

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Plumping Profits?: The Kylie Jenner Lip Kit Scandal 1:50

8M ago1:50

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When Kylie Jenner launches her lip kits of matching lipsticks and lip liners, it appears the youngest Kardashian-Jenner is suddenly at the helm of a sky-rocketing makeup company — one that catches the interest of Forbes magazine. But what's really happening behind the scenes? Listen to never-before-heard recordings of Kris and Kylie from the journa…

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The Pill Plot | 7. New Horizons 49:11

8M ago49:11

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After decades of strategy, plotting, and planning, anti-abortion forces score a major victory when Roe V. Wade was overturned in 2022, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. We see Linci grapple with decades of work having a very different ending than she had hoped, and Randall not yet content with the success in Dobbs. While a Texas case has the FDA …

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The Pill Plot | 6. Hush-Hush 48:15

9M ago48:15

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The pros at the Population Council try to take over, with patent rights finally coming in from Europe, but Larry won’t be sidelined that easily. We hear from women who have taken the pill—something that hasn’t really happened before—and then some drama involving the developers and a corrupt land deal stalls things badly. After years of delays, as t…

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The Pill Plot | 5. Blood in The Streets 48:30

9M ago48:30

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With Bill Clinton’s election, it feels like the pill might finally come to the U.S. But anti-abortion forces are on the defensive, and a period of extreme violence ensues. We follow the trail of Shelley Shannon as she goes on a campaign of terror across the country and makes her mark as an icon for anti-abortionists. In this moment of despair, the …

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The Pill Plot | 4. Irons in The Fire 47:11

9M ago47:11

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The Supreme Court makes its decision, and even though not everyone is happy, Larry is ready for it. He has another trick up his sleeve. Turns out, he has some extra pills, and he establishes a secret lab to replicate the pills. As the pressure mounts amid anti-abortion attacks, Lader’s allies — feminists Ellie Smeal and Patricia Ireland — are fight…

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The Pill Plot | 3. Showtime 49:35

9M ago49:35

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The pill plotters fly to London and secretly obtain a dose of RU486. They break British and American laws as they travel back to New York City with the medication—which is immediately taken into custody by U.S. Customs. The stunt makes headlines all over the country. Will Leona be able to get the pills in time? Will the ban stand? Her fate is in th…

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The Pill Plot | 2: The Blueprint 37:32

10M ago37:32

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We meet the mastermind behind the pill plot, a wealthy gadfly named Larry Lader. He builds a team of fixers who will help search for the “Jane Roe for the 1990s.” A wild goose chase ensues as the team scrambles to find the right person—a pregnant woman who is willing to put herself, and her freedom, on the line. They almost give up hope, when a Bay…

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The Pill Plot | 1. Light a Fuse 43:18

10M ago43:18

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It’s 1991. All over America, clinics face aggressive attacks from a militant anti-abortion movement. A solution is on the horizon — the abortion pill, also known as mifepristone — but it’s banned in the United States. And by the end of the year, it’s clear that abortion supporters cannot wait any longer for RU486. So, they hatch a plan. Unlock all …

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Introducing Cover Up Season 2: The Pill Plot 3:04

11M ago3:04

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Back in the ‘90s, a ragtag group plotted an international drug smuggling scheme and set up a secretive lab to cook up tablets. But they weren’t trafficking narcotics—they were fighting to bring the abortion pill America. The new season of Cover Up—The Pill Plot—will take you inside the epic struggle facing activists who battled presidents, the Supr…

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Introducing Pod Save the UK: Protest, Eurovision and Showgirls 51:12

12M ago51:12

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While we were busy being dazzled by glittery crowns and golden coaches…did the authorities sneak in and steal away our rights? New laws have given the police wide ranging powers to arrest protestors - scuppering the plans of anti-monarchy protestors to demonstrate against the Coronation. Instead they were arrested, detained and then released withou…

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Ministry of Secrets | 9. Bonus 25:45

12M ago25:45

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In this special bonus episode of Cover Up: Ministry of Secrets, join presenter Giles Milton and producer Sarah Peters as they discuss some of their favourite moments from the show, including behind-the-scenes highlights that didn’t make it into the final edit. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Cover Up: Ministry of Secrets ad-free right…

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Ministry of Secrets | 8. And Then We Met Mary 49:47

1y ago49:47

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Giles and Sarah reveal who - today - is blocking the truth about Lionel Crabb. And why. Ministry of Secrets reaches its dramatic climax as a Royal Navy widow gives her testimony and reveals the sensational, sinister and uncomfortable truth of what really happened to Lionel Crabb. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Cover Up: Ministry of S…

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Ministry of Secrets | 7. Dodgy Dickie Strikes Again 39:07

1y ago39:07

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Who ordered Lionel Crabb’s final dive? And why? Giles and Sarah investigate the possible role of MI6. Was the CIA also involved? Revelations from a former spy and a royal expert implicate some very important figures in Crabb’s disappearance. Who are they? And is this why the affair is still being kept secret? Subscribe to The Binge to get all episo…

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Ministry of Secrets | 6. Fisherman John's Catch of the Day 44:07

1y ago44:07

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Fourteen months after Lionel Crabb’s disappearance, in 1957, a corpse is found in Chichester Harbour, eight miles from Portsmouth. Is it Crabb? When Giles and Sarah discover a long-lost autopsy file in West Sussex archives, they seek help from Britain’s leading forensic pathologist, Dr Richard Shepherd. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of…

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Ministry of Secrets | 5. The Confession of Eduard Koltsov 34:42

1y ago34:42

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Giles and Sarah’s Russian fixer, Masha, finds a remarkable video interview with a former KGB diver, Eduard Koltsov – the last person to see Lionel Crabb on the day of his secret dive. His deathbed confession is graphic, shocking and believable. But can he be trusted? Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Cover Up: Ministry of Secrets ad-fre…

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Ministry of Secrets | 4. Detective Lamport and the Missing Page 36:02

1y ago36:02

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Giles and Sarah investigate the first few days that followed Crabb’s disappearance with the help of Peter Marshall, the 90-year-old journalist who first broke the story. As they piece together what might have happened, they discover a sinister 1950s cover-up – one that extends to the very centre of power. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes …

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Ministry of Secrets | 3. A Toast to Uncle Joe 40:09

1y ago40:09

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Giles and Sarah find a 2007 video interview made by Crabb’s oldest friend, Sydney Knowles. This explosive interview is full of sensational revelations that will take the Lionel Crabb mystery in a whole new direction. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Cover Up: Ministry of Secrets ad-free right now. Click "Subscribe" at the top of the Co…

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Ministry of Secrets | 2. A Letter from Mrs Crabb 34:56

1y ago34:56

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Lionel Crabb was a celebrated wartime hero, feted in blockbuster films, and was even believed to be the model for James Bond. But when Giles and Sarah look through the Crabb files at the National Archives, a far more complex person starts to emerge. Those files also suggest that a sinister cover-up is at play. Subscribe to The Binge to get all epis…

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Ministry of Secrets | 1. A Man Named Malec 37:27

1y ago37:27

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Giles and Sarah set off on their quest to discover what happened to Lionel Crabb. A chance encounter leads them to ex-diver, Commander Julian Malec, the last living link to the Crabb mystery. He tells them of a story cloaked in secrecy. Subscribe to The Binge to get all episodes of Cover Up: Ministry of Secrets ad-free right now. Click "Subscribe" …

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Introducing... Cover Up: Ministry of Secrets 1:05

1y ago1:05

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MINISTRY OF SECRETS is one of the great unsolved mysteries of the Cold War. At its heart is a missing person — a wartime hero and international celebrity. But that’s just the starting point. It involves the royal family, MI6, the CIA and the KGB. There’s conspiracies. And lies. This story is so sensitive, so secret - that the truth is being withhel…

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World Corrupt Episode 1: A Toxic Love Affair between Politics and Sports 48:14

1+ y ago48:14

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This fall, when the eyes of the world turn towards Qatar for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, a shadow looms over the tournament, which is one of the most watched events in the world. The sports landscape being co-opted for geo-political and corporate gain is nothing new, but this year's iteration of football's biggest competition may be the most expensive…

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Introducing: Another Russia 37:03

1+ y ago37:03

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Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/another-russia/id1634279839 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1edslXTCkkMFeN8htn1iAy?si=1G14a5slQ-uURxuxsTmbpA Crooked: https://crooked.com/podcast-series/another-russia/By Ben Rhodes, Zhanna Nemtsova

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Introducing: Mother Country Radicals 53:19

2y ago53:19

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Zayd Dohrn was born underground - his parents were radicals and counter-culture outlaws, on the run from the FBI. Now Zayd takes us back to the 1970s, when his parents and their young friends in the Weather Underground Organization declared war on the United States government. They brawled with riot cops on the streets of Chicago, bombed the Pentag…

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9. Reclaiming America 47:27

3+ y ago47:27

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What would a Biden Administration do to re-establish American leadership? In a wide-ranging interview, host Ben Rhodes talks to Jake Sullivan, senior policy advisor to Vice President Joe Biden, about how the US can begin the work of restoring our standing and addressing the political plagues discussed in this podcast series. For a transcript of thi…

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8. Climate Change 47:04

3+ y ago47:04

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Can the biggest threat to the entire world bring the entire world together? In our penultimate episode, we examine the enormous obstacles to confronting climate change, and how we must all work together to overcome them. Host Ben Rhodes talks to former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd about the roadblocks he faced from Rupert Murdoch and the fo…

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7. Xenophobia 45:37

3+ y ago45:37

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How can America welcome refugees, embrace a humane approach to migration, and reclaim our identity as a nation of immigrants? With 80 million people displaced worldwide, this is a crisis even if it’s not always in the headlines. Host Ben Rhodes talks to Zarlasht Halaimzai - a refugee from Afghanistan who has dedicated her life to helping refugees -…

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6. Endless War 41:32

3+ y ago41:32

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How do we end the state of forever war in the Middle East? We look at how a cycle of authoritarianism, conflict, and U.S. support for autocrats undermines human rights and fuels radicalization in the region. Host Ben Rhodes talks to activist Mohamed Soltan about his experience being imprisoned and tortured in Egypt. Then he talks to leading progres…

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