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SAD OLIGARCH

Cool Zone Media and iHeartPodcasts

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WHAT HAPPENED TO RUSSIA'S DEAD OLIGARCHS? Since January 2022, more than 12 of Russia's wealthiest oligarchs have been found dead. One was poisoned with frog venom. One was found hanged on a handrail with his wife and children killed with an axe. Several fell out of high windows. All of the deaths are suspicious. Russia says most of them were coincidental suicides--that the oligarchs were simply depressed. I don't think so. Sad Oligarch is a modern true crime style investigative podcast serie ...
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Hosted by CNBC Senior Washington Correspondent Eamon Javers, this is the secret story of a young Russian oligarch who hacked his way to an illicit $93 million fortune...and the FBI team who finally brought him to justice. For generations, insider trading on Wall Street has been a crime of the American rich: the stereotype of corporate executives passing stock tips at country clubs was not far off. But new cyberwarfare techniques, and an aggressive anti-Western Putin regime in Moscow have tur ...
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How did the planet's richest people make their billions? From celebrities and secretive CEOs to sporting legends and tech titans, Simon Jack and Zing Tsjeng find out, and then decide whether they think they’re good, bad, or just another billionaire. Ever wondered how Taylor Swift went from country singer to money-spinner? How Amazon boss Jeff Bezos came to launch one of the biggest corporations of the internet age? And how six-time NBA champion Michael Jordan made his fortune with Nike? Good ...
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Your daily need to know on news and politics. Every weekday morning The Bunker cuts through the noise to make sense of what’s really going on, with smart explainers, interviews, fresh perspectives and under-reported stories to rescue you from everyday Punch and Judy news coverage. It’s the only way to start the day. From the producers of Oh God, What Now? Our regulars include: Gavin Esler • Ros Taylor.• Hannah Fearn • Andrew Harrison • Jacob Jarvis • Marie le Conte • Rafael Behr • Seth Thévo ...
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The Asset

District Productive

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In 2016, Donald Trump conspired with a foreign government to become President of the United States. On July 25, 2019, with the 2020 election around the corner, he decided to do it again. The first time around, it was collusion, aiding and abetting Russia’s attack on American democracy. The second time, it was extortion, demanding the Ukrainian government manufacture dirt on Trump’s political opponents in exchange for help the country needs to fend off a Russian invasion and chart a democrati ...
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Global Macro Update

Mauldin Economics

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What’s really driving US and world events? What are the real motives for Putin’s and Xi Jinping’s actions? How will the latest crisis affect your personal life and investments? Global Macro Update with Mauldin Economics Publisher Ed D’Agostino is a deep dive into current macroeconomic world affairs—from black-swan events to the chess moves of global leaders and market makers. Every week, Ed interviews top experts in geopolitics, economics, finance, and industry to deliver their inside scoops ...
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Dancing Oligarchs is a breezy six-episode podcast that looks at the sometimes amusing, and often telling confluence of Russians and Donald Trump in Florida. The podcast, written and conceived by Palm Beach Post investigative reporter Pat Beall with columnist Frank Cerabino, is a clearinghouse of Trump-Russia connections in Florida that you may have known, thought you knew, or may be surprised to just be learning. It takes listeners from the gilded ballroom of Mar-a-Lago, where hundreds of ol ...
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Wine 101 is a wine podcast for the everyday wine lover. Once a week VinePair's tastings director Keith Beavers will breakdown everything from how wine is made to wine regions of the world in easy-to-digest fashion giving the listener the confidence they need on their wine journey. Follow Keith on Instagram for episode previews and general wine lover musings @vinepairkeith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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White Collars, Red Hands

White Collars, Red Hands

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Who knew rich people committed crime? Not the American justice system! Join Chicago based comedians Nina Kern and Kishan Batcheldor as they talk some of the most prolific crimes committed by the wealthy. Checkout our Merch!: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/white-collars-red-hands?ref_id=23248
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Worst Possible Timeline

Worst Possible Productions & Sound Talent Media

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THIS IS THE WORST POSSIBLE TIMELINE. Your hosts Pat Kindlon and Eric Wilson look at the twitter timeline once a week and comment on the state of the world, getting you up to date on current events. Politicians, gamers, trolls, YouTube commenters are all in the crosshairs. Dive in.
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yBC’s “Extraordinary” podcast focusses in on the people making a difference. The podcast pulls together a unique array of people taking on big challenges and doing extraordinary things. People modestly focussing on an issue, cause, challenge or industry that they are passionate about, or simply doing something extraordinary. People making things happen to make a real difference to those around them and those who follow in their footsteps, or inspiring others to live life differently. We shar ...
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Unf*cking The Republic® (UNFTR) is a series of audio essays on the grand American experiment lovingly curated and presented by a quasi-anonymous political writer. Each essay reflects on a singular topic that is generally misunderstood or purposely obfuscated by the so-called “powers that be.” As we know, history is written by the victors and can be perilously manufactured to favor destructive world views. These views become intractably ingrained in the public consciousness and pervert public ...
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First Thought

Galway International Arts Festival

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First Thought invites you to discover new perspectives, people, and more. Tune into conversations on creativity and the issues of the day. Based on Galway International Arts Festival's popular First Thought Talks series.
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Who is Cam Candor?

Trojan Cat Media, a Division of [REDACTED] Corp.

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The most prolific fiction podcaster of all time disappeared without a trace in December, 2020. Investigative journalist B.K. Will looks into the mystery of Cam Candor in a gripping documentary.
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Two Sense Podcast explores life "under the hood", often taking a counterintuitive approach to societal topics like government, religion, finance, global affairs, and sometimes goes off into unexplored tangents that spark food for thought. Two Sense Podcast is rescuing conversation one episode at a time.
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Undercurrents is a regular podcast series featuring interviews with Chatham House experts - and others - about the critical underlying issues which are shaping modern society. Hosted by staff from across the institute, each episode goes in-depth on a topic, looking beyond the news to explore the issues shaping global politics.
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Martiak Market Update discusses the top trends shaping the global financial markets and economies. This podcast explores topics ranging from market updates, to the economy and personal finance. Money is knowledge, and I understand life happens and this program will help you navigate your relationship with money, with timely guidance and a unique perspective.
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Discovering Money Secrets They Didn't Teach in School! Nextgen Money is all about helping you understand personal finance, credit, and investing. Let's fill the gap left by school courses. I want to share practical financial wisdom that's often missed in education. Just a heads up: the podcasts are for info and learning purposes, but your money choices are yours to make. Check us out at www.NextGenMoney.in www.youtube.com/nextgenmoney, and www.twitter.com/money_nextgen. Support this podcast: ...
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Dirty Deeds: Tales of Global Crime & Corruption

The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP)

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Are you ready to venture into the shadows? Dirty Deeds unravels the hidden stories of the fraud and deceit behind some of the biggest international scandals in recent years, told by the investigative journalists who uncovered them. We’ll bring you reporting from the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), a worldwide network of journalists who cross borders and bad guys to shine a bright light on some of the world’s most dangerous criminal networks. We’ll travel the globe f ...
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Who ensures that dictators and oligarchs get good press? Who feeds the media fake stories that serve the ends of the powerful? Phil Elwood was a PR operator who worked for authoritarian regimes, manipulating the media to support his controversial clients. In his book All The Worst Humans he opens the lid on the dark arts of PR and news management, …
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If you’re one of the 81 million people who read the Guardian online each month, then chances are you’ll be familiar with the name George Monbiot. George is a regular columnist for the publication and writes hard-hitting, thought provoking pieces. In fact, “hard-hitting and thought provoking” probably sums him up very well in just a few words. In th…
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Have you ever wondered what oligarchs talk about when they think no one is listening? Wonder no more. This week we dissect Eric Schmidt’s recent Q&A at Stanford University where he talks about remote work culture, the future of AI and how big tech intervenes at the highest levels of government. The kicker is…he thought it was private and didn’t rea…
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Time for a Quickie. It’s been months since we put together a quick take on three seemingly unrelated issues. What do a wider Middle East war, U.S. manufacturing as the answer to climate change and dock worker strikes all have to do with one another? Both sides of the political aisle have all the wrong answers and the media are asking all the wrong …
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Starmer and his Cabinet caught hell for accepting donations of clothes, accommodation, tickets to see Taylor Swift and Arsenal, and more. But as historian Seth Thévoz explains, this is peanuts compared to the largesse afforded to past political generations. Listen up for jaw-dropping tales of free holidays, yachts and stately homes… how Churchill b…
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After the fall of the Soviet Union, a new Russia emerged – one that was open for business. Over the next 30 years, huge international companies took advantage of this new global Russia and found immense success. But Putin’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine changed everything. Charles Hecker has been a journalist and geopolitical risk consultant invol…
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In this critical episode, geopolitical expert Rick Petree helps us unpack the escalating Middle East crisis and its potential to spark a wider conflict. Key points: Israel's ground offensive into Lebanon marks a significant escalation, with tanks crossing the border and airstrikes hitting Beirut's suburbs. The humanitarian toll is staggering: nearl…
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In this critical episode, geopolitical expert Rick Petree helps us unpack the escalating Middle East crisis and its potential to spark a wider conflict. Key points: Israel's ground offensive into Lebanon marks a significant escalation, with tanks crossing the border and airstrikes hitting Beirut's suburbs. The humanitarian toll is staggering: nearl…
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The death penalty is a fixture of the American penal system – with 27 states still implementing it. Since it was reinstated in 1976, there have been 1,600 prisoners and counting executed as a punishment. Robin Maher, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center, joins Gavin Esler to discuss the use of capital punishment in the United …
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TJ Power is an author, professional speaker and neuroscientist. He’s dedicating his life to answering our modern world’s mental health challenges, one of which will resonate with just about every parent on the planet. TJ has developed an extraordinarily clever model to help people - particularly teenagers - to replace social media “doom-scrolling” …
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In this episode of Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael, historian Brandan P. Buck discusses his Reason magazine article, "Rachel Maddow's Prequel Is a Deceptively Framed History of the Radical Right." Buck critiques Maddow's portrayal of a Nazi Fifth Column attempting to influence America in the lead-up to WWII, arguing that while Nazi spies and groups …
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Today we are talking about philosopher Harry Frankfurt's famous essay "On Bullshit," and how it applies to Donald Trump, Elon Musk, and J.D. Vance. We also discuss the damage caused by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, aid links here. Check out the new book by Ryan Mac and Kate Conger as well. Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter.…
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In this week’s Show Notes Max and 99 catch up in studio to touch on the Libya episode and catch up on recent feedback from Unf*ckers. Plus, they had a therapy session about the state of podcasting and feelings around the election as well. Enjoy! Chapters Intro: 00:00:20 Libya Chat: 00:19:44 Email + YouTube Feedback: 00:24:21 Memberships: 01:18:03 R…
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Tory conference is upon us and the leadership candidates are trying to outdo each other with audacious comments and weird merchandise. What should we look out for as they gather in Birmingham? Plus, Labour donation outrage continues – will the media keep going with this story? And is Starmer able to get a grip of it? Plus, we look ahead to the VP d…
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Industrialist Aliko Dangote is known as a mild-mannered cement tycoon who often drives himself to business meetings. How did he become the world’s richest black person? Dangote rapidly dominated Nigeria’s cement, sugar, flour and fertiliser markets. He says his mission is to make Nigeria’s economy self-reliant, without requiring Western investment …
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What’s the feeling been like in the White House since Biden dropped out of the race? And how is Harris juggling both distancing herself from Biden and running on his record? In a teaser for our sibling podcast American Friction, The Bunker’s very own Jacob Jarvis and Rolling Stone’s Nikki McCann Ramirez, speak to the New York Times’ chief White Hou…
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If Donald Trump wins in November, the Republican Party will remain his plaything. But what if he loses? Can the party regain its bearings and return to a pre-Trump era of relative sanity – or is it too far gone, and its supporters too radicalised? To find out, Dorian Lynskey talks to McKay Coppins, staff writer at The Atlantic and author of two boo…
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The problems with our rail network are clear to anybody who’s been on a train lately. It’s a colossal challenge for Labour – so how will they handle the issues? And could our rail systems ever rival those of Japan, Switzerland and Germany? To find out, Ros Taylor talks to rail engineer and writer Gareth Dennis, whose upcoming book How the Railways …
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In this episode of Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael, host J.G. Michael interviews sociologist Musa al-Gharbi about his upcoming book We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite. The conversation focuses on the woke vs. anti-woke culture wars, exploring the work of French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu and his concept of symbolic …
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The Great Man-Made River in Libya was once considered the 8th Wonder of the World. Water was first discovered in the 1960s when oil and gas drilling companies discovered enormous aquifers beneath the desert sands of Libya. 20 years after these discoveries, Libya was under the brutal dictatorship of Muammar Gaddafi who had overthrown the monarchy in…
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Narativ has obtained exclusive details of President Volodymyr Zelensky's "Victory Plan" for Ukraine—a bold strategy to defeat Russia within months. This plan, targeting the war's end before 2025, could reshape Eastern Europe's geopolitical landscape. To unpack the plan's implications, we spoke with Ambassador Kurt Volker, former U.S. Special Repres…
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Narativ has obtained exclusive details of President Volodymyr Zelensky's "Victory Plan" for Ukraine—a bold strategy to defeat Russia within months. This plan, targeting the war's end before 2025, could reshape Eastern Europe's geopolitical landscape. To unpack the plan's implications, we spoke with Ambassador Kurt Volker, former U.S. Special Repres…
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Donald Trump and his allies are clearly motivated by money just as much as politics. How did these chancers go from exploiting a movement, to basically taking complete control of it? Joe Conason, author of The Longest Con: How Grifters, Swindlers, and Frauds Hijacked American Conservatism, joins Jacob Jarvis to discuss. Buy The Longest Con: How Gri…
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The small boat crisis isn’t going away. Keir Starmer says he wants to solve the problem by stopping the gangs who organise the crossings – but will that work, and what do we do with the thousands of migrants who’ve already made it here? To find out, Ros Taylor talks to immigration barrister and author of the Free Movement blog, Colin Yeo. We are sp…
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In a groundbreaking exposé, Narativ's special Canada edition, hosted by Zev Shalev with guest Dean Blundell, unveiled disturbing parallels between the rise of authoritarianism in the U.S. and emerging threats to Canadian democracy Poilievre: The Face of Maple MAGA Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Conservative Party, has emerged as the standard-beare…
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It’s Keir Starmer’s first Labour Party Conference as Prime Minister – what’s the vibe like and what should we be looking out for? Steve Richards, host of Rock & Roll Politics, knows party conferences better than anyone in the business and joins us on site in Liverpool for a very special Start Your Week, looking ahead at what to expect from the Labo…
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