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AARP’s weekly podcast The Perfect ScamSM tells the stories of people who find themselves the target of a scam. Host Bob Sullivan introduces listeners to those who have experienced scams firsthand, as well as professional con artists and leading experts who pull back the curtain on how scammers operate.
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Scam Goddess
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Scam Goddess

Earwolf & Laci Mosley

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“Scam Goddess is a podcast dedicated to fraud and all those who practice it! Each week host Laci Mosley (aka Scam Goddess) keeps listeners up to date on current rackets, digs deep into the latest scams, and breaks down historic hoodwinks alongside some of your favorite comedians! It's like true crime only without all the death! True fun crime!”
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Bitcoin, the Blockchain, Web3, NFTs...welcome to the Scam Economy. Host Matt Binder (The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder, DOOMED) dives into the world of cryptocurrency in order to reveal the frauds, grifts, and scams. And there's plenty because, really, the whole thing is a scam. It's the Scam Economy.
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Brian Brushwood (Scam School, Modern Rogue, Scam Nation) brings you the hidden stories behind the most audacious con jobs, swindles and heists in history. Email the show at Worlds Greatest Con at Gmail dot comSupport us directly at Patreon dot com slash Greatest Con Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Scammers don't steal your money, they create a world where it makes perfect sense to hand your cash over to them. Three-card-monte, the longest running show on Broadway, seems easy. You're watching the tosser and you always see the queen. What you don't see is a group of shills working you into the gate where you'll lose everything you have. Sometimes a large sum of money is accidentally sent to you and the sender asks for the additional cash to be sent back. In the meantime, they empty your ...
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Chameleon: Scam Likely
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Chameleon: Scam Likely

Campside Media / Sony Music Entertainment

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When a small team of government investigators learns that ordinary citizens all around the U.S. are losing their life savings to scam callers, they go on the hunt for the shadowy multinational mob behind the con, unraveling their plot from strip malls in suburban Texas to office towers in one of India's largest cities. In the season four of Chameleon, host Yudhijit Bhattacharjee retraces the steps of the cops and the crooks, and goes deep into the Indian underworld looking for the alleged ma ...
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Scammers are targeting you and your loved ones. I know all too well. My mother spent $350,000 on a man she believed was her soulmate right before her death. The only way we can fight back is to arm ourselves with information. Scammer Warriors unite! These stories are from victims and their families. The details are so shocking that they're hard to believe.
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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 ...
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-comisar/subscribe Scam Junkie is a true crime podcast like no other. Hosted by Steve Comisar, aka Brett Champion, The Don of Con, you will learn the secrets to scamming cultivated from The Don’s 25 year career as a legendary con man making him millions of dollars and cementing his place as one of the most prolific and charismatic con men of all time.
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Kelcas Corporation anser att en av de avgörande nycklarna till anpassning är utvecklingen av nya färdigheter och utbildning för arbetskraften. Låt oss utforska framtidens behov av kompetens och utbildning inom olje- och gasindustrin. Kelcas Corporation har varit ett välkänt företag genom åren och det finns inget som Kelcas Corporation Scam. Kelcas Oil-bedrägeri är bara ett rykte för att få ner den kraftfulla prestige som företaget har byggt upp under åren.
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This is a story about a scam. But this isn’t any old scam. At the turn of the 21st century, set in one of London's most wealthy suburbs, Hampstead, Juliette D'Souza wreaked havoc on a number of people's lives. She became filthy rich, and one of the most prolific con women in British history. Hannah Maguire and Suruthi Bala, the soulmates behind the hit true crime podcast, Redhanded, are on the case. They speak to the reporters who travelled to Suriname to track Juliette down, one of Britain' ...
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Hood Winked: Surviving the Scam' is a podcast that unearths the gritty, 'hood-like' hustle mentality of con artists who prey on aspiring entrepreneurs just like you and me. But this isn't just a story of scams; it's a celebration of resilience. Hosted by financial expert Rita Owens, we delve into the real stories of entrepreneurs who've been scammed, exploring the impact on their businesses, mentalities, and finances. More than just a cautionary tale, 'Hood Winked' is a roadmap to recovery, ...
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Grumpy Old Geeks
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Grumpy Old Geeks

Jason DeFillippo & Brian Schulmeister with Dave Bittner

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As one of the longest-running podcasts, "Grumpy Old Geeks" discovers what went wrong on the Internet, and who's to blame. Every week they cut through the BS from big tech and tell you what's really going on. With wide-ranging topics, this show has something for everyone. There is a reason Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, and that crowd all hate this podcast. Listen and find out for yourself!
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Helen and Olga are kindly old ladies who open their hearts and wallets to down-and-out men in Los Angeles. In a city named for angels, the two women seem heaven-sent. After one of the men is killed by a hit-and-run driver -- and then another suffers the same fate -- investigators uncover a horrifying and twisted plot that stuns even the most seasoned detectives. All six episodes of this chilling podcast from Keith Morrison and Dateline are available now.
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Chris Parker, the founder of WhatIsMyIPAddress.com, interviews guests and tells real-life stories about topics to open your eyes to the danger and traps lurking in the real world, ranging from online scams and frauds to everyday situations where people are trying to take advantage of you—for their gain and your loss. Our goal is to educate and equip you, so you learn how to spot the warning signs of trouble, take quick action, and lower the risk of becoming a victim.
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The story of and hunt for the notorious scam artist known as the Hollywood Con Queen. For more Chameleon stories, search for Chameleon wherever you get your podcasts. Want the full story? Unlock all episodes of Chameleon: Hollywood Con Queen, 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 Chameleon show page on Apple Podca ...
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Madness Madness!
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Madness Madness!

Erin Byrne & Amanda Clay

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Erin and Amanda are sisters, librarians, and sister librarians hailing from scenic central Oklahoma, and in this series they examine and rank clubs, cults, MLMs and more to determine which one they'd most like to join. Join us for math and questionable singing.
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The Voucher Scam
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The Voucher Scam

Mothers For Democracy Institute (M4DI)

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The Voucher Scam is an exposé on one of the most critical issues facing public education today - education vouchers. As Texas leadership pushes an aggressive voucher agenda that would privatize and defund public schools, Claire and Nichole give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what's really at stake. The Voucher Scam podcast is a four-episode series hosted by Claire Campos-O’Neal and Nichole Abshire and brought to you by the Mothers for Democracy Institute (M4DI).
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Exit Scam
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Exit Scam

Treats Media

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In 2018, Gerald Cotten, the founder of Canada's biggest Bitcoin exchange, died under mysterious circumstances during a honeymoon trip to India. His customers were told that the $215 million they'd deposited on the exchange was lost forever — because Gerry had forgotten to leave behind his passwords. But here's the thing: Not everyone believes he's dead. Exit Scam is about what really happened to Gerald Cotten and the fortune that disappeared with him.
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Bittersweet Infamy
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Bittersweet Infamy

Josie Mitchell + Taylor Basso

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Storytellers and best friends Josie Mitchell and Taylor Basso share the stories that live on in infamy: the strange and the familiar, the tragic and the comic—the bitter and the sweet. New episodes every other Sunday. Support the show: ko-fi.com/bittersweetinfamy
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Fraudsters
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Fraudsters

The Last Podcast Network

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Fraudsters is a true-crime comedy docuseries. Comedians Seena Ghaznavi, JD, Justin Williams, PhD, and Ariel Leaty bring you the scams you love from the fraudsters we hate. Our show merges the chat-cast and the deep-dive to take a humorous look at fraudsters that abuse trust, distort reality, and take advantage of vulnerable people financially.
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Nighttime
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Nighttime

Jordan Bonaparte / Curiouscast

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Nighttime is an audio documentary series which explores Canada's most fascinating stories. Join host Jordan Bonaparte for an exploration of Canadian true crime, mysteries, and the weird.
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8th Layer Insights
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8th Layer Insights

Perry Carpenter | CyberWire Inc.

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Get ready for a deep dive into what cybersecurity professionals often refer to as the "8th Layer" of security: HUMANS. Welcome to 8th Layer Insights (8Li). This podcast is a multidisciplinary exploration into how the complexities of human nature affect security and risk. Author, security researcher, and behavior science enthusiast Perry Carpenter taps experts for their insights and illumination. Topics include cybersecurity, psychology, behavior science, communication, leadership, and more.
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Curtieecool's Podcasts Dealing with A Narcissistic Adopted Grandmother Patricia Robinson out in Moreno Valley, CA. TELLING MY LIFETIME TRUE STORY, all about an adopted grandmother, how she abused the baby's mother, my daughter, me as the father, and how this narcissist adopted Grandmother Patricia Robinson out in Moreno Valley, CA abused the system and how she run and hide out all over California scamming the system, I talk about the true meaning of a real true father who wanted to be a fath ...
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There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there’s SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Gimlet that finds out what’s fact, what’s not, and what’s somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don't have to and cover everything from 5G and Pandemics, to Vaping and Fasting Diets.
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PopRoast is a comedy show that covers all things pop culture, from Real Housewives wig tugging to Jussie Smollett’s latest scam. Chris D is a pop culture aficionado and connoisseur of live concerts. Originally from New Orleans,La, Chris is a southern gent with a hilariously dry wit in his journey through the world of entertainment. Alexander Rodgers is a stand up comedian and Youtube sensation who has been roasting & reviewing TV shows for years.
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An investigative true crime podcast about cannabis. The Berlin-based company JuicyFields promised huge profits through investments in medicinal cannabis. Thousands of people worldwide trusted the company with their savings – and lost everything. It could be a scam the size of Wirecard or OneCoin. Some say the Russian mafia or South American drug cartels were involved. Others point to German aristocrats. Since JuicyFields went dead in July 2022, criminal investigations have been launched all ...
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Miranda works at a PIZZA PLACE and TODAY her customer service SKILLS will be put to the ultimate TEST! Samuel Jackson, the MASTER of the F-BOMB, calls Miranda looking for a tasty BURGER…and he’s NOT HAPPY when he finds out all they have is PIZZA! Will Miranda be able to stay CALM and FRIENDLY while Mr. Jackson LOSES HIS MIND?! See omnystudio.com/li…
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What’s poppin’ con-gregation? This week, Diallo Riddle is back to discuss Jon Oliver aka Jody Francis Oliver. Throughout Jody’s life, he was a police officer, cruise ship captain, friend of two British prime ministers, and a Swedish-speaking car expert. It was revealed his life was based on a lie. Stay Schemin’ ! Check out Diallo’s new podcast with…
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We’re off today, but we still have a great episode for you. A texting scam that originated in China is on the rise in the United States. It’s more sophisticated than scams of the past, and it has already cost American victims more than $400 million. WSJ’s Robert McMillan explains how pig-butchering works, and one victim shares how it’s impacted her…
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Our smartphones contain access to just about everything that’s important to us, so when criminals figure out how to exploit vulnerabilities in security on mobile devices, the results can be disastrous. In this episode, we’ll hear about a group of young criminals who use the technique of SIM swapping to target the cellphones of high-earning crypto i…
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We've done stories about robo calls before, but this one is different -- we're telling you how the technology works, who makes the calls and how you can make money by simply listening to the sales pitch, getting answers to a few questions and mail a complaint. robocalls@scamsandcons.com Kit for challenging robo calls Sample challenge letter Support…
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Writer Devin Friedman has wanted a pool since he was a kid. As an adult, he saved tens of thousands of dollars to install one, but nothing went as planned. He hopes you can learn something from his story. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by David Herman, and hosted by Sea…
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(88) ADOPTED GRANDMA ABUSES CHILD SUPPORT PODCASTS RUN AND HIDE OUT PATRICIA ROBINSON SCAM TRUE STORY - YouTube PATRICIA ROBINSON scam true story. Top podcasts 2023, podcasts Moreno Valley, CA. Riverside CA Podcasts Moreno Valley, CA. Grandmother Baby Scam, Patricia Robinson Scam, Child-support Scam Riverside, CA Grandma scams Riverside CA. (45) CU…
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Molly White of Web3 is Going Great joins Scam Economy with Matt Binder to discuss the Sam Bankman-Fried trial. Molly brings us her first hand account from the days she spent at the court about the FTX founder's testimony and cross examination, what former FTX employees like SBF's ex Caroline Ellison had to say, and how SBF was found guilty on all 7…
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Framtiden för olje- och gasindustrin beror på dess förmåga att anpassa sig till ett föränderligt landskap som Kelcas Corporation ger råd. Branschen behöver investera i kompetens och utbildningsprogram som tar itu med de utmaningar och möjligheter som dessa förändringar ger.
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When LA screenwriter Gary Devore mysteriously disappears in the summer of 1997, weird coincidences lead family and friends to believe he may have been a victim of foul play -- possibly because of his mysterious ties to the CIA. Gary was on the way home from finishing his latest script, which was allegedly going to be based in part on real events th…
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Dive into this gripping episode of "Hood Winked: Surviving the Scam" with host Rita Owens, as she unfolds a story that's as captivating as it is cautionary. Guest Tamaris Massengale shares a startling story on how she was scammed and deceived by a smooth-talking Online Real Estate Guru who offered tantalizing promises that threatened to destroy her…
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It’s hard to imagine finding a job, advancing into a second interview, they send you a ticket to their overseas office, only to find out that you’re about to be trafficked into a life of forced labor while they threaten your family. But this is happening all around the world today. Today’s guest is Matt Friedman. Matt is an international human traf…
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Caffeine is a drug that tons of us take every day. But is that a bad thing? And if we get it in the form of energy drinks, is that super dangerous? We talk to Dr. Astrid Nehlig, Prof. Gregory Marcus, and Prof. Sachin Shah. Find our transcript here: https://bit.ly/ScienceVsCaffeineEnergyDrinks In this episode, we cover: (00:00) Chapter 1: We love/ha…
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On this episode, Perry celebrates the one year birthday of ChatGPT by taking a look at AI from technological, philosophical, and folkloric perspectives. We see how AI was formed based on human words and works, and how it can now shape the future of human legend and belief. Guests: Brandon Karpf, Vice President at N2K Networks (LinkedIn) (Website) D…
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A Journal investigation reveals a years-long culture of sexual harassment and intimidation at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, a government agency that regulates banks. WSJ's Rebecca Ballhaus on the allegations and how some of the problems went all the way to the top. Further Reading: - Strip Clubs, Lewd Photos and a Boozy Hotel: The Toxi…
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The Israel-Hamas war is dividing the previously united Democrats and uniting the recently fractured Republican party. Semafor’s David Weigel explains what that means going into 2024. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Isabel Angell, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard with help from Siona Peterous, engineered by Patri…
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OpenAI was founded in 2015 as an idealistic nonprofit. Its goal was to build artificial general intelligence or AGI — an AI that could do most jobs better than a human could. In the years that followed, OpenAI’s pursuit of AGI led them to develop the viral chatbot ChatGPT. The company became one of the top AI labs in the world. But to get there, Op…
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Many parents assume that their children will never be groomed by a predator and then miss the opportunity to educate their kids on the techniques that are used. Every child, regardless of gender, can be manipulated and tricked into making poor choices and put themselves in dangerous situations. Today’s guest is Michael Buraimoh. Michael joined Brec…
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Shares of Estée Lauder, the beauty giant, have plunged about 50% this year. And the members of the Lauder family are at odds about what to do. WSJ's Emily Glazer reports on the company's business mistakes and its rumblings of succession. Further Listening: - The World’s Richest Person Is Planning for Succession Further Reading: - The Estée Lauder F…
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Package theft is on the rise, and it affects everyone, from the retailer, to shippers, to consumers. So maybe it’s time to take a cue from Gen Z and go back to the mall. This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcript at vox.com/to…
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Jana’s automatic billing system keeps NOT paying her monthly GYM MEMBERSHIP payment and she’s had enough! Well, Dean, the master of BULL and BILLING, calls Jana to say it’s HER fault her bills aren’t getting paid, so she needs an OVERLY personal lesson in personal responsibility! How does Jana deal with Dean the financial advisor?!? See omnystudio.…
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As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for Mortal Sin, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline. Dawn and Nick Hacheney are the perfect couple: spiritual, loving, and devoted to the church where Nick is a pastor. When Dawn is killed in a house fire the day after Christmas, the pastor and his flock are devastated. What few knew at the…
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Zeke Faux is an NYC-based reporter with Bloomberg Businessweek. His new book, “Number Go Up”, is a wild ride into the criminal heart of cryptocurrency - from missing billions and cartel money-laundering, to Tether, FTX, bros in the Bahamas and crypto slaves in Southeast Asia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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In this weekly series, I’m joined by investigative journalist Paul Palango and legal analyst Adam Rodgers to discuss Canadian stories of crime, corruption, and items of public interest. In this episode we discuss the recently announced re-investigation into the Onslow Belmont Firehall shooting of April 2020. Series Links: Join the discussion Group:…
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This week, we follow the story of a man, who seemed to be tapped by the heavens to have a great life. A member of the Super Bowl champion 1985 Chicago Bears defense, and "Super Bowl Shuffle" soloist, who quickly lost his career, and had his life unravel, and crash. He was arrested over 20 times. Many of those for selling/smoking crack, and other em…
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Donna Hayes has quite the story before her scam even got started. Hayes grew up in poverty in Jamaica and was able to make it to America and make her dreams come true. She thought she met the man of her dreams who ended up stealing from her. However, she was able to actually get SOME of the money back and write a book about her experience. Click HE…
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Changpeng Zhao built Binance into the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, and became one of the faces of crypto in the process. Last week, he appeared in federal court and pleaded guilty to violating U.S. anti-money-laundering laws and agreed to step down as CEO. WSJ’s Patricia Kowsmann explains what the deal means for Zhao, Binance, and the f…
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Why is it so hard to say 'I'm sorry?' In the final episode of our Healing 2.0 series, we talk with psychologist Tyler Okimoto about the mental barriers that keep us from admitting when we've done something wrong, as well as the transformative power of apologies. If you liked this episode, check out the rest of our Healing 2.0 series. And if you kno…
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After 50 days of the Israel-Hamas war, both sides took a breather to save lives. And it couldn’t have happened without Qatar. This episode was produced by Victoria Chamberlin and Isabel Angel, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Amanda Lewellyn, engineered by Rob Byers and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Transcri…
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On Episode 49 of The TLB Podcast, Kaylin Boosalis brings a book to the table called "American Cosmic", and the two discuss the connections between alien and religious lore, and one researcher's attempt to document a connection. #podcast #podcasting #livestream #niche #music #phenomenon #americancosmic #alien #religion #metal #deathmetal #moderngrie…
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The holiday season is here which means we’re shopping for the perfect presents and putting up decorations. It’s also time to think about holiday tipping. Who are you supposed to tip during the holidays? And how much? Today on the On Your Side podcast, we’re talking with Jacqueline Whitmore. She is an author and etiquette expert who has some good “t…
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While we were away; Thanksgiving gratitude bombs; OpenAI's overworked HR department; Meta disbands Responsible AI team; Truth Social hemorrhaging money; no idea how many people Cruise have hit; JenniCam & Justin.tv; Binance money laundering; Jason vs CZ; YouTube adblocking causing "suboptimal viewing experiences"; Amazon's AI Olympus; Loki finale; …
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Happy Fraud Fridays! This week, we revisit our show with Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari. They discuss William Mize, who created a family business of staging car accidents. Plus, a California Tiktoker is alleged to have broken the state’s cottage law for selling homemade pickled goods. Stay Schemin! Recorded on January 05, 2023. Research by Kaelyn B…
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Madelayne Klein and Jordan Bonaparte will again offer listeners of this show a platform to share their encounters with the far too many CREEPS lurking around out there. In this episode we will unpack the eleventh volume of listener contributed ENCOUNTERS WITH CREEPS. We got two creeps at a car rental agency, a creep in the bushes with stolen underw…
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Molly, ecstasy, MDMA: whatever you call it, this drug is blowing up. Some say MDMA can be a legitimate medicine to treat conditions like PTSD. But others reckon it's a dangerous drug that can fry your brain, and even kill you — from just one bad pill. Who's right? That's what we're snorting up today. We talk to psychiatrist George Greer, public hea…
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Ocean Spray’s farmers are responsible for 65% of the world’s cranberries. It’s not a publicly traded company. It’s not a traditional private company, either. It’s a cooperative founded nearly a century ago and owned by roughly 700 families. WSJ’s Ben Cohen tells the story of how the cranberry got into the can, and how the company is planning for a …
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It’s been a wild few days at OpenAI, whose board fired CEO Sam Altman on Friday only to rehire him late Tuesday. Vox reporter Sigal Samuel explains what happened at the company behind ChatGPT — and what it tells us about the future of AI. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bu…
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