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Hot Money: Agent of Chaos

Pushkin Industries & Financial Times
Money Laundering
Iran
Cocaine Super Cartel
Daniel Kinahan
Sports Betting
European Drug Trade
Mitrice Richardson
Drug Trafficking
Corruption
Dubai
Cocaine
Cocaine Trafficking
Europol
Dublin
Dubai Super Cartel
Ali Matamid
Drug Enforcement Administration
Arms Trafficking
Hezbollah
Tyson Fury Vs Anthony Joshua

In 2020, the Financial Times exposed a €2 billion fraud at Wirecard, a high-flying German fintech. Many thought that was the end of the story. But for reporter Sam Jones, it was just the beginning.

This season on Hot Money: Agent of Chaos, Jones investigates Wirecard’s chief operating officer, who vanished just as Wirecard collapsed. And turned out to also be a Russian spy.

From an Ibizan sting ... more

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Nick Tupin
Son of the officer who arrested X, shares his father's perspective on the incident.
Episode: Introducing Heavyweight: The Bank Robber
Dr. Andrea Sartorius
Ecotoxicologist at the University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham
Episode: Introducing Untold: Toxic Legacy
Professor Mark Macklin
Expert in studying metal mine pollution
Episode: Introducing Untold: Toxic Legacy
Kate Porterfield
Psychologist and expert on the impact of crime and punishment
Episode: From Revisionist History: The Alabama Murders
Peter Gridling
Former head of the Austrian intelligence service, BVT.
BVT
Episode: Episode 6: Maestro
Augusto Ott
Former police inspector with a controversial background in the BVT.
Episode: Episode 6: Maestro
Hussein Abedini
An Iranian opposition activist and member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran
National Council of Resistance of Iran
Episode: Episode 8 - The Red Notebook
Tyson Fury
World-famous heavyweight champion
Episode: Episode 7 - Against the Ropes
Quentin Mugg
French police commander working in Europol
Europol
Episode: Episode 7 - Against the Ropes

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Sam Jones
A reporter and journalist, primarily with the Financial Times, he provides in-depth investigative reporting and storytelling regarding complex topics and financial matters.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 2k ratings
  • Season 1

    Brilliantly reported

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    alittlechaos
    United States2 months ago
  • Compelling and thoughtful

    Really fascinating and detailed. Like a le Carre or Graham Greene novel. Except it’s all true and real and not fictional. Brilliant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    04Heaven Slake
    United States5 months ago
  • Very very slow

    The type of documentary that includes the journalist asking “where should we sit?” Agonizingly slow and dragged out, yet a fascinating story beneath it all. Worth listening to, but barely.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Constant Reader Jr.
    United States5 months ago
  • Riveting

    The third series was riveting from start to finish. These folks are great story tellers and investigative journalists who sunk their teeth into a really interesting story. But all the way along there was a sense of raw fascination and unexpected twists that took the listener along and gave us a sense of what the experience must have been like for the journalists, too. Please make more like this. I’m hooked.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Boofla88
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Hot Money

    Some penetrating journalism really well presented. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MarkT1964
    United Kingdom5 months ago

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Overall feedback emphasizes the podcast's quality, with many recommending it for those interested in investigative journalism and financial intrigue.
There are mentions of well-executed journalism that raises important questions about accountability in the finance sector.
Listeners praise the detailed and compelling storytelling that effectively explores complex financial crimes and espionage.
Some listeners express frustration with pacing, indicating that while the story is riveting, it can sometimes feel dragged out.
The show's investigative approach is described as both thorough and engaging, drawing comparisons to works of fiction while grounded in real events.

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Introducing Heavyweight: The Bank Robber
Q: What do you think I could do to start improving my health?
You could build up that little noodle body of yours. Get some meatballs on the spaghetti.
From Revisionist History: The Alabama Murders
Q: Why have we created a system that in trying to respond to suffering, all too often makes suffering worse?
The discussion revolves around failures of character, justice, and compassion leading to tragic consequences.
Episode 3: Thrill Seeking
Q: Did it not strike you as odd that there's this wealthy backer who has money and he's just not...
Killian admitted it was unusual, but he was convinced by the handshake deal and their initial connections.
Episode 3: Thrill Seeking
Q: Can I just ask, how were you feeling during this? Were you afraid?
Killian reflected on his adrenaline-fueled experiences as a sort of addiction, contrasting them with the comforts of a peaceful life.
Episode 3 - Sun, Guns & Sangria
Q: Did you think that, in that moment, there was ever a risk that they would take the risk of doing something serious to you?
There was, of course, which showed how untouchable they felt they were.

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What is Hot Money: Agent of Chaos about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focuses on the investigation into the high-profile Wirecard fraud scandal, particularly the enigmatic figure of Jan Marsalek, who was linked to the €2 billion fraud and has connections to espionage and Russian intelligence. The narrative unfolds through various episodes that explore not only the financial deceit but also the broader implications of international intrigue, including themes of power, betrayal, and the interplay of personal backgrounds with geopolitical affairs. The storytelling incorporates firsthand accounts, expert interviews, and in-depth research, which contribute to a rich tapestry of a dramatic and multifaceted story that intertwines personal narratives with complex geopolitical dynamics, appealing to listeners interes... more

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2. Dr. Andrea Sartorius
3. Professor Mark Macklin
4. Kate Porterfield
5. Peter Gridling
6. Augusto Ott
7. Hussein Abedini
8. Tyson Fury

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