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Hot Money: Agent of Chaos

Pushkin Industries & Financial Times
Wirecard
Jan Marsalek
Money Laundering
Iran
Financial Times
Cocaine Super Cartel
Sports Betting
Daniel Kinahan
Russia
GRU
Espionage
Corruption
Mitrice Richardson
European Drug Trade
Russian Intelligence Service
Salisbury Poisonings
Alabama Murders
Drug Trafficking
Heroin
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department

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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Recent Guests

Michael Braske
Friend of Petra Mathers, early confidant who discusses their relationship
Personal acquaintance
Episode: Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Michael Coy
Friend of Petra Mathers, sharer of Petra's perspective and experiences
Personal acquaintance
Episode: Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Marcia Etro
Customer who interacted with Petra and Michael at a local drugstore
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Episode: Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Corey Gehrig
Neighbor or local acquaintance referenced in the episode
Local community
Episode: Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Eric Halvorson
Deputy Chief of Police, Astoria Police Department
Astoria Police Department
Episode: Petra Mathers and Her Michael | From Death of an Artist
Marissa Giammanco
Subject of the narrative and interview participant in this episode
Episode: Deep Cover: The Family Man | The Raid
Corey Melby
Agriculture consultant in Brazil
Independent consultant
Episode: Introducing Drilled: Carbon Cowboys
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

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Betsy Shepherd
Host and journalist with Pushkin/industry ties; covers investigative storytelling.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Well done and entertaining

    Great story. From a "western", "liberal" point of view.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    X@(gR99
    Germany2 months ago
  • It not Child P*rn*graphy

    That’s definetly a wrong term. It’s child exploitation content.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Frank1in-123455
    Germany5 months ago
  • Exceptional

    Very well researched and presented as a narrative

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sparky.tx
    United States6 months ago
  • Riveting!

    This show is amazing. A great grea listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Listening in Winch
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • S3

    Season 3 is incredible

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    corina20009
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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Best-in-class investigative journalism with complex subject matter.
Insightful, meticulous reporting that reads like a thriller.
Season coherence and sourcing are frequently praised.
Some listeners feel the pacing leans heavily toward ad mechanics in places.
Strong storytelling makes dense topics accessible.

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#73
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#186
Australia/Business
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#207
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#15
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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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A gripping investigative narrative that follows a high-profile financial scandal from its exposure to a web of intrigue, espionage, and power. Through on-the-ground reporting, interviews with investigators, insiders, and experts, the season traces the rise and fall of a fintech empire and a mysterious figure in its inner circle, exploring themes of wealth, deception, and the shadowy networks that bind global finance to geopolitical maneuvering. Expect brisk storytelling, meticulous sourcing, and storytelling that blends financial crime, intelligence operations, and strategic disinformation, all aimed at revealing who the central figure really is and what his covert affiliations imply for global power dynamics.

Noteworthy angles include sti... more

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