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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 142 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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Gareth spent years believing he was a lucky boy. He was the 14-year-old who got the attention of the attractive young science teacher. Now, decades later, he wants the truth to come out about the damage it’s caused him. But his story is not straight ... more
When Peter Mandelson was sacked as the UK’s ambassador to the United States over his links with Jeffrey Epstein people wondered how he ever got appointed in the first place.
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Apple Podcasts | #14 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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Spotify | #30 | United Kingdom/Society & Culture |
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A hard-hitting investigative series that follows complex geopolitical and human-interest stories through on-the-ground reporting, archival material, and expert testimonies. Episodes frequently examine power dynamics, accountability, and the human costs of conflict, often blending intimate personal narratives with broader political context. A standout aspect is the careful layering of survivor accounts, insider perspectives, and investigative rigor to question official narratives, sometimes triggering public debates about accountability and ethics. The show consistently pulls in insiders, journalists, and witnesses to illuminate difficult topics that sit at the intersection of politics, society, and individual lives; it's especially compelli... more
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1. Ayman Abdel Nour
2. Zaki Meshi
3. Phil Elwood
4. Abdo al-Dabakh
5. Oldwyn Jones
6. Janet Barnicoat
7. Ariel Bruce
8. Terry Hunt
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