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Untold: Opus Dei

Financial Times
Mental Health
Lead Poisoning
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Opus Dei
European Parliament
Public Health
Corruption
Meditation
Goenka Meditation Retreats
Suicide
Financial Times
Vipassana
Psychosis
Children's Health
Human Rights
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Environmental Pollution
Animal Health
Goenka Organization
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Financial Times reporter Antonia Cundy uncovers how a little-known group within the Catholic Church has come to wield outsized cultural and political influence in America. Opus Dei exists to help people get closer to God, but some members say they found other agendas – and unexpected harm – entangled in that spiritual mission. In this series, Antonia hears stories from insiders who describe how bo... more

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The FT’s Laura Hughes speaks to Samantha Power, former head of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) who spearheaded efforts to fight lead poisoning globally. They talk about why she got interested in lead poisoning, efforts at supply c... more

A sleepy Catholic bookshop and events space run by Opus Dei priests in Washington, has turned into a central networking hub for an ascendant conservative movement. Some of the biggest names on the right gravitate around it. People close to Opus Dei s... more

Over the past decade, elite universities have become home to a network of influential conservative think-tanks fighting against the “woke secular creed”. Meanwhile, at Opus Dei student centres, the next generation of ambitious leaders hear similar mo... more

Opus Dei’s founder taught his followers that spiritual formation is a continual development of character. But some find that the views spread by Opus Dei do not always match the Church’s official teaching – particularly its attitudes towards women an... more

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Recent Guests

Samantha Power
Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations and former head of USAID
United States Government / Public Service
Episode: Toxic Legacy: Bonus episode with Samantha Power
Vladimir Feltzman
Catholic priest based in London, with memories of Escriva
Catholic Church / Opus Dei association
Episode: Opus Dei, Ep. 2: Formation
Grace Hearn
Student who attended an Opus Dei school and related formation
Opus Dei school network
Episode: Opus Dei, Ep. 2: Formation
Margaret Doran
Participant in Opus Dei activities over several years
Opus Dei
Episode: Opus Dei, Ep. 2: Formation
Sarah (pseudonym)
A former Opus Dei numerary assistant who lived in a center in the US
Opus Dei (former member)
Episode: Opus Dei, Ep. 1: Whistling
Dan (pseudonym)
Former Opus Dei member discussed in episode
Opus Dei (former member)
Episode: Opus Dei, Ep. 1: Whistling
Susan (pseudonym)
Former Opus Dei member discussed in episode
Opus Dei (former member)
Episode: Opus Dei, Ep. 1: Whistling
Aubrey DeGray
A prominent researcher in the field of aging biology
Longevity Escape Velocity Foundation
Episode: Tech Tonic: Defying death
Tim Pye
Co-founder of the LEAP Alliance and lead exposure prevention advocate
LEAP Alliance
Episode: Toxic Legacy, Ep. 2: Painted Over

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Antonia Cundy
Host of investigative reporting focused on influential institutions and power structures.
Laura Hughes
Host and reporter with coverage across politics, investigations, and public affairs.

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4.0 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • Very poor and naive

    Poorly written anti Catholic Church errr hello the catholic religion is against homosexuality and same sex marriages as if that’s a surprise

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    buggatti royal
    United Kingdom14 days ago
  • Interesting, eye-opening, and relevant

    Some of the highest level people in the groups deciding who will be recommended for nomination to SCOTUS /lower federal courts, as well as the highest level officials in the administration and in the Republican foundations most intertwined with it, are anywhere from Opus Dei curious to full-fledged members. 5 of the 6-person SCOTUS majority are fundamentalist Catholics and the 6th is a Catholic who switched to Protestantism. Therefore, this series could not be more essential. Opus Dei by Garrett... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AlexJust1
    United States15 days ago
  • Completely bias

    Now do one on all the left think tanks who do the same with progressive brainwashing at schools, hollywood, all media, and everywhere we look. Being a numerary is like being a member of any religious order. All religions sacrifice many comforts in efforts to grow spiritually. Everyone has free will to leave at any point.

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    Mbdz0123
    United States17 days ago
  • Strong journalism

    Masterfully done. Antonia Cundy is an excellent journalist.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rizzdidily
    United States23 days ago
  • Gripping!

    Five stars for the incredible depth of research on Opus Dei. It is rare to find a podcast that feel this journalistically rigorous while remaining so captivating. Thank you for bringing this story to life with empathy and facts. This is exactly the kind of journalism we need right now.

    Cinco estrellas por la increíble profundidad de la investigación sobre el Opus Dei. Es raro encontrar un podcast que se sienta tan riguroso y que, al mismo tiempo sea tan atrapante. Gracias por darle vida a esta ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UnaSolaEstrella
    United States23 days ago

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Toxic Legacy: Bonus episode with Samantha Power
Q: How did you get involved in lead poisoning as a global issue, and why did you see it as a solvable problem?
Power explains that a memo from a junior staffer convinced her of the scale and tractability of the problem; she describes using strategic funding and a playbook approach to mobilize governments, test blood lead levels, and pursue preventive regulation, emphasizing the mismatch between the disease burden and resource allocation.
Power for Sale, Ep. 3: Belgiangate
Q: Do you think that the European Parliament has a problem with corruption?
I really trust the Parliament, and I hope that we can show to the citizens that the Parliament was not harmed.

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