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Best podcasts about us crime

Latest podcast episodes about us crime

The Audio Long Read
From the archive: What lies beneath: the secrets of France's top serial killer expert

The Audio Long Read

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 58:12


We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2021: An intrepid expert with dozens of books to his name, Stéphane Bourgoin was a bestselling author, famous in France for having interviewed more than 70 notorious murderers. Then an anonymous collective began to investigate his past By Scott Sayare. Read by Simon Vance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

The Audio Long Read
From the archive: One drug dealer, two corrupt cops and a risky FBI sting

The Audio Long Read

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 41:22


We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2017: Davon Mayer was a smalltime dealer in west Baltimore who made an illicit deal with local police. When they turned on him, he decided to get out – but escaping that life would not prove as easy as falling into it. By Yudhijit Bhattacharjee. Read by Lola Ogunyemi. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Weekend
Bros's Matt Goss on love and loss; ‘my father, the serial killer'; Marina Hyde on Prince Andrew and the spy; and Philippa Perry on finding purpose at 80 – podcast

Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 50:40


The Duke of York is a royal problem, says Marina Hyde: it's time they owned it. Matt Goss discusses mega-fame, political correctness and loneliness with Simon Hattenstone. After April Balascio's foster brother was killed, she started piecing together evidence that revealed her father was a serial killer. And Philippa advises an 80-year-old reader how to face the existential void that is overwhelming them.

Today in Focus
Revisited: The Unabomber and his ongoing influence

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 45:22


Ted Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people, died in prison last year. But his manifesto promoting violent rebellion against the modern world continues to inspire copycat attacks Because of industrial action taking place by members of the National Union of Journalists at the Guardian and Observer this week, we are re-running an episode from earlier in the year.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

More or Less: Behind the Stats
Do US crime statistics miss out the most violent cities?

More or Less: Behind the Stats

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024 28:19


Was an MP wrong about the number of people who pay capital gains tax?Why is 2% the magic number for the rate of inflation?Donald Trump says US crime figures are fake. Are they?How do you work out how many buffaloberries a bear eats in a day?And we fact-check a claim about the prevalence of suicide among GPs. For information and support follow this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/actionlineTim Harford investigates some of the numbers in the news.Presenter: Tim Harford Reporters: Nathan Gower and Bethan Ashmead Latham Series Producer: Tom Colls Production co-ordinator: Katie Morrison Sound mix: Rod Farquhar Editor: Richard Vadon

The Wright Report
30 SEPTEMBER 2024 NEWS: Explosive Report on Us Crime & Illegal Aliens // New Us Presidential Polls // Young People Ditch the Democrats // Israel Kills Hezbollah Leader: The Shocking Fallout

The Wright Report

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 32:58


Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In today's episode, we cover: Criminal Aliens on U.S. Streets: Shocking data from ICE reveals that hundreds of thousands of illegal aliens convicted of serious crimes, including murder and rape, are freely roaming the U.S. Presidential Race Update: New polling data shows where Trump and Harris stand in key battleground states, with Trump gaining ground in critical areas. Conservative Shift Among Young Americans: Surprising new polling indicates that America's youth, especially young men, are becoming increasingly conservative. Middle East on Edge: Israel takes out Hezbollah's leader, signaling a potential new era of conflict and raising questions about the region's future stability. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

Weekend
Best of Weekend part 2: Louis Theroux, a late life gender transition, and is it murder if you're asleep?

Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2024 47:46


Weekend is taking a little break. So this week, we're picking some of our favourite pieces from the last few months just in case you missed them… Zoe Williams turns the tables on veteran interviewer Louis Theroux; how an app sparked a late-life gender transition for author Lucy Sante; and if you kill someone in your sleep, are you a murderer?

Today in Focus
Black Box: episode 5 – The white mask

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 36:22


Revisited: Guardian journalist Michael Safi delves into the world of artificial intelligence, exploring the dangers and promises it holds for society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Today in Focus
Inside the biggest art fraud in US history

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2024 35:20


Orlando Whitfield, the author of All That Glitters, on his years of friendship with the art fraudster Inigo Philbrick. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The Wright Report
12 JUNE 2024 NEWS: Sanctuary Terrorists // Biden Verdict // US Crime Drop // Global Wheat and Cattle Update // Good News

The Wright Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2024 26:27


Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, on The Wright Report for an in-depth analysis of today's most critical news shaping America and the world. In this episode, Bryan dives into: National Security Alert: Eight suspected ISIS terrorists arrested across the U.S. All were illegal aliens vetted at the southern border but slipped through the cracks. Discover the implications of these arrests and what it means for national security. Hunter Biden's Federal Gun Trial: Hunter Biden found guilty on all charges. What's next for the President's son and why this case is crucial for understanding potential political ramifications? Crime Rate Debate: The FBI and White House celebrate a reported drop in crime rates. But a closer look reveals the data might be misleading. We'll break down the facts and the reality on the ground. Global Agricultural Updates: Insightful updates on farming and ranching with a focus on cattle, wheat, and innovative drone technology saving wildlife in Switzerland. Learn how global events are affecting our food supply and prices. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

Takeaway Trivia Pub Quiz
220: Singer Sabrina Carpenter had her TV acting debut in which US Crime drama?

Takeaway Trivia Pub Quiz

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 24:42


Welcome to Takeaway Trivia your weekly pub quiz in a podcast. Four rounds of bar trivia in the comfort of your own home. No queuing for a your beer, no sticky tables and no one heckling the answers. Play the quiz however you like. Get your family together and play like a true quiz night or entertain yourself while you're on your daily commute. This week's rounds: General Knowledge Alphabetti Quizetti Superhero 54321 Final Fling Contact TAT Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/takeawaytrivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@barwars⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ko-Fi: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/takeawaytrivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We make every effort to check that the trivia presented in each episode is correct and up to date at the time of publishing however, the contents of this podcast are presented for entertainment purposes only. Takeaway Trivia cannot be held responsible for any errors. Please get in touch if you think we've got it wrong to win the ultimate pedant's prize - a shout out in the Correction Section! Takeaway Trivia is available wherever you download podcasts including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible. It's also available on Youtube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@takeawaytrivia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #pubquiz #podcast #trivia #quiz #generalknowledge #questions #bartrivia Intro music: There It Is by Kevin MacLeod Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4519-there-it-is⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/barwars/message

Weekend
Weekend podcast: the extraordinary story of the biggest art fraud in American history, plus Zoe Williams on Liz Truss

Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2024 42:09


Zoe Williams explores the greatest mystery of modern politics: Liz Truss' self belief (1m15s), and Charlotte Edwardes delves into the extraordinary inside story of the biggest art fraud in American history (5m53s)

Weekend
Weekend podcast: Does murder count if you're asleep? Marina Hyde on Christian Horner's F1 drama; and how inanity ruined the red carpet

Weekend

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2024 36:28


It's the Christian Horner paradox, according to Marina Hyde: F1 is now hideously dull, but it's never been more dramatic (1m53s); if you kill someone in your sleep, is it murder? (9m33s); and ‘What a ridiculous question!' How fawning, and inanity ruined the red carpet (23m02s)

The Audio Long Read
A violent murder, a child on death row

The Audio Long Read

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 36:05


Paula Cooper was 15 when she murdered 77-year-old Ruth Pelke in her Indiana home, and was sentenced to death. But a campaign for her life came from an unexpected quarter. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

The Crypto Overnighter
586:Binance's Asia Expansion, US Crime Task Force, and EC's Digital Euro Bill

The Crypto Overnighter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 16:41


Overnighters, Episode 586: Binance Shifts Focus to Asia US Agencies Unite to Combat Crypto Crimes European Commission Revives Digital Euro Bill and More Collect the Cover:  awrd.gg/5622 The TL;DL   Binance Shifts Focus to Asia-As regulatory challenges mount in the United States and Europe, Binance, the leading crypto exchange, has launched a regulated digital asset platform in Kazakhstan, tapping into the growing crypto market in the Asia Pacific region. US Agencies Unite to Combat Crypto Crimes-In the United States, five enforcement agencies have formed the Darknet Marketplace and Digital Currency Crimes Task Force to tackle cryptocurrency-enabled crimes, such as drug trafficking and money laundering. This collaboration signifies a united effort to disrupt criminal organizations exploiting digital currencies. Singapore Introduces Purpose Bound Money-The Monetary Authority of Singapore has proposed Purpose Bound Money (PBM), a protocol that enhances the interoperability of Central Bank Digital Currencies and stablecoins. PBM allows for specific conditions to be set, promoting trust and security in digital transactions. European Commission Revives Digital Euro Bill-After being taken off the agenda, the European Commission is set to release legislation concerning a digital euro. This move aims to support the development of a central bank digital currency and address concerns surrounding privacy, distribution, and the future of physical currency. Berenberg Predicts SEC's Next Move-Berenberg's research suggests that the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is likely to focus its regulatory efforts on stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi). This potential shift could impact major stablecoins and DeFi protocols, with Bitcoin potentially benefiting from the regulatory focus. Crypto Overnighter Podcast (6/21/2023): Welcome back to the Crypto Overnighter with your host, Nikodemus. We provide nightly updates on cryptocurrency, NFTs, the metaverse, and the surrounding industry. Remember, this show does not offer financial advice. Email: nick@cryptoovernighter.com Salem Friends of Felines: https://sfof.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CryptoCorvus1 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=67416221

Today in Focus
The death of the Unabomber: will his dangerous influence live on? – podcast

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 45:07


Ted Kaczynski, the Harvard-educated mathematician who ran a 17-year bombing campaign that killed three people, died in prison earlier this month. But his manifesto promoting violent rebellion against the modern world continues to inspire copycat attacks. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Today in Focus
Why California is dismantling its death row

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 30:51


After decades locked alone in small cages in California's San Quentin prison, men sentenced to die are now being moved off death row. Sam Levin investigates. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The Audio Long Read
From the archive: The race to create a perfect lie detector, and the dangers of succeeding

The Audio Long Read

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 35:32


We are raiding the Guardian Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2019: AI and brain-scanning technology could soon make it possible to reliably detect when people are lying. But do we really want to know?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Today in Focus
The indictment of Donald Trump

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 27:19


The former US president will appear in a criminal court in New York City today to answer charges relating to campaign finance offences. Hugo Lowell reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

SALTA INTRO - Il podcast di Serial Minds
4x18 - La clamorosa prima di The Last of Us, crime anomali e la classifica dei frutti di bosco

SALTA INTRO - Il podcast di Serial Minds

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 52:35


Ok, iniziamo con l'appuntamento fisso settimanale: da qui in avanti, ogni settimana parleremo del nuovo episodio di The Last of Us, un po' come avevamo fatto con House of the Dragon qualche mese fa. E si parte benone, perché il pilot è clamoroso. Poi le serie nuove, con due crime agli antipodi tra loro (antologico iperdrammatico e procedurale autoironico) e un teen drama soprannaturale inglese che promette bene. Serie in arrivo: Venerdì 20 gennaio -Call My Agent - Italia (Sky e NOW) Domenica 22 gennaio -Accused (FOX) Martedì 24 gennaio -How I Met Your Father (Seconda stagione, Disney+ ma non subito in Italia) Mercoledì 25 gennaio -Extraordinary (HULU) Giovedì 26 gennaio -Poker Face (Peacock) -Wolf Pack (Paramount+)

True Crime Paranormal
US Crime Stats

True Crime Paranormal

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2022 55:35


As true crimers it is important that we understand the criminal justice system, the crime rates, and how they are changing. https://www.theatlantic.com/newsletters/archive/2022/07/police-murder-clearance-rate/661500/?fbclid=IwAR0gb_D2at7KWdkNHR1PC1fqCPEy3QKNuYc87S0MoxrkoQdHiKHYmKcIfAU https://usafacts.org/state-of-the-union/population/?fbclid=IwAR1f_NPEUK1iI0d3h3ckShBHIL4EjSud020Mk3MQthauEHYHiyqvnOet2Uo https://usafacts.org/state-of-the-union/crime/?fbclid=IwAR0ZVJSFDprATHO4mob9-8U2E2_9I9kWizexoaDtRbB9PPuhyzQ-XD6sLjg https://crim.sas.upenn.edu/fact-check/violent-crime-increasing?fbclid=IwAR3so0_es6lPAxgaGZ2i0P_bD_bdaTHSoC70ud0tQz3uuE24Hn7cbpBxpl4 https://www.macrotrends.net/countries/USA/united-states/crime-rate-statistics?fbclid=IwAR3EgQmYYCQHLAtO-kFygooAx3tzIus7-XU3MFUjDD_8712jQAYWymrVUxA https://www.macrotrends.net/countries/USA/united-states/murder-homicide-rate?fbclid=IwAR3MSlX4aJfJqsQJCQ_MqBrF7IyySigrXU6yIbtVVZjnApmMBiOh5PtobMQ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd85RJRW6kn51aM2un6ButA/featured *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimeparanormalTPS Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimeparanormalpodcast.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeparanormal Our Latest Video: https://youtu.be/wRXWQvUWxh0 Check Out Some of Our Previous Uploads! Patriot Front in Coeur d'Alene, Mark Middleton, Baby Holly https://youtu.be/Fz7vTzUiKIw Shasta Groene, The VHS Bandit, Nancy Brophy found guilty https://youtu.be/Bhu1Do0J_bQ The Girl Scout Murders, Diane Lynn Dahn, Heather Marie Underwood https://youtu.be/UdQrQ7yjtpE True Crime Paranormal on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1 True Crime Paranormal on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-paranormal/id1525438711?ls=1 Kristi's Crystal Shop https://www.ehcrystals.com/

Today in Focus
Imprisoned for being HIV positive

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 31:52


In more than 80 countries, people living with HIV still face criminalisation. We hear from two people who faced criminal charges in the US. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Urban Legends
Modern Myth. The Maine Hermit

Urban Legends

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 21:26


Welcome to the bonus chapters of our shorter but just as fascinating world of 'Modern Myths'. The sixth chapter delves into the strange events that unfolded for many years within the state of Maine, where people would report of missing items, strange sightings, and unlocked doors overnight. For many years the individual that had been given the name 'The Maine Hermit' was nothing but an Urban Legend - that was until it turned out to be true...___________Support the showIf you enjoy the show & want to support us by leaving a tip or subscribing, click on the 'Support the show' link above.If you have more information or a correction on something mentioned in this chapter, email us at luke@lrmordue.com or click below. For more information on the show and to find all our social accounts to ensure you are up to date on all we do, visit https://linktr.ee/urbanlegends.podcast.

The New Flesh
Adam B. Coleman | Black Victim To Black Victor

The New Flesh

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 62:51


---ARTICLES AND LINKS DISCUSSEDFollow Adam on Twitter:@wrong_speak---FOLLOW THE CONVERSATION ON reddit:https://www.reddit.com/r/thenewfleshpodcast/---SUPPORT THE NEW FLESHBuy Me A Coffee:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thenewflesh---Instagram: @thenewfleshpodcast---Twitter: @TheNewFleshpod---Follow Ricky: @ricky_allpike on InstagramFollow Jon: @thejonastro on Instagram---Logo Design by Made To Move: @made.tomove on InstagramTheme Song: Dreamdrive "Chase Dreams"

Rant and Rave
Rant and Rave, Episode #163, Oct. 21, 2022: Bannon Guilty, UK Falls to Globalists, US Crime Wave

Rant and Rave

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 30:42


Steve Bannon convicted of a misdemeanor "contempt of phony Congress" , may do 2-4 months in jail, for defying J6 unselect committee subpoena. Prediction: that experience will become a book/movie. Between that and the phony CDC forced COVID jabs for kids over 6 months to attend public school, we could not have gotten 2 bigger gifts ahead of the election. Also, UK digs its grave re: energy, Liz Truss forced to resign after 6 weeks on the job (predicted by Steve Bannon last week) Unless the UK installs a Thatcher style conservative government it will become "Germany light", dependent on foreign sources of energy and beholden to the Davos Globalists for all. 

AP Audio Stories
FBI finds US crime rate steady in 2021, but data incomplete

AP Audio Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 0:47


AP correspondent Ben Thomas reports on FBI-Crime Report.

The Audio Long Read
From the archive: The retired cops investigating unsolved murders in one of America's most violent cities

The Audio Long Read

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 43:30


We are raiding the Audio Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2016: A former murder capital of the US, Camden, New Jersey has created its first cold case squad. Can solving old killings help restore an embattled community's trust in law and order?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Today in Focus
Democrats' crime conundrum

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 27:11


While US Democrats struggle to follow through on promises of police reform, Republicans are trying to keep voters' attention on rising crime rates. Lauren Gambino reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The Audio Long Read
From the archive: How did one of the worst paedophiles in history get away with his crimes?

The Audio Long Read

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 41:33


We are raiding the Audio Long Read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2016: For more than 40 years, William James Vahey drugged and abused hundreds of pupils at international schools around the world. A Guardian investigation reveals that, despite numerous opportunities to stop him, nothing was done. By Robert Booth. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

The Christopher Scott Show Talk Radio Podcast

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The Audio Long Read
What lies beneath: the secrets of France's top serial killer expert

The Audio Long Read

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 55:56


An intrepid expert with dozens of books to his name, Stéphane Bourgoin was a bestselling author, famous in France for having interviewed more than 70 notorious murderers. Then an anonymous collective began to investigate his past. By Scott Sayare.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Today in Focus
The conviction of R Kelly

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2021 32:16


More than 20 years after the first allegations of sexual violence and abuse against R Kelly, he has been convicted on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. But as the women of colour who gave evidence celebrate the verdicts, there are renewed questions in the US about how the music industry, the media and the criminal justice system failed to hold him accountable for decades. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Joel's Crime Stories
US Crime News 08.06.21

Joel's Crime Stories

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 71:34


We talk about the latest crime that is going in America that the mainstream media will not report. To find out more info on our work and cause please do the following: GoFundMe for my wife MS: https://gofund.me/3fa512a7 BE MY FRIEND:

The Audio Long Read
The true story of the fake US embassy in Ghana

The Audio Long Read

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 31:32


In 2016, the US state department said it had uncovered a fake embassy in Accra that had been issuing a stream of forged visas. The story went viral – but all was not as it seemed. By Yepoka Yeebo. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Today in Focus
Two lives changed by the death of George Floyd

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2021 30:10


A year ago, the murder of George Floyd caused outrage in Minneapolis – and kicked off a protest movement that spread across the world. How do the young Black people at the heart of the story live with his legacy?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Today in Focus
The death of George Floyd and the case against Derek Chauvin – podcast

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2021 28:57


The death of George Floyd after being restrained by Minneapolis police last year sparked a wave of outrage that swept across the US and then the world. Now the police officer who knelt on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes is on trial for his murder. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The Audio Long Read
False witness: why is the US still using hypnosis to convict criminals?

The Audio Long Read

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 29:09


For decades, US law enforcement has used ‘forensic hypnosis' to help solve crimes – yet despite growing evidence that it is junk science, this method is still being used to send people to death row. By Ariel Ramchandani. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Today in Focus
Zoe Brock: my case against Harvey Weinstein

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 28:33


Like dozens of women in the entertainment industry, the actor, model and writer Zoë Brock has claimed she had a traumatic encounter with the film producer Harvey Weinstein. Now she is faced with a settlement offer that she believes would allow him to escape blame for the alleged assaults. Also today: Lily Kuo on the spread of the deadly coronavirus in China. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Today in Focus
The trial of Harvey Weinstein – podcast

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 31:00


Ed Pilkington looks ahead to Weinstein’s court battle where he faces charges of rape and sexual assault, which he denies. And Jamie Grierson on why counter-terror police have listed Extinction Rebellion as a ‘key threat’. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast
A Woman In Arizona Jail Run By Sheriff Joe Arpaio: Angel | Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast 70

Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2019 90:44


Angel talks with Shaun and Wild Man about her time in Sheriff Joe Arpaio's womens' jail.

Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast
Mafia Hit Man For John Gotti’s Gambino Family: John Alite | Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast 56

Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2019 237:11


John Alite describes his enforcement work for the Mafia and how he survived a deadly Brazilian prison.

Today in Focus
Thirteen children have been shot dead in St Louis, Missouri. Why?

Today in Focus

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 27:33


The Guardian US correspondent Amanda Holpuch discusses her recent trip to St Louis, where 13 black children have been fatally shot since April. And: Polly Toynbee attends the first day of the Extinction Rebellion protests. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast
English Enforcer In Arizona Prison Part 3: Peter Mahoney aka Wild Man | Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast 41

Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2019 97:11


Insane stories from Wild Man's time in the Arizona Department of Corrections.

Dead Cat on the Line
Desperate, Discouraged, and Ready for Anything

Dead Cat on the Line

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2019 59:06


This week Allie shares the story of Pearl Hart and her infamous stagecoach robbery. Tune in to hear our discussions on cowboy aesthetics, wild west dating games, and crazy escape attempts. View images for this case on our Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook pages.

Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast
English Enforcer In Arizona Prison Part 2: Peter Mahoney aka Wild Man | Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast 32

Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2019 74:51


Dead Cat on the Line
Sometimes People Do Bad Things - Part 2

Dead Cat on the Line

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2019 47:39


Allie and Sarah continue their story about Fyre Festival. This week we dive straight into the disaster and discuss topics such as memes, Lord of the Flies, and the startling dichotomy of human behavior. View images for this case on our Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook pages.

Dead Cat on the Line
Sometimes People Do Bad Things - Part 1

Dead Cat on the Line

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 47:34


Allie presents the first part of one of her favorite recent fraud cases - the Fyre Festival. This week we talk about memes, childhood criminal enterprises, and the beginning of disaster. View images for this case on our Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook pages.

Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast
Peter Mahoney Aka Wild Man | Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast 27

Shaun Attwood's True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2019 97:37


Insane stories from Wild Man's time in the drug- and gang-infested Towers jail.

Dead Cat on the Line
Have You Even Seen a Heist Movie?

Dead Cat on the Line

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 51:29


Allie discusses the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum theft. Join us as we talk about gossip columns, wax mustaches, and all the possible suspects! View images for this case on our Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook pages.

Dead Cat on the Line
In Memory of Amber

Dead Cat on the Line

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 58:57


Allie tells the story of Amber Hagerman, whose case resulted in the creation of the AMBER Alert System and National Sex Offender Registry. We also discuss the finer points of the US legal system, international impact, and crazy Texas weather. You can view images for this and other cases on our Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook pages. If you like what we do, consider supporting us through our Ko-fi account.

Chips with everything - The Guardian
The local crime story that went viral: Chips with Everything podcast

Chips with everything - The Guardian

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 23:46


Jordan Erica Webber looks at a local crime brief that defied Facebook’s 2018 algorithm change, one that promised to transform users’ news feeds.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/chipspod

No Sir I Don't Like It
Ep 92 Us on Us Crime (featuring Carmen Morales & Bryan Vokey)

No Sir I Don't Like It

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 76:51


We apologize fro the sound quality of this episode. Carmen was recording from the Tulsa airport. Bryan & Carmen talk Oklahoma, military bases and the towns surrounding them. Carmen talks about playing craps with a guy from prison and getting the worst intro ever. They come up with an idea for a pilot, talk about hate watching things and therapy.  Gripe of the week goes to: Julia Noran for "Greeting cards with glitter. A glittery greeting card should not be something you send to someone you love (Grandma!). It is should be something you give to your nemesis, an ominous threat that will sparkle and endure forever" Follow us:@nosirpod @bryanjvokey @thefunnycarmen Listen here: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/…/no-sir-i-dont-like…/id1220217369… Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=136556&refid=stpr Laughable: https://laughable.app.link/aEzkVj3PyM Podbean: https://nosiridontlikeit.podbean.com Join the conversation in the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/161184674577328/ Follow us: @nosirpod Email us: nosirpod@gmail.com We are also now on Spotify!!!

A Stab In The Dark: A UKTV Original Crime Podcast with Mark Billingham
Michael Connelly & Morris Chestnut talk US crime

A Stab In The Dark: A UKTV Original Crime Podcast with Mark Billingham

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2016 38:43


Episode 4 - Mark Billingham heads to a central London hotel to meet Harry Bosch, Mickey Haller and Terry McCaleb author Michael Connelly. The two best-selling crime writers discuss US crime drama, Raymond Chandler, jazz versus country and Michael's adaptations which star Titus Welliver, Matthew McConaughey and Clint Eastwood. We also hear some excellent anecdotes from Michael about how a real-life policeman influenced Bosch's career and how he 'saw' his detective during the OJ Simpson trial. Meanwhile, Paul Hirons talks to Rosewood's leading man Morris Chestnut, who reveals what it's like to work with co-star Jaina Lee Ortiz and what a location gives to a crime drama.A Stab in the Dark is a UKTV Original production and is produced by Sam Pearson and Paul Hirons.For more info: http://uktv.co.uk/astabinthedark See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Justice Is Served
Largest Shooting in the US, Crime Prevented in LA and More | BHL's Justice Is Served

Justice Is Served

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2016 41:01


BHL: Justice Is Served -- In this episode Black Hollywood Live hosts discuss legal cases for the week of June 15th, 2016. Stories include the Mass shooting in Orlando, an Indiana Man arrested in LA with weapons on his way to LA Pride, Actor Michael Jace sentenced to 40 years for murdering his wife, NYC Schools suspended sexual assault victims because they're black, and more!