Hot Money: The New Narcos Pushkin
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Hot Money is back. In this series, Financial Times reporter Miles Johnson investigates a mysterious murder in a small town that leads to a web of drugs, money laundering and state-sponsored assassinations stretching from Dublin to Dubai. At the centre is a cocaine super cartel that is revolutionising the global drugs market. This eight-part investigative podcast, published twice-weekly, probes the links between criminals and legitimate businesses, and between governments and gangsters.
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Episode 1 - Murder Brokers
When a Dutch crime reporter makes an unbelievable discovery, a small-town murder case begins to look like an international assassination plot.
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Episode 2 - Cocaine CEO
An enterprising Dublin drug dealer makes the most of a revolution sweeping across Europe’s criminal economy.
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Episode 3 - Sun, Guns & Sangria
International law enforcement is after the Kinahan cartel, revealing just how big the operation has grown.
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Episode 4 - Gangster's Paradise
No longer safe in Europe, the cartel bosses move to a city that is attracting criminals from around the globe.
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Episode 5 - Nerds vs Narcos
Back in the Netherlands, the high-tech unit of the Dutch police works to crack the murder case.
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Episode 6 - Ties with Tehran
An undercover operation in New York reveals a connection with Tehran.
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Customer Reviews
Hot Money the New Narcos
Thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. Very well researched and informative. Miles Johnson informs on an incredibly fascinating piece of history.
Fascinating Insight on the Business of Adult Entertainment
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Informative mature and insightful
Respectful and curious insight into an industry underserved by mainstream business media