ASSASSINS

ABC Australia

History often moves slowly, almost imperceptibly. But sometimes, the world is changed forever by a single, brutal act of violence. ASSASSINS tells the stories of these moments of chaos and fire. Each week host Aslan Pahari will bring you stories of the world's most shocking assassinations that changed the course of history. From the lone wolf hitman to the professional assassin, you'll hear how famous figures like Abraham Lincoln, Benazir Bhutto, Ramses III, Tupac, Rasputin, and Gandhi met their end and the fallout when the world is upended by an assassin's hand. Every episode will be available as audio and video, just search for ASSASSINS with Aslan Pahari on the ABC listen app, ABC iview or wherever you get your podcasts.

  1. 5天前

    Who killed the most powerful man in British India?

    The Viceroy of India was considered the most powerful man in Britain’s most valuable colony. An untouchable figure representing the Crown with all its power.   And yet, he was killed in an unlikely place, by an unlikely man.   A man whose motives are still questioned today.  Host: Aslan PahariProducer: Hannah JoseAudio Engineer: Emrys CroninVideo Producers: Tejas Bhat, Dylan BehanSpecial thanks: Michael Osmond for archives researchSupervising Producer: Kyla SlavenExecutive Producers: Joel Werner, Eric George, Jessica Radburn To binge even more great episodes of ASSASSINS with Aslan Pahari go to the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find more stories of the world’s most shocking assassinations – from the lone wolf hitman to the professional assassin, you’ll hear how famous figures like Abraham Lincoln, Benazir Bhutto, Ramses III, Tupac and Gandhi met their end.

  2. 7月1日

    Pim Fortuyn: The anti-Islam populist

    In the early 2000s, Pim Fortuyn was one of the most famous gay politicians in the world.   Determined to protect the tradition of progressive Dutch values, Fortuyn was also anti-immigration, and a fierce critic of Islam.    All this against a backdrop of the War on Terror, which, at the time was in full swing.   Host: Aslan Pahari  Producer: Hannah Jose  Audio Engineer: Tegan Nicholls  Video Producers: Tejas Bhat, Dylan Behan  Special thanks: Michael Osmond for archives research  Supervising Producer: Kyla Slaven  Executive Producers: Joel Werner, Eric George, Jessica Radburn  To binge even more great episodes of ASSASSINS with Aslan Pahari go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find more stories of the world’s most shocking assassinations – from the lone wolf hitman to the professional assassin, you’ll hear how famous figures like Abraham Lincoln, Benazir Bhutto, Ramses III, Tupac and Gandhi met their end.

  3. 6月24日

    L FRESH The LION on Sidhu Moose Wala and the Punjabi diaspora

    You might know L-FRESH The LION from tracks like 1 in 100,000 or his Like A Version performance of Survive on triple j.  As a Sikh Punjabi-Australian artist, he’s built his career around questions of identity and culture and the melding of musical genres.  In the final instalment of our Punjabi music special, Aslan sits down with L-FRESH to talk about the Punjabi musicians who’ve influenced him.  Check out Aslan's Punjabi Music playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7FOjbBMbEQeucu3q7kZOx0 Host: Aslan Pahari  Producer: Hannah Jose  Audio Engineer: Tegan Nicholls  Video Producers: Tejas Bhat, Dylan Behan  Special thanks: Michael Osmond for archives research  Supervising Producer: Kyla Slaven  Executive Producers: Joel Werner, Eric George, Jessica Radburn

  4. 6月17日

    Punjab’s Elvis: Chamkila gunned down at a wedding

    Chamkila, the so-called 'Elvis of Punjab', famously outraged religious leaders with his 'vulgar' music. But what was so taboo about his songs that he was forced to fold his hands and apologise? And in the end, that apology wasn't enough! In 1988, Punjabi musician and cultural icon Amar Singh Chamkila had his rise cut cruelly short. To this day, it's not clear who pulled the trigger. Host: Aslan PahariProducer: Hannah JoseAudio Engineer: Tegan NichollsVideo Producers: Tejas Bhat, Dylan BehanSupervising Producer: Kyla SlavenExecutive Producers: Joel Werner, Eric George, Jessica RadburnSpecial thanks: Michael Osmond for archives research; Tiwana Music Evolution/Prabhjot Singh Tiwana; Chamkila.in/Shamsher Singh SohiTo binge even more great episodes of ASSASSINS with Aslan Pahari go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find more stories of the world's most shocking assassinations — from the lone wolf hitman to the professional assassin, you'll hear how famous figures like Abraham Lincoln, Benazir Bhutto, Ramses III, Tupac and Gandhi met their end.

  5. 6月10日

    The mystery of who murdered Moose Wala

    July 2022. Drake, the famous and at times controversial musician, takes to the stage in his home city of Toronto, Canada. That evening, Drake performs in a sweatshirt emblazoned with the face of a turbaned Punjabi man. And underneath the image, in large black font, is his name: Sidhu Moose Wala. 1993 to 2022. So, who is this man on Drake's sweatshirt? And why is he dead? This is the first instalment in a 3-part series from the world of Punjabi music. Host: Aslan PahariProducer: Hannah JoseAudio Engineer: Tegan NichollsVideo Producers: Dylan Behan, Tejas BhatSpecial thanks: Michael Osmond for archives researchSupervising Producer: Kyla SlavenExecutive Producers: Joel Werner, Eric George, Jessica RadburnTo binge even more great episodes of ASSASSINS with Aslan Pahari go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find more stories of the world's most shocking assassinations — from the lone wolf hitman to the professional assassin, you'll hear how famous figures like Abraham Lincoln, Benazir Bhutto, Ramses III, Tupac and Gandhi met their end.

  6. 6月3日

    The cult of Thomas Becket the martyr

    During the middle Ages, the shrine of Thomas Becket was one of the most popular destinations for Christian pilgrims. Aslan talks to Mary McGilivray about the cult of St Thomas, the pilgrims who went to see the place he died, and the medieval souvenirs they took home. And if you haven't yet, check out our recent full episode about the assassination of Thomas Becket. Host: Aslan PahariProducer: Hannah JoseAudio Engineer: Tegan NichollsVideo Producers: Dylan Behan, Tejas BhatSpecial thanks: Michael Osmond for archives researchSupervising Producer: Kyla SlavenExecutive Producers: Joel Werner, Eric George, Jessica RadburnTo binge even more great episodes of ASSASSINS with Aslan Pahari go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find more stories of the world's most shocking assassinations — from the lone wolf hitman to the professional assassin, you'll hear how famous figures like Abraham Lincoln, Benazir Bhutto, Ramses III, Tupac and Gandhi met their end.

  7. 5月27日

    The assassination that created a saint

    The murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170 rocked medieval Europe. For hundreds of years, the place of his death — Canterbury Cathedral — became one of the most popular Christian pilgrimage destinations in the world. Thomas Becket was even made a saint. But why did this man become such an important and influential figure after his death? Host: Aslan PahariProducer: Hannah JoseAudio Engineer: Tegan NichollsVideo Producers: Dylan Behan, Tejas BhatSpecial thanks: Michael Osmond for archives researchSupervising Producer: Kyla SlavenExecutive Producers: Joel Werner, Eric George, Jessica RadburnTo binge even more great episodes of ASSASSINS with Aslan Pahari go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find more stories of the world's most shocking assassinations — from the lone wolf hitman to the professional assassin, you'll hear how famous figures like Abraham Lincoln, Benazir Bhutto, Ramses III, Tupac and Gandhi met their end.

  8. 5月22日

    The assassination of British MP Jo Cox

    After the young British MP Jo Cox was assassinated in 2016, police raided the house of her killer.  He lived in Cox’s West Yorkshire electorate, a region with a large and flourishing South Asian population.   Inside his home were disturbing clues about what motivated his attack.  Neighbours had thought that the assassin was harmless, just a quiet, solitary middle-aged man.  But the local South Asian taxi drivers knew better…  Host: Aslan Pahari  Producer: Hannah Jose  Audio Engineer: Tegan Nicholls  Video Producers: Dylan Behan, Tejas Bhat  Special thanks: Michael Osmond for archives research  Supervising Producer: Kyla Slaven  Executive Producers: Joel Werner, Eric George, Jessica Radburn  To binge even more great episodes of ASSASSINS with Aslan Pahari go the ABC listen app (Australia) or wherever you get your podcasts. There you'll find more stories of the world’s most shocking assassinations – from the lone wolf hitman to the professional assassin, you’ll hear how famous figures like Abraham Lincoln, Benazir Bhutto, Ramses III, Tupac and Gandhi met their end.

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History often moves slowly, almost imperceptibly. But sometimes, the world is changed forever by a single, brutal act of violence. ASSASSINS tells the stories of these moments of chaos and fire. Each week host Aslan Pahari will bring you stories of the world's most shocking assassinations that changed the course of history. From the lone wolf hitman to the professional assassin, you'll hear how famous figures like Abraham Lincoln, Benazir Bhutto, Ramses III, Tupac, Rasputin, and Gandhi met their end and the fallout when the world is upended by an assassin's hand. Every episode will be available as audio and video, just search for ASSASSINS with Aslan Pahari on the ABC listen app, ABC iview or wherever you get your podcasts.

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  • 创作者
    ABC Australia
  • 活跃年份
    2025年 - 2026年
  • 单集
    40
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © Copyright 2026, Australian Broadcasting Corporation. All right reserved.
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    ASSASSINS