The wild tale of a multimillion-dollar CEO who got thrown in jail: best podcasts of the week
This collaboration between BBC Studios and American giants iHeart tells the true story of a grim murder in Texas and a woman, Sandy Melgar, wrongfully convicted for the death of her husband, Jim. In a genre where grieving relatives are often bit-part players, the presence of their daughter, Lizz, pushes it above the competition. Hannah J Davies Widely available, episodes weekly
It's an uncertain moment for the podcast world, as Wondery's true-crime treats may soon be absorbed into the Amazon stable. In the meantime, enjoy what it does best: a ripped-from-the-headlines hoot about a French town where the mayor devolved his power to the local psychic. Mon dieu! Anna Richardson and Leo Schick host. HJDWidely available, episodes weekly
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The Atlantic's podcast about Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath returns for a special 20th anniversary episode, and it's a stirring portrait of one family. Le-Ann Williams wants a better life for daughter Destiny, but – as host Vann R Newkirk II notes – 'maybe she's got it backwards … maybe they've got what other people are searching for'. HJDWidely available, out now
Kavita Puri hosts a three-part series marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, and considering the events that preceded it – namely, Britain's often downplayed role in the war against Japan on the Asian front. There are even eyewitness testimonies, which are all the more impressive given just how long ago these events took place. HJDWidely available, episodes weekly
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‘Did I just save her life?': US trucker honored as ‘angel' for role in abduction rescue
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Daily Mail
29 minutes ago
- Daily Mail
Revealed: Nick Kyrgios made OnlyFans videos with tennis star who stunned the sport with bombshell sex-work confession
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