18 episodes

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.

Hot Money: The New Narcos Pushkin

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    • 4.5 • 310 Ratings

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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.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Episode 1 - Murder Brokers

    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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    • 29 min
    Episode 2 - Cocaine CEO

    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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    • 31 min
    Episode 3 - Sun, Guns & Sangria

    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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    • 35 min
    Episode 4 - Gangster's Paradise

    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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    • 34 min
    Episode 5 - Nerds vs Narcos

    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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    • 24 min
    Episode 6 - Ties with Tehran

    Episode 6 - Ties with Tehran

    An undercover operation in New York reveals a connection with Tehran.

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    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
310 Ratings

310 Ratings

NatNixon ,

Great journalism & storytelling

Love these FT podcasts- intriguing dot connecting and compelling journalism.
I always learn something new- even if a bit sobering- I look forward to the next season!

Could_not_watch_this_movie ,

Mostly innuendo, stylish innuendo

Long on “may”, short on proof …

Alba Varden ,

Hard to follow

Great collection of ads but gets constantly bogged down by these small investigation spots in every episode.

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