The Idiot Trailer
Serial
The New York Times writer M. Gessen is widely known for their award-winning writing about totalitarianism, terrorism and the erosion of human rights. Now, M. is examining a more personal target: their least favorite cousin, Allen. For decades, they saw Allen as a fool, a pompous ‘international businessman’ who bragged about shady deals. But then Allen is arrested for trying to put a hit out on his ex-wife, and M. cannot wrap their head around the news. He’s just an idiot, right? Not a would-be murderer?
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Raw Description
<p>The New York Times writer M. Gessen is widely known for their award-winning writing about totalitarianism, terrorism and the erosion of human rights. Now, M. is examining a more personal target: their least favorite cousin, Allen. For decades, they saw Allen as a fool, a pompous ‘international businessman’ who bragged about shady deals. But then Allen is arrested for trying to put a hit out on his ex-wife, and M. cannot wrap their head around the news. He’s just an idiot, right? Not a would-be murderer?</p> <p> </p> <p><p>Our newest podcast, “The Idiot” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>To get full access to this and other Serial Productions and New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at <a href="https://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a>.</p><p>To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/serial"><strong>nytimes.com/serialnewsletter.</strong></a></p><p>Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at serialshows@nytimes.com </p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Show Notes
The New York Times writer M. Gessen is widely known for their award-winning writing about totalitarianism, terrorism and the erosion of human rights. Now, M. is examining a more personal target: their least favorite cousin, Allen. For decades, they saw Allen as a fool, a pompous ‘international businessman’ who bragged about shady deals. But then Allen is arrested for trying to put a hit out on his ex-wife, and M. cannot wrap their head around the news. He’s just an idiot, right? Not a would-be murderer?
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Raw Description
<p>The New York Times writer M. Gessen is widely known for their award-winning writing about totalitarianism, terrorism and the erosion of human rights. Now, M. is examining a more personal target: their least favorite cousin, Allen. For decades, they saw Allen as a fool, a pompous ‘international businessman’ who bragged about shady deals. But then Allen is arrested for trying to put a hit out on his ex-wife, and M. cannot wrap their head around the news. He’s just an idiot, right? Not a would-be murderer?</p> <p> </p> <p><p>Our newest podcast, “The Idiot” is out now. Search for it wherever you get your podcasts.</p><p>To get full access to this and other Serial Productions and New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at <a href="https://nytimes.com/podcasts">nytimes.com/podcasts</a>.</p><p>To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/newsletters/serial"><strong>nytimes.com/serialnewsletter.</strong></a></p><p>Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at serialshows@nytimes.com </p></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
