Big Brother: North Korea’s Forgotten Prince

Kim Jong-nam should be the ruler of North Korea. Instead, he was the victim of the 21st century’s most bizarre assassination plot. A deep look inside a decades-long saga broiling with deceit, palace gossip, and political backstabbing—shedding light on the machinations of the most secretive nation on the planet.

Introducing: Rip Current

Hi, Big Brother listeners! iHeartPodcasts has geared up for a riveting new podcast called Rip Current hosted by Toby Ball! California, September 1975. Within a span of 17 days and less than 90 miles, two women, working separately, tried to assassinate the president of the United States, Gerald R. Ford. These are the only two times we know of that a woman has tried to assassinate an American president. Tune in to this top-tier true crime story, but don't just take our word for it, check out the trailer to decide for yourself! Listen to Rip Current on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-05
09:18

Hit and Run

North Korean spies recruit two unwitting women to kill Kim Jong-nam, going through elaborate means to avoid detection. But the ensuing calamity triggers a daring rescue — one that could, someday, change the face of North Korea.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-13
53:41

Deadly Agents

When Kim Jong-nam meets a mysterious American, were his brother's henchmen hiding in the shadows? How North Korea’s poisonous relationship with the United States contributed to Kim Jong-nam’s death — in more ways than one. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

04-06
52:31

To Make a Killing

Plunge into the murky underworld of North Korea's dirty financial dealings, and you'll realize: Kim Jong-nam was not in exile. Inside the prince's secret get-rich scheme—and the mob-like motivations that made him ... a target. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-30
48:58

The Prince and the Paper

After a spontaneous encounter, the scoop of a lifetime falls into the lap of a Japanese journalist. The surprising friendship that follows reveals much more than just Kim Jong-nam's thoughts on succession. But did his big mouth get him in big trouble? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-23
47:43

The Screen

In a regime where image means everything, Kim Jong-nam's trip to Disneyland was a PR disaster. But is that why he was skipped over as successor? A deep dive into the country's history suggests that Kim Jong-nam and his family might have actually been punished for doing ... the unthinkable.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-16
46:44

Like Father, Unlike Son

In the cutthroat world of Pyongyang’s palaces, a pair of manipulative mothers drives two generations of Kims to claw for their father’s affection, sparking a ruthless succession race. Plus, the embarrassing mistake that may have cost Kim Jong-nam the crown—and his life. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-09
48:10

A Secret Worth Killing For

In North Korea, the Kim leaders are literal legends. But Kim Jong-nam’s youth was no fairytale: He’d be trapped in a gilded cage, hidden from the world. We explore the myths and machinations that shaped one of the craziest childhoods in modern history—and how it sparked a showdown between two warring families. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

03-02
45:13

The Most Dangerous Game

When a man is mysteriously murdered at an airport, investigators discover a fake passport, $120,000 in cash, and traces of the world's most deadly chemical weapon. Who was this victim? And why was North Korea so hellbent on killing him? The answers spark a diplomatic crisis of international proportions—and lead police to a pair of unwitting pranksters. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

02-23
45:25

Big Brother: North Korea’s Forgotten Prince

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02-16
02:53

Kirsty Mac

Too many adverts

04-15 Reply

Kirsty Mac

Far too many adverts.

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April

the host sounds like she's perpetually amazed by everything she says! calm down before you have a stroke.

03-18 Reply

usernamenotfound

I've been really enjoying listening to this podcast however many liberties are being taken with some of these stories. it's bothersome how many times stories about the regime, like Jong-Il drowning his brother, are presented as fact when we just simply don't know. they even repeated the long ago debunked North Korean Unicorn story that was circulating nearly ten years ago. it's a bit irresponsible, and the story of the Kims is interesting enough that the embellishment is unnecessary.

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