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Law, Loyalty, And A Billion Dollar Secret

Launching this September from Pushkin Industries, a new investigative podcast hosted by journalist Lidia Jean Kott uncovers the true story of Tina Wong, a Chinese American mother in 1980s Manhattan who was pulled into a billion-dollar heroin trafficking scheme.

In this exclusive preview, Lidia joins host Saadia Khan to discuss the podcast's backstory, the complex moral terrain of friendship, and her personal connection-her boyfriend’s mother was the lead federal prosecutor on the case

You can connect with Saadia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@swkkhan or email her at [email protected] to share your thoughts about the episode.

J.J Watt on Skates, Michelle Kwan’s Big Gamble, And Emily Scott’s Olympic Hustle

Before JJ Watt became an NFL star, he was a promising hockey player. Before Michelle Kwan became a world champion, her family made an unthinkable sacrifice. Add Olympic speed skater Emily Scott’s fight to stay in the game, and you get a story about the real price of sports dreams. In this episode, host Kavitha Davidson does a deep dive into the surprising financial roadblocks that nearly stopped these athletes and why talent isn’t the only thing it takes to win.

You can reach the host, Kavitha, at [email protected]

The Trigger Word of This Episode Is Lena Dunham

In this episode of Banterly, Aidan and Maya dig into what it means to love something the internet loves to hate. From the timeless debate over separating art from the artist to their hot takes on Lena Dunham’s new Netflix series Too Much, they unpack complicated creators, unlikable protagonists, and the fine line between being “too much” and not enough.

If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at [email protected]

Confidence, Chemistry, And Calling Out the BS: Yasmin Elhady Returns to Love-ly

She’s back and she’s bringing the truth bombs! In her return to Love-ly, attorney, comedian, and Muslim Matchmaker star Yasmin Elhady sits down with Mehak for a hilarious, heartfelt, and brutally honest conversation about modern love. From dismantling silly dating “icks” to exposing overconfidence, Yasmin shares how self-trust, spirituality, and the “three A’s” attraction, admiration, and adoration shape healthy relationships. She opens up about protecting your energy, setting standards without closing your heart, and why confident women attract exactly the kind of partners they deserve.

You can connect with Mehak @whatthemehak on TikTok and @whathemehak_ on IG