Listen "Empire of Lies: The Life and Fall of Robert Maxwell"
Episode Synopsis
He rose from a poor Jewish village in Eastern Europe to become one of the most powerful media tycoons in British history. A war hero. A billionaire. A master manipulator of press and politics. But behind the public image, Robert Maxwell was hiding a vast and devastating fraud. In this episode, we unravel the true story behind the man who built his empire on secrets, lies, and stolen futures. From Cold War intelligence whispers to the mysterious circumstances of his death at sea, this is a deep-dive into the life of a man who shaped headlines—until he became one. We’ll explore his rise, his deception, and how the empire he built collapsed in scandal, leaving behind a trail of ruined lives and unanswered questions. And as the final twist, we reveal the shadow that extended beyond his death—into the world of his daughter, Ghislaine Maxwell, and her connection to one of the most explosive criminal conspiracies of the 21st century. This is not just a story about corruption. It’s a story about the systems that let it thrive.
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