Schizophrenia that vanishes with cancer treatment. Project 2025's secret FOIA-dodging videos. Alien: Earth brings xenomorphs to TV. Plus: crypto torture in Manhattan, novels that matter, and podcasts actually worth your weekend.
Welcome to Brazen Weekender, your shortcut to great new TV, films, docs, and articles. From WWII dramas to steampunk adventures and hard-hitting investigations, we’ve handpicked the standout stories worth your weekend.
Malaysian fugitive Jho Low, mastermind of the $7.65 billion 1MDB heist, is hiding in Shanghai's Green Hills luxury district using a fake Australian passport. The playboy-turned-pariah who once partied with DiCaprio stole $2.5 billion personally, causing Malaysia $18 billion in total losses.
Inspired by conspiracy artist Mark Lombardi, Silent Partners transforms anyone into a visual investigator. Map hidden relationships that shape our world—from shadowy financiers to covert networks. Pre-loaded with 1MDB, BCCI & Epstein webs. Investigation isn't reserved for journalists anymore.
Dive into our new Unauthorized Rich List drop: Ayatollah Khamenei. We trace the Supreme Leader’s secret $100-200 billion war chest—built on confiscations and shell companies—and reveal why it matters. Big reveal hits subscribers noon BST, 18 July.
Happy 4th! This Brazen Weekender drops early with a fresh take on McCullough’s 1776, a rare Iran-insider interview on nuclear tensions, and the launch of our multi-month Havana Syndrome expedition—complete with interactive science guide and limited-edition merch. Join the hunt.
Whale Hunting is back where our story began: Havana Syndrome. Forget the “case closed” headlines—our new Expedition digs into classified science, hidden witnesses, and a weapon that may still be in play. Follow the evidence and join the hunt.
Vanished exec Jan Marsalek’s life reads like a spy thriller—from Wirecard’s collapse to Russian espionage. Plus: Arctic geoengineering, Netflix’s Titan doc, and our latest picks worth your weekend.
Sheikh Hasina’s fall exposed a $2B shadow empire—350+ UK properties, offshore accounts, and hidden assets worldwide. This isn’t just a story. It’s a live investigation. Follow the expedition.
A quirky island concert, a frat-bro comedy with soul, and the return of our hunt for the real richest people on Earth. Welcome to this week’s Brazen Weekender.
Victor Su’s AAX crypto fraud is a fascinating tale of Chinese organized crime in the 21st century. From Hong Kong to a secret bolthole in Canada, his story is much more than what it seems.
