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Erasing the Verdict: The Ongoing Shock of Trump’s Cocaine Kingpin Pardon

Donald Trump’s pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, toppled the capstone of one of the most ambitious narcotics investigations in the history of the Department of Justice. By Monte ReelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

India’s Digital Dream, Hacked

India’s digital revolution has exposed millions to a criminal dystopia. This is the story of a neurologist placed under “digital arrest”; a farmer promised a job that would set him up for life; a young man arranging mule bank accounts; and a newlywed who joins the crypto underworld. By Natalie Obiko Pearson and Suparna SharmaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Target Be Cool Again, and Would That Be Enough?

As sales and profits continue to decline, the incoming CEO says the first order of business is to repair the vibe. By Jaewon Kang and Devin LeonardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Gizmo Empire

How a flair for infomercials, TikTok and an endless stream of whiz-bang home appliances turned SharkNinja into a $6 billion behemoth. By Lily Meier and Shelly BanjoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kid Rock, MAGA Man

The singer has been golfing and trolling his way into the president’s inner circle. By Ashley Carman and Felix GilletteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.