Dive into this powerful episode of Heretics as Andrew Gold sits down with legendary journalist Roy Greenslade to examine the hidden world behind some of the UK’s most controversial media scandals. From the rise and fall of undercover reporter Mazher Mahmood (“the Fake Sheikh”) to the explosive allegations surrounding Prince Andrew and his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, this conversation pulls back the curtain on deception, corruption, and the ethical failures that shaped decades of tabloid journalism.

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Greenslade reflects on the manipulative tactics used in high-profile stings, how the media amplified the Epstein narrative, and the long-term consequences for public trust. Whether you're interested in investigative journalism, media ethics, or the untold stories behind Britain’s biggest scandals, this interview offers rare insight from one of the UK’s most experienced media critics.

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Watch to the end for a candid exploration of accountability, power, and the real-world impact of sensationalist reporting.

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Chapters:

0:00 — The Prince Andrew Bombshell: What No One Dares Say

3:00 — Enter Mazher Mahmood: The Rise of the Fake Sheikh

6:00 — Ruthless Tactics & Media Manipulation Exposed

9:00 — Inside the Tabloid Sting Factory: Secrets Revealed

12:00 — The Epstein Connection: New Angles on Andrew’s Scandal

15:00 — The Case That Unravelled Everything

18:00 — Exiled, Hunted, and Dangerous: The Mahmood Backstory

21:00 — Celebrity Victims & Collateral Damage: The Human Toll

24:00 — Unmasking a Predator: Patterns Hidden in Plain Sight

27:00 — Why the Royals Fear the Media Machine

30:00 — Chasing Headlines: The Tabloid War for Scandal

33:00 — Stings, Lies, and Fabrication: The Mahmood Method

36:00 — How the Press Shapes Criminal Narratives

39:00 — Greenslade’s Confession: The Dark Side of Journalism

42:00 — When Reporting Becomes Entrapment

45:00 — Behind Palace Doors: The Andrew Fallout

48:00 — Epstein’s Shadow Over the Royal Family

51:00 — The Fake Sheikh’s Final Undoing

54:00 — Media Corruption at the Highest Level

57:00 — Can the Press Ever Be Trusted Again?

1:00:00 — The Truth That Still Hasn’t Come Out

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