The Opportunist

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July 21, 2024 You Might Also Like: Pod Save America
Introducing Bidin' His Time from Pod Save America.
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Is Biden inching toward dropping out, or is he committed to staying put? If he did make a move, when would he do it, and how? Live in Madison, Jon, Lovett, Tommy, and Dan parse the latest news and discuss the worst and the weirdest of the Republican convention alongside guest host Errin Haines of The 19th and special guest Ben Wikler, chairman of the Wisconsin Democratic Party. Then, Sen. Tammy Baldwin stops by to talk about her crucial Senate race and what Democrats need to do to win Wisconsin in November.

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1 hr 30 min
July 15, 2024 The Curse of “The Three Body Problem”
Xu Yao’s career potential seemed limitless.
The Chinese lawyer and entertainment executive was in charge of all business related to the best selling Chinese science fiction trilogy, and soon to be hit Netflix show, “The Three Body Problem.”
But then, overnight, the entire franchise, and all of the life changing wealth that came with it, was all taken from Xu Yao. He had been demoted.
Xu Yao’s demotion set in motion a revenge plot ripped from the pages of a Hollywood script.
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26 min
July 08, 2024 The Fake CIA Spy
As the veteran and former spokesperson for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency, Garrison Courtney seemed destined to end up as a Washington, DC powerbroker.
But Courtney had a secret. He was a conman and was tricking some of America’s most senior National Security officials out of millions of dollars.
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35 min
May 28, 2024 Vigilante - Byron David Smith: THE DEER HUNTER
Byron Smith was tired of his home being burgled. He said it had been broken into at least a half dozen times. And he was determined not to let it happen again.
So, Smith set a trap and laid in wait to protect his “castle.”
When two teenage cousins broke into his house on Elm Street, it set off a true-life horror story.
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18 min
May 28, 2024 You Might Also Like: This is History: A Dynasty to Die For
Introducing The Iron King | 2. The Double Cross from This is History: A Dynasty to Die For.
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Philip the Fair begins his reign with a strange, robot-like attitude and a fevered dedication to restoring the glory of France. As naval skirmishes in the channel escalate with the most unusual war tactics, Philip is faced with his first real challenge as leader: a showdown with Plantagenet bully, King Edward I.

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29 min
May 23, 2024 You Might Also Like: Brand New
Introducing They’re Just (Not) Like Us? from Brand New.
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Steven and Marisa are back, and kicking off season 2 with 2 great guests: actor and producer Wilmer Valderama and iHeart President and CMO Gayle Troberman. Together, the four talk about a landmark study on how American consumers think… compared to how marketers think. A teaser example: every marketer knows the show “Succession.” The rest of America? Not so much. With some important discussion led by Wilmer and Steven on cultural bias particularly when it comes to Hispanic Americans, come back for Brand New Season 2 and enjoy this wide-ranging conversation and play along during a speed round of: Cool, or Cringe?
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56 min
May 06, 2024 Vault Release: CHRIS BATHUM Part 5 of 5: Criminal
Multiple investigations close in on Chris Bathum as his behavior leads to dire consequences, including a drug arrest with a former CRLA client named Erika Littell. As his criminal trial gets underway, the prosecution battles with the idea of victim credibility, and Chris' defense is unintentionally reinvigorated thanks to evidence provided by Cliff Brodsky.
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51 min
April 29, 2024 Vault Release: CHRIS BATHUM Part 4 of 5: The Sleeping Bear
Rose searches for evidence to bring to law enforcement and comes across a CRLA laptop, as Jill realizes the awful truth behind Chris' behavior. A hopeful new client named Amanda enters CRLA with the intent to stay sober, but suddenly finds herself isolated and alone with Chris Bathum.
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49 min
April 22, 2024 Vault Release: CHRIS BATHUM Part 3 of 5: Rumors
More rumors circulate around Chris Bathum, especially over the death of a beloved client named Mo. Meanwhile, a devoted employee named Jill is skeptical of CRLA's insurance billing and Rose sets out to find the truth behind the biggest rumor of them all.
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52 min
April 15, 2024 Vault Release: CHRIS BATHUM Part 2 of 5: Hypnotist
Chris tells Rose that all the rumors about him are because of Cliff Brodsky, a former investor in CRLA's predecessor, Walking Miracles. Chris paints Brodsky as his nemesis, an unhinged wild card who wants to destroy their community. But his battle against Brodsky gets out of hand when he suggests desperate measures to stop him.
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48 min

About The Opportunist

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The Opportunist tells true stories of regular people who turn sinister by embracing opportunity. How does an everyday person turn into a thief, a scammer or a cult leader? Perhaps the most dangerous…