About this episode
The episode introduces the story of Robert Maxwell and his daughter Ghislaine, exploring themes of crime and legacy.
Everyone’s heard of Ghislaine Maxwell (Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged partner in crime). But there’s a shadowy figure who hangs above her who you likely don’t know: her father, media tycoon Robert Maxwell. His rise from nothing to fall… from the deck of his super yacht under mysterious circumstances is straight out of a crime novel. His favorite daughter Ghislaine’s theory: her father was murdered. From Somethin’ Else, makers of ‘The Immaculate Deception’ and ‘Faultline: Bush, Blair & Iraq’, hosted by Investigative journalist Tara Palmeri, ‘Power: The Maxwells’ is a seven part series on the incredible true story of a media mogul whose legacy is still being felt today. A Somethin' Else Production Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
People in this episode
Hosts: Tara Palmeri, Ghislaine Maxwell, Robert Maxwell
Topics covered
- media mogul
- crime
- family legacy
- investigative journalism
- mystery
- true crime
Keywords
- Ghislaine Maxwell
- Robert Maxwell
- media tycoon
- investigative journalism
- true crime
- mystery
- legacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Sony Music Entertainment, Somethin’ Else
Books & works: The Immaculate Deception, Faultline: Bush, Blair & Iraq
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