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To listen to the Gas Man, search for Tortoise Investigates wherever you get your podcasts. It starts with a tip-off. It’s the late 1980s and US Special Agent Dennis Bass is warned about a shipment of suspicious chemicals headed to a secret destination. So he follows the lead – and ends up stumbling into a global plot helping fuel a war. The main suspect? The Gas Man. In the decades since, Special Agent Bass has been locked in an international game of cat and mouse with the man who supplied a dangerous regime with the chemicals to make weapons. Every time Bass thinks he’s got his hands on him… The Gas Man somehow manages to slip the net. And he’s still on the run today.But after more than 30 years, could his past finally be catching up with The Gas Man?To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Ben Ansell from Oxford University dives into democracy's challenges globally, focusing on issues like misinformation, freedom of speech violations, and ethnic-based campaigning during elections. The podcast explores the success strategy of a political leader in India, the comparison of democratic issues in India and America, and the politics of redistribution and the resilience of Indian democracy.

The podcast delves into serious allegations of war crimes committed by the British SAS in Afghanistan, including unlawful killings and cover-ups. It explores the challenges faced by soldiers in intense combat, the efforts to protect soldiers from false allegations, and the uncovering of suspicious SAS operations. The inquiry reveals alarming deletions and potential cover-ups by UK Special Forces headquarters, highlighting a battle for transparency amidst leadership failures and recognition of advocacy efforts for veterans.

The Sackler family, billionaires from OxyContin, face legal battles amidst the opioid crisis. Podcast delves into legal troubles, lifestyle, personal stories of addiction, and the controversies surrounding Sackler deal and Mundi Pharma's opioid sales. It explores the urgent need for recovery and treatment initiatives.

A year ago the Confederation of British Industry was at the centre of a media storm and a crisis at the organisation quickly ensued. Members left in droves, dozens of staff lost their jobs, board members stepped down, and staff felt unsafe in the workplace. But what really happened? Barney Macintyre and Rebecca Moore investigate.To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Boeing once ruled the skies.  Now they find themselves in the middle of a scandal, without public trust and their reputation in free-fall. This is the story of where it all went wrong.To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the early days of the invasion, Russia took over Europe's biggest nuclear power station. For two years, Zaporizhzhia's nuclear plant has been under Russian control, and while a nuclear crisis has so far been averted, the fighting has repeatedly threatened a catastrophic situation. The employees are overcoming the threat of torture to manage the plant's safety. This is the story of what happens when a nuclear power station becomes a pawn in a war.To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

At his height Jimmy Lai was a newspaper owner and tycoon who loved to cause trouble. But he’s been behind bars for more than a thousand days with no end in sight. The Hong Kong authorities, assisted by Beijing, seem determined to silence him. Jimmy Lai is a British citizen. This is the story of one man’s efforts to take on the Chinese state.To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app - for a listening experience curated by our journalistsSubscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentBecome a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and moreIf you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, imprisoned in an Arctic labour camp, discusses Putin's crackdown on dissent and the mysterious deaths of his opponents. The podcast delves into Navalny's resilience, challenges, and defiance against Putin's regime, shedding light on the murky world of Kremlin politics.

Explore Putin's ruthless tactics in eliminating rivals like Alexei Navalny, with mysterious deaths marking his rule. Uncover the dark web of corruption, money laundering schemes, and assassination plots linked to Putin's inner circle. Delve into the dangers faced by those challenging authority in Putin's Russia, with murders near the Kremlin revealing the grim reality of power struggles.