Crime and friendship

The kidnapping of a prominent maquiladora executive — and the threatening presence of the Arellano drug cartel — overshadow the city’s ambitious effort to boost its image. But like many Tijuana residents, Sandra feels little personal danger as she settles into her new life and ex ... Show More

Sandra ponders the fine line that separates danger from safety in this city of contrasts. A prominent Tijuana journalist is ambushed and a family falls victim to the Arellano cartel. But she also sees another side of the city, as her friend Angela throws her a surprise birthday p ... Show More

Sandra covers the assassination of another police chief and the arrest of a powerful drug suspect. She also sings with the Tijuana opera and invites friends from both sides of the border to a concert on a hillside looking out toward San Diego. 

In this episode, Jeff and Rebecca follow-up about Junot Diaz and the TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD trial, go over 2017 publishing sales statistics, and blessedly find a hero of the week. This episode is sponsored by: The 49th Mystic by Ted Dekker The Black Witch by Laurie Forest C ... Show More

The star of the new Martin Scorsese Netflix series stops by this week to talk about the upsides of lockdown, and more. Plus, how Fran feels to be named to the International Best-Dressed List. In addition, Ashley and Mike talk about a few of the week’s most intriguing scandals, fr ... Show More

Host of Full Frontal talks comedy, politics, The Daily Show and the ups and downs of having your own TV show. If you’re easily offended, there are some swears. A Somethin’ Else and No Mystery production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

On this packed episode, writer Craig Shilowich sits down with Nancy to talk about a reveal many viewers almost certainly assumed was manufactured — the very real Sophie, the French editor of "The Staircase" documentary, who falls for Michael Peterson; editor Sofia Subercaseaux di ... Show More

Words versus mobs, reckoning with CT’s past, and weird neighbors. For show notes and more, click here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

<p>Becca and Tanya hang out with Bobby Bones and finally confront him about the “plan” to hook him up with Tanya. What could go wrong?? </p><p><br></p><p>Tanya gives us all the behind the scenes tea from the Billboard Music Awards and we get the whole story on her cohesive Jonas ... Show More

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the latest whiplash with Texas’s abortion ban, Wisconsin breweries helping parents sue schools over anti-mask mandates, CA Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia pioneering women’s rights in the state and the chaos in Idaho politics. ... Show More

The ladies are back to discuss meeting the real Che Diaz, R.I.P Queen Elizabeth, Lauren gives an exhaustive timeline of the Don't Worry Darling Venice premiere, why would Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine, female directors, the impending Brendan Fraseraissance, the House of Hammer ... Show More