The Hidden Third

Mariana van Zeller

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From Emmy and Peabody Award–winning journalist Mariana van Zeller comes THE HIDDEN THIRD, a weekly dive into the underground markets that quietly power a third of the global economy. Every episode Mariana sits down with people who know these worlds firsthand - the hustlers, smugglers, scammers, kingpins, and those trying to shut them down. The series reveals how they function, why they endure, and the profound ways they impact us all. New episodes drop every Wednesday wherever you get your podcasts. The Hidden Third is a co-production of Muck Media and The Roost Podcast Network.

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Recent episodes

  • The Military Sent Her Family Overseas. Then It Wouldn't Let Them Come HomeOct 28, 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
  • The Hacker Who Tracked Down My Romance ScammerOct 23, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
  • She Thought She Was Dating Jon Bon Jovi. Then He Asked for Money.Oct 21, 2026 · 1 hr 32 min
  • I Was Set Up by a Cartel. Now I’m Going to Federal PrisonOct 14, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min
  • From College World Series Hero to $32M Ponzi SchemeOct 7, 2026 · 2 hr 16 min
  • Evan Rachel Wood: The Cost of Speaking Out Against Marilyn MansonSep 30, 2026 · 2 hr 24 min
  • He Helped Save Thousands of Abused and Exploited KidsSep 23, 2026 · 2 hr 26 min
  • The Vigilante Hunting Bullies, Scammers and PredatorsSep 16, 2026 · 2 hr 29 min
  • Trapped in Bolivia's Deadliest Prison. Then She Took It Over.Sep 9, 2026 · 1 hr 39 min
  • She Escaped Traffickers, Then Was Kidnapped AgainSep 2, 2026 · 2 hr 17 min

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