Even the Rich

Patty Hearst would eventually put the SLA in her rearview mirror; she’d go on to have two kids and act in a string of John Waters films. But through the years, the debate has continued: was Patty really brainwashed, or did she voluntarily join the SLA? To help answer this question, Brooke and Aricia are joined by author and social scientist Alexandra Stein. Alexandra studies the psychological tact...

Patty Hearst has just been arrested for the Hibernia Bank robbery, and the prosecution has a very solid case. First, they have photos of Patty robbing the joint. Second, they have tapes of her confessing to the crime. And third, America really, really hates a rich girl breaking bad. But Patty’s new lawyer, F. Lee Bailey, thinks they can win this. They just need to take a risk and put Patty on the...

Nobody thought the Patty Hearst story could get any bigger. But then, ten weeks after her kidnapping, Patty’s spotted robbing a bank alongside the crew who kidnapped her. The media goes wild: Patty’s switched teams! She’s no longer a captive, she’s a criminal! But has Patty really joined the SLA, or is she playing along? Only Patty knows the answer.  Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery...

Imagine if Paris Hilton was kidnapped back when she was just a teenager – and that nobody, not even the FBI, could find her. Now imagine that, ten weeks later, she finally reemerges – waving a gun and robbing a bank alongside the people who kidnapped her. It sounds too far-fetched to be true, but a version of this story really did happen. Back in 1974, left-wing terrorists abducted nineteen-year-o...

Jessica Simpson has never stopped reinventing herself. Early in her career she went from pop star to reality star. Now she's a fashion mogul and author. Two decades into her career, she's still making waves. On this episode, culture writer Lindsay Mannering joins Aricia and Brooke to talk about their favorite  Newlyweds  moments, meeting Jessica at her Hidden Hills mansion, and Jessica’s...

For the first time ever, Jessica has everything she’s ever wanted — a loving husband, beautiful kids and a thriving business. But now that she’s on top of the world, there’s nothing to distract her from the hurt she’s been carrying since she was six years old… Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

For the first time ever, Jessica has everything she’s ever wanted — a loving husband, beautiful kids and a thriving business. But now that she’s on top of the world, there’s nothing to distract her from the hurt she’s been carrying since she was six years old… Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...

As things within the Simpson family deteriorate, Jessica puts her faith in the only stable person in her orbit: her boyfriend Nick Lachey. Together, they take the world by storm with their MTV reality show The Newlyweds. There’s just one problem — while the show is catapulting Jessica to newfound fame, it’s leaving Nick in the dust. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at http...

Jessica Simpson has always had trouble using her voice. She’s bursting with things to say, but it’s hard to get the words out. When she blows the biggest audition of her career, she gets one last chance to use her voice when she scores a record contract. But what if using her voice means losing herself? In this four-part series, we dive deep into the story of Jessica Simpson and tell you all about...

The story of Gucci didn’t end with Maurizio’s murder. Vanity Fair fashion writer Leah Faye Cooper joins the show to discuss how the brand has evolved to become an even bigger player in the world of fashion. Later, journalist Sara Gay Forden shares the backstory behind her book, The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed, which was adapted for the new film starin...

Who killed Maurizio Gucci? As the police begin their investigation, they have no leads and too many suspects. Is it Patrizia, the wife Maurizio abandoned? Paolo, the cousin he betrayed? Or the Swiss mob, to whom Maurizio owed millions? The authorities go in circles – until a mysterious late-night phone call pushes the case in an entirely new direction. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Pr...

When Maurizio Gucci and Patrizia Reggiano fell in love, they were able to give each other exactly what they needed. For Patrizia, who was born out of wedlock, that was social standing. For Maurizio, who grew up under his father’s thumb, that was confidence. Now that they’ve found each other, they’re ready to take over the world – or, at least, the Gucci empire. Support us by supporting our sponsor...

On March 27, 1995, Maurizio Gucci – the one-time chairman of the House of Gucci – was killed in cold blood. The murder became Italy’s crime of the century. As a story, it had it all: a rags-to-riches family saga, a vengeful ex-wife, and the glitz and glamor of the world of high fashion. But what it didn’t have... was an ending. For two years, detectives went in circles. To solve the case, they’d h...

Rupert’s oldest son Lachlan may have won the Murdoch family succession battle when he became CEO of the Fox Corporation. But that’s not where the Murdoch drama ends. On this brand new episode, New York Times assistant editor Ed Lee joins Aricia and Brooke to unpack some big news from James Murdoch. Later, culture writer Hunter Harris gives an update on the new season of HBO’s Succession . Harris f...

All good things must come to an end, right? Try telling that to Rupert Murdoch. In his eighties, the billionaire tycoon shows no sign of slowing down. But let’s face it: the guy must be exhausted. His company is mired in scandal — again — and he’s facing tougher competition than ever before. Don’t even get us started on his sons, Lachlan and James, who are so pissed at each other they’re about rea...

The phone-hacking scandal doesn’t just threaten to bring down Rupert Murdoch’s empire: it might also tear apart his family. Siblings blame siblings. Rupert plays favorites. And Wendi seeks shelter from the storm in the arms of another man. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

Rupert becomes the hopeless cliche of a much older rich man caught up in a whirlwind romance with a younger woman who works for him. He sees a chance at happiness, but his kids see something else entirely — a threat to their inheritance. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App.  https://wondery.app.l...

What’s black and white and read all over the world? In this new four-part series, we look at the in-fighting, back-stabbing, and the many marriages of Rupert Murdoch and his children. The fight in the Murdoch clan to take over the media tycoon’s empire is so juicy that it inspired HBO’s hit series “Succession.” Well, we have a secret: the real-life story is even juicier. The true heir will control...

Mariah had her first bonafide flop with Glitter . But thanks to her devoted fans (aka the “lambily”), the soundtrack reached number one on iTunes 17 years later. But what about the movie Glitter , which just celebrated its 20th anniversary? Is it really that bad? Entertainment writer Matthew Jacobs joins Brooke and Aricia to talk about Glitter , tabloid culture in early 2000s, and their diva Mount...

Mariah’s star is on the rise. She just scored a record-breaking deal with Virgin and nabbed the lead role in a big Hollywood production. But becoming a double threat won’t be easy. Mariah’s stardom will have to implode before it can finally go supernova. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wo...

With a brand new record deal and a sizzling love affair, Mariah’s ready to strike out on her own. But now that she finally has her freedom, Mariah will learn the hard way that independence isn’t always easy. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. https://wondery.app.link/eventherich Support us by suppor...

Mariah’s only a teenager when she meets Tommy Mottola. As the head of Columbia Records, Tommy takes her from coat check girl to international superstar. But her fame comes at a price. Tommy controls her every move: what she wears, where she goes, and who she can (and can’t) hang out. When Mariah begins calling their house “Sing Sing,” she knows it’s time to hatch an escape plan. Listen ad free wit...

From a young age, Mariah Carey knew she’d do anything it took to escape the prison of her abusive home life. And singing made her feel free. So when her one-in-a-million voice made her a breakout star, she didn’t know she’d be trading one prison for one of her own making.  This is a 4-part series on Mariah Carey, the enchanted songstress who battled her way through abuse and control, then fou...

Description: Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez’s relationship is the stuff of Hollywood legend. Now that they’ve revived their love, we’re hoping they can overcome the media narrative that doomed them the first time around and stick with each other for the long haul. This week we talk to culture writer Anne Helen Petersen about how social media changes the game for Bennifer, why the paparazzi hated J...

After dragging himself back from a bad breakup and a dismal career slump, Ben finds love again with someone else. But for all his achievements, he can't seem to shake the specter of his father. Forgiving his dad will mean forgiving himself first — and maybe even finding love again. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in...