The Idiot

The Idiot

Serial Productions & The New York Times
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The New York Times writer M. Gessen is widely known for their award-winning writing about totalitarianism, terrorism and the erosion of human rights. Now, M. is examining a more personal target: their least favorite cousin, Allen. For decades, they saw Allen as a fool, a pompous ‘international businessman’ who bragged about shady deals. But then Allen is arrested for trying to put a hit out on his ex-wife, and M. cannot wrap their head around the news. He’s just an idiot, right? Not a would-be murderer?

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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Idiot?

There are 6 episodes avaiable of The Idiot.

What is The Idiot about?

We have categorized The Idiot as:

  • Society & Culture
  • True Crime

Where can you listen to The Idiot?

The Idiot is available, among others places, on:

  • Spotify
  • Apple Podcasts
  • Podtail
  • Google Podcasts

When did The Idiot start?

The first episode of The Idiot that we have available was released 17 March 2026.

Who creates the podcast The Idiot?

The Idiot is produced and created by Serial Productions & The New York Times.