Best Michelle Cochran Podcasts (2025)

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Lawless Planet: A Polygamist Cult-Leader’s Billion-Dollar Biofuel Scam | 194 50:26

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We’ll be back soon with brand new episodes. In the meantime, we’re sharing an episode from our friends at Lawless Planet, hosted by Zach Goldbaum. Lawless Planet is a podcast about the scams, crimes, and cover-ups fueling the climate crisis, and the battle between those trying to save the planet…and those cashing in on its destruction. Today’s epis…

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Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma, Rebecca Li, and Tracy Cochran 12/18/2025 50:05

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The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation b…

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The Cipriani Family: Bribes and Bellinis | 193 43:41

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For nearly a century the Cipriani family has served celebrities, royalty, and cultural icons. Since opening their first restaurant in Venice in 1931, they’ve helped shape fine dining and invent dishes that became global classics. But as the Cipriani empire expanded, so did the scandals – including union busting, tax evasion, and alleged mob connect…

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Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 12/11/2025 26:56

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The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation b…

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Calvin Darden Jr.: The Flashy Failson Fraud | 192 55:38

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Calvin Darden Jr. was a smooth-talking hustler with a gift for forging documents, name-dropping celebrities, and jumping from one shady scheme to the next before anyone knew what hit them. His rise reveals deeper issues inside early-2000s Wall Street, where firms – eager to cash in on Black celebrities, athletes and entertainers – were desperate fo…

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Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 12/04/2025 30:12

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The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation b…

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Clifford Irving: The Howard Hughes Hoax | 191 52:43

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In the early 1970s, struggling author Clifford Irving tries to escape obscurity by writing a tell-all biography of the famously unreachable Howard Hughes. The catch? Clifford has never spoken to Howard and doesn’t have access to him. He proceeds anyway, betting that Howard’s reclusive nature will keep him from coming forward and debunking the book.…

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Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 11/27/2025 29:19

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The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation b…

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Alan Todd May: Black Gold, Red Flags | 190 52:35

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Alan Todd May used a potent mix of Southern charm, audacious lies, and fake identities to steal millions and bankroll his fantasy life as a wealthy Texas oil man. When the authorities finally catch on, May doesn’t just surrender – he stages his most outrageous con yet: a prison escape. On the run, he reinvents himself once again, and settles into F…

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Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 11/20/2025 25:44

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The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation b…

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Studio 54: Tax Evasion! At the Disco | 189 54:32

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In the 1970s, Studio 54 stood as the ultimate temple of disco, decadence, and hedonism. Lifelong friends and business partners Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager curated a coveted guest list, deciding who slipped past the velvet rope into a celebrity-studded playground that attracted everyone from Cher to Truman Capote to Imelda Marcos. But while Steve …

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Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Chok Tenzin Monlam 11/13/2025 29:33

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The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation b…

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Rick & Rosario Ames: The Spy Who Told Too Much | 188 54:17

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At the CIA, Rick Ames had a reputation as a middling agent with a drinking problem and a knack for skating by. But despite poor performance reviews, Rick just kept failing up. As he landed bigger and better assignments, he saw an opportunity to turn his access to Soviet-era secrets into cold, hard cash. For nearly a decade he sold classified intell…

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Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 11/06/2025 35:11

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The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation b…

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ENCORE: Mike Milken: When Junk Was King | 187 1:06:26

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We’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. In the meantime, we’re taking you back to the 1980s – a time of greed, glamour, and Wall Street excess – and revisiting the story of the “Junk Bond King,” Michael Milken. In the early 80s, Michael Milken pioneered a novel way to finance companies that traditional investors normally wouldn’t touch. H…

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Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 10/30/2025 29:10

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The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation b…

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ENCORE: Bob Menendez: Bad Romance Part 2 | 186 35:25

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Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have just been indicted for wheeling and dealing with the government of Egypt, along with many other crimes. In a bid to save his career, Bob throws his co-conspirators under the bus—including his wife, Nadine. But after decades avoiding consequences, Bob faces a mountain of evidence in court. He’s about to go from…

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E36 Employment Law and Legal Education - with Joseph Catanzariti AM 1:04:21

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In this episode we are joined by Joseph Catanzariti AM — former Vice President of the Fair Work Commission, long‑time workplace relations leader, mediator and current Chair of the College of Law — for a wide‑ranging conversation about law, work and social change in Australia and New Zealand. We start with Joseph’s personal story from his immigrant …

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ENCORE: Bob Menendez: Bad Romance Part 1 | 185 46:07

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We’ll be back in two weeks with all-new Scamfluencers episodes. In the meantime, we’re revisiting a political scandal that’s been back in the headlines recently – and we’ve added some updates since this story first aired. Bob Menendez rode an anti-corruption reputation to the highest levels of the New Jersey political machine. But as he ascends to …

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Mindfulness Meditation with Reverend Doyeon Park 10/23/2025 31:20

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The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation b…

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E35 Climate Law, Litigation, and Solutions - with Jessica Palairet 1:19:26

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In this episode of the Law Down Under Podcast, I am joined by Jessica Palairet, Executive Director of Lawyers for Climate Action NZ (LCANZI), and featured author in the upcoming book on climate solutions by Kiwis in Climate. Since its founding in 2019, LCANZI has rapidly grown to nearly 400 members and has become a leading force in using the law to…

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Natalie Cochran: The Pharmacist Femme Fatale Part 2 | 184 49:45

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When her Ponzi scheme starts to crumble – and her husband dies under mysterious circumstances – Natalie Cochran plays the perfect victim: a widowed mother of two, supposedly battling cancer while grieving her sudden loss. But behind her tears is a master manipulator. And soon, Natalie will face questions she can’t lie her way out of – from federal …

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Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche 10/16/2025 29:08

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The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation b…

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Natalie Cochran: The Pharmacist Femme Fatale Part 1 | 183 46:47

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Natalie Cochran seems to have it all: a stable career as a pharmacist, a loving husband, and two kids. But when she ditches her job to become a “government contractor” – and suddenly starts raking in cash – her life starts looking a little too good to be true. Behind the scenes, Natalie is running an elaborate con: one with fake government contract…

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Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 10/09/2025 33:19

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The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation b…

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Mark Hofmann: The Mormon Murderer | 182 53:12

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Mark Hofmann, a lifelong Mormon, skyrockets to local fame by uncovering “historical” documents that challenge core LDS Church narratives. He sells the documents to the church, claiming he’s protecting it from scandal—but the truth is much darker. The documents are forgeries, and Mark is a closet atheist and master con artist. And when his double li…

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Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 10/02/2025 26:01

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The Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art presents a weekly meditation for beginners and skilled meditators alike. Each episode is inspired by a different work of art from the Museum’s collection and is led by a prominent meditation teacher. The episode begins with an opening talk followed by a 20-minute meditation. In this episode, the guided meditation b…

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Lawless Planet: A Polygamist Cult-Leader’s Billion-Dollar Biofuel Scam | 194 50:26

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Mindfulness Meditation with Lama Aria Drolma, Rebecca Li, and Tracy Cochran 12/18/2025 50:05

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The Cipriani Family: Bribes and Bellinis | 193 43:41

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Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 12/11/2025 26:56

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Calvin Darden Jr.: The Flashy Failson Fraud | 192 55:38

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Mindfulness Meditation with Elaine Retholtz 12/04/2025 30:12

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Clifford Irving: The Howard Hughes Hoax | 191 52:43

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Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 11/27/2025 29:19

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Alan Todd May: Black Gold, Red Flags | 190 52:35

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Mindfulness Meditation with Michel Pascal 11/20/2025 25:44

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Studio 54: Tax Evasion! At the Disco | 189 54:32

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Mindfulness Meditation with Dr. Chok Tenzin Monlam 11/13/2025 29:33

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Rick & Rosario Ames: The Spy Who Told Too Much | 188 54:17

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Mindfulness Meditation with Tracy Cochran 11/06/2025 35:11

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ENCORE: Mike Milken: When Junk Was King | 187 1:06:26

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Mindfulness Meditation with Sharon Salzberg 10/30/2025 29:10

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ENCORE: Bob Menendez: Bad Romance Part 2 | 186 35:25

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E36 Employment Law and Legal Education - with Joseph Catanzariti AM 1:04:21

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ENCORE: Bob Menendez: Bad Romance Part 1 | 185 46:07

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Mindfulness Meditation with Reverend Doyeon Park 10/23/2025 31:20

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E35 Climate Law, Litigation, and Solutions - with Jessica Palairet 1:19:26

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Natalie Cochran: The Pharmacist Femme Fatale Part 2 | 184 49:45

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Mindfulness Meditation with Gegye Yongyal Tulku Rinpoche 10/16/2025 29:08

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Natalie Cochran: The Pharmacist Femme Fatale Part 1 | 183 46:47

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Mindfulness Meditation with Lavina Shamdasani 10/09/2025 33:19

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Mark Hofmann: The Mormon Murderer | 182 53:12

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Mindfulness Meditation with Kimberly Brown 10/02/2025 26:01