Alexi Mostrous

In this discussion, Alexi Mostrous, Head of Investigations at The Observer, dives deep into Johnny Depp's tumultuous journey back to Hollywood. He details Depp's dramatic fall from grace, the significance of the UK trial, and how the 2022 trial against Amber Heard changed public perception. Mostrous explores the impact of the #MeToo movement on Depp's career, the evolving attitudes of studios, and how a shift in cultural sentiments gave Depp a second chance. Ultimately, he sheds light on the commercial factors driving Depp's return.

In this discussion, Alexi Mostrous, Head of Investigations at The Observer, dives into the political fallout from the release of 20,000 documents connected to Jeffrey Epstein, questioning if they could fracture Trump’s loyal base. Chloe Hadjimatheou, Narrative editor at The Observer, analyzes Trump’s controversial $1 billion lawsuit against the BBC over a Panorama edit. Poppy Bullard, a producer focused on UK politics, explores challenges facing Keir Starmer, debating whether a recent briefing indicates vulnerability in his leadership.

Chloe Hadjimatheou, an investigative reporter for The Observer, and Alexi Mostrous, the investigations editor, delve into the controversy surrounding the bestselling memoir, The Salt Path. They discuss the allegations of authenticity regarding the author's experiences with homelessness and the literary implications of such discrepancies. The podcast also examines the emotional resonance of the memoir's claims on health, public reactions, and the ethical dilemmas of portraying personal narratives. Their insights shed light on the complexities of truth in memoir storytelling.