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Heidi Blake

Writer for The New Yorker and host of the podcast Runaway Princesses, known for reporting on powerful and secretive families.

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Dec 27, 2024 • 1h 14min

Why is the pool at Buckingham Palace a secret?

Heidi Blake, a New Yorker writer specializing in powerful families, and Hrithik Kharia, host of Football for Sale, dive into the enigma of Buckingham Palace's secret swimming pool. They humorously unpack the stark contrast between the royal family's public image and the hidden aspects of palace life. With personal anecdotes and investigative flair, they explore cultural differences between the UK and the US regarding royal privacy, revealing the pool's surprising simplicity and the complexities of royal secrets.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 14min

From In the Dark: The Runaway Princesses

Investigative reporter Heidi Blake joins In the Dark to discuss the incredible story of Dubai's runaway princesses. The podcast uncovers the luxurious lives of Dubai's royal women and their repeated attempts to escape the brutality of Sheikh Mohammed. Through secret correspondence and audio recordings, it reveals a story of astonishing courage and cruelty. The series explores Sheikh Mohammed's extravagant projects, exploitation of young women on his estate, and the denial of his attorneys. A gripping narrative of wealth, power, and escape.
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Feb 2, 2024 • 14min

Introducing The Runaway Princesses from In The Dark and The New Yorker

Heidi Blake, a staff writer for The New Yorker, joins In the Dark and reveals the shocking story of the royal women in Dubai's ruling family who risked everything to escape. The podcast explores the luxurious yet mysterious life of Dubai's ruling family, investigating allegations of sexual assault and discussing the immense power and wealth of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Muktou. It takes listeners behind palace walls, uncovering stories of astonishing courage and cruelty, as even members of the ruling family try to break free from control.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 14min

Introducing The Runaway Princesses, from In the Dark

Heidi Blake, a New Yorker staff writer, joins In the Dark to tell the story of Dubai's royal women who risked everything to escape the brutality of Sheikh Mohammed. Explore the opulent lifestyle of the ruler, allegations of sexual assault and political interference, and the disturbing secrets revealed by a former chauffeur.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 14min

From In the Dark: The Runaway Princesses

Heidi Blake, a New Yorker staff writer, joins Madeleine Baran in the podcast to tell the story of the Dubai ruler's runaway princesses. The podcast explores the luxurious lives of the women in Sheikh Mohammed's family, their attempts to escape, and the astonishing courage and cruelty behind palace walls.