Heidi Blake

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.

Heidi Blake, a staff writer at The New Yorker known for her investigative work on environmental issues, joins to discuss the world of carbon offsets. She reveals how these programs can sometimes mislead regarding their true impact, especially in corporate practices. The irony is highlighted—while intended to fund sustainability projects, much of the funding enriches affluent intermediaries instead. This eye-opening conversation dives deep into the complexities and challenges of genuinely achieving environmental benefits.

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.