{"id":230107,"date":"2025-06-09T10:36:37","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T10:36:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evertise.net\/?p=118354"},"modified":"2025-06-09T10:36:37","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T10:36:37","slug":"targeted-podcast-launches-to-spotlight-stories-of-ordinary-people-caught-in-the-crosshairs-of-powerful-institutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipsnews.net\/business\/2025\/06\/09\/targeted-podcast-launches-to-spotlight-stories-of-ordinary-people-caught-in-the-crosshairs-of-powerful-institutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Targeted Podcast Launches to Spotlight Stories of Ordinary People Caught in the Crosshairs of Powerful Institutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span id = wx_e_118354><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>New York, NY <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2013 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Targeted<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, a new investigative podcast hosted by former M&#038;A attorney Zach Abramowitz, officially launches today at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/targeted.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/targeted.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Through in-depth interviews, expert analysis, and meticulously sourced reporting, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Targeted<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> shines a light on individuals whose lives have been upended by governments, corporations, and other powerful entities wielding legal, financial, or media influence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Targeted<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> unravels the chilling modern phenomenon of weaponized information and institutional power, spotlighting stories of those who\u2019ve faced coordinated smear campaigns, Interpol red notices and sanctions meant to destroy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Developed by a team of seasoned journalists and legal analysts, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Targeted<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> explores the human consequences of reputational attacks, wrongful sanctions, and politically motivated campaigns. Each episode delves into real-world cases where vulnerable figures\u2014activists, entrepreneurs, lawyers, and whistleblowers\u2014stand up against allegations that threaten their careers, finances, and personal freedom.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Targeted is produced by Next Chapter Podcasts, a top tier agency specialising in creating impactful media that challenges perspectives and elevates meaningful conversations. Next Chapter Podcasts is known for producing a diverse portfolio of award winning podcasts, which often feature collaborations with renowned creatives and organizations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Targeted is hosted by<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Zach Abramowitz<\/span><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> a former practicing lawyer, entrepreneur, startup investor and storyteller. From 2015-2020, Zach wrote a regular column for Above the Law and has contributed to TechCrunch, The American Lawyer and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legalevolution.org\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">legalevolution.org<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Over the years and across multiple formats, Zach has interviewed hundreds of industry leaders and cultural icons, including Sam Altman, Mark Cuban, and John Grisham.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201cToo often, we hear headlines about \u2018enforcement actions\u2019 or \u2018legal inquiries\u2019 without understanding the individuals caught in the fallout,\u201d said Zach Abramowitz. \u201cWith <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Targeted<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, we aim to give voice to those whose stories would otherwise go untold, and to reveal the mechanisms\u2014both subtle and overt\u2014that powerful institutions use to silence dissent or protect vested interests.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Episodes are available at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/targeted.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/targeted.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and on all major podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Stitcher. Transcripts and additional resources accompany each show on the website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact Details:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Business: Targeted podcast<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Name: AS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Contact Email: <\/span><a href=\"mailto:as@targeted.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">as@targeted.com<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Website: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/targeted.com\/\"  rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">https:\/\/targeted.com\/<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Country: United States<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span><\/span>New York, NY \u2013 Targeted, a new investigative podcast hosted by former M&amp;A attorney Zach Abramowitz, officially launches today at https:\/\/targeted.com. 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