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The Mysterious Mr. Epstein

Wondery

News, Society & Culture, Exhibit C, True Crime

4.5 • 8.1K Ratings

🗓️ 31 July 2023

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

More than a decade since Michael Jackson’s death, his legacy remains complicated and unresolved. Think Twice: Michael Jackson is an exploration of the King of Pop’s life and impact – and an investigation into why his global influence continues to endure, despite the disturbing allegations against him. In this ten-part series, journalists Leon Neyfakh and Jay Smooth bring you a new perspective on the Michael Jackson story, based on dozens of original interviews with people who watched it unfold from up close.

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0:00.0	Hey listeners, there's a new podcast I think you like.
0:03.6	Since Michael Jackson's death in 2009, the world has struggled with how he should be remembered.
0:09.0	His music united the world, but his legacy divides it.
0:12.6	Is he the king of pop or a monster?
0:15.4	Hosted by Leon Nefak and Jay Smooth, this new podcast, Think Twice, Michael Jackson, presents
0:21.1	a new account of the MJ story.
0:23.4	In this ten-part narrative series, they explore the enigma Michael Jackson's persona and
0:28.4	the complexities that make him seemingly uncancelable.
0:31.8	Through dozens of original interviews with people who watch the Michael Jackson's story
0:35.6	unfold firsthand, Think Twice offers a new perspective on the art and the artist.
0:40.7	From his extraordinary life and groundbreaking music to the contentious legacy he left
0:44.9	behind, Think Twice examines it all.
0:48.1	You're about to hear a clip from Think Twice.
0:50.6	While you're listening, follow Think Twice wherever you get your podcasts, or you can
0:54.7	binge the entire series ad-free on Audible or the Amazon music app.
0:59.4	All right.
1:00.4	Good evening.
1:01.4	I'm Kim Longstocking.
1:02.4	And I'm Douglas E. Doug.
1:07.9	The comedian Doug E. Doug was having a huge year when he appeared as a presenter at the
1:12.8	NAACP Image Awards in January of 1994.
1:17.8	Doug was just 23 years old.
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