16: Georgi Markov & The Poison-Tipped Umbrella

In 1978, a chilling act of Cold War espionage unfolded on the streets of London when a Bulgarian dissident was assassinated with one of the strangest weapons in history, a modified umbrella tipped with deadly poison. This episode explores the shadowy world of political assassinations, spycraft, and how a single rainday accessory became a symbol of international intrigue. Episode ResourcesSources, case documents, and further reading for this episode are compiled at yourenextpod.com (coming soon)Support You're NextIf this episode moved you, here's how to help the show grow:Subscribe wherever you listenLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify — it genuinely changes everythingShare this episode with your fellow Armchair SpeculatorsJoin the conversation: #NextiesStay ConnectedInstagram: @yourenextpod © You're Next | Red Thread Media LLC. All rights reserved.