The Power of One

How to hunt down the world’s most dangerous arms dealers

Kathi Lynn Austin talks to Sarmishta Subramanian about the front line of the illicit weapons trade, where she fraternized with those who run it while gathering evidence to thwart their enterprise

The woman who brought down a notorious mob boss: The Power of One, episode 6

Eunice Hunton Carter, granddaughter of slaves, built the case against Lucky Luciano. She’s only now receiving her due.

The woman who reimagined the modern city: The Power of One, episode 5

With no formal training as a planner, Gabriella Gómez-Mont unleashes the talents and energy of ordinary citizens to tackle the challenges of today’s mass metropolis

The man who blew the whistle on uber rich tax cheats: The Power of One, episode 4

Bradley Birkenfeld spent years working for a Swiss bank that helped billionaires avoid paying taxes. Then he yanked back the curtain.

The woman who hunts illegal arms dealers: The Power of One, episode 3

Kathi Lynn Austin has targeted, investigated and helped to bring down some of the world’s most dangerous arms dealers—in some cases meeting them face-to-face

Sergei Magnitsky’s heroic sacrifice: The Power of One, episode two

The latest episode of The Power of One, a Maclean’s podcast, tells the story of the brilliant tax lawyer who died defending rule of law in Vladimir Putin’s Russia

Introducing The Power of One, a new Maclean’s podcast

We tell the stories of ordinary people whose actions have changed the world