On France’s sun‑bleached coast, grieving mayor Gilles d’Ettore seeks out a local medium Sophia Martinez, but soon after he starts receiving anonymous calls and the facade of small town serenity shatters - an extraordinary story of politics, mysticism, and betrayal begins.You can binge all episodes of The Mystic and The Mayor exclusively and ad-free, right now on Wondery+. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or by visiting Wondery.fm/MysticSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Introducing: The Mystic and the Mayor
In some ways Agde is typical of the South of France - sparkling blue waters and warm sands. It is a playground for the beautiful and the wealthy, boasting a glittering casino and several nudist beaches. Those beaches have made it a favourite haunt of swingers, and there is a resort and hotel especially set up for those looking for a wild and carefree holiday in the sunshine. But February 2024 saw Agde thrust into the spotlight - after its Mayor, Gilles d’Ettore, was arrested for corruption. But he says he was literally…bewitched.This is the story of sex, psychics and sunshine and how one respected public figure claims to have been taken in by the beautiful town clairvoyant Sophia Martinez. Now Gilles, Sophia and her husband are awaiting trial. Martinez is being accused of witchcraft, and Gilles is the subject of mockery. So what really happened in Agde?This series will be a romp through a local scandal that has titillated the interest of the global press, led by Anna Richardson and Leo Schick - the local journalist that saw it all unfold on her doorstep. Listen to The Mystic and The Mayor on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/the-mystic-and-the-mayor/ now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
When a small French coastal town is plunged into chaos, the world discovers what happens when political power and supernatural forces collide.The local mayor Gilles d’Ettore wants to spiritually connect with his late father, so he seeks the help of professional mystic Sophia Martinez. However, the psychic sessions soon spiral out of control, with anonymous phone calls from heaven leading to an abuse of power that shatters the facade of small town serenity. Has Gilles been bewitched by Sophia?With their entanglement the talk of the town, locals start questioning if Gilles is using his position to favour the mystic, or is he simply a generous leader? Is Sophia preying on a vulnerable man, or are her actions helping Gilles fulfil his need to believe?Presenter Anna Richardson and journalist Leo Schick unravel this story from the very beginning, investigating how our past can shape our actions, and vulnerability can be both a strength and a weakness. They explore how the actions of Gilles and Sophia propelled a sleepy tourist trap onto the front pages of newspapers all over the world.Listen to The Mystic and The Mayor on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting https://wondery.com/links/the-mystic-and-the-mayor/ now.
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