Mercenary

This week on Snap…”Mercenary.” Amazing stories from people paid to do our dirty work. Snap Judgment, storytelling with a beat…from PRX and NPR.

Temptations of War

James just wanted to film the war in Liberia. But bloody conflicts dirty even the cleanest of hands. Find out more about James Brabazon’s story in his book, “My Friend the Mercenary.”

Producer: Anna Sussman 

Breaker-Upper

Jonathan Kiekbusch discovered he had a secret talent that people would pay for.   If someone wanted breakup with their girlfriend or boyfriend, but didn’t have the guts — Jonathan would handle the dirty work.

Producer: Joe Rosenberg

Super Soul Sucker

Glynn lands a primo gig selling a gadget that sells itself.

Producer: Renzo Gorrio

Season 5 Episode 6