Ayesha Roscoe

Elena Twork produced today's episode with help from Danny Hensel.

Elena Twork produced today's episode with help from Danny Hensel.

Michael Radcliffe is our director, with support from technical director Andy Huther and engineers David Greenberg and Arthur Holliday-Lorent.

Michael Radcliffe is our director, with support from technical director Andy Huther and engineers David Greenberg and Arthur Holliday-Lorent.

Michael Radcliffe is our director, with support from technical director Andy Huther and engineers David Greenberg and Arthur Holliday-Lorent.

Tomorrow on the Sunday Story, is the U.S. on the path to authoritarianism? Hundreds of scholars believe that the country's liberal democracy is under assault. Tune in to hear the voices of those who fled repressive regimes and found sanctuary in the U.S., only for the Trump administration's tactics to remind them of home.

Tomorrow on the Sunday Story, is the U.S. on the path to authoritarianism? Hundreds of scholars believe that the country's liberal democracy is under assault. Tune in to hear the voices of those who fled repressive regimes and found sanctuary in the U.S., only for the Trump administration's tactics to remind them of home.

Tomorrow on the Sunday Story, is the U.S. on the path to authoritarianism? Hundreds of scholars believe that the country's liberal democracy is under assault. Tune in to hear the voices of those who fled repressive regimes and found sanctuary in the U.S., only for the Trump administration's tactics to remind them of home.

I'm Aisha Roscoe, and this is The Sunday Story, where we go beyond the news to bring you one big story. This is Sean Combs, aka P. Diddy. You might also know him as Puff Daddy, Love, or Puffy. And back in 2023, when he was performing this medley at the VMAs, he was at the height of his fame and power.

I'm Aisha Roscoe, and this is The Sunday Story, where we go beyond the news to bring you one big story. This is Sean Combs, aka P. Diddy. You might also know him as Puff Daddy, Love, or Puffy. And back in 2023, when he was performing this medley at the VMAs, he was at the height of his fame and power.

I'm Aisha Roscoe, and this is The Sunday Story, where we go beyond the news to bring you one big story. This is Sean Combs, aka P. Diddy. You might also know him as Puff Daddy, Love, or Puffy. And back in 2023, when he was performing this medley at the VMAs, he was at the height of his fame and power.

He received a Global Icon Award at the ceremony, and around the same time, Mayor Eric Adams awarded Combs a gold key to New York City. I want to thank y'all for this honor.

He received a Global Icon Award at the ceremony, and around the same time, Mayor Eric Adams awarded Combs a gold key to New York City. I want to thank y'all for this honor.

He received a Global Icon Award at the ceremony, and around the same time, Mayor Eric Adams awarded Combs a gold key to New York City. I want to thank y'all for this honor.

Twelve months later, Combs was in jail and facing criminal charges for sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

Twelve months later, Combs was in jail and facing criminal charges for sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

Twelve months later, Combs was in jail and facing criminal charges for sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

This is just the latest. Tomorrow, Combs' trial will begin in New York City. Today on the show, NPR music reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento joins us to talk about the rise and fall of one of hip-hop's biggest stars. A warning, this episode contains discussion of sexual assault, violence, and drug use. Stay with us.

This is just the latest. Tomorrow, Combs' trial will begin in New York City. Today on the show, NPR music reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento joins us to talk about the rise and fall of one of hip-hop's biggest stars. A warning, this episode contains discussion of sexual assault, violence, and drug use. Stay with us.

This is just the latest. Tomorrow, Combs' trial will begin in New York City. Today on the show, NPR music reporter Isabella Gomez Sarmiento joins us to talk about the rise and fall of one of hip-hop's biggest stars. A warning, this episode contains discussion of sexual assault, violence, and drug use. Stay with us.