American Scandal
Wondery - wondery.com
Latest episode: Tue Apr 23 2024
Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage.
Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we’re left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business Wars and Tides of History comes American Scandal, where we take you deep into the heart of America’s dark side to look at what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they’re caught. Hosted by Lindsay Graham.
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- Aug4Big Tobacco | The New Frontier | 529mins
- Jul28Big Tobacco | Killing the Marlboro Man | 435mins
- Jul21Big Tobacco | Retaliation | 338mins
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- Jul7Big Tobacco | Smoking Guns | 137mins
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- Apr28Waco - Day 51 | 639mins
- Apr21Waco - Broken Promises | 536mins
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- Apr7Waco - Ranch Apocalypse | 337mins
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- Dec24The Plame Affair - The Investigation | 233mins
- Dec17The Plame Affair - Exposed | 133mins
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- Jun18Tuskegee Syphilis Study - Treatment by Autopsy | 242mins
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- May14Payola - The Network | 442mins
- May7Payola - Rock ’n’ Roll on Trial | 342mins
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- Apr23Payola - The $50 Handshake | 139mins
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- Mar19The Hare Krishna Murders: The WhistleBlower | 437mins
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- Feb5Exxon Valdez: The Spin Cycle | 341mins
- Jan29Exxon Valdez: The Mosquito Fleet | 242mins
- Jan22Exxon Valdez: Oil Meets Water | 137mins
- Jan1Iran Contra: Inside | 643mins
- Dec25Iran Contra: The Inner Circle | 543mins
- Dec18Iran Contra: Walsh | 442mins
- Dec11Iran Contra: Don and Ed | 341mins
- Dec4Iran Contra: Ollie | 240mins
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