American Scandal
Wondery
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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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Teapot Dome | A Mammoth Deal | 1
American Scandal
07/09/24 • 38 min
Warren G. Harding is elected president in 1920, thanks in part to a backroom deal between Republican Party power brokers and influential oil men. To make good on that deal, Harding’s Secretary of the Interior, Albert Fall, quietly leases the federally owned Teapot Dome oil field in Wyoming and two others in California to oil magnates Harry Sinclair and Edward Doheny. But to hand out the leases, Fall wants something in return.
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The Clinton-Lewinsky Affair | Forbidden Love | 1
American Scandal
11/02/21 • 46 min
Monica Lewinsky struggles to build a life on the West Coast. But soon, she gets a chance to start over, and takes a prestigious internship at the White House.
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The Dust Bowl | The Land of Opportunity | 1
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10/24/23 • 36 min
American farmers flock to the Southern Plains, lured by the promise of riches. Soon, a strange storm appears on the horizon.
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FBI Agent Turned Russian Spy | World of Secrets | 1
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04/02/24 • 41 min
In 1976, at the height of the Cold War, Robert Hanssen joins the FBI to work in their counterintelligence division. Hanssen is valued for his technical skills, and put in charge of databases containing some of the country’s most valuable secrets. But he’s socially awkward, and constantly passed up for promotions and field work, leaving him resentful of his employers. Soon, he decides to turn to another source of income: selling information to his country’s greatest enemy, the Soviet Union. Over the course of several decades, he’ll become one of the most damaging spies in US history.
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Station Nightclub Fire | Pyrotechnics | 1
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01/21/25 • 32 min
In February 2003, a small nightclub in West Warwick, Rhode Island called the Station gets set to host a performance by ‘80s rock band Great White. But unbeknownst to the club’s patrons, owners Michael and Jeffrey Derderian and their staff have cut corners on safety. And when Great White’s tour manager sets off some dangerous pyrotechnics, the Station becomes a death trap.
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The Clinton-Lewinsky Affair | Under Penalty of Perjury | 3
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11/23/21 • 41 min
Monica Lewinsky suffers a terrible betrayal. As she tries to protect the president, a national scandal erupts.
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The Unabomber | 35,000 Words | 3
American Scandal
12/15/20 • 38 min
A fight erupts between Ted Kaczynski and his brother, David. And when tragedy strikes, the Kaczynski family begins to break apart.
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Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker | Faith Not Fact | 1
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06/11/24 • 38 min
After marrying and dropping out of bible college in the early 1960s, Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker launch a traveling evangelical show with puppets, which catches the attention of televangelist Pat Robertson. Robertson offers them their first TV show on his new Christian Broadcasting Network. By the 1970s, the Bakkers strike out on their own, launching their own ministry and television network, Praise the Lord. But as the Bakkers use their followers’ donations to fund their lavish lifestyle, it raises alarm bells for PTL staff.
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Teapot Dome | Boiling Over | 2
American Scandal
07/16/24 • 42 min
Democratic congressional leaders and independent oil men are furious when they learn that Interior Secretary Albert Fall leased federal oil reserves with no open bidding or public debate.. Montana Senator Thomas Walsh reluctantly agrees to head an investigation, even as Fall brazenly sets out to collect his kickbacks and retire to his ranch in New Mexico.
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Challenger Disaster | Bigger, Faster, Cheaper | 1
American Scandal
12/17/24 • 37 min
In January 1986, the Challenger Space Shuttle was poised to make history, carrying seven astronauts, including Christa McAuliffe, the first teacher and civilian selected for space travel. The launch was part of a decade-long effort by NASA to make flights cheaper and more frequent with the use of a reusable space shuttle. But years of budget cuts and risky design choices set the stage for disaster.
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How many episodes does American Scandal have?
American Scandal currently has 408 episodes available.
What topics does American Scandal cover?
The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, History, Documentary and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on American Scandal?
The episode title 'Teapot Dome | A Mammoth Deal | 1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on American Scandal?
The average episode length on American Scandal is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of American Scandal released?
Episodes of American Scandal are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of American Scandal?
The first episode of American Scandal was released on Sep 18, 2018.
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