Swindled

A Concerned Citizen

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Utilizes narrative storytelling, archival audio, and immersive soundscapes to explore true stories of white-collar criminals, con artists, and corporate evil. From corruption and fraud to Ponzi schemes and environmental disasters, these financially motivated crimes have shaped our world in unimaginable ways. All in the name of greed. Become a ValuedListenerTM at ValuedListener.com

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Bonus: The Beach House Sheriff (Todd Entrekin)

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08/01/21 • 31 min

A sheriff in Alabama uses the inmate food budget to purchase personal property.

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82. The Perfect Trigger (Remington Arms)

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06/21/22 • 69 min

America's oldest gun manufacturer denies that its most popular product is defective and dangerous. Prelude: A deadly toy gun is recalled by Family Dollar.

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81. The Crusader (Nicholas Alahverdian)

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06/05/22 • 79 min

The untimely death of an outspoken advocate for foster children reveals his despicable double life. Prelude: A tragedy occurs after a woman in Rhode Island adopts eight children with developmental issues.

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85. The Creamery (Blue Bell)

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08/22/22 • 52 min

A beloved ice cream brand issues a recall when its products are linked to a listeria outbreak. Prelude: Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota, Florida, continues to sell tainted ice cream while under investigation.

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71. The Inferno (The Station nightclub fire)

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09/28/21 • 78 min

Incompetence and negligence lead to a devastating loss of life at a concert in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Prelude: A fight in the E2 nightclub in Chicago triggers a deadly stampede.

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80. The Standoff (Ed & Elaine Brown)

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05/22/22 • 77 min

After refusing to pay taxes, a New Hampshire couple engages in a months-long standoff with federal authorities. Prelude: The Montana Freemen perpetrate a massive fraud scheme under the guise of sovereignty.

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73. The Salesman (William J. McCorkle)

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10/25/21 • 48 min

A charismatic real estate guru builds a fortune with infomercials. Prelude: Charles J. Givens sells financial advice to a susceptible audience.

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72. The Killdozer (Marvin Heemeyer)

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10/12/21 • 57 min

A muffler shop owner exacts revenge over a zoning dispute in the mountain town of Granby, Colorado. Prelude: Tom Leask makes a violent statement against a small-town government.

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75. The Explosion (Port of Beirut disaster)

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12/06/21 • 65 min

A massive explosion in Lebanon's capital city is revealed to be a symptom of a corrupt system. Prelude: A fertilizer plant explosion destroys the small town of West, Texas.

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68. The Ghost Writer (Anthony Godby Johnson)

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07/18/21 • 59 min

A critically ill teenager writes a best-selling book about his abusive childhood. Prelude: New Horizons Youth Ministry opens a child reform program overseas.

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