American Greed Podcast

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Fame, Fortune & Fraud Mar 07, 2023

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Jason Van Eman is a b-list actor from Oklahoma who decides to seek fame and fortune as a Hollywood producer. When he teams up with a Miami financier named Benjamin McConley, the partners build an impressive roster of credits in the indie film world. But when they sign on to fund and produce the movie INSIDE GAME, the secret to their success is revealed - a corrupt banker who turns out to be enabling their fraudulent scheme. (Original air date 2/28/23) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Drunk with Power Feb 28, 2023

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With his long beard, ponytail, and ubiquitous advertising, Jamie Balagia — AKA “The DWI Dude” — is well-known in Texas as flamboyant defense attorney who can get drunk driving defendants out of a jam. But when he makes a fraudulent promise, telling the biggest and most dangerous cocaine cartel in Colombia that he can pay off U.S. judges for a cool $1.5 million, making their cases disappear, the FBI is recording with a hidden camera. And “The Dude" is about to go down for money laundering and obstruction. (Original air date 2/21/23) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sneak Peek: Introducing Letters from Sing Sing Feb 21, 2023

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As a bonus for American Greed listeners, we’re sharing a special preview of Letters from Sing Sing, a new original podcast from NBC News Studios. Letters from Sing Sing tells the story of a man convicted of murder, his fight for justice, and how the letters he sent NBC News producer Dan Slepian sparked a 20-year investigation that changed both of their lives. Listen to the first two episodes now: https://link.chtbl.com/lfss_fdlw

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Preaching Pyramid Schemes Feb 21, 2023

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Reality show couple Marlon and LaShonda Moore are accused of exploiting vulnerable people during the pandemic and convinced thousands of their fans to invest in their illegal gifting pyramid scheme “Blessings in No Time,” aka “BINT.” Preaching BINT investment returns of 800 percent, regulators claim the Moore’s “blessed” themselves to the tune of tens of millions of dollars, while most BINT members are losing money at a time they can least afford it. (Original air date 2/14/23) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Inside the Episode: "VIP Schemers" with Joumana Kidd Feb 07, 2023

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Joumana Kidd and DJ Sixsmith discuss the American Greed episode called “VIP Schemers” where influencer Tracii Hutstona, a convicted fraudster and identity thief, stole thousands of dollars after being hired as a nanny. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

VIP Schemers Feb 07, 2023

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Influencer Tracii Show Hutstona, was all over social media, sporting towering heels and clingy couture, living the lux life with her former football pro husband. In hundreds of posts and on her own Youtube reality series, she plugged their chain of restaurants and VIP client services. But when one high profile client discovers more than a million dollars missing from her bank accounts – funds that investigators say were found to have passed through Tracii’s flawlessly manicured hands – Tracii, a convicted fraudster and identity thief, is once again up on federal charges -– and set to star in the hottest criminal case sequel of the season. (Original air date 1/31/23) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Follow the Juul Money Jan 31, 2023

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Adam Bowen and James Monsees are two Silicon Valley entrepreneurs who say they want to save millions of smokers’ lives with their “safe” e-cigarette JUUL.  But when an epidemic of teenage nicotine addiction breaks out across the country, some people ask, are JUUL’s founders intent on saving lives or greedy enough to make a killing by targeting the next generation? (Original airdate 1/24/23) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Voice of "Greed": One-on-One with Stacy Keach Jan 17, 2023

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Stacy Keach has been the voice of American Greed since its beginning. The legendary actor joins CNBC's DJ Sixsmith for a special edition of American Greed to discuss Greed and his career. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Busted Mogul Dec 27, 2022

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Lobsang Dargey, a Tibetan Buddhist Monk, escapes Chinese oppression and claws his way to freedom in the U.S. Uneducated and broke, but rich with ambition, Dargey catapults from odd jobs to real estate development. He collects millions from investors for a Seattle skyscraper, but then violates his Buddhist principles —and the law— by misappropriating $17 million from a U.S. government “green card” program to fund his personal ventures and lavish spending. Now out on parole after three years in federal prison, Dargey has returned to real estate development. (Original airdate 12/20/22) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A Legacy of Fraud Dec 20, 2022

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A sprawling investigation into the prominent and powerful Murdaugh family uncovers years of unchecked power and privilege that has allegedly resulted in years of fraud, conspiracy, corruption and even murder. As the investigators dig deeper, Alex Murdaugh’s secrets are exposed and he is now being investigated for a web of complex criminal charges. (Original airdate 12/13/22) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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