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    American Scandal

    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.

    New episodes come out every Tuesday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. Get all episodes – including exclusive seasons – ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon Music with a Prime membership or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription.

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    America's Coup in Iran | The Decrees | 2 Mar 28, 2023

    The CIA recruits Iran’s monarch for the mission, as agency operatives carry out a campaign of psychological warfare.

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    America's Coup in Iran | The Nationalist | 1 Mar 21, 2023

    Iran elects a new prime minister, one promising to reclaim the country’s oil industry. Sensing a threat to Western power, the U.K. and the U.S. launch a secret operation.

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    Oklahoma City Bombing | Does Social Media Cause Political Polarization? | 5 Mar 14, 2023

    In 1995, Timothy McVeigh detonated a truck bomb in downtown Oklahoma City, in an effort to strike the federal government. Nearly 30 years later, many have begun to warn that McVeigh’s radical ideology is making a resurgence—and that social media is at least partly to blame.

    In this interview, Lindsay discusses the warnings—and potential solutions—with Paul Barrett, co-author of the report “Fueling the Fire: How Social Media Intensifies U.S. Political Polarization – And What Can Be Done About It.”

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    Oklahoma City Bombing | Last Goodbyes | 4 Mar 07, 2023

    The FBI prepares to make an arrest. Bill McVeigh issues a final plea.

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    Introducing SUSPECT: Vanished in the Snow Mar 03, 2023

    For more than three and a half decades, the disappearance of 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews was a mystery – a riddle neither authorities nor her family members could solve. The residents of her cloistered Colorado hometown had scoured every inch of prairie. Jonelle’s face had been on milk cartons nationwide. Even the President of the United States had appealed to the public for help. Still, every lead had fizzled. Every person of interest had turned out to be a dead end.

    Then, in 2019, Jonelle’s remains were unearthed near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. With the discovery came a troubling new question: Had the truth been hiding in plain sight the entire time? Was the man who couldn’t stop obsessing over Jonelle’s disappearance also the person who took her? From Campside Media and Wondery comes season two of SUSPECT. Former CNN reporter Ashley Fantz and executive producers Matthew Shaer and Eric Benson (Suspect, Over My Dead Body) dig into one of the most mind-bending cold cases in modern history, in an attempt to separate fact and fiction, compulsion from guilt, and true-crime fandom from a motive for murder.

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    Oklahoma City Bombing | No Backing Out | 3 Feb 28, 2023

    Timothy McVeigh hatches a plot to attack the federal government, and begins building a bomb.

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    Oklahoma City Bombing | American Radical | 2 Feb 21, 2023

    Timothy McVeigh enlists in the military. When he returns home, he struggles to find a sense of purpose.

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    Oklahoma City Bombing | April 19 | 1 Feb 14, 2023

    An explosion rips through downtown Oklahoma City. The FBI launches a nationwide manhunt.

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    Encore: The Midnight Crew | Police Unions and the Limits of Reform | 5 Feb 07, 2023

    Historian William Jones explains how police unions shape law enforcement in America, while potentially shielding officers from accusations of misconduct.

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    WOOGA - June's Journey: Play as the intrepid June Parker and follow her story to solve the death of her sister. You’ll hunt for clues in hundreds of beautifully illustrated scenes to uncover new clues in this thrilling murder mystery set in the roaring 20s.

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    Encore: The Midnight Crew | United States v. Burge | 4 Jan 31, 2023

    An official investigation blows the whistle on Chicago PD. Jon Burge faces a day of reckoning in court.

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    Encore: The Midnight Crew | Civil Trial | 3 Jan 24, 2023

    Civil rights attorneys take on a risky case against Jon Burge. As they press their fight in court, an official in the police department launches an official investigation.

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    Wondery Presents: Frozen Head Jan 23, 2023

    Hosted by Ash Kelley and Alaina Urquhart from the hit show Morbid.

    When 90-year-old Laurence Pilgeram drops dead on the sidewalk outside his condo, you might think that’s the end of his story. But, really, it’s just the beginning. Because Laurence and others like him have signed up to be frozen and brought back to life in the future. And that belief will pull multiple generations of the Pilgeram family into a cryonics soap opera filled with dead pets, gold coins, grenades, fist fights, mysterious packages, family feuds, Hall of Fame baseball legends, and frozen heads — lots of frozen heads. From Wondery, comes a story about life, death, and what comes next.

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    Encore: The Midnight Crew | Manhunt | 2 Jan 17, 2023

    A double murder shocks the city of Chicago. As police work to solve the crime, they launch a campaign that turns violent.

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    Encore: The Midnight Crew | War Zone | 1 Jan 10, 2023

    Jon Burge is a star detective in the Chicago Police Department. He's known as a man who can crack the most difficult cases, and send the worst criminals to jail. But underneath his success is a dark secret—one that could shatter the city of Chicago.

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    Encore: The Breakup of Big Oil | Judgment | 5 Jan 03, 2023

    John D. Rockefeller goes on the run. The U.S. Supreme Court prepares to issue a landmark decision.

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    Encore: The Breakup of Big Oil | The Hunt | 4 Dec 27, 2022

    Ida Tarbell begins to investigate Standard Oil. As she digs deeper, she receives help from some unexpected sources.

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    Encore: The Breakup of Big Oil | The Flood | 3 Dec 20, 2022

    John D. Rockefeller makes a bold move, one that helps him crush his opponents. Soon, disaster strikes in Titusville, Pennsylvania. And that means it's time for Ida Tarbell to return home—and to take on Standard Oil.

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    Encore: The Breakup of Big Oil | Going to War | 2 Dec 13, 2022

    Standard Oil faces an organized resistance. But that doesn't slow down John D. Rockefeller. The oil titan continues to build his empire, and soon, some of his enemies have to make a terrible choice. They can keep fighting—and go bankrupt. Or they can team up with Rockefeller.

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    Encore: The Breakup of Big Oil | Rise of Rockefeller | 1 Dec 06, 2022

    John D. Rockefeller is a poor boy with a dream. He's going to become a businessman. And he's going to be wildly rich. Soon, he stumbles on the product that will seal his fate: oil. Thick, crude oil is gushing from the ground across America. It's creating boomtowns—and a new economy. Rockefeller begins to conquer the industry, but he quickly makes enemies, including a young woman who will challenge Rockefeller's growing empire.

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    The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst | The Appeal of True Crime | 5 Nov 29, 2022

    The journalist Sarah Weinman digs into the history of true crime. Weinman, the author of "Scoundrel" and "The Real Lolita," also explains why the genre has continued to soar in popularity.

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    The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst | Free Will | 4 Nov 22, 2022

    Patricia Hearst reunites with her family. Federal prosecutors navigate a trial that's become a national sensation.

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    The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst | On the Road | 3 Nov 15, 2022

    With the SLA in tatters, Patricia Hearst goes on the run. The FBI gets an unusual tip, one that promises a breakthrough.

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    The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst | The Negotiation | 2 Nov 08, 2022

    Patricia Hearst confronts a deadly new reality. The Hearst family tries to strike a deal with the SLA.

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    The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst | The Plot | 1 Nov 01, 2022

    Media heiress Patricia Hearst moves to Berkeley, intent on building a new life. In Oakland, a group of political radicals plot a deadly attack.

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    The Cuban Missile Crisis | Ukraine and the Echoes of the Cold War | 6 Oct 25, 2022

    War is raging in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir Putin has made veiled—and not-so-veiled—threats about the use of nuclear weapons. And with President Joe Biden warning of the potential for "armageddon," many have begun asking a troubling question: Is this the beginning of a new Cold War?


    In this interview, Lindsay talks with historian Norman Naimark, author of the book "Stalin and the Fate of Europe." Naimark explains how we got to this moment in Ukraine—and the lessons we can draw from the Cold War.

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    The Cuban Missile Crisis | Black Saturday | 5 Oct 18, 2022

    An American pilot comes under attack. With nuclear war on the horizon, Kennedy and Khrushchev race to pull off a secret deal.


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    The Cuban Missile Crisis | Fire in the Sky | 4 Oct 11, 2022

    Nikita Khrushchev threatens to launch a nuclear strike. An American spy plane flies a risky mission.

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    The Cuban Missile Crisis | The Discovery | 3 Oct 04, 2022

    The CIA discovers evidence of a growing threat in Cuba. President Kennedy plans a limited military response, in an effort to prevent war.

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    The Cuban Missile Crisis | Denial and Deception | 2 Sep 27, 2022

    The Soviets stage a covert operation to distract the U.S. But an American spy plane makes a surprise discovery, and tensions quickly escalate.

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    The Cuban Missile Crisis | Bay of Pigs | 1 Sep 20, 2022

    Fidel Castro seizes power in Cuba. President Kennedy authorizes a coup, but sets in motion an unexpected chain of events.

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    Edward Snowden | The New Mass Surveillance | 5 Sep 13, 2022

    Matthew Guariglia is a historian who studies surveillance and policing. In this conversation with Lindsay, Guariglia argues that online platforms like Nextdoor have created a new form of mass surveillance, one that threatens local communities.

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    Edward Snowden | Exile | 4 Sep 06, 2022

    Edward Snowden tries to flee to Ecuador. But the Obama administration counters with a surprise move, leaving Snowden trapped in Russia.

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    Edward Snowden | Going Public | 3 Aug 30, 2022

    Laura Poitras and Glenn Greenwald prepare to break their story. Edward Snowden goes on the run.

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    Edward Snowden | Read, Write, Execute | 2 Aug 23, 2022

    Edward Snowden lands a job with the NSA. But when he stumbles on a shocking government secret, Snowden has to face a moral dilemma.

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    Edward Snowden | Meet the Press | 1 Aug 16, 2022

    Filmmaker Laura Poitras gets a tip from a mysterious informant. Despite the enormous risks, Poitras pursues the story, and teams up with reporter Glenn Greenwald.

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    DuPont Chemical Cover-Up | Forever Chemicals | 4 Aug 09, 2022

    While we used many sources in creating this season, key elements of the story were drawn from the book Exposure by Robert Bilott. We highly recommend it. You can buy the book here:

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    Lindsay chats with Robert Bilott, the attorney who took on DuPont, and the author of the book "Exposure." The two discuss the dangerous chemicals that have found their way into consumer products. And they look at the steps the government is taking to protect our health.

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    DuPont Chemical Cover-Up | Six Diseases | 3 Aug 02, 2022

    While we used many sources in creating this season, key elements of the story were drawn from the book Exposure by Robert Bilott. We highly recommend it. You can buy the book here: https://bit.ly/3yUa7y6

    DuPont strikes back in court. As the battle intensifies, Robert Bilott faces a crisis that threatens his life.

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    DuPont Chemical Cover-Up | Unsafe to Drink | 2 Jul 26, 2022

    While we used many sources in creating this season, key elements of the story were drawn from the book Exposure by Robert Bilott. We highly recommend it. You can buy the book here: https://bit.ly/3yUa7y6


    Earl Tennant's case comes to a close. Robert Bilott faces an agonizing choice, as he confronts the magnitude of DuPont's pollution.


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    DuPont Chemical Cover-Up | Dry Run Creek | 1 Jul 19, 2022

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    A devastating plague strikes a cattle farm in West Virginia. As he investigates the mystery, an attorney uncovers a secret that threatens a corporate empire.

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    Encore: Waco | The Fire Rages On | 7 Jul 12, 2022

    Eric Benson is a senior editor at the magazine Texas Monthly. In 2018, Benson wrote a series of articles that helped shed new light on the tragedy at Mount Carmel. He and Lindsay discuss how the event still shapes American life today.


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    Encore: Waco | Day 51 | 6 Jul 05, 2022

    The Branch Davidians prepare to surrender. But their plan unravels when they face the FBI, which is under intense pressure to get quick results.

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    Encore: Waco | Broken Promises | 5 Jun 28, 2022

    The Branch Davidians remain locked in a tense standoff with the federal government. And with the FBI now in charge, negotiators try to secure a peaceful surrender. But the FBI—and the Davidians—face a major obstacle: the always-unpredictable David Koresh.


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    Encore: Waco | The Raid | 4 Jun 21, 2022

    The federal government prepares for a raid at Mount Carmel. But a chance encounter eliminates the element of surprise—and sets the course for a massive battle between federal forces and David Koresh's community.


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    Encore: Waco | Ranch Apocalypse | 3 Jun 14, 2022

    The Branch Davidians are accused of child abuse and stashing illegal firearms. With a federal investigation now underway, paranoia grows at Mount Carmel. And a government raid appears imminent.


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    Encore: Waco | The Betrayal | 2 Jun 07, 2022

    Vernon Howell faces criminal charges in court. And soon, his followers begin to turn against him—fueling his paranoia, and setting the stage for his fateful standoff against the U.S. government.

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    Encore: Waco | The New Messiah | 1 Jun 04, 2022

    In 1993, a massive conflict erupts in rural Texas. The federal government launches a siege against the Branch Davidians, a religious group based in the outskirts of Waco. What follows is the longest firefight in the history of American law enforcement. And it’s a battle that ends in tragedy. But the standoff has its genesis years before. It’s then that Vernon Howell comes looking for a new religious community to call home. He finds it with the Branch Davidians, and soon, he begins working to seize power.

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    Watergate | The Rise of Conspiracy Theories | 6 May 24, 2022

    In this interview, Lindsay sits down with Kathryn Olmsted, a historian who's written extensively about Watergate. The two discuss how Watergate was a turning point in American life. And Olmsted reveals why the scandal helped give rise to a new generation of conspiracy theories.

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    Watergate | The Smoking Gun | 5 May 17, 2022

    President Nixon fights the release of his secret tapes. But with the country thrust into a constitutional crisis, Nixon has to make a gut-wrenching decision.

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    Watergate | A Cancer Within | 4 May 10, 2022

    A Senate hearing sets in motion a new crisis. With the cover-up unraveling, White House counsel John Dean takes matters into his own hands.

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    Watergate | The Fifth Man | 3 May 03, 2022

    Woodward and Bernstein uncover a shocking revelation about President Nixon's chief of staff. But when their story is published, the reporters find themselves backed into a corner.

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    Watergate | The President's Decision | 2 Apr 26, 2022

    The Washington Post begins investigating a mysterious crime. President Nixon confronts a crisis.

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    Watergate | The Break-In | 1 Apr 19, 2022

    President Nixon’s reelection campaign hatches a plan. It's dangerous and risky. But it could secure a victory in the upcoming election.

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    The FBI vs. the Hedge Fund | Insider Trading in Congress | 5 Apr 12, 2022

    Should members of Congress be allowed to trade stocks? It's a question that legislators are debating right now, in the wake of a searing investigation from the publication Insider. In this interview, Lindsay chats with Dave Levinthal, Insider's deputy Washington Bureau chief. They discuss some of the shocking discoveries from Levinthal’s reporting. And they consider whether Congress might be willing to pass new, sweeping legislation.

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    The FBI vs. the Hedge Fund | Cooperating Witnesses | 4 Apr 05, 2022

    Prosecutors race against the clock, as they prepare to go to trial. Two former SAC traders must decide whether to cooperate—or stay silent.

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    The FBI vs. the Hedge Fund | Expert Networks | 3 Mar 29, 2022

    The FBI builds its case against Steven Cohen. With his back against the wall, Cohen has to make a difficult decision.

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    The FBI vs. the Hedge Fund | Inside Men | 2 Mar 22, 2022

    FBI Agent BJ Kang gets a promising tip from an informant. Mathew Martoma, a trader at SAC Capital, goes on a hunt for inside information.

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    The FBI vs. the Hedge Fund | A Game of Poker | 1 Mar 15, 2022

    Steven Cohen wants to escape his small life on Long Island. The destination in sight: Wall Street.

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    Fraud in a Drug Lab | America's War on Drugs | 4 Mar 08, 2022

    Lindsay chats with David Farber, a historian who studies America's war on drugs. The two discuss the controversial origins of the decades-long campaign. And they look at some recent developments that may point to a different future.

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    Fraud in a Drug Lab | 21,000 Cases | 3 Mar 01, 2022

    Annie Dookhan faces a day of reckoning. The Massachusetts criminal justice system is thrown into disarray.

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    Fraud in a Drug Lab | The Logbook | 2 Feb 22, 2022

    Annie Dookhan's colleagues suspect foul play, and begin a covert investigation of the lab's star chemist. To avoid scrutiny, Dookhan sets in motion a desperate ploy.

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    Fraud in a Drug Lab | A Superstar | 1 Feb 15, 2022

    Annie Dookhan lands a dream job, testing illegal drugs at a government lab. But facing intense pressure, Dookhan soon wades into criminal territory herself.

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    Encore: The Hare Krishna Murders | Retribution and Reform | 6 Feb 08, 2022

    Keith Ham’s chief enforcer is summoned back to New Vrindaban for a mission. He enlists the help of a friend of the commune who turns informer. Steve Bryant goes into hiding. Deputy Westfall works with the state police to finally make some arrests. But will he be able to bring down Keith Ham?

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    Encore: The Hare Krishna Murders | The Fracture | 5 Feb 01, 2022

    Steve Bryant is forced out of the commune at gunpoint and heads to California, where he finds evidence that the Gurus are frauds. Berkeley Temple Leader Hansadutta has a meltdown that lands him in jail. An attempt to start a Guru Reform movement divides the movement and leads to death threats. A devotee attacks Keith Ham.

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    Encore: The Hare Krishna Murders | The Whistleblower | 4 Jan 25, 2022

    When a devotee in West Virginia goes missing, his wife suspects murder. Deputy Westfall is thwarted by the DA when he tries to take action. Keith flexes his muscles and expands his power over New Vrindaban.

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    Encore: The Hare Krishna Murders | A Vigil of Vultures | 3 Jan 18, 2022

    When the Swami dies, eleven senior disciples declare themselves gurus and take control of the movement. In Berkeley, Hansadutta grows fearful and starts amassing an arsenal of weapons. In West Virginia, Keith Ham finishes constructing his palace of gold. When new devotees with records for violent crime join the commune, Deputy Westfall is alarmed. A drug smuggling operation at the Krishna Temple in Laguna Beach ends in murder when temple leaders pair up with ex-mafia informants.

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    Encore: The Hare Krishna Murders | Sowing the Seeds | 2 Jan 11, 2022

    When devotees at the NYC temple confront Keith Ham, he decides to found a commune of his own in West Virginia. Krishnas in temples across the country come up with illegal ways to raise money for the group, including drug dealing and money scams.

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    Encore: The Hare Krishna Murders | Go West, Old Man | 1 Jan 04, 2022

    An elderly swami from India captures the zeitgeist of 1960s counterculture in America, with his message of peace and love. But his western disciples are hungry for power, and one of his most trusted devotees betrays him.

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    The Pentagon Papers | The Trial | 4 Dec 28, 2021

    President Nixon sets in motion a secret campaign to destroy Daniel Ellsberg. With his trial underway, Ellsberg faces a moment of reckoning.



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    The Pentagon Papers | The Leak | 3 Dec 21, 2021

    Daniel Ellsberg makes a fateful decision. America's journalists find themselves in a heated battle with President Nixon.

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    The Pentagon Papers | Birth of a Radical | 2 Dec 14, 2021

    Daniel Ellsberg begins meeting with anti-war activists. With his beliefs shifting, Ellsberg considers whether to take more decisive action.

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    The Pentagon Papers | The Cold Warrior | 1 Dec 07, 2021

    A war in Vietnam is on the horizon, as Daniel Ellsberg begins a new job at the Department of Defense. But after seeing the conflict in person, Ellsberg learns a terrible truth—one that forces him to take drastic action.

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    The Clinton-Lewinsky Affair | High Crimes and Misdemeanors | 4 Nov 30, 2021

    Monica Lewinsky testifies against President Clinton. The Senate conducts a politically charged impeachment trial.

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    The Clinton-Lewinsky Affair | Under Penalty of Perjury | 3 Nov 23, 2021

    Monica Lewinsky suffers a terrible betrayal. As she tries to protect the president, a national scandal erupts.


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    The Clinton-Lewinsky Affair | Secret Records | 2 Nov 16, 2021

    A White House official grows suspicious of Monica Lewinsky, and has her transferred to the Pentagon. At the new job, Lewinsky makes a friend with a hidden agenda.


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    The Clinton-Lewinsky Affair | Forbidden Love | 1 Nov 09, 2021

    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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    LA Steals Its Water | Crisis in the West | 4 Nov 02, 2021

    In this interview, Lindsay chats with David Owen, the author of 'Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River.' The two explore how water scarcity is a mounting issue out West—one that affects the entire country. And they consider some of the solutions that could help curb the growing crisis.


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    LA Steals Its Water | The Showdown | 3 Oct 26, 2021

    The fighting grows fierce between Inyo County and Los Angeles. But when LA's aqueduct is taken hostage, William Mulholland makes a fateful decision that threatens a disaster.

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    LA Steals Its Water | Ransom | 2 Oct 19, 2021

    William Mulholland pushes ahead with LA's aqueduct. But when the people of Inyo County learn the truth, they begin preparing for war.

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    LA Steals Its Water | The Biggest Problem | 1 Oct 12, 2021

    William Mulholland climbs to the top of the water department. But once he's there, he learns that Los Angeles has a terrible secret, one that could destroy the city.

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    Theranos | Are Venture Capitalists to Blame? | 4 Oct 05, 2021

    Lindsay sits down with Charles Duhigg, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist who covers the tech industry. The two explore why venture capitalists work to create monopolies, and whether these powerful investors bear responsibility for the failures at Theranos.


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    Theranos | The Race to Publish | 3 Sep 28, 2021

    An investigative journalist looks into Theranos, and is shocked by his discoveries. Elizabeth Holmes tries to fend off the potentially devastating story.

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    Theranos | The Walgreens Deal | 2 Sep 21, 2021

    Theranos prepares to go public with its blood-testing devices. But the company faces increased scrutiny, as problems with its technology—and its leadership—add up.

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    Theranos | Startup | 1 Sep 14, 2021

    Elizabeth Holmes has an idea that could revolutionize medicine—and make her very rich. But first, she'll need to find investors and put together a company.

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    Attica Prison Uprising | New York's Cover-Up | 5 Sep 07, 2021

    Lindsay sits down with Heather Ann Thompson, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Blood in the Water, which tells the history of Attica. Thompson discusses the troubling aftermath of the uprising, when New York’s government took back control of the prison. And she reveals how, for decades, the state has worked to suppress the truth about its siege.

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    Attica Prison Uprising | Last Rites | 4 Aug 31, 2021

    The inmates receive a final threat, as the state demands their surrender. Governor Rockefeller makes a fateful decision.

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    Attica Prison Uprising | A Plea for Surrender | 3 Aug 24, 2021

    An unexpected death upends the negotiations. As both sides dig in their heels, the hope for a peaceful resolution begins to fade.

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    Attica Prison Uprising | Amnesty | 2 Aug 17, 2021

    Negotiators enter the prison, and attempt to bring an end to the uprising. But the prisoners make a demand that proves to be a major obstacle.

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    Attica Prison Uprising | Liberation | 1 Aug 10, 2021

    The Attica Correctional Facility is a notoriously brutal prison, where beatings are commonplace, and prisoners work for pennies. Tensions have begun to boil over, and after a guard and inmate get into a fight, the maximum-security prison is pushed to the brink.

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    Encore: Enron | The Reckoning | 5 Aug 03, 2021

    A federal task force is formed to bring Enron’s corrupt executives to justice. Sherron Watkins arrives in Washington to participate in congressional hearings and struggles to process the staggering costs of Enron’s downfall.

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    Encore: Enron | Death Spiral | 4 Jul 27, 2021

    The Wall Street Journal works to expose the shady financial deals key to Enron’s success. With his company pushed to the brink of bankruptcy, Ken Lay engages in a desperate ploy to avert disaster.

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    Encore: Enron | Damage Control | 3 Jul 20, 2021

    Ken Lay fights to restore public confidence in Enron as the bad publicity mounts and the stock price continues to fall. Sherron Watkins is encouraged when an internal review of company practices is launched, but stunned when it appears to backfire.

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    Encore: Enron | The Black Box | 2 Jul 13, 2021

    Enron manipulates California's electricity market, and the state is plunged into an energy crisis. But Enron itself is threatened by the schemes of a corrupt CFO, a rocky transition of power, and an alarming discovery by Sherron Watkins.

    This episode originally aired on September 3, 2019.

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    Encore: Enron | A Sense of Urgency | 1 Jul 06, 2021

    In the mid-1990s, Enron Corporation solidifies its position as the top energy company in America. Investment manager Sherron Watkins lands a dream job at Enron, but quickly learns that its office culture and accounting practices make it a treacherous place to work.

    This episode originally aired on August 27, 2019.

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    The Ice Pick Surgeon | Neural Implants and Superhumans | 5 Jun 29, 2021

    Today, we're far from Walter Freeman and his ice pick lobotomies. But there are growing concerns about a new form of brain surgery that sounds like science fiction. The surgery involves devices known as neural implants, which connect the brain directly to computers. In this interview, Lindsay talks with Chris Kenneally, a science journalist and author. The two discuss the remarkable benefits of neural implants—as well as the deep fears they're already raising.

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    The Osage Murders | A Shrinking Family | 1 Jun 22, 2021

    A woman's body is found at the bottom of a gorge. It belongs to a member of the Osage Nation, a tribe that's grown incredibly wealthy from oil. When the victim's sister goes looking for answers, she begins to uncover a shocking conspiracy, one that puts her life in danger.

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    The Ice Pick Surgeon | JFK's Response | 4 Jun 15, 2021

    President Kennedy signs a bill that transforms mental healthcare in America. With his legacy on the line, Walter Freeman begins a desperate—and dangerous—quest to redeem the lobotomy.

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    The Ice Pick Surgeon | A New Threat | 3 Jun 08, 2021

    Walter Freeman goes public with his ice pick lobotomies. But that earns him new enemies—including some who are determined to stop him.

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    The Ice Pick Surgeon | Trial and Error | 2 Jun 01, 2021

    Walter Freeman and James Watts begin to experiment with the lobotomy. But their partnership is tested when a high-profile patient suffers disastrous results.

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    The Ice Pick Surgeon | Search for a Cure | 1 May 25, 2021

    Walter Freeman is devastated when he learns the truth about mental asylums. The medical care is barbaric, and for patients, everyday life is a nightmare. So Freeman begins searching for an alternative. It's a quest that leads him to one of the most controversial procedures in medical history.

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    Host of "Disgraceland" on the Media and Celebrity Meltdowns | 5 May 18, 2021

    The press has a long, troubled relationship with celebrities, from Marilyn Monroe, to Tupac Shakur, to Britney Spears. The paparazzi are often relentless, and media coverage can be vicious. Which raises a question: Does the press bear responsibility for celebrities' meltdowns? In this special interview, Lindsay chats with Jake Brennan, an expert on the topic, and the host of the podcast "Disgraceland."

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    Lance Armstrong | Coming Clean | 4 May 11, 2021

    Floyd Landis goes public about performance-enhancing drugs. Lance Armstrong struggles to contain the fallout, as the truth comes out.

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    Lance Armstrong | Moral Choices | 3 May 04, 2021

    Greg LeMond struggles to find allies in his fight against Lance Armstrong. Floyd Landis is caught in a difficult position, one that forces him to take a big risk.

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    Lance Armstrong | Work Hard, Play Hard | 2 Apr 27, 2021

    Lance Armstrong becomes an icon around the world. But when a former cycling legend begins asking questions about doping, Armstrong goes on the attack.

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    Lance Armstrong | The Boy from North Texas | 1 Apr 20, 2021

    Lance Armstrong enters the cutthroat world of professional cycling. But after a string of humiliating losses, he's left searching for a new way to win.

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    The Red Scare | The Power of Fear | 5 Apr 13, 2021

    Joseph McCarthy was one of the most consequential politicians in American history. He upended Washington, and even influenced foreign policy for years to come. In this interview, Lindsay chats with Larry Tye, the author of Demagogue, a biography of McCarthy. The two discuss the early stages of the Red Scare, which laid the foundation for McCarthy’s rise. Tye also reveals why McCarthy was able to grow so powerful—and so popular.

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    The Red Scare | McCarthy on Trial | 4 Apr 06, 2021

    Accusations emerge that Joseph McCarthy blackmailed the military. He faces investigations in the Senate, and a potentially devastating outcome.

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    The Red Scare | Fighting an Army | 3 Mar 30, 2021

    Joseph McCarthy searches for communist infiltrators in the U.S. government. He lands on a big target, one that earns him a formidable enemy.

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    The Red Scare | Loyal Americans | 2 Mar 23, 2021

    Joseph McCarthy gets help from powerful allies in Washington. As McCarthy’s influence grows, other senators weigh the political cost of challenging him.

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    The Red Scare | Tail Gunner Joe | 1 Mar 16, 2021

    Joseph McCarthy dreams of a bigger life. He wants something beyond the farms of Wisconsin, something more important than cornfields and local disputes. He wants political power in Washington, D.C. And he has a plan to get it.

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    Bernie Madoff | Never Trust a Con Artist | 4 Mar 09, 2021

    Bernie Madoff conned some of the smartest people in the world, from savvy investors to famous artists. All the while, he deceived government regulators. So how did he fool so many people, and for so long? Diana Henriques is a journalist and author who's written extensively about Madoff. In this interview, she describes what made him such a successful con man. And she warns about the possibility of another Bernie Madoff.

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    Bernie Madoff | Collapse | 3 Mar 02, 2021

    The U.S. economy begins to fall apart. So Bernie Madoff takes a risk, and makes a fateful decision about his Ponzi scheme.

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    Bernie Madoff | The Numbers Always Rise | 2 Feb 23, 2021

    A financial analyst raises red flags about Bernie Madoff's record. Madoff faces an investigation from the SEC.

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    Bernie Madoff | Sins of the Father | 1 Feb 16, 2021

    Bernie Madoff is young and broke. And he's hungry for a big paycheck. So he sets out for Wall Street. But a market crash forces him to make a difficult decision, one that will haunt him for years.

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    Encore: Iran Contra | American Coups | 6 Feb 09, 2021

    For decades, the U.S. has led covert campaigns abroad. These campaigns—spearheaded by the CIA, among others—have shaped the balance of power in the world. The U.S. has even helped topple foreign governments. In this new interview, Lindsay chats with Stephen Kinzer, an author who's written extensively about America's foreign policy, and the way our government's actions have had unintended consequences.

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    Encore: Iran Contra | The Inner Circle | 5 Feb 02, 2021

    Independent Counsel Lawrence Walsh sets his sights on the White House and tries to answer the question everyone has been asking: Exactly how much did President Reagan know and when did he know it?

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    Encore: Iran Contra | Walsh | 4 Jan 26, 2021

    Independent Counsel Lawrence Walsh is called to D.C. to investigate Iran-Contra and bring those responsible to justice. But what he discovers will shake his political allegiances, and drive a wedge through the heart of the country.

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    Encore: Iran Contra | Don and Ed | 3 Jan 19, 2021

    When the story breaks that senior U.S. government officials secretly traded arms for hostages, Congress and the American people demand answers. Chief of Staff Don Regan and Attorney General Ed Meese begin building a wall around the President.

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    Encore: Iran Contra | Ollie | 2 Jan 12, 2021

    Two of Reagan’s top priorities are in jeopardy: American hostages are still in the hands of terrorists, and the Contras are losing their fight against the Sandinistas. In early 1986, the two operations merge. In the middle of it all is Lieutenant Colonel Ollie North.

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    Encore: Iran Contra | Bud | 1 Jan 05, 2021

    In July of 1985, the National Security Advisor to President Reagan, Robert “Bud” McFarlane, puts a plan in motion that could change the course of history and turn the Reagan administration upside down.

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    The Unabomber | The Followers | 5 Dec 29, 2020

    Ted Kaczynski warned that technology was crushing the human spirit—and harming the planet. Since 1995, when his manifesto was published, Kaczynski has gained a large number of followers. John H. Richardson, a journalist and author, corresponded with Kaczynski, and joins Lindsay to discuss the wide-reaching influence of Kaczynski's ideas.

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    The Unabomber | Hard Evidence | 4 Dec 22, 2020

    The FBI gets closer to the Unabomber. But a leak to the media threatens the case. And soon, agents are forced to take action.

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    The Unabomber | 35,000 Words | 3 Dec 15, 2020

    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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    The Unabomber | In the Woods | 2 Dec 08, 2020

    Ted Kaczynski falls in love. But soon, he's shocked by some news—and retreats into the wilderness in Montana. It's there that he pushes forward with a deadly bombing campaign.

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    The Unabomber | Atomic Pearl | 1 Dec 01, 2020

    Ted Kaczynski faces a painful rejection in high school. Then he endures an abusive psychology experiment at Harvard. Kaczynski may be an academic prodigy, but he feels lonely and out of place. His solution? He's going to get revenge on modern society.

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    The Riot at Comiskey Park Nov 24, 2020

    In 1979, disco was a dominant force in American music. It took the top spots in the Billboard charts, and sold countless records. But with its culturally diverse audience, disco faced a major backlash. And that would lead to a crisis one evening in July of 1979, when a promotional event at a baseball game turned into a riot. Vince Lawrence was at that game, and has since become a music producer and documentary filmmaker. He and Lindsay discuss the meaning of that infamous night, and how disco’s legacy is still with us today, in music and in culture.

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    The Feds vs. the Activists | COINTELPRO | 5 Nov 17, 2020

    From the mid-1950s to the early '70s, the FBI employed a secret program known as COINTELPRO. It aimed to disrupt a wide range of social activism, from anti-war protests, to the fight for racial justice. At the time, Clayborne Carson was on the front lines of the battles for civil rights. He’d go on to become the founding director of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Research and Education Institute, at Stanford University. He and Lindsay sit down to discuss the FBI's investigations of civil rights leaders. They also discuss how those events echo what's happening now between law enforcement and activists.

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    The Feds vs. the Activists | The Heist | 4 Nov 10, 2020

    Antiwar activists hatch a risky plan. Led by a physics professor, the group decides to burglarize an FBI office. The goal: to find incriminating documents, and to expose decades of federal abuses.

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    The Feds vs. the Activists | Fred Hampton | 3 Nov 03, 2020

    Fred Hampton is a rising star in the civil rights movement. But when he challenges police brutality, he finds that his life is suddenly threatened.

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    The Feds vs. the Activists | MLK | 2 Oct 27, 2020

    The FBI goes after Martin Luther King, Jr., after the civil rights leader calls for an end to racial injustice. The bureau begins to spy on King—and forces him to make an impossible decision.

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    The Feds vs. the Activists | Billie Holiday | 1 Oct 20, 2020

    Billie Holiday makes a decision. The jazz singer will perform "Strange Fruit," the protest song about lynchings, no matter what happens to her—and no matter how many times law enforcement tells her to stay quiet. But that puts her in the crosshairs of one federal official, who uses any means necessary to silence Holiday.

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    Three Mile Island | Responding to Crises | 4 Oct 13, 2020

    It's been over 40 years since the crisis unfolded at Three Mile Island. But the nuclear accident still lingers with us today, as the United States confronts new public health emergencies. At the time of the accident, Peter Bradford was a member of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. He joins Lindsay to discuss what went wrong at Three Mile Island; who was responsible for the crisis; and how nuclear power could play a larger role in the future, as the world looks to fight climate change.

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    Three Mile Island | Fight or Flight | 3 Oct 06, 2020

    A large bubble of hydrogen emerges in the nuclear reactor, threatening to cause a catastrophic explosion. President Carter dispatches an envoy. The goal: to get control of the crisis. And Pennsylvania's leaders face a big moment, as they decide whether to evacuate the region.

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    Three Mile Island | The Ticking Clock | 2 Sep 29, 2020

    When politics intervene, the engineers at Three Mile Island find themselves up against a wall. Mike Pintek airs a stunning interview on the radio, and causes a panic. And Bill Scranton tries to restore calm to the shaken residents of Pennsylvania.

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    Three Mile Island | The Domino Effect | 1 Sep 22, 2020

    On March 28, 1979, Bill Zewe hears an alarm at Three Mile Island. Something has gone terribly wrong at the nuclear power plant, in southern Pennsylvania. And now, the operators at the plant must move fast—before a crisis engulfs the region.

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    The Breakup of Big Oil | American Monopolies | 6 Sep 15, 2020

    The United States is home to a large number of big businesses, from entertainment conglomerates to the giants of tech. Increasingly, members of the public and politicians are raising concerns about these companies—and the power that they wield. Chris Sagers, a law professor at Cleveland State University, joins Lindsay to discuss monopolies in the U.S., both in the past and the present. The two also discuss how the current, heated debates about big business may play out.

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    The Breakup of Big Oil | Judgment | 5 Sep 08, 2020

    John D. Rockefeller is on the run. His company is under assault from state and federal lawsuits, and now, Rockefeller is moving from house to house, doing whatever he can to avoid a courtroom. But soon enough, his fate will be decided for him. Because the U.S. Supreme Court is about to issue a landmark decision.

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    The Breakup of Big Oil | The Hunt | 4 Sep 01, 2020

    Ida Tarbell begins to investigate Standard Oil. And as she digs deeper, she receives help from some unexpected sources. Soon, John D. Rockefeller learns that his deepest secrets could come spilling out into the light.

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    The Breakup of Big Oil | The Flood | 3 Aug 25, 2020

    John D. Rockefeller makes a bold move, one that helps him crush his opponents. Soon, disaster strikes in Titusville, Pennsylvania. And that means it's time for Ida Tarbell to return home—and to take on Standard Oil.

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    The Breakup of Big Oil | Going to War | 2 Aug 18, 2020

    Standard Oil faces an organized resistance. But that doesn't slow down John D. Rockefeller. The oil titan continues to build his empire, and soon, some of his enemies have to make a terrible choice. They can keep fighting—and go bankrupt. Or they can team up with Rockefeller.

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    The Breakup of Big Oil | Rise of Rockefeller | 1 Aug 11, 2020

    John D. Rockefeller is a poor boy with a dream. He's going to become a businessman. And he's going to be wildly rich. Soon, he stumbles on the product that will seal his fate: oil. Thick, crude oil is gushing from the ground across America. It's creating boomtowns—and a new economy. Rockefeller begins to conquer the industry, but he quickly makes enemies, including a young woman who will challenge Rockefeller's growing empire.

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    Big Tobacco | The New Frontier | 5 Aug 04, 2020

    It's been over 20 years since a major settlement forced the tobacco industry to reform—and pay billions of dollars for its mistakes. Still, despite a sea change in the public’s attitude toward smoking, the tobacco industry remains strong. And it continues to win over new customers. Annice Kim, a public health expert, joins Lindsay to discuss the explosion in e-cigarettes’ popularity, and the ways in which companies now use social media to sell these products.

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    Big Tobacco | Killing the Marlboro Man | 4 Jul 28, 2020

    Jeffrey Wigand steps into the national spotlight. But with all the attention, he now faces a very real threat. The tobacco industry could launch its most vicious counterattack. Or, if Mike Moore has his way, Big Tobacco may waive the flag of surrender.

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    Big Tobacco | Retaliation | 3 Jul 21, 2020

    Mike Moore files a landmark lawsuit. Jeffrey Wigand comes under attack. And the producers of 60 Minutes face a major roadblock, as they try to tell the story about Big Tobacco.

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    Big Tobacco | The Whistleblowers | 2 Jul 14, 2020

    A group of ambitious lawyers builds a case against Big Tobacco. But first, they'll need to convince the whistleblowers to speak up.

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    Big Tobacco | Smoking Guns | 1 Jul 07, 2020

    Merrell Williams stumbles on a terrible secret, one that's been hidden for decades. Jeffrey Wigand starts a new job with the tobacco industry, only to come face to face with a bitter truth. Soon, both will have to make a choice that could put them in danger.

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    Boston College Gambling Scheme | Paid Athletes | 4 Jun 30, 2020

    Dan Murphy is a staff writer with ESPN. He’s been covering the changing landscape in college sports, in which athletes could soon make money from endorsements. He and Lindsay discuss the wide-reaching effects of a recent proposal, and look at the history of scandals in the NCAA.

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    Boston College Gambling Scheme | The Final Score | 3 Jun 23, 2020

    The FBI investigates the ties between Boston College basketball players and Jimmy Burke’s crime ring. As the point-shaving trial gets underway, the athletes discover there’s a larger game being played—and they’re the pawns.

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    Boston College Gambling Scheme | You Can Bet Your Life | 2 Jun 16, 2020

    Pressure mounts as the mafia starts pouring money into the betting scheme. But the players begin to crack, and mobsters start disappearing. And soon, the FBI launches its pursuit.

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    Boston College Gambling Scheme | Against the Odds | 1 Jun 09, 2020

    Criminals in Pittsburgh have a plan. It involves gambling and manipulating the scores of college basketball games. But to pull it off, they'll first need some help from the basketball players themselves.

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    Encore: Exxon Valdez | Winner Take Nothing | 4 Jun 03, 2020

    The fishermen run a blockade. Alyeska Pipeline goes to extremes to root out a mole. Exxon and the fishermen face off in court.

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    Encore: Exxon Valdez | The Spin Cycle | 3 May 26, 2020

    After Captain Hazelwood’s arrest, Exxon tries to clean up its public image. President Bush tells Exxon to pick up the pace on the cleanup. Fisherman Riki Ott takes on Big Oil in the Alaska State Legislature.

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    Encore: Exxon Valdez | The Mosquito Fleet | 2 May 19, 2020

    The fishermen find that damage from the spill is even worse than expected, while a winter storm destroys Exxon’s plans for a quick cleanup. Captain Hazelwood disappears.

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    Encore: Exxon Valdez | Oil Meets Water | 1 May 12, 2020

    A supertanker carrying 53 million gallons of crude oil runs aground in Prince William Sound sparking the worst man-made ecological catastrophe in the country’s history at the time. As Exxon struggles to get the cleanup underway, fishermen worry that this is the end of life as they know it

    Links to recommended reading:

    Not One Drop by Riki Ott

    Out of the Channel by John Keeble

    The Spill: Personal Stories from the Exxon Valdez Disaster

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    Waco - The Fire Rages On | 7 May 05, 2020

    Eric Benson is a senior editor at the magazine Texas Monthly. In 2018, Benson wrote a series of articles that helped shed new light on the tragedy at Mount Carmel. He and Lindsay discuss how the event still shapes American life today.

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    Waco - Day 51 | 6 Apr 28, 2020

    The Branch Davidians prepare to surrender. But their plan unravels when they face the FBI, which is under intense pressure to get quick results.


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    Waco - Broken Promises | 5 Apr 21, 2020

    The Branch Davidians remain locked in a tense standoff with the federal government. And with the FBI now in charge, negotiators try to secure a peaceful surrender. But the FBI—and the Davidians—face a major obstacle: the always-unpredictable David Koresh.


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    Waco - The Raid | 4 Apr 14, 2020

    The federal government prepares for a raid at Mount Carmel. But a chance encounter eliminates the element of surprise—and sets the course for a massive battle between federal forces and David Koresh's community.


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    Waco - Ranch Apocalypse | 3 Apr 07, 2020

    The Branch Davidians are accused of child abuse and stashing illegal firearms. With a federal investigation now underway, paranoia grows at Mount Carmel. And a government raid appears imminent.


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    Waco - The Betrayal | 2 Mar 31, 2020

    Vernon Howell faces criminal charges in court. And soon, his followers begin to turn against him—fueling his paranoia, and setting the stage for his fateful standoff against the U.S. government.


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    Waco - The New Messiah | 1 Mar 24, 2020

    In 1993, a massive conflict erupts in rural Texas. The federal government launches a siege against the Branch Davidians, a religious group based in the outskirts of Waco. What follows is the longest firefight in the history of American law enforcement. And it’s a battle that ends in tragedy. But the standoff has its genesis years before. It’s then that Vernon Howell comes looking for a new religious community to call home. He finds it with the Branch Davidians, and soon, he begins working to seize power.


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    The Lenny Bruce Obscenity Trial - Lenny’s Impact | 3 Mar 17, 2020

    Brett Gary is a professor at NYU who studies media and American culture, and focuses on the public battles over censorship. He joins Lindsay to discuss the enduring influence of Lenny Bruce and the comedian’s obscenity trial.


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    The Lenny Bruce Obscenity Trial - I’m Not a Comedian | 2 Mar 10, 2020

    Lenny Bruce faces a terrifying moment, when his health takes a sudden downturn. But a recent Supreme Court case lifts his spirits, and raises the prospects that he'll triumph over his own legal troubles. The trial winds down, and soon, the verdict is in.


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    The Lenny Bruce Obscenity Trial - The Obscenity Circus | 1 Mar 03, 2020

    In the 1960s, Lenny Bruce was a trailblazing standup comedian who took aim at American culture. Bruce clashed frequently with law enforcement, but his decisive legal battle began in 1964. Bruce faced obscenity charges over one of his performances. He also faced a criminal-justice system bent on silencing an outspoken social critic.


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    Volkswagen Diesel Scandal - Uncovering the Truth | 5 Feb 25, 2020

    Cynthia Giles was a senior official at the Environmental Protection Agency. She helped negotiate a major settlement with Volkswagen, as the automaker faced fallout from its diesel emissions scandal. She joins Lindsay and tells behind-the-scenes stories from the scandal.


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    Volkswagen Diesel Scandal - The Wheels Keep Turning | 4 Feb 18, 2020

    Federal prosecutors kick into high gear, and soon, VW executives meet their fate. Meanwhile, Matthias Müller faces his own changing fortune, as company insiders initiate a power play. It's the beginning of a new era for Volkswagen.


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    Volkswagen Diesel Scandal - Crash | 3 Feb 11, 2020

    Martin Winterkorn takes a drastic step, as Volkswagen faces withering criticism. U.S. officials prepare their case against the automaker. And VW struggles to defend itself, as drivers file a blizzard of lawsuits.


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    Volkswagen Diesel Scandal - The Defeat Device | 2 Feb 04, 2020

    Alberto Ayala fights to get the truth from Volkswagen. But the carmaker stonewalls the government—again and again. That is, until a VW employee offers a shocking confession, and sets the course for a massive fight.


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    Volkswagen Diesel Scandal - Whatever It Takes | 1 Jan 28, 2020

    In 2006, Volkswagen executive Martin Winterkorn hatches a plan to boost auto sales in America. The way to do it? Clean diesel cars. But VW's engineers run into a wall, and so they take a troubling shortcut—one that a group of graduate students will inadvertently expose.


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    The Plame Affair - Inside the Fight in Washington | 4 Jan 07, 2020

    Washington, D.C., erupted in a political firestorm in 2003, after Valerie Plame’s identity was revealed to the public. Host Lindsay Graham talks with Matthew Cooper, a journalist who covered the story for Time magazine. Cooper also became part of the story, when he was held in contempt of court for refusing to name the sources who disclosed Plame’s identity to him.


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    The Plame Affair - Justice Served | 3 Dec 31, 2019

    Valerie Plame and Joe Wilson make a surprising announcement. Scooter Libby faces a day of reckoning in court, and Patrick Fitzgerald’s case comes to an end.


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    The Plame Affair - The Investigation | 2 Dec 24, 2019

    The Bush administration comes under investigation for its role in the Plame leak. Meanwhile, Valerie Plame begins receiving alarming threats, which put a strain on her career and personal life. New York Times reporter Judith Miller faces an agonizing choice about her role in the leak.


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    The Plame Affair - Exposed | 1 Dec 17, 2019

    In 2003, America is at war with Iraq, as part of its global campaign on terror. Former diplomat Joe Wilson sharply criticizes the war, making him an enemy of the White House. Payback is swift, but the crosshairs are aimed at someone else: Wilson’s wife, covert CIA agent Valerie Plame.


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    Encore: Interview with Filmmaker Alex Gibney | 5 Dec 03, 2019

    Host Lindsay Graham talks with Alex Gibney, director of “Client 9,” a documentary that examines the rise and fall of Eliot Spitzer.


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    Encore: New York State of Crime - Two Men in a Cell | 4 Nov 26, 2019

    Preet Bharara investigates Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos. The explosive trials and the aftermath.


    Links to NY Times articles mentioned:

    https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/11/04/nyregion/sheldon-silver-trial-highlights.html


    https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2015/11/19/nyregion/dean-and-adam-skelos-trial-highlights.html


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    Encore: New York State of Crime - Pay to Play | 3 Nov 19, 2019

    Governor Cuomo tries to stamp out corruption with an independent commission who deals with interference from unexpected places. Attorney Preet Bharara lasers in on the committee’s findings.


    Links to NY Times articles mentioned:

    The Many Faces of New York’s Political Scandals:

    https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2014/07/23/nyregion/23moreland-commission-and-new-york-political-scandals.html?_r=0

    NY Times article about Moreland Commission:

    https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/23/nyregion/governor-andrew-cuomo-and-the-short-life-of-the-moreland-commission.html


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    Encore: New York State of Crime - An Affair to Remember | 2 Nov 12, 2019

    Troopergate explodes. Governor Spitzer finds himself embroiled in a scandal. Senator Bruno is investigated by the FBI.

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    Encore: New York State of Crime - Three Men in a Room | 1 Nov 05, 2019

    In 2006, Eliot Spitzer is elected governor on a promise to tackle corruption in the most dysfunctional state capital in the country--Albany, NY. He is quickly challenged by one of the most powerful men in the state. Will the governor change Albany or will Albany change him?


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    Enron - The Reckoning | 5 Sep 24, 2019

    A federal task force is formed to bring Enron’s corrupt executives to justice. Sherron Watkins arrives in Washington to participate in congressional hearings and struggles to process the staggering costs of Enron’s downfall.

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    Enron - Death Spiral | 4 Sep 17, 2019

    The Wall Street Journal works to expose the shady financial deals key to Enron’s success. With his company pushed to the brink of bankruptcy, Ken Lay engages in a desperate ploy to avert disaster.


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    Enron - Damage Control | 3 Sep 10, 2019

    Ken Lay fights to restore public confidence in Enron as the bad publicity mounts and the stock price continues to fall. Sherron Watkins is encouraged when an internal review of company practices is launched, but stunned when it appears to backfire.


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    Enron - The Black Box | 2 Sep 03, 2019

    Enron manipulates California's electricity market for financial gain, and the state is plunged into an energy crisis. Meanwhile, the schemes of a corrupt CFO, a rocky transition of power, and an alarming discovery by Sherron Watkins, threaten to tear the company apart.


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    Enron - A Sense of Urgency | 1 Aug 27, 2019

    In the mid 1990s, Enron Corporation solidifies its position as the number one energy company in America. Investment manager Sherron Watkins lands a dream job there, but quickly learns that Enron's office culture and accounting practices make it a treacherous place to work.


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    The Standoff at Wounded Knee - The Reign of Terror | 4 Aug 06, 2019

    Mounting violence forces Dennis Banks and the rest of the occupation to decide how much they’re willing to sacrifice for their cause. Federal negotiators face a deadline to end the standoff at all costs, and Banks and Russell Means meet face to face with the FBI.


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    The Standoff at Wounded Knee - A Nation Reborn | 3 Jul 30, 2019

    After defying a federal ultimatum to leave Wounded Knee or face a full-scale assault, the occupation doubles down by declaring themselves the Independent Oglala Nation. A new proposal from the feds causes Russell Means to ponder how much he’s willing to sacrifice for Lakota sovereignty. FBI Special Agent in Charge Joseph Trimbach reluctantly accepts an unexpected new mission.


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    The Standoff at Wounded Knee - We’ve Bet with Our Lives | 2 Jul 23, 2019

    Emboldened by their takeover of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, AIM takes its campaign for Indian rights to the border towns of South Dakota. But now AIM is a top law enforcement priority, and violent clashes with police follow. When the Oglala Lakota of Pine Ridge ask for AIM’s help in their fight against corrupt tribal president Dick Wilson, the occupation of Wounded Knee provokes a fearsome federal response.


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    The Standoff at Wounded Knee - The Trail of Broken Treaties | 1 Jul 16, 2019

    In early 1973, the militant civil rights group the American Indian Movement (AIM) takes control of the town of Wounded Knee on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. The action launches a 71-day standoff between Indians and federal forces. But before they make their stand at Wounded Knee, AIM leaders Dennis Banks and Russell Means are already on a collision course with the U.S. government — starting when they lead more than a thousand Indians from across the country to the steps of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington DC.


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    Tuskegee Syphilis Study - Parallels | 5 Jul 09, 2019

    Black babies in the United States are twice as likely as white babies to die before their first birthday. It’s an alarming statistic that further highlights the wide disparities in healthcare that exist between black and white Americans. And while there is no direct connection to the Tuskegee Study there are parallels. We’ll talk with Priska Neely, reporter for Southern California Public Radio, who has dived deep into the issue of black infant mortality, its causes and why it has persisted for decades.


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    Tuskegee Syphilis Study - What Was Done Cannot Be Undone | 4 Jul 02, 2019

    After 40 years, the Tuskegee Study has been exposed, condemned, and ended. But for the survivors and African-American community at large, this is not the end of the story. A fight begins to ensure the deceived test subjects are properly compensated, and formally apologized to, by the United States government.


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    Tuskegee Syphilis Study - Controlled Genocide | 3 Jun 25, 2019

    In the 1960s, as cultural attitudes shift and more doctors in the U.S. learn of the study, objections are raised on moral and political grounds. When the government refuses to end the experiment, a whistleblower goes public, and the test subjects turn to a civil rights lawyer for justice.


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    Tuskegee Syphilis Study - Treatment by Autopsy | 2 Jun 18, 2019

    The Tuskegee Syphilis Study is underway, with hundreds of African-American men unknowingly serving as human guinea pigs. Though it's initially scheduled to last only a few months, the doctors in charge of the experiment land on a nefarious scheme to perpetuate the study indefinitely.


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    Tuskegee Syphilis Study - First, Do No Harm | 1 Jun 11, 2019

    In early 1930s America, segregation is the law of the land, and syphilis remains a grave public health concern. A handful of white government doctors aims to treat African Americans in a rural Alabama county where infection rates are especially high. But several officials conspire to alter the program’s goals, launching a decades-long program that will stain medical history.


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    Payola - Anything for a Hit | 6 May 28, 2019

    Records stuffed with cash. Cassette cases full of cocaine. The details revealed at record promoter Joe Isgro's payola trial shock the public. And the trial's outcome is an even bigger surprise.


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    Sponsored | American Epidemics - Dark Days in Dallas | 2 May 24, 2019

    This episode is brought to you by Wondery in partnership with National Geographic in anticipation of their new series, The Hot Zone. In 2014, Ebola is tearing through Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, but the deadly disease hasn’t yet made landfall in the United States. Then Thomas Eric Duncan, a Liberian visiting his fiancee and son in Dallas, stumbles into a local hospital with a fever. His eventual diagnosis — Ebola — sets off a nationwide panic that a full-scale outbreak might be looming. As local healthcare workers and epidemiologists put their lives on the line confronting a crisis they were never trained for, government officials struggle to mount an effective response.

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    Sponsored | American Epidemics - The Great Pandemic | 1 May 23, 2019

    This episode is brought to you by Wondery in partnership with National Geographic in anticipation of their new series, The Hot Zone. The three-night limited series is inspired by true events surrounding the origins of the Ebola virus and its arrival on US soil in 1989.

    In the final months of World War I, the Spanish flu pandemic of 1918-1919 brings U.S. society to the breaking point, killing more than 675,000 Americans in a single year. But President Woodrow Wilson insists newspapers keep silent about the outbreak to preserve wartime morale. As the death toll mounts, Philadelphia runs out of coffins, New York City officials outlaw uncovered sneezing and coughing, and scientists race to find a cure.

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    Payola - Music and the Mob | 5 May 21, 2019

    In 1986, federal prosecutor Marvin Rudnick is close to cracking the biggest payola case in decades. It might even involve the Mafia and one of the record industry's most notorious figures, Morris Levy. So why do his bosses abruptly take him off the case?


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    Payola - The Network | 4 May 14, 2019

    Twenty years after new federal laws were supposed to eradicate payola, it's back. Now a mysterious group of record promoters called the Network are using it to control access to Top 40 radio. And to enforce their monopoly on the airwaves, they've enlisted a dangerous new ally — the Mafia.


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    Payola - Rock ’n’ Roll on Trial | 3 May 07, 2019

    The Congressional payola hearings of 1960 are out to expose corruption in the music industry. But they're also out to discredit a dangerous new form of music called rock 'n' roll. To do that, they've set their sights on rock's most famous champions: DJ Alan Freed and American Bandstand host Dick Clark. Will their testimony save them or disgrace them?


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    Payola - The Devil's Music | 2 Apr 30, 2019

    In 1959, rock 'n' roll is on the rise. But parents and politicians are alarmed by this rebellious new style of music and its powerful effect on America's youth. So when Congress learns that some rock records are getting on the radio thanks to a system of bribes and payoffs called payola, they decide to take action -- which spells trouble for rock's most vocal advocate, DJ Alan Freed.


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    Payola - The $50 Handshake | 1 Apr 23, 2019

    The delicate system of secret bribes and kickbacks used to transform a mediocre record into a hit -- that’s payola. And on the eve of rock ‘n’ roll, it’s consuming the music industry. As the public catches wind of the corruption, DJ Alan Freed and American Bandstand host Dick Clark will be caught in the crosshairs of the investigations.


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    Michael Avenatti's Rise and Fall | 8 Apr 16, 2019

    Stormy Daniels, secret hush money payments, and the lawyer at the center of it all: Michael Avenatti. In 2018, we saw an American scandal unfold right before our eyes -- live on television.

    On this special episode, Los Angeles Times political reporter Michael Finnegan joins to discuss the rise and fall of Avenatti and what his story reveals about the way our society consumes scandal.


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    The Hare Krishna Murders: Inside and Out | 7 Apr 09, 2019

    Former Hare Krishna Henry Doktorski talks about what led him to join the faith, day to day life on the West Virginia commune, and why he finally left.

    Read more about the Hare Krishna’s in Henry’s book, Killing for Krishna: The Danger of Deranged Devotion.


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    The Hare Krishna Murders: Retribution and Reform | 6 Apr 02, 2019

    Keith Ham’s chief enforcer is summoned back to New Vrindaban for a mission. He enlists the help of a friend of the commune who turns informer. Steve Bryant goes into hiding. Deputy Westfall works with the state police to finally make some arrests, but will he be able to bring down Keith Ham?


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    The Hare Krishna Murders: The Fracture | 5 Mar 26, 2019

    Steve Bryant is forced out of the commune at gunpoint and heads to California where he finds evidence that the Gurus are frauds. Berkeley Temple Leader Hansadutta has a meltdown that lands him in jail. An attempt to start a Guru Reform movement divides the movement and leads to death threats. A devotee attacks Keith Ham.


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    The Hare Krishna Murders: The WhistleBlower | 4 Mar 19, 2019

    When a devotee in West Virginia goes missing, his wife suspects murder. Deputy Westfall is thwarted by the DA when he tries to take action. Keith flexes his muscles and expands his power over New Vrindaban.


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    The Hare Krishna Murders: A Vigil of Vultures | 3 Mar 12, 2019

    When the Swami dies, eleven senior disciples declare themselves gurus and take control of the movement. In Berkeley, Hansadutta becomes paranoid and starts amassing an arsenal of weapons. In West Virginia, Keith Ham finishes constructing his palace of gold. But when new devotees with records for violent crime join the commune, Deputy Westfall grows alarmed. A drug smuggling operation at the Krishna Temple in Laguna Beach ends in murder when temple leaders pair up with ex-mafia informants.


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    The Hare Krishna Murders: Sowing the Seeds | 2 Mar 05, 2019

    When devotees at the NYC temple confront Keith Ham, he decides to found a commune of his own in West Virginia. Krishnas in temples across the country come up with illegal ways to raise money for the group, including drug dealing and money scams.


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    The Hare Krishna Murders: Go West, Old Man | 1 Feb 26, 2019

    An elderly swami from India captures the zeitgeist of 1960s counterculture in America with his message of peace and love. But his western disciples are hungry for power, and one of his most trusted devotees betrays him.

    You can find new episodes of American Scandal, completely ad-free, only on Stitcher Premium. For a free month of Stitcher Premium, go to stitcherpremium.com/wondery and use promo code ‘WONDERY’.


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    Exxon Valdez: 30 Years Later | 5 Feb 19, 2019

    It’s been 30 years since the Exxon Valdez struck a reef in Port William Sound, but the disaster still reverberates. A conversation with marine conservation professor and Alaska fisherman Rick Steiner about the state of things today. Plus, journalist and author Antonia Juhasz on how Exxon Valdez compares to the 2010 BP oil spill.


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    Exxon Valdez: Winner Take Nothing | 4 Feb 12, 2019

    The fishermen run a blockade. Alyeska Pipeline goes to extremes to root out a mole. Exxon and the fishermen face off in court.

    Photos of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill


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    Exxon Valdez: The Spin Cycle | 3 Feb 05, 2019

    After Captain Hazelwood’s arrest, Exxon tries to clean up its public image. President Bush tells Exxon to pick up the pace on the cleanup. Fisherman Riki Ott takes on Big Oil in the Alaska State Legislature.

    Photos of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill


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    Exxon Valdez: The Mosquito Fleet | 2 Jan 29, 2019

    The fishermen find that damage from the spill is even worse than expected, while a winter storm destroys Exxon’s plans for a quick cleanup. Captain Hazelwood disappears.

    Photos of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill


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    Exxon Valdez: Oil Meets Water | 1 Jan 22, 2019

    A supertanker carrying 53 million gallons of crude oil runs aground in Prince William Sound sparking the worst man-made ecological catastrophe in the country’s history at the time. As Exxon struggles to get the cleanup underway, fishermen worry that this is the end of life as they know it

    Links to recommended reading:

    Not One Drop by Riki Ott

    Out of the Channel by John Keeble

    The Spill: Personal Stories from the Exxon Valdez Disaster

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    Iran Contra: Inside | 6 Jan 01, 2019

    How does the Iran Contra investigation compare to the Russia investigation today? We go behind the scenes with Michael Bromwich, a lawyer who worked on the Iran Contra case. He tells us what it’s like to delve into the dealings of America’s most powerful players.


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    Iran Contra: The Inner Circle | 5 Dec 25, 2018

    Independent Counsel Lawrence Walsh sets his sights on the White House and tries to answer the question everyone has been asking: Exactly how much did President Reagan know and when did he know it?


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    Iran Contra: Walsh | 4 Dec 18, 2018

    Independent Counsel Lawrence Walsh is called to D.C. to investigate Iran-Contra and bring those responsible to justice. But what he discovers will shake his political allegiances, and drive a wedge through the heart of the country.


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    Iran Contra: Don and Ed | 3 Dec 11, 2018

    When the story breaks that senior US government officials secretly traded arms for hostages, Congress and the American people demand answers. Chief of Staff Don Regan and Attorney General Ed Meese begin building a wall around the President.

    Links to books:

    Firewall: The Iran-Contra Conspiracy and Cover-up - Lawrence E. Walsh

    Under Fire: An American Story - Oliver L. North

    Special Trust - Robert C. McFarlane

    Iran-Contra: Reagan's Scandal and the Unchecked Abuse of Presidential Power - Malcolm Byrne


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    Iran Contra: Ollie | 2 Dec 04, 2018

    Two of Reagan’s top priorities are in jeopardy: American hostages are still in the hands of terrorists in Iran, and the Contras are losing their fight against the Sandinistas in Nicaragua. In early 1986, the two operations merge. In the middle of it all is Lieutenant Colonel Ollie North.

    Links to books:

    Firewall: The Iran-Contra Conspiracy and Cover-up by: Lawrence E. Walsh

    Under Fire: An American Story by: Oliver L. North

    Special Trust by: Robert C. McFarlane

    Iran-Contra: Reagan's Scandal and the Unchecked Abuse of Presidential Power by: Malcolm Byrne


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    Iran Contra: Bud | 1 Nov 27, 2018

    In July of 1985, the National Security Advisor to President Reagan, Robert “Bud” McFarlane puts a plan in motion that could change the course of history and turn the Reagan administration upside down.


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    New York State of Crime: Interview with filmmaker Alex Gibney | 5 Nov 20, 2018

    Host Lindsay Graham talks with Alex Gibney, director of “Client 9,” a documentary that examines the rise and fall of Eliot Spitzer.


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    New York State of Crime: Two Men in a Cell | 4 Nov 13, 2018

    Preet Bharara investigates Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos - the explosive trials and the aftermath.

    You can read more about the Sheldon Silver trial here, and read about the Dean Skelos trial here.


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    New York State of Crime: Interference | 3 Nov 06, 2018

    Governor Cuomo tries to stamp out corruption with an independent commission who deals with interference from unexpected places. Attorney Preet Bharara lasers in on the committee’s findings.


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    New York State of Crime: An Affair to Remember | 2 Oct 30, 2018

    Troopergate explodes. Governor Spitzer finds himself embroiled in a scandal. Senator Bruno is investigated by the FBI.


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    New York State of Crime: Three Men in a Room | 1 Oct 23, 2018

    In 2006 Eliot Spitzer is elected governor on a promise to tackle corruption in the most dysfunctional state capital in the country--Albany, NY. He is quickly challenged by one of the most powerful men in the state. Will the governor change Albany or will Albany change him?


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    BALCO: Interview with authors Mark Fainaru Wada and Lance Williams | 6 Oct 16, 2018

    Host Lindsay Graham talks with the journalists who broke the BALCO scandal and almost went to jail. Mark Fainaru Wada and Lance Williams are the authors of “Game of Shadows: Barry Bonds, BALCO and the Steroids Scandal that Rocked Professional Sports.”


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    BALCO: Winners and Losers | 5 Oct 09, 2018

    Victor Conte loses his battle when he’s sentenced to prison. Marion Jones’ carefully crafted defense threatens to collapse because of a bitter divorce. And agent Novitzky’s case hits some snags as Barry Bonds fights for his reputation. After investigating for eleven years at a cost of a hundred million dollars, can agent Novitzky claim victory? Or has Victor Conte won the war?


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    BALCO: Liars and Leaks | 4 Oct 02, 2018

    The raid on BALCO succeeds beyond Agent Novitzky’s wildest dreams. He gets all the evidence he needs to prove that some of the top athletes in the world have cheated their way to records and medals. But Barry Bonds isn’t going down without a fight and neither is Marion Jones. And when confidential testimony gets leaked to the press, all hell breaks loose.


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    BALCO: Syringes and Secrets | 3 Sep 25, 2018

    A syringe with a mysterious substance sets off a race to save the Olympics from a doping scandal. Backstabbing, recriminations and a dedicated team of investigators threaten to destroy everything Victor Conte has created. And agent Novitzky plants an undercover agent to try to bring down Barry Bonds.


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    BALCO: Gold Medals and Bad Blood | 2 Sep 18, 2018

    Track star Marion Jones gets caught in the middle of an Olympic steroid scandal and turns to Victor Conte for help. In baseball, Barry Bonds is fed up watching other players beat records and garner fame. He teams up with a trainer who sets him on a path that will have unexpected results.


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    BALCO: Steroids and Snake Oil | 1 Sep 18, 2018

    A college dropout with no background in science turns himself into an expert on performance enhancing drugs. Soon he attracts some of the world’s best athletes—along with the attention of a determined federal agent.


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