Campus Files

Hot for Chancellor - Part 2 Mar 05, 2025

In 2023, Joe Gow, the long-serving chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, began posting pornographic videos featuring him and his wife, revealing a double life the couple had long kept hidden. This revelation ultimately cost him his job. In this episode we visit Joe and his wife, Carmen Wilson, at their home to hear their side of the story.

This episode contains references to pornography and sex and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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Hot for Chancellor - Part 1 Feb 26, 2025

In 2023, Joe Gow, the long-serving chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, began posting pornographic videos featuring him and his wife online, revealing a double life the couple had long kept hidden. This revelation ultimately cost him his job. Through interviews with a journalist who covered the story, a former coworker, and archival audio, this episode explores the boundaries of free speech within higher education today.This episode contains references to pornography and sex and may not be suitable for younger listeners.

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Harvard's Secret Court Feb 19, 2025

In 2002, Harvard undergraduate student Amit Paley stumbled upon a strange entry in Harvard’s archival database: “Secret Court Files, 1920.”

This discovery unearthed a dark and little-known chapter in Harvard’s history—a secret disciplinary tribunal convened in 1920 to investigate and punish students for being “guilty” of homosexuality.

Read Amit's original reporting: https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2002/11/21/the-secret-court-of-1920-at/

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Alabama's Segregated Sororities Feb 12, 2025

In 2013, Alpha Delta Gamma senior Melanie Gotz made national headlines when she revealed that sorority hopefuls were being cut from rush based on race. Her allegations shed light on the entrenched segregation within the University of Alabama’s Greek system — a system that, in over 100 years, had extended a bid to just one Black woman.

Read Abbey and Matt’s reporting: https://thecrimsonwhite.com/16498/news/the-final-barrier-50-years-later-segregation-still-exists/

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The Carolina Way - Part 2 Feb 05, 2025

For years, UNC protected its athletic dominance wth fake classes to keep athletes eligible. In 2011, the secret exploded into public view, threatening to shatter the university’s athletic standing.

Read Andy’s book: https://press.umich.edu/Books/D/Discredited2

Read Dan Kane’s reporting:

https://www.newsobserver.com/profile/218713930/dan-kane

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The Carolina Way - Part 1 Jan 29, 2025

Between 1993 and 2011, UNC operated a shadow curriculum—hundreds of courses and independent studies that never met, required no work, and awarded high grades. The reason? To keep athletes eligible for UNC's multi-million dollar sports program.

Read Jay and Mary's book: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/potomac-books/9781640122468/cheated/

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Introducing: Campus Files Jan 28, 2025

College holds a mythic place in American culture. It’s often hailed as the best four years of your life and revered as a beacon of integrity and excellence, but beyond the scripted campus tours and glossy brochures lies a far more complicated reality. Campus Files is a new weekly podcast series produced by the award winning studio, Audacy Originals. Every week, a new episode, a new scandal, and a new story.

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Gangster Capitalism S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | Bonus 2: Shannon Dec 08, 2021

Jane Doe 15 tells her story.

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Gangster Capitalism S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | Bonus: Jane Does v. Liberty Aug 25, 2021

More survivors of sexual violence at Liberty speak for the first time, revealing yet again how deeply the coverup culture on campus is rooted. Our reporting has led to a lawsuit against Liberty, in which the women featured in episode 3, those in this episode, and others have joined.

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Gangster Capitalism S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | Ep 8: Playing With Fire Jul 07, 2021

Liberty University strayed far from its mission under the leadership of Jerry Falwell Jr, but even in the wake of his departure, the future of the school may be determined by those who enabled him.

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Gangster Capitalism S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | Ep 7: On the Margins Jun 30, 2021

Atypical Liberty students face enormous and sometimes dangerous pressure on campus.

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Gangster Capitalism S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | Ep 6: The Family Business Jun 23, 2021

It pays to be connected to the Falwells.

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Gangster Capitalism S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | EP 5: Controlling the Narrative Jun 16, 2021

From the Liberty Police Department, to the student newspaper, to faculty, staff, and administration, loyalty was constantly tested, and enforced.

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Gangster Capitalism S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | EP 4: Bust to Boom Jun 09, 2021

Jerry Falwell Sr founds Liberty University in 1971. Amid financial turmoil, Jerry Falwell Jr takes over in 2007. Business booms, but at what cost?

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Gangster Capitalism S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | EP 3: Protecting the Brand Jun 02, 2021

Liberty has failed to address, and even covered up the stories of women who have been sexually harassed and assaulted on campus.

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Gangster Capitalism S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | EP2: A Hostel Arrangement May 26, 2021

Giancarlo Granda, AKA “The Pool Boy” reveals the predatory nature of the Falwells. Exclusive audio reveals another side, and another character in the middle of this story.

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Gangster Capitalism S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | EP1: Quid Pro Quo May 26, 2021

A never-before told story details Jerry and Becki Falwell’s behavior at the height of their power. And a favor comes with big enough strings attached to change the course of an election.

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Introducing Season 3 Gangster Capitalism: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University May 24, 2021

The C13Originals Peabody nominated series is back for Season Three: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University. A sex scandal rocks one of the world’s largest Christian universities, and the man at the center of it. But that scandal is just the beginning. The award-winning Gangster Capitalism team spoke with more than 80 former and current Liberty students, faculty, staff, high-ranking administrators, and those with intimate knowledge of Falwell Jr. What emerges is the inside story of how the university, and the family who founded it, have been rocked by power, greed, hypocrisy, and of course money.

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Gangster Capitalism S2: The NRA | Bonus Episode: Rigging The Election Jul 22, 2020

Following the last episode of Season 2, the creators of Gangster Capitalism received a tip about a secret scheme to keep Wayne LaPierre in power.

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Gangster Capitalism S2: The NRA | EP8: Down to the Studs May 06, 2020

A former Ackerman employee explains how expenses were hidden. Leaked audio of Wayne LaPierre lets people know the real damage under his watch. Where will the NRA go from here?

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Gangster Capitalism S2: The NRA | EP7: Enough is Enough Apr 29, 2020

Board members are receiving money directly from the NRA. A fundraiser and a major donor decide they’ve seen enough.

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Gangster Capitalism S2: The NRA | EP6: Family Business Apr 22, 2020

Could this be more than business? Could it be personal? A deeper look at the NRA attorney at the center of everything.

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Gangster Capitalism S2: The NRA | EP5: A Hostile Takeover Apr 15, 2020

The NRA has a new program to help lift them out of financial despair, and a fresh face to run it. But both turn out to be disasters.

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Gangster Capitalism S2: The NRA | EP4: The Big Game Apr 08, 2020

A dream job slowly becomes something very different for a former NRA fundraiser, as ethical questions come to light.

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Gangster Capitalism S2: The NRA | EP3: Man on the White Horse Apr 01, 2020

A financial surplus becomes a deficit once Wayne LaPierre is elevated to EVP, and he is questioned about the relationship with Ackerman McQueen, more than 20 years ago. An old friend with a clever maneuver helps to keep the status quo.

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Gangster Capitalism S2: The NRA | EP2: A Clear Crisis Mar 25, 2020

Lines are drawn, as Wayne LaPierre’s supremacy is tested, and the rift spills out into public.

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Gangster Capitalism S2: The NRA | EP1: Let Loose the Dogs of War Mar 25, 2020

A show of strength and unity kicks off the 2019 Annual Convention, but behind the scenes, the NRA is nearing a civil war.

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Introducing Season 2 Gangster Capitalism : The NRA Mar 24, 2020

From C13 Originals, Gangster Capitalism, Season 2 explores The National Rifle Association and the allegations swirling around the nonprofit organization. Andrew Jenks hosts.

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Gangster Capitalism S1: The College Admissions Scandal I Bonus Episode: The Price to Be Paid Oct 09, 2019

With sentences starting to be handed out to those who’ve plead guilty in this scandal, some cases are coming to a close. Others who’ve plead not guilty may have an uphill battle, despite their potential argument that Rick Singer followed the steps of any good con, which are explained in this episode. Any real sense of closure and long term change will require changing the narrative, both for the parents and for the academic system at large.

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Gangster Capitalism S1: The College Admissions Scandal I Ep 6: Watershed Moment Jun 18, 2019

An argument is made that just because we are repelled by the indicted parents’ behavior, that doesn’t make it criminal. In fact, one opinion is that the parents may face no punishment. Some solutions are presented, but a mother and a son show us that any real change must come from within.

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Gangster Capitalism S1: The College Admissions Scandal I EP 5: Where You Start is Where You Finish Jun 11, 2019

A Singer parent negotiates a deal for her son to have the ACT taken for him, without him even being in the same state, and a college admissions insider reveals the a la carte menu that wealthy parents have when donating to schools, also known as “The Backdoor.” But as it turns out, paying top dollar for access to admissions offices can start as far back as preschool. This episode looks at the legal ways in which parents get their kids into college, no matter how dubious they may seem.

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Gangster Capitalism S1: The College Admissions Scandal I EP 4: Ricky Jun 04, 2019

A best friend, a mentee, and a former coworker provide an intimate account of Rick Singer’s transition from the boy determined to transform himself, to the coach who refused to accept failure, to the man whose obsession with wealth would be his ultimate undoing. These people, and their stories are being heard for the first time, and a new picture of who Rick Singer really is, finally emerges.

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Gangster Capitalism S1: The College Admissions Scandal I EP 3: The Dominoes Fall May 28, 2019

Federal agents make an arrest for securities fraud, and get much more than expected. They are offered information that leads to a man they’d never heard of - Rick Singer, and the biggest scandal in education history. Once Singer is caught, he brings everybody else with him through conversations that shed light on the world of those involved, and their sense of entitlement.

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Gangster Capitalism S1: The College Admissions Scandal I EP 2: The Bumper Sticker Mentality May 21, 2019

Rick Singer’s “Side Door” has another, more expensive option that clients like actor, Lori Loughlin opt for. The scam? $500,000 to get your kids accepted to college as Division 1 athletes - even if they never actually played the sport. Race and status are explored, as this scandal forces all of us to confront uncomfortable subjects.

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Gangster Capitalism S1: The College Admissions Scandal I EP 1: The Side Door May 14, 2019

Through transcriptions of wiretapped conversations between Rick Singer, Felicity Huffman, and others, Episode 1 brings to life just how dirty these schemes were. We also hear from a student who cheated on his SAT, a psychologist who deals with students and parents trying to game the system to get more time to take the SAT and ACT, and Jenks breaks news by finding the ringleader, Rick Singer, in an unlikely place.

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Introducing Season 1 Gangster Capitalism: The College Admissions Scandal Apr 18, 2019

With exclusive interviews and thought-provoking discussion, Andrew Jenks examines the people involved and the larger debate around higher education in America.

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