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**Swindled**

A narrative true-crime podcast that uses immersive storytelling, archival audio, and cinematic sound design to explore the world of white-collar crime, con artists, and corporate evil. From Ponzi schemes and financial fraud to environmental disasters and political scandals, each story reveals how greed, deception, and the pursuit of power have shaped our world—often with devastating consequences. Become a ValuedListener™ at ValuedListener.com

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S8 Ep107: The Technology (Real Water) Mar 31, 2024

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A Nevada-based alkaline water company owned by a local politician is blamed for an outbreak of serious illnesses.

Prelude: The events surrounding a Nevada state senator's resignation.

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S8 Ep106: The Tornado (Kim Neiman) Mar 17, 2024

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A village clerk in Nebraska leads the charge to rebuild after a catastrophic tornado and becomes the focal point of an international mystery.

Prelude: Twin tornadoes devastate Pilger, Nebraska.

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Rerun: The Ghost Writer (Anthony Godby Johnson) Feb 12, 2024

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Originally published July 18, 2021.

A critically ill teenager writes a best-selling book about his abusive childhood.

Prelude: New Horizons Youth Ministry opens a child reform program overseas.

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S7 Ep105: The Monopoly (Pacific Gas & Electric) Dec 25, 2023

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A utility company's neglected equipment ignites the deadliest wildfire in California history.

Prelude: A natural gas leak destroys a neighborhood in San Bruno.

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S7 Ep104: The Kepone Shakes (Life Science Products) Nov 26, 2023

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The manufacturer of a persistent pesticide endangers the people and environment of Hopewell, Virginia.

Prelude: Two islands in the French West Indies are contaminated with chlordecone.

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S7 Ep103: The Nose Doctor (Mark Weinberger) Nov 04, 2023

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A renowned sinus surgeon disappears after malpractice allegations surface.

Prelude: Philip and Marcella Gabriele are accused of performing unnecessary eye surgeries.

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S7 Ep102: The Other Woman (Vicki Morgan) Oct 17, 2023

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A mistress' 12-year-long affair with a wealthy department store heir ends in violence and conspiracy.

Prelude: The collapse of Bernie Cornfeld's financial empire.

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Free Bonus: The Oven (Bumble Bee Foods) Oct 06, 2023

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Originally published June 30, 2023.

A worker (Jose Melena) at a canned tuna factory becomes trapped in an industrial oven and burns to death. A worker (Alan Catterall) at a plastic kayak company becomes trapped in an industrial oven and burns to death. Two workers (Ian Erickson and David Mayes) at a bakery become trapped in an industrial oven and burn to death.

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