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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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S6 Ep89: The Crocodile (Heather Morgan & Ilya Lichtenstein) Nov 10, 2022

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An aspiring rapper ("Razzlekhan") and her Russian-born husband are accused of attempting to launder billions of dollars in stolen Bitcoin.

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S6 Ep88: The Liability (Johnson & Johnson) Oct 23, 2022

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A multinational corporation discontinues the sale of its famous baby powder after thousands of users allege that the product causes cancer.

Prelude: Ethicon's pelvic mesh implants feature a critical design flaw.

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S6 Ep87: The Label (Johnson & Johnson) Oct 06, 2022

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A pharmaceutical company widely promotes an antipsychotic drug that causes young boys to develop female breasts.

Prelude: DePuy's new metal hip implant features a critical design flaw.

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S6 Ep86: The Wagon (Richard Scrushy) Sep 18, 2022

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The charismatic CEO of HealthSouth stands trial for a $2.8 billion accounting fraud.

Prelude: Don Siegelman, the former governor of Alabama, becomes a political target.

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S6 Ep85: The Creamery (Blue Bell) Aug 22, 2022

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A beloved ice cream brand issues a recall when its products are linked to a listeria outbreak.

Prelude: Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota, Florida, continues to sell tainted ice cream while under investigation.

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S6 Ep84: The Body Broker (Megan Hess) Aug 09, 2022

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A funeral director in a small town in Colorado is accused of selling human body parts.

Prelude: A raid on Arthur Rathburn's body brokering business in Detroit leads to arrests in Phoenix and Chicago.

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S6 Ep83: The Troubadour (Mark Leonard) Jul 05, 2022

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A former exotic dancer and his girlfriend are questioned when a house explodes in the Richmond Hill subdivision in Indianapolis.

Prelude: A massive explosion in downtown Richmond, Indiana, kills 41 people.

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S6 Ep82: The Perfect Trigger (Remington Arms) Jun 21, 2022

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America's oldest gun manufacturer denies that its most popular product is defective and dangerous.

Prelude: A deadly toy gun is recalled by Family Dollar.

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S6 Ep81: The Crusader (Nicholas Alahverdian) Jun 05, 2022

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The untimely death of an outspoken advocate for foster children reveals his despicable double life.

Prelude: A tragedy occurs after a woman in Rhode Island adopts eight children with developmental issues.

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S6 Ep80: The Standoff (Ed & Elaine Brown) May 22, 2022

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After refusing to pay taxes, a New Hampshire couple engages in a months-long standoff with federal authorities.

Prelude: The Montana Freemen perpetrate a massive fraud scheme under the guise of sovereignty.

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