American Scandal

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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 W...

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BALCO: Steroids and Snake Oil | 1

Sep 18th, 2018 7:05 AM

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.Support us by supporting our sponsors!Ancestry.com - Get 20% off your AncestryDNA kit when you go to ancestry.com/asHelloFresh - Get $20 off your first 3 boxes when you visit them at HelloFresh.com/as60 and enter code as60 at checkout.

New York State of Crime: Three Men in a Room | 1

Oct 23rd, 2018 7:05 AM

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?Support us by supporting our sponsors!Brooklinen - Get $20 off your order and free shipping when you use promo code AS at brooklinen.comQuip - Get your first refill pack free when you buy a toothbrush at getquip.com/as

Iran Contra: Bud | 1

Nov 27th, 2018 8:05 AM

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. Support this show by supporting our sponsors!Quip - Get your first refill pack free when you purchase a toothbrush at getquip.com/asZipRecruiter - Get a free trial and learn how to hire smarter when you visit them at ziprecruiter.com/asArticle - Get $50 off your first purchase when you visit them at article.com/AS

Exxon Valdez: Oil Meets Water | 1

Jan 22nd, 2019 8:05 AM

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 itLinks to recommended reading:Not One Drop by Riki OttOut of the Channel by John KeebleThe Spill: Personal Stories from the Exxon Valdez Disaster

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

Feb 26th, 2019 8:05 AM

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’.Need more American Scandal? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, binge new seasons first, and listen completely ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or visit https://wondery.app.link/rUic7i1hMNb now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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