American Scandal
381 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 17K ratingsEvery 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.
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Spiro Agnew: Downfall of a Vice President | Are American Politics Really That Corrupt? | 5
August 15, 2023 07:01 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBAccording to recent polls, an overwhelming number of Americans now distrust our government. In one survey, some two-thirds of respondents said they believed most elected officials are corrupt. But is their cynicism justified? In this interview, Lindsay chats with Richard Briffault, an expert in government ethics. Briffault discusses the murky definition of corruption, and the history of campaign finance. And he offers a blueprint to reform what many believe is a broken system. P...
Spiro Agnew: Downfall of a Vice President | “I Will Not Resign” | 4
August 08, 2023 07:01 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBWatergate balloons into a crisis for the Nixon administration. Agnew faces growing pressure to step down. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Spiro Agnew: Downfall of a Vice President | The Case Against the Vice President | 3
August 01, 2023 07:01 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBAgnew works to undermine the prosecutors’ investigation. President Nixon puts his attorney general in a difficult position. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...
Spiro Agnew: Downfall of a Vice President | Secrets in the White House | 2
July 25, 2023 07:01 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBProsecutors begin investigating political corruption in Baltimore County. The probe leads to a shocking discovery. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...
Spiro Agnew: Downfall of a Vice President | How Things Are Done in Baltimore | 1
July 18, 2023 07:01 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBSpiro Agnew is trapped in a dead-end job. But Agnew has large ambitions, and with the urging of his mentor, the future vice president decides to take a risk. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...
Opioids in America | The Fentanyl Crisis | 5
July 11, 2023 07:01 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MBWhy does it suddenly seem like fentanyl is everywhere? Julie Wernau, a reporter with the Wall Street Journal, explains the history of the powerful opioid—from its origins in medicine, to its production by cartels in Mexico. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Polic...
Opioids in America | The Lawyer from Mississippi | 4
July 04, 2023 07:04 - 39 minutes - 36 MBMike Moore, the attorney who fought Big Tobacco, takes on Purdue and the Sacklers. State officials grapple with a potential settlement. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...
Opioids in America | The Cost of Doing Business | 3
June 27, 2023 07:03 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBFederal prosecutors begin investigating Purdue Pharma. The company turns to a team of government insiders, in an effort to combat charges. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...
Opioids in America | A Crisis in Appalachia | 2
June 20, 2023 07:01 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBWith addiction skyrocketing in southwestern Virginia, a small-town doctor launches a bold campaign. Purdue Pharma takes its case to the U.S. Department of Justice. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
Opioids in America | Cure for Pain | 1
June 13, 2023 07:01 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBRichard Sackler charts a new course for his family’s company, Purdue Pharma. At the center of the plan: a painkiller that could be the next blockbuster drug. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...
The "Kids for Cash" Kickback Scheme | The Problems with Juvenile Detention | 4
June 06, 2023 07:01 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBJust how problematic is America's system of juvenile justice? In this interview, Bill Ecenbarger, author of "Kids for Cash," explains why juvenile detention can do more harm than good—and how legal reforms in Pennsylvania could chart a course for the rest of the country. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support u...
The "Kids for Cash" Kickback Scheme | Final Verdict | 3
May 30, 2023 07:01 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBFederal investigators scrutinize Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan. The two judges face their own day in court. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....
The "Kids for Cash" Kickback Scheme | The Joke that Landed a Girl in Jail | 2
May 23, 2023 07:01 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBMark Ciavarella doubles down on his policy of zero tolerance. Residents begin to raise questions about corruption. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info...
The "Kids for Cash" Kickback Scheme | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | 1
May 16, 2023 07:01 - 37 minutes - 34.4 MBTwo Pennsylvania judges hatch a plan. If they pull it off, they'll score nearly a million dollars. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Chicago Seven | How the '60s Launched the Culture Wars | 4
May 09, 2023 07:01 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MBThe 1960s were a period of economic prosperity. But according to historian Michael Kazin, that economic growth had a side effect, setting in motion today's culture wars. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...
The Chicago Seven | Closing Statement | 3
May 02, 2023 07:01 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBThe Chicago Seven secure a star witness. The jury returns with a verdict. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Chicago Seven | Bound and Gagged | 2
April 25, 2023 07:01 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MBThe Department of Justice brings charges against activists from the Chicago protests. With the trial underway, violence erupts in the courtroom. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Please support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c...
The Chicago Seven | The Battle of Michigan Avenue | 1
April 18, 2023 07:01 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBProtesters descend on Chicago for the Democratic National Convention. Their goal: pressure the Democrats to stop supporting the Vietnam War. But as the activists begin their rally, Chicago police mount an aggressive response. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at ...
America's Coup in Iran | Unintended Consequences | 4
April 11, 2023 07:01 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThe U.S. has an extensive history of foreign interventions, from clandestine coups to decades-long wars. But according to political scientist Stephen Walt, it's time for a new kind of American foreign policy, one that recognizes the costs—and unintended consequences—of our campaigns abroad. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscand...
America's Coup in Iran | Riots in the Capital | 3
April 04, 2023 07:01 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThe U.S. organizes riots in Tehran, plunging the country into crisis. Mohammad Mossadegh faces an armed insurrection. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
America's Coup in Iran | The Decrees | 2
March 28, 2023 07:01 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBThe CIA recruits Iran’s monarch for the mission, as agency operatives carry out a campaign of psychological warfare. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
America's Coup in Iran | The Nationalist | 1
March 21, 2023 07:01 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIran 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. Binge all episodes early and ad-free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...
Oklahoma City Bombing | Does Social Media Cause Political Polarization? | 5
March 14, 2023 07:01 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIn 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 ...
Oklahoma City Bombing | Last Goodbyes | 4
March 07, 2023 08:01 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBThe FBI prepares to make an arrest. Bill McVeigh issues a final plea. Binge all episodes of this and all seasons of American Scandal right now, ad-free, with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. ...
Oklahoma City Bombing | No Backing Out | 3
February 28, 2023 08:01 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBTimothy McVeigh hatches a plot to attack the federal government, and begins building a bomb. Binge all episodes of this and all seasons of American Scandal right now, ad-free, with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#d...
Oklahoma City Bombing | American Radical | 2
February 21, 2023 08:01 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MBTimothy McVeigh enlists in the military. When he returns home, he struggles to find a sense of purpose. Binge all episodes of this and all seasons of American Scandal right now, ad-free, with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
Oklahoma City Bombing | April 19 | 1
February 14, 2023 08:01 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBAn explosion rips through downtown Oklahoma City. The FBI launches a nationwide manhunt. Binge all episodes of this and all seasons of American Scandal right now, ad-free, with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-no...
Encore: The Midnight Crew | Police Unions and the Limits of Reform | 5
February 07, 2023 08:01 - 31 minutes - 28.9 MBHistorian William Jones explains how police unions shape law enforcement in America, while potentially shielding officers from accusations of misconduct. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...
Encore: The Midnight Crew | United States v. Burge | 4
January 31, 2023 08:01 - 41 minutes - 38 MBAn official investigation blows the whistle on Chicago PD. Jon Burge faces a day of reckoning in court. This episode was originally released as a Wondery+ exlusive. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Ca...
Encore: The Midnight Crew | Civil Trial | 3
January 24, 2023 08:01 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBCivil 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. This episode was originally released as a Wondery+ exlusive. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting o...
Wondery Presents: Frozen Head
January 23, 2023 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBHosted 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 fig...
Encore: The Midnight Crew | Manhunt | 2
January 17, 2023 08:01 - 40 minutes - 36.7 MBA double murder shocks the city of Chicago. As police work to solve the crime, they launch a campaign that turns violent. This episode was originally released as a Wondery+ exlusive. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19....
Encore: The Midnight Crew | War Zone | 1
January 10, 2023 18:37 - 43 minutes - 40.2 MBJon 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. This episode was originally released as a Wondery+ exlusive. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Won...
Encore: The Breakup of Big Oil | Judgment | 5
January 03, 2023 08:01 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBJohn D. Rockefeller goes on the run. The U.S. Supreme Court prepares to issue a landmark decision. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...
Encore: The Breakup of Big Oil | The Hunt | 4
December 27, 2022 08:01 - 37 minutes - 34 MBIda Tarbell begins to investigate Standard Oil. As she digs deeper, she receives help from some unexpected sources. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priva...
Encore: The Breakup of Big Oil | The Flood | 3
December 20, 2022 08:01 - 37 minutes - 34 MBJohn 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. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See ...
Encore: The Breakup of Big Oil | Going to War | 2
December 13, 2022 08:01 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBStandard 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. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/a...
Encore: The Breakup of Big Oil | Rise of Rockefeller | 1
December 06, 2022 08:01 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MBJohn 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. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes...
The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst | The Appeal of True Crime | 5
November 29, 2022 08:01 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBThe 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. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://a...
The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst | Free Will | 4
November 22, 2022 08:01 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MBPatricia Hearst reunites with her family. Federal prosecutors navigate a trial that's become a national sensation. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac...
The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst | On the Road | 3
November 15, 2022 08:01 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBWith the SLA in tatters, Patricia Hearst goes on the run. The FBI gets an unusual tip, one that promises a breakthrough. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst | The Negotiation | 2
November 08, 2022 08:01 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBPatricia Hearst confronts a deadly new reality. The Hearst family tries to strike a deal with the SLA. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel...
The Kidnapping of Patty Hearst | The Plot | 1
November 01, 2022 07:01 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBMedia heiress Patricia Hearst moves to Berkeley, intent on building a new life. In Oakland, a group of political radicals plot a deadly attack. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notic...
The Cuban Missile Crisis | Ukraine and the Echoes of the Cold War | 6
October 25, 2022 07:01 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBWar 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 ...
The Cuban Missile Crisis | Black Saturday | 5
October 18, 2022 07:01 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBAn American pilot comes under attack. With nuclear war on the horizon, Kennedy and Khrushchev race to pull off a secret deal. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19...
The Cuban Missile Crisis | Fire in the Sky | 4
October 11, 2022 07:01 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBNikita Khrushchev threatens to launch a nuclear strike. An American spy plane flies a risky mission. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...
The Cuban Missile Crisis | The Discovery | 3
October 04, 2022 07:01 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MBThe CIA discovers evidence of a growing threat in Cuba. President Kennedy plans a limited military response, in an effort to prevent war. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...
The Cuban Missile Crisis | Denial and Deception | 2
September 27, 2022 07:01 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBThe Soviets stage a covert operation to distract the U.S. But an American spy plane makes a surprise discovery, and tensions quickly escalate. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
The Cuban Missile Crisis | Bay of Pigs | 1
September 20, 2022 07:01 - 42 minutes - 39 MBFidel Castro seizes power in Cuba. President Kennedy authorizes a coup, but sets in motion an unexpected chain of events. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by supporting our sponsors! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
Edward Snowden | The New Mass Surveillance | 5
September 13, 2022 07:01 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBMatthew 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. Listen to new episodes 1 week early and to all episodes ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App https://wondery.app.link/americanscandal. Support us by su...