In American Scandal, host Lindsay Graham again dives deep into American history, but this time to get on the inside of some of the most infamous—or forgotten—scandals this nation has seen: steroids in sports, oil on Alaskan beaches, arms deals in Iran, drug deals in Nicaragua, demented cult leaders in West Virgina and disgraced politicians across the country. Created by Graham for Wondery, American Scandal evocatively uses music and immersive sound design to capture your attention and pull you into the story. It debuted at #2 on the Apple Podcasts Charts and has remained in the Top 100 week after week.
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The “Kids for Cash” Kickback Scheme | The Problems with Juvenile Detention | 4
Just 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…
Listen Now: Spellcaster: The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried
From Wondery and Bloomberg, the makers of The Shrink Next Door, comes a new story of incredible wealth, betrayal, and what happens when “doing good” goes really, really bad. When…
The “Kids for Cash” Kickback Scheme | Final Verdict | 3
Federal 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,…
The “Kids for Cash” Kickback Scheme | The Joke that Landed a Girl in Jail | 2
Mark 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,…
The “Kids for Cash” Kickback Scheme | Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania | 1
Two 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,…
Introducing: Reign of Error
James Dolan was born into immense privilege. He could have done anything with his life. But he chose the family business — a cable television empire that came to include…
The Chicago Seven | How the ’60s Launched the Culture Wars | 4
The 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…
The Chicago Seven | Closing Statement | 3
The 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…
Credits
Host: Lindsay Graham
Sound Design: Lindsay Graham, Derek Behrens
Music: Lindsay Graham
Executive Producer: Hernan Lopez (Wondery)
Executive Producer: Marshall Lewy (Wondery)
Executive Producer: Stephanie Jenz (Wondery)
Executive Producer: Lindsay Graham
