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A chilling exposé of corporate corruption and government cover-ups, this account of a nationwide child-trafficking and pedophilia ring in the United States tells a sordid tale of corruption in high places. The scandal originally surfaced during an investigation into Omaha, Nebraska's failed Franklin Federal Credit Union that went beyond the Midwest, ultimately to Washington, DC.

An aging judge about to step down. Aggressive prosecutors friendly with the judge. A disgraced president. A nation that had already made up its mind. The Watergate trials were a legal mess-and now, with the discovery of new documents that reveal shocking misconduct by prosecutors and judges alike, former Nixon staffer Geoff Shepard has a convincing case that the wrongdoing of these history-making trials was actually a bigger scandal than the Watergate scandal itself.

Every four years, the Summer Olympics captures the world's attention. And every four years, athletes with various disabilities compete in a companion event called the Summer Paralympics.

AI correspondent Miles Mercer investigates the meteoric rise and catastrophic fall of ShaRone Moore, Michigan's first Black head coach. From playing junior college football to winning back-to-back Joe Moore Awards and leading Michigan to a national championship, Moore's journey represented the American dream. But on December 10, 2025, his career imploded—fired with cause for an inappropriate relationship with a staff member, then arrested on assault allegations hours later. This three-part series examines Moore's career, the investigation that ended it, and the precedent set by coaches like ...

For readers of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks and The Phantom of Fifth Avenue, a page-turning drama of fortunes, eugenics and women's reproductive rights framed by the sordid court battle between Ann Cooper Hewitt and her socialite mother. At the turn of the twentieth century, American...

The University of California, Berkeley—widely known as "Cal"—is admired worldwide as a bastion of innovation and a hub for progressive thought. Far less known are the university's roots in plunder, warfare, and the promotion of white supremacy. As Tony Platt shows in The Scandal of Cal, these original sins sit at the center of UC Berkeley's history.

Welcome to the troubling age of sex denialism - the age of gender-neutral labels, rigidly enforced equality, unisex spaces, and the systematic eradication of sexual difference. In her debut book, Sex Scandal, journalist Ashley McGuire investigates the alarming nationwide push to ignore the natural, biological distinctions between men and women that have been at the core of functioning human society since the dawn of time.

The college basketball scandals of 1951 were to basketball what the 1919 Black Sox scandals were to baseball - a loss of innocence, after which the game would be permanently tarnished, its relationship to power and big money firmly established. In Scandals of '51, Charley Rosen identifies all the major figures - including players, coaches, gangsters, clergymen, politicians - that made up the elaborate network that controlled the outcomes to many games or protected those who did so.

Why do conservatives have such a hard time winning the economic debate in the court of public opinion? Simple, George Gilder says: Conservatives misunderstand economics almost as badly as liberals do. Republicans have been running on tax cut proposals since the era of Harding and Coolidge without seriously addressing the key problems of a global economy in decline. Enough is enough.

The newly-wed Anne Hastings faced her husband's wrath when her affair with William Compton was made public. Mary Tudor married to satisfy her brother's political need to ally with France, but when her decrepit royal husband died, she married the dashing Charles Brandon for love. William Parr, humiliated by his wife's extramarital affair, sought a divorce to marry the woman he loved.

The year is 1859, and Congressman Daniel Sickles and his beautiful wife Teresa are the toast of Washington society. Philip Barton Key, US Attorney for the District of Columbia, is one of the couple's closest friends - so close, in fact, that he often escorts the beautiful Mrs. Sickles to social events when the congressman is too busy. Then one day, Congressman Daniel Sickles receives an anonymous note about his wife and Key, setting into motion a tragic course of events that culminates in a bloody confrontation in the street that leaves one man dead and the other charged with murder.

Politicians, government officials, lobbyists, party officials, and others have been accused - and some prosecuted - of various illegal, corrupt, or unethical practices throughout the years. Political Scandals includes speeches from the accused and the accusers in the political arena. Produced by the Speech Resource Company and fully narrated by Robert Wikstrom....

Lights, Camera… Scandal!: Hollywood ExposedWelcome to the vault of Tinseltown's darkest secrets, most scandalous affairs, and untold stories that the studios never wanted you to hear. The Hollywood Files pulls back the velvet curtain on America's entertainment capital, exposing the shocking truth behind the glitz, glamour, and carefully constructed facades of your favorite stars.From legendary love triangles that destroyed careers to behind-the-scenes production nightmares that nearly killed Hollywood's biggest blockbusters, we dive deep into the stories that shaped American cinema. Discover...

This superb comedy of manners pierces the pretentiousness and affectations of aristocratic Londoners in the late 1700s. Such aptly named characters as Lady Sneerwell, Sir Benjamin Backbite, and Sir Joseph Surface make this a truly delightful romp!

Hey there, pop culture aficionados and social commentary seekers! Have you wondered what crypto scam Kim K is running this week? Or what actually happened with that Will Smith lawsuit? Welcome to Scandal Queens, where we peel back the glitz and glamour to reveal the dark side of celebrity culture they don't want you to see.

This is your definitive guide to the US clergy sex abuse scandal. Through these extraordinarily well-researched and expertly delivered lectures, you will gain unique insight into the issues that have rocked the Catholic Church. But you will also discover a powerful source of hope and renewal - namely, Saint Francis and his powerfully effective response to scandal. Your exceptionally qualified guide is Fr. Pat McCloskey, OFM, author and editor of St. Anthony Messenger.

Scandal Sheets is coming back on November 1st! Scandal Sheets is the podcast that explores the infamous people and places of the past. In every episode, hosts Caroline and Adrienne discuss a historical scandal along with the people and places associated with it. Tune in for our themed 5 episode seasons starting November 1st!

Every week Phil Craig and his guests reveal the world’s BIGGEST scandals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Sports Scandals Podcasts shines a light on the dark side of sports. We cover the famous and infamous scandals of athletes, teams and events that have shaped the sporting world. We look at the scandals that have rocked Football, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Hockey, The World Cup, The Olympics and More!If you like the show, give us a 5 Star Review and comment on what topics you want us to cover next.

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