Political Scandals https://www.parcast.com en 868329 Discover how fast controversy can move up in the polls in Parcast’s new limited series, Political Scandals. From greed and lust to deceit and cover-ups, we’ll unpack the most shocking events in American history—all leading up to the 2020 election. Every Tuesday, join us as we breakdown the rise and fall of our most infamous elected officials, measuring the impact it had on the country and history. Political Scandals is a Spotify Original from Parcast. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/dd6e8bd0-8d52-11e9-a04c-07f5ecd66728/image/2021-05-21_headlines_3c_RT_R1_PARCATS_LYR.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Political Scandals https://www.parcast.com no episodic Political Scandals Spotify Studios Discover how fast controversy can move up in the polls in Parcast’s new limited series, Political Scandals. From greed and lust to deceit and cover-ups, we’ll unpack the most shocking events in American history—all leading up to the 2020 election. Every Tuesday, join us as we breakdown the rise and fall of our most infamous elected officials, measuring the impact it had on the country and history. Political Scandals is a Spotify Original from Parcast. Discover how fast controversy can move up in the polls in Parcast’s new limited series, Political Scandals. From greed and lust to deceit and cover-ups, we’ll unpack the most shocking events in American history—all leading up to the 2020 election. Every Tuesday, join us as we breakdown the rise and fall of our most infamous elected officials, measuring the impact it had on the country and history. Political Scandals is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

]]> Yes Yes Spotify Studios Parcast@spotify.com Scandal 1: Watergate The first and only presidential resignation belongs to Richard Nixon, whose failed attempt at spying on his political opponents led to one of the most elaborate cover-ups in American history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 1: Watergate full 54 Spotify Studios The first and only presidential resignation belongs to Richard Nixon, whose failed attempt at spying on his political opponents led to one of the most elaborate cover-ups in American history. The first and only presidential resignation belongs to Richard Nixon, whose failed attempt at spying on his political opponents led to one of the most elaborate cover-ups in American history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The first and only presidential resignation belongs to Richard Nixon, whose failed attempt at spying on his political opponents led to one of the most elaborate cover-ups in American history.

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]]> 3074 no Scandal 2: Iran-Contra Affair In the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan’s administration secretly — and illegally — traded weapons of war to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages, then used the proceeds to fund a Nicaraguan rebel army known as the Contras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 27 Oct 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 2: Iran-Contra Affair full 53 Spotify Studios In the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan’s administration secretly — and illegally — traded weapons of war to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages, then used the proceeds to fund a Nicaraguan rebel army known as the Contras. In the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan’s administration secretly — and illegally — traded weapons of war to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages, then used the proceeds to fund a Nicaraguan rebel army known as the Contras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the 1980s, President Ronald Reagan’s administration secretly — and illegally — traded weapons of war to Iran in exchange for the release of American hostages, then used the proceeds to fund a Nicaraguan rebel army known as the Contras.

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]]> 2990 no Scandal 3: The Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal In 1995, 49-year-old president Bill Clinton began an affair with 22-year-old White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. The affair would lead to impeachment hearings in Congress, nearly ruin Lewinsky's reputation, and instigate an atmosphere of inexorable Congressional partisanship that continues to this day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 3: The Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal full 52 Spotify Studios In 1995, 49-year-old president Bill Clinton began an affair with 22-year-old White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. In 1995, 49-year-old president Bill Clinton began an affair with 22-year-old White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. The affair would lead to impeachment hearings in Congress, nearly ruin Lewinsky's reputation, and instigate an atmosphere of inexorable Congressional partisanship that continues to this day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In 1995, 49-year-old president Bill Clinton began an affair with 22-year-old White House intern, Monica Lewinsky. The affair would lead to impeachment hearings in Congress, nearly ruin Lewinsky's reputation, and instigate an atmosphere of inexorable Congressional partisanship that continues to this day. 



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]]> 2951 no Scandal 4: Johnson’s Impeachment On February 24, 1868, the United States House of Representatives initiated impeachment proceedings against Andrew Johnson for "high crimes and misdemeanors," eventually leading Johnson to become the first U.S. President to be impeached.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 4: Johnson’s Impeachment full 51 Spotify Studios On February 24, 1868, the United States House of Representatives initiated impeachment proceedings against Andrew Johnson for "high crimes and misdemeanors," eventually leading Johnson to become the first U.S. President to be impeached. On February 24, 1868, the United States House of Representatives initiated impeachment proceedings against Andrew Johnson for "high crimes and misdemeanors," eventually leading Johnson to become the first U.S. President to be impeached.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices On February 24, 1868, the United States House of Representatives initiated impeachment proceedings against Andrew Johnson for "high crimes and misdemeanors," eventually leading Johnson to become the first U.S. President to be impeached. 

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]]> 2180 no Scandal 5: Army-McCarthy Hearings In the 1950s, Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy’s anti-Communist crusade polarized the nation. Convinced that officials had let Communists infiltrate the military, McCarthy zeroed in on his biggest target yet: the Army. It took a month of tense Senate hearings to uncover the truth…  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 06 Oct 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 5: Army-McCarthy Hearings full 50 Spotify Studios In the 1950s, Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy’s anti-Communist crusade polarized the nation. In the 1950s, Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy’s anti-Communist crusade polarized the nation. Convinced that officials had let Communists infiltrate the military, McCarthy zeroed in on his biggest target yet: the Army. It took a month of tense Senate hearings to uncover the truth…  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the 1950s, Wisconsin Senator Joseph McCarthy’s anti-Communist crusade polarized the nation. Convinced that officials had let Communists infiltrate the military, McCarthy zeroed in on his biggest target yet: the Army. It took a month of tense Senate hearings to uncover the truth… 

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]]> 2324 no Scandal 6: Florida Recount of 2000 The fight over Florida’s election results would become a fierce battle of wills between Al Gore and George W. Bush, with the clash over the presidency eventually boiling into the federal courts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 29 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 6: Florida Recount of 2000 full 49 Spotify Studios The fight over Florida’s election results would become a fierce battle of wills between Al Gore and George W. Bush, with the clash over the presidency eventually boiling into the federal courts. The fight over Florida’s election results would become a fierce battle of wills between Al Gore and George W. Bush, with the clash over the presidency eventually boiling into the federal courts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The fight over Florida’s election results would become a fierce battle of wills between Al Gore and George W. Bush, with the clash over the presidency eventually boiling into the federal courts. 



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]]> 2784 no Scandal 7: COINTELPRO It began in 1956: A covert FBI operation that targeted so-called “subversives” suspected of having Communist ties. Later, the domestic spying program turned its focus toward the Civil Rights Movement.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 22 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 7: COINTELPRO full 48 Spotify Studios It began in 1956: A covert FBI operation that targeted so-called “subversives” suspected of having Communist ties. It began in 1956: A covert FBI operation that targeted so-called “subversives” suspected of having Communist ties. Later, the domestic spying program turned its focus toward the Civil Rights Movement.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It began in 1956: A covert FBI operation that targeted so-called “subversives” suspected of having Communist ties. Later, the domestic spying program turned its focus toward the Civil Rights Movement. 



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]]> 2948 no Scandal 8: Scooter Libby and Valerie Plame Wilson In July 2003, Valerie Wilson was outed as a spy in The Washington Post. The man behind her unveiling? Vice President Dick Cheney’s Chief of Staff, a man named Scooter Libby, who informed reporters about the undercover CIA agent in an act of retaliation against her husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 15 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 8: Scooter Libby and Valerie Plame Wilson full 47 Spotify Studios In July 2003, Valerie Wilson was outed as a spy in The Washington Post. In July 2003, Valerie Wilson was outed as a spy in The Washington Post. The man behind her unveiling? Vice President Dick Cheney’s Chief of Staff, a man named Scooter Libby, who informed reporters about the undercover CIA agent in an act of retaliation against her husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In July 2003, Valerie Wilson was outed as a spy in The Washington Post. The man behind her unveiling? Vice President Dick Cheney’s Chief of Staff, a man named Scooter Libby, who informed reporters about the undercover CIA agent in an act of retaliation against her husband.

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]]> 2769 no Scandal 9: Woodrow Wilson’s Second Wife Without even completing the traditional one-year mourning period for his deceased first wife, Woodrow Wilson met, courted, and proposed to a younger woman who claimed she wanted nothing to do with politics. She had no idea that someday, she’d be called upon to secretly govern in his stead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 08 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 9: Woodrow Wilson’s Second Wife full 46 Spotify Studios Without even completing the traditional one-year mourning period for his deceased first wife, Woodrow Wilson met, courted, and proposed to a younger woman who claimed she wanted nothing to do with politics. Without even completing the traditional one-year mourning period for his deceased first wife, Woodrow Wilson met, courted, and proposed to a younger woman who claimed she wanted nothing to do with politics. She had no idea that someday, she’d be called upon to secretly govern in his stead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Without even completing the traditional one-year mourning period for his deceased first wife, Woodrow Wilson met, courted, and proposed to a younger woman who claimed she wanted nothing to do with politics. She had no idea that someday, she’d be called upon to secretly govern in his stead.

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]]> 2600 no Scandal 10: Warren G. Harding's “Ohio Gang” After assuming the presidency in 1921, 55-year-old Warren G. Harding didn’t seem to take the job seriously. Not only did he spend most of his time playing poker and golf, he staffed his presidential cabinet with his best pals—some of whom turned out to be career criminals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 01 Sep 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 10: Warren G. Harding's “Ohio Gang” full 45 Spotify Studios After assuming the presidency in 1921, 55-year-old Warren G. Harding didn’t seem to take the job seriously. After assuming the presidency in 1921, 55-year-old Warren G. Harding didn’t seem to take the job seriously. Not only did he spend most of his time playing poker and golf, he staffed his presidential cabinet with his best pals—some of whom turned out to be career criminals.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After assuming the presidency in 1921, 55-year-old Warren G. Harding didn’t seem to take the job seriously. Not only did he spend most of his time playing poker and golf, he staffed his presidential cabinet with his best pals—some of whom turned out to be career criminals. 



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]]> 2696 no Scandal 11: The Election of 1828 The intense feud between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams festered for years before the rivals went to head-to-head in a vicious rematch. Accusations of cannibalism and sex trafficking were just the beginning of their slanderous campaigns meant to tear the other down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 25 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 11: The Election of 1828 full 44 Spotify Studios The intense feud between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams festered for years before the rivals went to head-to-head in a vicious rematch. The intense feud between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams festered for years before the rivals went to head-to-head in a vicious rematch. Accusations of cannibalism and sex trafficking were just the beginning of their slanderous campaigns meant to tear the other down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The intense feud between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams festered for years before the rivals went to head-to-head in a vicious rematch. Accusations of cannibalism and sex trafficking were just the beginning of their slanderous campaigns meant to tear the other down.

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]]> 2520 no Scandal 12: The Election of 1824 After President Monroe’s so-called “Era of Good Feelings,” bitter factions from the North, South and West fought for power. With four presidential candidates battling for votes in the House of Representatives, the mudslinging was fierce—and the outcome contentious.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 18 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 12: The Election of 1824 full 43 Spotify Studios After President Monroe’s so-called “Era of Good Feelings,” bitter factions from the North, South and West fought for power. After President Monroe’s so-called “Era of Good Feelings,” bitter factions from the North, South and West fought for power. With four presidential candidates battling for votes in the House of Representatives, the mudslinging was fierce—and the outcome contentious.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After President Monroe’s so-called “Era of Good Feelings,” bitter factions from the North, South and West fought for power. With four presidential candidates battling for votes in the House of Representatives, the mudslinging was fierce—and the outcome contentious. 


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]]> 2732 no Scandal 13: John Edwards From successful lawyer to Senator to disgraced presidential candidate… John Edwards’ political star rose and fell in the decade between 1997 and 2008. With his wife Elizabeth dying of cancer, he had an affair, impregnated his mistress, and used everything—and everyone—at his disposal to cover it up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 11 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 13: John Edwards full 42 Spotify Studios From successful lawyer to Senator to disgraced presidential candidate… John Edwards’ political star rose and fell in the decade between 1997 and 2008. From successful lawyer to Senator to disgraced presidential candidate… John Edwards’ political star rose and fell in the decade between 1997 and 2008. With his wife Elizabeth dying of cancer, he had an affair, impregnated his mistress, and used everything—and everyone—at his disposal to cover it up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices From successful lawyer to Senator to disgraced presidential candidate… John Edwards’ political star rose and fell in the decade between 1997 and 2008. With his wife Elizabeth dying of cancer, he had an affair, impregnated his mistress, and used everything—and everyone—at his disposal to cover it up. 



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]]> 2450 no Scandal 14: The Keating Five By 1985, Charles Keating had parlayed his go-getter’s hustle and dubious ethical compass into a multi-million dollar banking and real estate empire. When a federal investigation threatened everything, he called in a favor to five U.S. senators, including John McCain and John Glenn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 04 Aug 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 14: The Keating Five full 41 Spotify Studios By 1985, Charles Keating had parlayed his go-getter’s hustle and dubious ethical compass into a multi-million dollar banking and real estate empire. By 1985, Charles Keating had parlayed his go-getter’s hustle and dubious ethical compass into a multi-million dollar banking and real estate empire. When a federal investigation threatened everything, he called in a favor to five U.S. senators, including John McCain and John Glenn.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices By 1985, Charles Keating had parlayed his go-getter’s hustle and dubious ethical compass into a multi-million dollar banking and real estate empire. When a federal investigation threatened everything, he called in a favor to five U.S. senators, including John McCain and John Glenn. 



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]]> 2917 no Scandal 15: Alger Hiss Dedicated public servant, or Soviet spy? In the late 1940s, the American public was transfixed by the accusations against Alger Hiss. But Hiss would not be deterred by his nemesis Whittaker Chambers, a nine hour Congressional hearing, or even the dogged Richard Nixon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 28 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 15: Alger Hiss full 40 Spotify Studios Dedicated public servant, or Soviet spy? Dedicated public servant, or Soviet spy? In the late 1940s, the American public was transfixed by the accusations against Alger Hiss. But Hiss would not be deterred by his nemesis Whittaker Chambers, a nine hour Congressional hearing, or even the dogged Richard Nixon.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Dedicated public servant, or Soviet spy? In the late 1940s, the American public was transfixed by the accusations against Alger Hiss. But Hiss would not be deterred by his nemesis Whittaker Chambers, a nine hour Congressional hearing, or even the dogged Richard Nixon. 



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]]> 2306 no Scandal 16: William Blount Conspiracy In the late 1700s, William Blount was a land speculator-turned-senator. A failed conspiracy to get himself out of debt triggered the first impeachment trial in United States history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 21 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 16: William Blount Conspiracy full 39 Spotify Studios In the late 1700s, William Blount was a land speculator-turned-senator. In the late 1700s, William Blount was a land speculator-turned-senator. A failed conspiracy to get himself out of debt triggered the first impeachment trial in United States history.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the late 1700s, William Blount was a land speculator-turned-senator. A failed conspiracy to get himself out of debt triggered the first impeachment trial in United States history. 



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]]> 2395 no Scandal 17: Richard Helms He made a career out of keeping secrets, starting in a wartime intelligence group and working his way up to Director of the CIA in 1966. But when Congress questioned him about U.S. involvement in the 1970 Chilean presidential election, Helms found himself caught between two oaths—one to secrecy, and one to truth-telling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 14 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 17: Richard Helms full 38 Spotify Studios He made a career out of keeping secrets, starting in a wartime intelligence group and working his way up to Director of the CIA in 1966. He made a career out of keeping secrets, starting in a wartime intelligence group and working his way up to Director of the CIA in 1966. But when Congress questioned him about U.S. involvement in the 1970 Chilean presidential election, Helms found himself caught between two oaths—one to secrecy, and one to truth-telling.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices He made a career out of keeping secrets, starting in a wartime intelligence group and working his way up to Director of the CIA in 1966. But when Congress questioned him about U.S. involvement in the 1970 Chilean presidential election, Helms found himself caught between two oaths—one to secrecy, and one to truth-telling. 



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]]> 2455 no Scandal 18: The Eaton Affair President Andrew Jackson had just secured the presidency in 1828 when his good friend married a scandalous Washington widow. As the wives and daughters of D.C.'s elite retaliated, Jackson was forced to make a decision that would alter his cabinet—and set Martin Van Buren up for the future presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 07 Jul 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 18: The Eaton Affair full 37 Spotify Studios President Andrew Jackson had just secured the presidency in 1828 when his good friend married a scandalous Washington widow. President Andrew Jackson had just secured the presidency in 1828 when his good friend married a scandalous Washington widow. As the wives and daughters of D.C.'s elite retaliated, Jackson was forced to make a decision that would alter his cabinet—and set Martin Van Buren up for the future presidency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices President Andrew Jackson had just secured the presidency in 1828 when his good friend married a scandalous Washington widow. As the wives and daughters of D.C.'s elite retaliated, Jackson was forced to make a decision that would alter his cabinet—and set Martin Van Buren up for the future presidency.

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]]> 2884 no Scandal 19: Gary Hart and Donna Rice Colorado Senator Gary Hart was set to make a splash with his second attempt to campaign for the Democratic nomination for President in 1988… but he didn't even make it to the July convention before the Miami Herald ran an explosive story about his affair with a young socialite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 30 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 19: Gary Hart and Donna Rice full 36 Spotify Studios Colorado Senator Gary Hart was set to make a splash with his second attempt to campaign for the Democratic nomination for President in 1988… but he didn't even make it to the July convention before the Miami Herald ran an explosive story about his affair with a young socialite. Colorado Senator Gary Hart was set to make a splash with his second attempt to campaign for the Democratic nomination for President in 1988… but he didn't even make it to the July convention before the Miami Herald ran an explosive story about his affair with a young socialite. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Colorado Senator Gary Hart was set to make a splash with his second attempt to campaign for the Democratic nomination for President in 1988… but he didn't even make it to the July convention before the Miami Herald ran an explosive story about his affair with a young socialite.


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]]> 2633 no Scandal 20: Daniel Webster’s Secret Mistress The unspoken code of turning a blind eye to the private lives of Congresspeople was broken open in the 19th century. That’s when journalist Jane Swisshelm revealed the secret mistress and child of Senator Daniel Webster, bringing his unexpected vote for popular sovereignty during the Compromise of 1850 under direct fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 23 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 20: Daniel Webster’s Secret Mistress full 35 Spotify Studios The unspoken code of turning a blind eye to the private lives of Congresspeople was broken open in the 19th century. The unspoken code of turning a blind eye to the private lives of Congresspeople was broken open in the 19th century. That’s when journalist Jane Swisshelm revealed the secret mistress and child of Senator Daniel Webster, bringing his unexpected vote for popular sovereignty during the Compromise of 1850 under direct fire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The unspoken code of turning a blind eye to the private lives of Congresspeople was broken open in the 19th century. That’s when journalist Jane Swisshelm revealed the secret mistress and child of Senator Daniel Webster, bringing his unexpected vote for popular sovereignty during the Compromise of 1850 under direct fire.



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]]> 2443 no Scandal 21: Lincoln’s Secretary of War Like some of the other figures we’ve covered, Simon Cameron reached the top of the political ladder, only to have to ultimately resign in shame. What makes Cameron’s situation unique is that he stumbled into the wrong position at the wrong time—as Secretary of War, during the outbreak of the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 16 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 21: Lincoln’s Secretary of War full 34 Spotify Studios Like some of the other figures we’ve covered, Simon Cameron reached the top of the political ladder, only to have to ultimately resign in shame. Like some of the other figures we’ve covered, Simon Cameron reached the top of the political ladder, only to have to ultimately resign in shame. What makes Cameron’s situation unique is that he stumbled into the wrong position at the wrong time—as Secretary of War, during the outbreak of the Civil War. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Like some of the other figures we’ve covered, Simon Cameron reached the top of the political ladder, only to have to ultimately resign in shame. What makes Cameron’s situation unique is that he stumbled into the wrong position at the wrong time—as Secretary of War, during the outbreak of the Civil War.



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]]> 2325 no Scandal 22: Spiro Agnew Though Spiro Agnew’s life and political career is generally considered a footnote to that of his much more famous boss, unlike Nixon, Agnew actually was a convicted felon. And to this day, he’s the only vice president in history to resign in disgrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 09 Jun 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 22: Spiro Agnew full 33 Spotify Studios Though Spiro Agnew’s life and political career is generally considered a footnote to that of his much more famous boss, unlike Nixon, Though Spiro Agnew’s life and political career is generally considered a footnote to that of his much more famous boss, unlike Nixon, Agnew actually was a convicted felon. And to this day, he’s the only vice president in history to resign in disgrace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Though Spiro Agnew’s life and political career is generally considered a footnote to that of his much more famous boss, unlike Nixon, Agnew actually was a convicted felon. And to this day, he’s the only vice president in history to resign in disgrace.

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]]> 2523 no Scandal 24: Budd Dwyer During the late 1980s, Pennsylvania State Treasurer Budd Dwyer was in charge of awarding a bidding contract to repay state teachers for tax overpayments. But when an investigation into bribery ensued, Dwyer's mental health began to unravel, yielding dire consequences... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 26 May 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 24: Budd Dwyer full 31 Spotify Studios During the late 1980s, Pennsylvania State Treasurer Budd Dwyer was in charge of awarding a bidding contract to repay state teachers for tax overpayments. During the late 1980s, Pennsylvania State Treasurer Budd Dwyer was in charge of awarding a bidding contract to repay state teachers for tax overpayments. But when an investigation into bribery ensued, Dwyer's mental health began to unravel, yielding dire consequences... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices During the late 1980s, Pennsylvania State Treasurer Budd Dwyer was in charge of awarding a bidding contract to repay state teachers for tax overpayments. But when an investigation into bribery ensued, Dwyer's mental health began to unravel, yielding dire consequences...

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]]> 2624 no Scandal 25: The Election of 1960 As the exciting game of cat and mouse between former Vice President Richard Nixon and Massachusetts senator John F. Kennedy came to a head in the general election, discrepancies in the electoral ballot count that slotted Kennedy as the winner came to light, opening a trove of questions about voting foul play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 19 May 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 25: The Election of 1960 full 30 Spotify Studios As the exciting game of cat and mouse between former Vice President Richard Nixon and Massachusetts senator John F. Kennedy came to a head in the general election, discrepancies in the electoral ballot count that slotted Kennedy as the winner came to light, opening a trove of questions about voting foul play. As the exciting game of cat and mouse between former Vice President Richard Nixon and Massachusetts senator John F. Kennedy came to a head in the general election, discrepancies in the electoral ballot count that slotted Kennedy as the winner came to light, opening a trove of questions about voting foul play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices As the exciting game of cat and mouse between former Vice President Richard Nixon and Massachusetts senator John F. Kennedy came to a head in the general election, discrepancies in the electoral ballot count that slotted Kennedy as the winner came to light, opening a trove of questions about voting foul play.

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]]> 2295 no Scandal 26: Abscam In the late 1970s, the FBI’s Abscam case showed the American public exactly how low many elected officials were willing to go for money. Many Americans applauded the Bureau for exposing the conmen in Congress. But some say Abscam was the FBI’s retaliation against Congress for investigating federal agents’ abuse of power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 12 May 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 26: Abscam full 29 Spotify Studios In the late 1970s, the FBI’s Abscam case showed the American public exactly how low many elected officials were willing to go for money. In the late 1970s, the FBI’s Abscam case showed the American public exactly how low many elected officials were willing to go for money. Many Americans applauded the Bureau for exposing the conmen in Congress. But some say Abscam was the FBI’s retaliation against Congress for investigating federal agents’ abuse of power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the late 1970s, the FBI’s Abscam case showed the American public exactly how low many elected officials were willing to go for money. Many Americans applauded the Bureau for exposing the conmen in Congress. But some say Abscam was the FBI’s retaliation against Congress for investigating federal agents’ abuse of power.

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]]> 2731 no Scandal 27: Brooks-Sumner Affair In 1856, a nearly deadly clash between two Congressmen occurred on the floor of the Senate. South Carolina Representative Preston Smith Brooks brought his gold-tipped cane to confront Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner over what he deemed to be an inflammatory speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 05 May 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 27: Brooks-Sumner Affair full 28 Spotify Studios In 1856, a nearly deadly clash between two Congressmen occurred on the floor of the Senate. In 1856, a nearly deadly clash between two Congressmen occurred on the floor of the Senate. South Carolina Representative Preston Smith Brooks brought his gold-tipped cane to confront Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner over what he deemed to be an inflammatory speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In 1856, a nearly deadly clash between two Congressmen occurred on the floor of the Senate. South Carolina Representative Preston Smith Brooks brought his gold-tipped cane to confront Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner over what he deemed to be an inflammatory speech.



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]]> 2428 no Scandal 28: The XYZ Affair In the late 1790s, President John Adams sent three American envoys to Paris to negotiate with France's foreign minister in hopes of avoiding the slippery slope to war. But the result of such diplomatic brinkmanship yielded grave consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 28 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 28: The XYZ Affair full 27 Spotify Studios In the late 1790s, President John Adams sent three American envoys to Paris to negotiate with France's foreign minister in hopes of avoiding the slippery slope to war. But the result of such diplomatic brinkmanship yielded grave consequences. In the late 1790s, President John Adams sent three American envoys to Paris to negotiate with France's foreign minister in hopes of avoiding the slippery slope to war. But the result of such diplomatic brinkmanship yielded grave consequences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the late 1790s, President John Adams sent three American envoys to Paris to negotiate with France's foreign minister in hopes of avoiding the slippery slope to war. But the result of such diplomatic brinkmanship yielded grave consequences.

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]]> 2570 no Scandal 29: Rod Blagojevich Former Illinois Governor Rod Blajojevich made a name for himself in politics by insisting he was the anti-corruption candidate the state needed. However, when he was arrested in late 2008 and charged with corruption, Blajojevich would prove that he was no different than the men who'd come before him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 21 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 29: Rod Blagojevich full 26 Spotify Studios Former Illinois Governor Rod Blajojevich made a name for himself in politics by insisting he was the anti-corruption candidate the state needed. However, when he was arrested in late 2008 and charged with corruption, Blajojevich would prove that he was no different than the men who'd come before him. Former Illinois Governor Rod Blajojevich made a name for himself in politics by insisting he was the anti-corruption candidate the state needed. However, when he was arrested in late 2008 and charged with corruption, Blajojevich would prove that he was no different than the men who'd come before him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Former Illinois Governor Rod Blajojevich made a name for himself in politics by insisting he was the anti-corruption candidate the state needed. However, when he was arrested in late 2008 and charged with corruption, Blajojevich would prove that he was no different than the men who'd come before him.

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]]> 2809 no Scandal 30: Crédit Mobilier In the 1860s, the Union Pacific Railroad Company was commissioned to build the first transcontinental railroad. Looking to cash in, their directors contracted the work out to Crédit Mobilier, their shell corporation. After massively overcharging the federal government, they then sold their shares back to Congressmen as bribes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 14 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 30: Crédit Mobilier full 25 Spotify Studios In the 1860s, the Union Pacific Railroad Company was commissioned to build the first transcontinental railroad. In the 1860s, the Union Pacific Railroad Company was commissioned to build the first transcontinental railroad. Looking to cash in, their directors contracted the work out to Crédit Mobilier, their shell corporation. After massively overcharging the federal government, they then sold their shares back to Congressmen as bribes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the 1860s, the Union Pacific Railroad Company was commissioned to build the first transcontinental railroad. Looking to cash in, their directors contracted the work out to Crédit Mobilier, their shell corporation. After massively overcharging the federal government, they then sold their shares back to Congressmen as bribes.



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]]> 2370 no Scandal 31: Chandra Levy In 2001, former Washington intern Chandra Levy went missing after a hiking day trip. This prompted a months-long search revealing she had been entangled with a much older California Congressman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 31: Chandra Levy full 24 Spotify Studios In 2001, former Washington intern Chandra Levy went missing after a hiking day trip. In 2001, former Washington intern Chandra Levy went missing after a hiking day trip. This prompted a months-long search revealing she had been entangled with a much older California Congressman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In 2001, former Washington intern Chandra Levy went missing after a hiking day trip. This prompted a months-long search revealing she had been entangled with a much older California Congressman.

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]]> 2762 no Scandal 32: George Ryan In a state known for high-profile corruption, Illinois Secretary of State George Ryan was no exception. His corruption would help out his family, his buddies...and ultimately let innocent citizens die, thanks to dangerous forged licenses distributed around the state in the 1990s.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 32: George Ryan full 23 Spotify Studios In a state known for high-profile corruption, Illinois Secretary of State George Ryan was no exception. His corruption would help out his family, his buddies...and ultimately let innocent citizens die, thanks to dangerous forged licenses distributed around the state in the 1990s. In a state known for high-profile corruption, Illinois Secretary of State George Ryan was no exception. His corruption would help out his family, his buddies...and ultimately let innocent citizens die, thanks to dangerous forged licenses distributed around the state in the 1990s.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In a state known for high-profile corruption, Illinois Secretary of State George Ryan was no exception. His corruption would help out his family, his buddies...and ultimately let innocent citizens die, thanks to dangerous forged licenses distributed around the state in the 1990s. 

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]]> 2129 no Scandal 33: “Bathhouse” & “Hinky Dink” In the early 1900s, “Bathhouse John” Coughlin and Michael “Hinky Dink” Kenna set about rigging the city's political machine in their favor, contributing to the rise of organized crime in Chicago, and putting their careers on a collision course with the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 24 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 33: “Bathhouse” & “Hinky Dink” full 22 Spotify Studios In the early 1900s, “Bathhouse John” Coughlin and Michael “Hinky Dink” Kenna set about rigging the city's political machine in their favor, contributing to the rise of organized crime in Chicago, and putting their careers on a collision course with the law. In the early 1900s, “Bathhouse John” Coughlin and Michael “Hinky Dink” Kenna set about rigging the city's political machine in their favor, contributing to the rise of organized crime in Chicago, and putting their careers on a collision course with the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the early 1900s, “Bathhouse John” Coughlin and Michael “Hinky Dink” Kenna set about rigging the city's political machine in their favor, contributing to the rise of organized crime in Chicago, and putting their careers on a collision course with the law.

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]]> 2427 no Scandal 34: The Blackmail of Lester Hunt In the 1950s, at the height of Communist paranoia, Republican Senators Styles Bridges and Joe Welker went after Democratic Senator Lester Hunt in an attempt to blackmail him into giving up his coveted seat in Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 17 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 34: The Blackmail of Lester Hunt full 21 Spotify Studios In the 1950s, at the height of Communist paranoia, Republican Senators Styles Bridges and Joe Welker went after Democratic Senator Lester Hunt in an attempt to blackmail him into giving up his coveted seat in Congress. In the 1950s, at the height of Communist paranoia, Republican Senators Styles Bridges and Joe Welker went after Democratic Senator Lester Hunt in an attempt to blackmail him into giving up his coveted seat in Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the 1950s, at the height of Communist paranoia, Republican Senators Styles Bridges and Joe Welker went after Democratic Senator Lester Hunt in an attempt to blackmail him into giving up his coveted seat in Congress.

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]]> 2497 no Scandal 35: Grover Cleveland’s Secret Son President Grover Cleveland is often remembered for his mustache, or perhaps his anti-corruption agenda. Fewer people know about the son he fathered through sexual assault—and the ensuing scandal that threatened his election to the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 10 Mar 2020 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 35: Grover Cleveland’s Secret Son full 20 Spotify Studios President Grover Cleveland is often remembered for his mustache, or perhaps his anti-corruption agenda. Fewer people know about the son he fathered through sexual assault—and the ensuing scandal that threatened his election to the White House. President Grover Cleveland is often remembered for his mustache, or perhaps his anti-corruption agenda. Fewer people know about the son he fathered through sexual assault—and the ensuing scandal that threatened his election to the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices President Grover Cleveland is often remembered for his mustache, or perhaps his anti-corruption agenda. Fewer people know about the son he fathered through sexual assault—and the ensuing scandal that threatened his election to the White House.


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]]> 2595 no Scandal 36: Carroll Hubbard The 1991 House baking scandal may have rocked Capitol Hill, but it was proved to be the tip of the iceberg for Kentucky Democratic Representative Caroll Hubbard. He was found guilty of siphoning his Congressional funds for a variety of inappropriate uses, including his wife's own campaign for Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 03 Mar 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 36: Carroll Hubbard full 19 Spotify Studios The 1991 House baking scandal may have rocked Capitol Hill, but it was proved to be the tip of the iceberg for Kentucky Democratic Representative Caroll Hubbard. He was found guilty of siphoning his Congressional funds for a variety of inappropriate uses, including his wife's own campaign for Congress. The 1991 House baking scandal may have rocked Capitol Hill, but it was proved to be the tip of the iceberg for Kentucky Democratic Representative Caroll Hubbard. He was found guilty of siphoning his Congressional funds for a variety of inappropriate uses, including his wife's own campaign for Congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The 1991 House baking scandal may have rocked Capitol Hill, but it was proved to be the tip of the iceberg for Kentucky Democratic Representative Caroll Hubbard. He was found guilty of siphoning his Congressional funds for a variety of inappropriate uses, including his wife's own campaign for Congress.

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]]> 2467 no Scandal 37: Billygate As Jimmy Carter’s younger brother, Billy Carter was no stranger to national attention or public scrutiny. Being next of kin to the President let him establish himself as a celebrity in his own right. But in the months leading up to the 1980 presidential election, it would become clear that Billy had been up to far more serious business. He had been making international trips and deals that could ruin his brother’s reelection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 37: Billygate full 18 Spotify Studios As Jimmy Carter’s younger brother, Billy Carter was no stranger to national attention or public scrutiny. As Jimmy Carter’s younger brother, Billy Carter was no stranger to national attention or public scrutiny. Being next of kin to the President let him establish himself as a celebrity in his own right. But in the months leading up to the 1980 presidential election, it would become clear that Billy had been up to far more serious business. He had been making international trips and deals that could ruin his brother’s reelection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices As Jimmy Carter’s younger brother, Billy Carter was no stranger to national attention or public scrutiny. Being next of kin to the President let him establish himself as a celebrity in his own right. But in the months leading up to the 1980 presidential election, it would become clear that Billy had been up to far more serious business. He had been making international trips and deals that could ruin his brother’s reelection.

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]]> 2763 no Scandal 38: Whiskey Ring Under President Ulysses S. Grant, John MacDonald created one of the most lucrative scams ever to grace the spirits business, leading to a trial that had the President himself doing the unheard of: testifying as a witness on behalf of the defendant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 18 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 38: Whiskey Ring full 17 Spotify Studios Under President Ulysses S. Grant, John MacDonald created one of the most lucrative scams ever to grace the spirits business, leading to a trial that had the President himself doing the unheard of: testifying as a witness on behalf of the defendant. Under President Ulysses S. Grant, John MacDonald created one of the most lucrative scams ever to grace the spirits business, leading to a trial that had the President himself doing the unheard of: testifying as a witness on behalf of the defendant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Under President Ulysses S. Grant, John MacDonald created one of the most lucrative scams ever to grace the spirits business, leading to a trial that had the President himself doing the unheard of: testifying as a witness on behalf of the defendant.

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]]> 2703 no Scandal 39: The Kansas Territorial Election In the years before the American Civil War, the territory of Kansas was fraught with conflict between abolitionist Free Soilers and Pro-slavery Southerners. Statehood for Kansas hung in the balance of one election dictating which party would lead the local government in its quest for the Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 11 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 39: The Kansas Territorial Election full 16 Spotify Studios In the years before the American Civil War, the territory of Kansas was fraught with conflict between abolitionist Free Soilers and Pro-slavery Southerners. In the years before the American Civil War, the territory of Kansas was fraught with conflict between abolitionist Free Soilers and Pro-slavery Southerners. Statehood for Kansas hung in the balance of one election dictating which party would lead the local government in its quest for the Union. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the years before the American Civil War, the territory of Kansas was fraught with conflict between abolitionist Free Soilers and Pro-slavery Southerners. Statehood for Kansas hung in the balance of one election dictating which party would lead the local government in its quest for the Union.

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]]> 2431 no Scandal 40: The Eagleton Affair On the surface, Tom Eagleton seemed the ideal running mate for George McGovern’s 1972 presidential campaign. But upon closer examination, there were odd details about Eagleton—details that contributed to one of the worst presidential election defeats in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 04 Feb 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 40: The Eagleton Affair full 15 Spotify Studios On the surface, Tom Eagleton seemed the ideal running mate for George McGovern’s 1972 presidential campaign. On the surface, Tom Eagleton seemed the ideal running mate for George McGovern’s 1972 presidential campaign. But upon closer examination, there were odd details about Eagleton—details that contributed to one of the worst presidential election defeats in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices On the surface, Tom Eagleton seemed the ideal running mate for George McGovern’s 1972 presidential campaign. But upon closer examination, there were odd details about Eagleton—details that contributed to one of the worst presidential election defeats in history.

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]]> 2619 no Scandal 41: James Traficant He was one of the strangest, most colorful men to ever tread the House of Representatives. After successfully defending himself against a racketeering charge in the early 1980s, James Traficant knew the FBI would stay close—looking for any opportunity to take him down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 28 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 41: James Traficant full 14 Spotify Studios He was one of the strangest, most colorful men to ever tread the House of Representatives. After successfully defending himself against a racketeering charge in the early 1980s, James Traficant knew the FBI would stay close—looking for any opportunity to take him down. He was one of the strangest, most colorful men to ever tread the House of Representatives. After successfully defending himself against a racketeering charge in the early 1980s, James Traficant knew the FBI would stay close—looking for any opportunity to take him down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices He was one of the strangest, most colorful men to ever tread the House of Representatives. After successfully defending himself against a racketeering charge in the early 1980s, James Traficant knew the FBI would stay close—looking for any opportunity to take him down.

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]]> 2263 no Scandal 42: Judge G. Harrold Carswell He was President Richard Nixon’s ace-in-the-hole for the U.S. Supreme Court in 1970. The Senate had other thoughts—rejecting G. Harrold Carswell’s nomination after reporters uncovered a speech in which he endorsed racial segregation as a legislative candidate in Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 21 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 42: Judge G. Harrold Carswell full 13 Spotify Studios He was President Richard Nixon’s ace-in-the-hole for the U.S. Supreme Court in 1970. The Senate had other thoughts—rejecting G. He was President Richard Nixon’s ace-in-the-hole for the U.S. Supreme Court in 1970. The Senate had other thoughts—rejecting G. Harrold Carswell’s nomination after reporters uncovered a speech in which he endorsed racial segregation as a legislative candidate in Georgia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices He was President Richard Nixon’s ace-in-the-hole for the U.S. Supreme Court in 1970. The Senate had other thoughts—rejecting G. Harrold Carswell’s nomination after reporters uncovered a speech in which he endorsed racial segregation as a legislative candidate in Georgia.

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]]> 2779 no Scandal 43: 1792 New York Governor’s Election Most people would be hard-pressed to name even one of John Jay’s accomplishments. In fact, there was a time when Jay had a path to the presidency. But before he even got that shot, Jay ran for Governor of New York. And despite getting more votes than his opponent, Jay was declared the loser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 14 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 43: 1792 New York Governor’s Election full 12 Spotify Studios Most people would be hard-pressed to name even one of John Jay’s accomplishments. In fact, there was a time when Jay had a path to the presidency. Most people would be hard-pressed to name even one of John Jay’s accomplishments. In fact, there was a time when Jay had a path to the presidency. But before he even got that shot, Jay ran for Governor of New York. And despite getting more votes than his opponent, Jay was declared the loser. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Most people would be hard-pressed to name even one of John Jay’s accomplishments. In fact, there was a time when Jay had a path to the presidency. But before he even got that shot, Jay ran for Governor of New York. And despite getting more votes than his opponent, Jay was declared the loser.

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]]> 2353 no Scandal 44: Huey Long After becoming Governor of Louisiana in 1928, Huey Long was on a warpath. He sought to force out anyone who opposed him and take control of the state through any means necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 07 Jan 2020 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 44: Huey Long full 11 Spotify Studios After becoming Governor of Louisiana in 1928, Huey Long was on a warpath. He sought to force out anyone who opposed him and take control of the state through any means necessary. After becoming Governor of Louisiana in 1928, Huey Long was on a warpath. He sought to force out anyone who opposed him and take control of the state through any means necessary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After becoming Governor of Louisiana in 1928, Huey Long was on a warpath. He sought to force out anyone who opposed him and take control of the state through any means necessary.

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]]> 2455 no Scandal 45: Randy “Duke” Cunningham It was a scandal in which defense contractors paid bribes to members of Congress and officials in the U.S. Defense Department. Most notable amongst the recipients of the bribes was California Congressman Duke Cunningham, who pleaded guilty in 2005 to receiving over $2.3 million in bribes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 31 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 45: Randy “Duke” Cunningham full 10 Spotify Studios It was a scandal in which defense contractors paid bribes to members of Congress and officials in the U.S. Defense Department. It was a scandal in which defense contractors paid bribes to members of Congress and officials in the U.S. Defense Department. Most notable amongst the recipients of the bribes was California Congressman Duke Cunningham, who pleaded guilty in 2005 to receiving over $2.3 million in bribes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices It was a scandal in which defense contractors paid bribes to members of Congress and officials in the U.S. Defense Department. Most notable amongst the recipients of the bribes was California Congressman Duke Cunningham, who pleaded guilty in 2005 to receiving over $2.3 million in bribes.

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]]> 2404 no Scandal 46: The Robert Potter Duel He was a politician, frontiersman, lawyer, and naval officer. But above all, Robert Potter was the ultimate sore loser. After failing in a House of Commons race, he challenged his opponent to a duel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 24 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 46: The Robert Potter Duel full 9 Spotify Studios He was a politician, frontiersman, lawyer, and naval officer. But above all, Robert Potter was the ultimate sore loser. He was a politician, frontiersman, lawyer, and naval officer. But above all, Robert Potter was the ultimate sore loser. After failing in a House of Commons race, he challenged his opponent to a duel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices He was a politician, frontiersman, lawyer, and naval officer. But above all, Robert Potter was the ultimate sore loser. After failing in a House of Commons race, he challenged his opponent to a duel.

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]]> 2175 no Scandal 47: The Election of 1876 After years of turmoil brought on by the Civil War, Reconstruction, and corruption in the Grant Administration, the new president was tasked with getting the country back on track. Instead, the country experienced one of the most corrupt elections ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 47: The Election of 1876 full 8 Spotify Studios After years of turmoil brought on by the Civil War, Reconstruction, and corruption in the Grant Administration, the new president was tasked with getting the country back on track. Instead, the country experienced one of the most corrupt elections ever. After years of turmoil brought on by the Civil War, Reconstruction, and corruption in the Grant Administration, the new president was tasked with getting the country back on track. Instead, the country experienced one of the most corrupt elections ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After years of turmoil brought on by the Civil War, Reconstruction, and corruption in the Grant Administration, the new president was tasked with getting the country back on track. Instead, the country experienced one of the most corrupt elections ever.

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]]> 2845 no Scandal 48: The Election of 1836 and Richard Johnson After serving terms in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, war hero Richard Johnson nearly derailed the presidential election of 1836 due to his marriage to Julia Chinn... his own slave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 10 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 48: The Election of 1836 and Richard Johnson full 7 Spotify Studios After serving terms in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, war hero Richard Johnson nearly derailed the presidential election of 1836 due to his marriage to Julia Chinn... his own slave. After serving terms in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, war hero Richard Johnson nearly derailed the presidential election of 1836 due to his marriage to Julia Chinn... his own slave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After serving terms in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, war hero Richard Johnson nearly derailed the presidential election of 1836 due to his marriage to Julia Chinn... his own slave.

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]]> 2321 no Scandal 49: Chappaquiddick In July of 1969, shortly after leaving a party that he was hosting, senator Ted Kennedy drove his Oldsmobile off a wooden bridge into a tide-swept pond. Kennedy escaped the submerged car, but his 28-year old passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne, did not.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 03 Dec 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 49: Chappaquiddick full 6 Spotify Studios In July of 1969, shortly after leaving a party that he was hosting, senator Ted Kennedy drove his Oldsmobile off a wooden bridge into a tide-swept pond. In July of 1969, shortly after leaving a party that he was hosting, senator Ted Kennedy drove his Oldsmobile off a wooden bridge into a tide-swept pond. Kennedy escaped the submerged car, but his 28-year old passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne, did not.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In July of 1969, shortly after leaving a party that he was hosting, senator Ted Kennedy drove his Oldsmobile off a wooden bridge into a tide-swept pond. Kennedy escaped the submerged car, but his 28-year old passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne, did not. 



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]]> 2712 Scandal 50: Jack Abramoff In 2004, Jack Abramoff was on top of the lobbying game. He was also bilking his own clients out of millions of dollars. By January of 2006, he pled guilty to mail fraud, conspiracy, wire fraud, and tax evasion. But the most surprising part is where Abramoff is now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 26 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 50: Jack Abramoff full 5 Spotify Studios In 2004, Jack Abramoff was on top of the lobbying game. In 2004, Jack Abramoff was on top of the lobbying game. He was also bilking his own clients out of millions of dollars. By January of 2006, he pled guilty to mail fraud, conspiracy, wire fraud, and tax evasion. But the most surprising part is where Abramoff is now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In 2004, Jack Abramoff was on top of the lobbying game. He was also bilking his own clients out of millions of dollars. By January of 2006, he pled guilty to mail fraud, conspiracy, wire fraud, and tax evasion. But the most surprising part is where Abramoff is now.


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]]> 2984 no Scandal 51: Black Friday Bribery, greed, murder, and a mind-boggling $60,000,000 worth of solid gold: In 1869, two men and their get-rich scheme brought the U.S. economy to its knees in what we now remember as Black Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 19 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 51: Black Friday full 4 Spotify Studios Bribery, greed, murder, and a mind-boggling $60,000,000 worth of solid gold: In 1869, two men and their get-rich scheme brought the U.S. economy to its knees in what we now remember as Black Friday. Bribery, greed, murder, and a mind-boggling $60,000,000 worth of solid gold: In 1869, two men and their get-rich scheme brought the U.S. economy to its knees in what we now remember as Black Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Bribery, greed, murder, and a mind-boggling $60,000,000 worth of solid gold: In 1869, two men and their get-rich scheme brought the U.S. economy to its knees in what we now remember as Black Friday.

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]]> 3129 no Scandal 52: The Hamilton-Reynolds Affair In 1797, Alexander Hamilton revealed that he had an extramarital affair with a married woman. Known as the “Hamilton-Reynolds Affair,” this story was America's first sex scandal...but it was hardly the last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 12 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 52: The Hamilton-Reynolds Affair full 3 Spotify Studios In 1797, Alexander Hamilton revealed that he had an extramarital affair with a married woman. In 1797, Alexander Hamilton revealed that he had an extramarital affair with a married woman. Known as the “Hamilton-Reynolds Affair,” this story was America's first sex scandal...but it was hardly the last. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In 1797, Alexander Hamilton revealed that he had an extramarital affair with a married woman. Known as the “Hamilton-Reynolds Affair,” this story was America's first sex scandal...but it was hardly the last.



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]]> 2316 no Scandal 53: “The D.C. Madam” In 2007, Deborah Jeane Palfrey was indicted for racketeering and money laundering. Her escort service’s client list included men from the highest reaches of the U.S. government, stretching all the way into the dark halls of the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 05 Nov 2019 08:01:00 -0000 Scandal 53: “The D.C. Madam” full 2 Spotify Studios In 2007, Deborah Jeane Palfrey was indicted for racketeering and money laundering. In 2007, Deborah Jeane Palfrey was indicted for racketeering and money laundering. Her escort service’s client list included men from the highest reaches of the U.S. government, stretching all the way into the dark halls of the White House.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In 2007, Deborah Jeane Palfrey was indicted for racketeering and money laundering. Her escort service’s client list included men from the highest reaches of the U.S. government, stretching all the way into the dark halls of the White House. 

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]]> 2790 no Scandal 54: The Election of 1800 The match-up between sitting president John Adams, and his own vice president, Thomas Jefferson—an election so rife with backstabbing, mudslinging, and constitutional controversy that it nearly led to a civil war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 03 Nov 2019 07:01:00 -0000 Scandal 54: The Election of 1800 full 1 Spotify Studios The match-up between sitting president John Adams, and his own vice president, Thomas Jefferson—an election so rife with backstabbing, mudslinging, and constitutional controversy that it nearly led to a civil war. The match-up between sitting president John Adams, and his own vice president, Thomas Jefferson—an election so rife with backstabbing, mudslinging, and constitutional controversy that it nearly led to a civil war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The match-up between sitting president John Adams, and his own vice president, Thomas Jefferson—an election so rife with backstabbing, mudslinging, and constitutional controversy that it nearly led to a civil war.


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]]> 2881 no Welcome to Political Scandals https://www.parcast.com/ Every Tuesday leading up to the 2020 election, Parcast’s new limited series Political Scandals counts down the 54 most controversial events in American history—uncovering the ugly truth behind some of our most infamous elected officials. From Watergate and Lewinsky to Iran Contra and the 2000 Recount, dig deeper into the stories you knew—thought you knew—or had no idea changed the face of politics. Political Scandals premieres Sunday, November 3rd, with new episodes available every Tuesday thereafter. Listen free on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 21 Oct 2019 17:17:00 -0000 Welcome to Political Scandals trailer Spotify Studios Political Scandals premieres Sunday, November 3rd, with new episodes available every Tuesday thereafter. Every Tuesday leading up to the 2020 election, Parcast’s new limited series Political Scandals counts down the 54 most controversial events in American history—uncovering the ugly truth behind some of our most infamous elected officials. From Watergate and Lewinsky to Iran Contra and the 2000 Recount, dig deeper into the stories you knew—thought you knew—or had no idea changed the face of politics. Political Scandals premieres Sunday, November 3rd, with new episodes available every Tuesday thereafter. Listen free on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Every Tuesday leading up to the 2020 election, Parcast’s new limited series Political Scandals counts down the 54 most controversial events in American history—uncovering the ugly truth behind some of our most infamous elected officials. From Watergate and Lewinsky to Iran Contra and the 2000 Recount, dig deeper into the stories you knew—thought you knew—or had no idea changed the face of politics. Political Scandals premieres Sunday, November 3rd, with new episodes available every Tuesday thereafter. Listen free on Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe today!

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