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Utilizes narrative storytelling, archival audio, and immersive soundscapes to explore true stories of white-collar criminals, con artists, and corporate evil. From corruption and fraud to Ponzi schemes and environmental disasters, these financially motivated crimes have shaped our world in unimaginable ways. All in the name of greed.
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7A trendy new diet drug combination subjects millions of users to serious health effects, resulting in a monumental legal battle. Prelude: Cancer concerns force Belviq, a popular diet drug, to be withdrawn from the marketplace.
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A government employee posing as a Tahitian prince commits the largest public sector fraud in Queensland history. Prelude: The catastrophic implementation of Queensland Health's new payroll system.
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A budget airline's penny-pinching strategy is examined after one of its planes crashes in the Florida Everglades. Prelude: Allegiant Air's safety history is called into question after a rash of concerning incidents.
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A "quintessential" civil rights battle ignites when fans of the much-maligned rap group Insane Clown Posse are officially classified as a "street gang" by the federal government. Prelude: Two Juggalos are charged with the murder of a man in Pennsylvania.
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A flashy Brooklyn pastor finds himself in the media spotlight due to his current lifestyle and criminal past. Prelude: An unprovoked murder on the New York subway.
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A compounding pharmacy's attempt to maximize revenue leads to a devastating public health crisis. Prelude: Pharmakon Pharmaceuticals ships overly-potent medication to hospitals, including a neonatal intensive care unit.
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A reformed Satanic priest becomes America's most prominent Christian comedian and authority on the occult. Prelude: Cassette recordings of John Todd's conspiratorial seminars spread through Evangelical communities.
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Dedicated fans of country band Sugarland are crushed when a stage collapses during a storm at the Indiana State Fair. Prelude: A gust of wind destroys the stage at Ottawa Bluesfest while Cheap Trick performs.
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The arrest of Fall River's 23-year-old mayor ignites a political fiasco. Prelude: A popular Massachusetts State Senator is convicted of bribery.
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The largest disability fraud case in United States history is linked to a flamboyant lawyer in a small Kentucky town. Prelude: The history and abuse of Social Security Disability Insurance.
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A multinational meat processing company wreaks havoc on animals and people in pursuit of profits. Prelude: Cody Easterday's $233 million "ghost cattle" scheme.
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The eccentric director of a veterans charity goes on the run after being exposed as a fraud. Prelude: The downfall of a county commissioner in Florida.
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A Nevada-based alkaline water company owned by a local politician is blamed for an outbreak of serious illnesses. Prelude: The events surrounding a Nevada state senator's resignation.
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A village clerk in Nebraska leads the charge to rebuild after a catastrophic tornado and becomes the focal point of an international mystery. Prelude: Twin tornadoes devastate Pilger, Nebraska.
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A utility company's neglected equipment ignites the deadliest wildfire in California history. Prelude: A natural gas leak destroys a neighborhood in San Bruno.
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The manufacturer of a persistent pesticide endangers the people and environment of Hopewell, Virginia. Prelude: Two islands in the French West Indies are contaminated with chlordecone.
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A renowned sinus surgeon disappears after malpractice allegations surface. Prelude: Philip and Marcella Gabriele are accused of performing unnecessary eye surgeries.
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A mistress' 12-year-long affair with a wealthy department store heir ends in violence and conspiracy. Prelude: The collapse of Bernie Cornfeld's financial empire.
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A Sydney-based financial advisor disappears hours after federal agents raided her house. Prelude: $60 million is lost as a result of Brad Sherwin's Ponzi scheme.
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Rick Singer is exposed as the leader of a widespread college admissions bribery conspiracy. Prelude: A digital bank and Swiss asset manager work together to conceal dozens of illegal pump-and-dump stock schemes.
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It's hard to tell who hates human beings more; corporations or politicians. This was both depressing and a great listen. Thank you.
I really like the topics and all, but the "white noise" sound effect is so loud and annyoing that I can't keep listening.
All the butthurt comments from conservative right wingers is what made me subscribe to this podcast. I'm positive I'll thoroughly enjoy it. Keep up the good work!
I can see why people are riled up by her, but I think she's a hoot.
This is the most disturbing episode yet
So....the Jokerz are real..... seems like a filter for idiots. I guess the punishments and police harassment are a warning to be careful about your friends. That's messed up on every possible level: from the formation of the band to the law enforcement reaction.
My friend Ana Sanchez, a fellow student heading into sophomore year at U of Miami, was on ValuJet 592. She, me & a third friend (Betsy Colross), were inseparable; the 3 of us had many Communications classes together. I remember coming back after the summer to start fall '96 semester, Betsy & I met up in Professor Soruco's 2nd-yr advertising class & waited for Ana - we'd all registered together. Soruco broke the news to us that Ana had been on ValuJet 592 that went down in the Everglades. RIP Ana
I remember their appalling pandemic behavior so I'm not surprised by any of the rest. I am fully disgusted, but not surprised. Corporations are killing us.
Between corporations, politicians & lobbyists, it's a wonder any of us are still alive. All of them love money more than they care about the American people.
A shepherd gives his life for the sheep, but a wolf feeds on the sheep. If your preacher has a million in jewelry, he's a wolf.
So Donald Trump decided to turn black...
Absolutely horrific. And they are still in business.
how do you have 2 hysterectomy? did it grow back?
So Gavin is disgusting and horrible and I think crazy. What an absolutely bizarre story.
This story is crazy. Did he do it just to prove he could???
lol let's blame the band, and make it about lesbians. Stupid.
Gah. What a frustrating story. I feel terrible for the clients.
never fails us. best podcast going!!
I'm done with this! Always lecturing on the morals you should have. Get off the high horse!
people's offence to this episode reflects on their own guilt