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American Scandal

By: Wondery
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  • Every 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.

    Follow American Scandal on the Wondery app or wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge new seasons of American Scandal early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts.

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  • BALCO: Steroids and Snake Oil | 1

    BALCO: Steroids and Snake Oil | 1
    Sep 18 2018

    A college dropout with no background in science turns himself into an expert on performance enhancing drugs. Soon he attracts some of the world’s best athletes—along with the attention of a determined federal agent.


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    36 mins
  • BALCO: Gold Medals and Bad Blood | 2

    BALCO: Gold Medals and Bad Blood | 2
    Sep 18 2018

    Track star Marion Jones gets caught in the middle of an Olympic steroid scandal and turns to Victor Conte for help. In baseball, Barry Bonds is fed up watching other players beat records and garner fame. He teams up with a trainer who sets him on a path that will have unexpected results.


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    33 mins
  • BALCO: Syringes and Secrets | 3

    BALCO: Syringes and Secrets | 3
    Sep 25 2018

    A syringe with a mysterious substance sets off a race to save the Olympics from a doping scandal. Backstabbing, recriminations and a dedicated team of investigators threaten to destroy everything Victor Conte has created. And agent Novitzky plants an undercover agent to try to bring down Barry Bonds.


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    36 mins
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Love AS!

I love American Scandal and American History Tellers. I’ve listened to an episode or two every night lately!

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So good!

Loved every minute of every episode. Another great one guys. Keep up the great work.

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Fascinating Re-enactment of Events

This is a first person account of far reaching scandals, many of which shape the American Government's policy to this day. Lindsay Graham is a great narrator, and clearly puts a ton of work and research into the show. The music and the structure of the show make for a really immersive experience.

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Truly informative, and entertaining at the same time

The show is truly informative and entertaining. Mr Lindsay Graham is truly mesmerizing. Excellent story telling. The BGM is excellent. I encourage everyone to listen to this podcast. Enjoy the show.

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