Swindled

The podcast discusses Tyson Foods' pursuit of profit through exploitation of animals and people, including Cody Easterday's fraud, Tyson's aggressive growth, inhumane treatment in chicken slaughterhouses, and controversies like smuggling immigrants and child labor violations.

Guest Bobby C. Thompson, a fraudster, evaded authorities after scamming a veterans charity. The podcast details his elaborate deceptions, nationwide manhunt, and eventual capture. It also uncovers his true identity, John Donald Cody, and delves into his sentencing and appeals.

This podcast delves into a Nevada alkaline water company linked to serious illnesses, a politician's controversial rise, scandals, manipulation in Scientology, the benefits of alkaline water, the tragic aftermath of Real Water's FDA investigation, and the lawsuit and bankruptcy that followed.

The podcast discusses a village clerk facing legal charges for financial schemes, a volunteer firefighter leading a community after a devastating tornado, and the lavish lifestyle of a disrespectful traveler. The episode also covers the complex saga of deception and victimization claims surrounding the traveler, along with efforts to reclaim lost money and support the Swindled podcast.

A critically ill teenager writes a best-selling book about his abusive childhood. Prelude: New Horizons Youth Ministry opens a child reform program overseas.Originally published July 18, 2021.–––-–----------------------------------------PATREON: Patreon.com/SwindledDONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/Shop–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr.black–––-–----------------------------------------FOLLOW: SwindledPodcast.com Instagram.com/SwindledPodcast Twitter.com/SwindledPodcast Facebook.com/SwindledPodcast Thanks for listening. :-) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A multinational consumer goods corporation finds itself mired in controversy. Prelude: The Fenholloway River is classified as an "industrial waterway."Originally published June 20, 2021.–––-–----------------------------------------PATREON: Patreon.com/SwindledDONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/Shop–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr.black–––-–----------------------------------------FOLLOW: SwindledPodcast.com Instagram.com/SwindledPodcast Twitter.com/SwindledPodcast Facebook.com/SwindledPodcast Additional writing and research on this episode by Jordan Rozansky.Thanks for listening. :-) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A multinational pharmaceutical company with a dark past becomes the central figure of a contaminated blood product crisis. Prelude: Ryan White is banned from school after contracting HIV.Originally published August 16, 2020.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™SpotifyApple PodcastsPatreon–––-–----------------------------------------DONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/ShopWATCH: SwindledVideo.com–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr–––-–----------------------------------------FOLLOW: SwindledPodcast.com Instagram Twitter.com TikTok Facebook Thanks for listening. :-) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This podcast episode discusses the negligence and systemic failures of Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), a utility company's utility company's neglected equipment ignites the deadliest wildfire in California history, the tragic story of Joe Rugoma and the Ponzi scheme of Tom Girardi, and the aftermath of the fire, including devastation and contamination.

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.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™SpotifyApple PodcastsPatreon–––-–----------------------------------------DONATE: SwindledPodcast.com/SupportCONSUME: SwindledPodcast.com/ShopWATCH: SwindledVideo.com–––-–----------------------------------------MUSIC: Deformr–––-–----------------------------------------FOLLOW: SwindledPodcast.com Instagram Twitter.com TikTok Facebook Thanks for listening. :-) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Renowned sinus surgeon, Mark Weinberger, disappears after malpractice allegations. Topics include unethical practices, extravagant lifestyle, mysterious disappearance, and his eventual downfall. Wife's search for him, financial devastation, legal battles, and eventual conviction. Discussion on the impact of fraud on victims and supporting independent podcasts.