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American Scandal

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Jun 18, 2024 • 39min

Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker | Hush Money | 2

Former PTL staff member Jim Bakker faces accusations of financial misconduct and attempts to silence whistleblowers. Reporter Charles Shepard investigates allegations of sexual assault involving Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, leading to negotiations for a settlement. Financial troubles and legal consequences loom over Jim Bakker as scandals unfold at PTL, culminating in his resignation amidst controversy.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 38min

Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker | Faith Not Fact | 1

Evangelical leader Jim Bakker faces publicized trial for alleged sexual assault and business decisions after empire falls apart in 1987. Podcast discusses their rise to fame, strained relationship with wife Tammy Faye, and legal issues over fund misallocation.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 43min

Love Canal | Unlikely Heroes | 5

Journalist Keith O'Brien uncovers the Love Canal disaster, focusing on the heroic women who fought against environmental injustice. The podcast delves into the origins of Love Canal, the impact on environmental policy, and the powerful activism that emerged. The narrative highlights key figures like Lois Gibbs and explores the enduring echoes of the environmental crisis.
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May 28, 2024 • 39min

Love Canal | Extreme Measures | 4

In this riveting podcast, Lois Gibbs and Luella Kenny's brave activism during the Love Canal crisis is highlighted. As tensions rise and health impacts are revealed, a dramatic standoff unfolds. Gibbs takes bold action, including hostage-taking, to demand justice and evacuation. The podcast captures the intense negotiations, tough decisions, and ultimate triumph of environmental advocacy in the face of corporate negligence.
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May 21, 2024 • 39min

Love Canal | Superfund | 3

Lois Gibbs, an advocate for radical updates to laws on chemical waste, testifies at the capitol supported by Al Gore. The podcast explores the health issues and advocacy at Love Canal, residents' struggles with displacement, a mother's determination after her son's death, challenges in passing the Superfund legislation, and continuing activism amidst toxicity.
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May 14, 2024 • 40min

Love Canal | Housewife Data | 2

Activist Lois Gibbs leads Love Canal residents in protests against government inaction, sparking tensions over evacuation plans. Shocking death of a child raises fears. Community activism, data collection, and health investigations unravel the extent of contamination. Grieving mother's plea ignites political confrontation, pushing for evacuation and exposing toxic hazards.
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May 7, 2024 • 41min

Love Canal | The Education of Lois Gibbs | 1

In this podcast, Lois Gibbs, a mother and activist, shares her journey in fighting for the cleanup of Love Canal. The podcast covers the transformation of Love Canal into a toxic waste site, residents' health concerns, and Gibbs' efforts in forming a group to clean up the neighborhood. It highlights the challenges faced by the community and the determination to protect their families and environment.
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Apr 30, 2024 • 44min

FBI Agent Turned Russian Spy | Going Undercover | 5

Former FBI surveillance operative, Eric O’Neill, shares his gripping account of going undercover to bring down Russian spy Robert Hanssen, detailing the intense espionage mission, arrest, and cybersecurity implications. The podcast explores espionage motivations, investigative failures, and the high-stakes operation that led to the capture of one of America's most notorious spies.
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Apr 23, 2024 • 38min

FBI Agent Turned Russian Spy | Caught in the Act | 4

Former FBI agent turned Russian spy, Robert Hanssen, is caught in the act during a handoff to the Russians. FBI director Louis Freeh has to explain how Hanssen went undetected for so long. Hanssen cooperates with authorities to reveal his spying career. Podcast explores the fallout of his arrest, the interrogation, and negotiations for a plea bargain.
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Apr 16, 2024 • 36min

FBI Agent Turned Russian Spy | Playactor | 3

Robert Hanssen, FBI agent turned Russian spy, struggles with guilt and fear while selling secrets to the Soviets under alias Ramon. Intense investigations, collaborative efforts between CIA and FBI, risky espionage maneuvers, suspicions of double agents, and high-stakes negotiations unfold in a web of betrayal and intrigue.

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