American Scandal

131 episodes · 11 with AI analysis

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. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of American Scandal ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.

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Analyzed Episodes

Mar 31, 2026

Titan Sub Disaster | Cyclops | 2

Deep-sea submersible design and engineeringCarbon fiber hull materials for extreme pressure environmentsAcrylic porthole design and pressure rating certification

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Jan 13, 2026

Lehman Brothers | The Gorilla of Wall Street | 1

Subprime Mortgage-Backed SecuritiesHousing Bubble and Real Estate Market CollapseInvestment Bank Leverage Ratios

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Mar 17, 2026

Twlight Zone Accident | Shoot to Kill | 5

On-set safety protocols and helicopter accident preventionChild labor laws and protections in film productionDirector accountability and criminal liability in fatal incidents

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Jan 20, 2026

Lehman Brothers | Lehman is Different | 2

Lehman Brothers Collapse and Financial Crisis of 2008Mortgage-Backed Securities and CDO ValuationRepo 105 Accounting Transactions

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Jan 27, 2026

Lehman Brothers | The Wolf at The Door | 3

Investment Bank Bankruptcy and Systemic RiskMortgage-Backed Securities and Toxic AssetsCross-Border M&A Regulatory Approval

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Mar 10, 2026

Twlight Zone Accident | The Final Cut | 4

Criminal negligence prosecution standardsWorkplace safety regulation in film productionChild labor law enforcement in entertainment

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Feb 3, 2026

Lehman Brothers | The Reckoning | 4

Lehman Brothers Bankruptcy and Systemic RiskFederal Reserve Emergency Powers and Section 13(3) AuthorityTroubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) Design and Implementation

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Feb 10, 2026

Lehman Brothers | Too Big, Still Failing | 5

Bank Capital Requirements and Equity RatiosSystemic Risk and Too-Big-To-Fail DoctrineFinancial Derivatives and Off-Balance Sheet Accounting

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Mar 3, 2026

Twlight Zone Accident | Night for Night | 3

Helicopter Safety in Film ProductionChild Labor Violations in EntertainmentPyrotechnic Effects Safety Standards

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Feb 17, 2026

Twlight Zone Accident | The Baby Mogul | 1

Child labor laws in film and television productionFilm production safety protocols and oversightDirector creative control versus studio accountability

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Feb 24, 2026

Twlight Zone Accident | It's Going to be Big | 2

Child labor law violations in film productionProduction safety protocols and enforcementRegulatory compliance and documentation fraud

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