Scandal 101: Recent Episodes
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A scandal is a circumstance or action that offends propriety or established moral conceptions or disgraces those associated with it. Scandal 101 explores a new scandal every week, and touches on a wide array of subjects. https://linktr.ee/scandal101podcast
Most people have probably heard of Haiti's horrible earthquake, but have you heard of Haiti's deadly Cholera outbreak in 2010-2011? More than 10,000 people died from an illness that hadn't been seen in Haiti for nearly 100 years. Though it took a while to figure out the cause, the culprit finally came clean and admitted their role in this deadly incident - the United Nations.
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This episode looks at one of the most fascinating unsolved mass murder incidents in United States history. Seven people lost their lives due to the acts of an unknown actor. This event prompted national change, and of course, famous copycat incidents emerged after this horrific act.
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This episode looks into one of the most famous sports scandals of all time - the assault of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan. You'll hear about the background of these two skaters, what led to the attack, and what happened after.
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It's an iconic and illegal moment from Chicago in the 1980's. Despite how popular and infamous this hack is, no one knows who was behind it. This episode covers what is known about the Max Headroom Signal Hijacking.
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Thousands of people seeking a medical treatment were in for a life-altering surprise - a contaminated blood sample that exposed them to HIV, Hepatitis C, or both. The UK government, clinicians, and pharmaceutical companies all knew of the risks, but the patients... that was a different story.
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Almost everyone knows of Michael Jordan, and many know of his father's murder. A lot of people don't know the mystery and unanswered questions surrounding the specifics of what happened, and perhaps if there are still others responsible who are roaming free.
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The symbols talked about in this episode are often associated with evilness and bad energy, but why? This episode looks at the history and meaning of the swastika, 666, the skull, and the pyramid with the eye.
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You've probably heard the names, perhaps you know a news headline or two. But do you know the whole story? All of the horrific details? This case looks at the horrifying case of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
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Lightbulbs are so common that you probably don't think about them. At one point, a lot of people did, and a lot of people were trying to be the first one to make the best lightbulb. This desire resulted in suspicion, lies, fraud, and success between one man and a company.
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In Wichita, Kansas, a woman named Ruth starts to get terrorized by someone who would become known as the poet. With BTK on the loose, and attacks growing more violent, police race to search for answers. When police do catch the poet, it's someone no one would expect.
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LGBTQ+ rights have been fought for in many places, and in the U.K., the fight was in part started with a scandal. This episodes covers the Wildeblood Scandal and how it helped push for the decriminalization of homosexuality in the U.K.
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Columbine is often thought of as the "first major school shooting," but yet so much is misunderstood about what happened. This goes through that tragic day, at times minute by minute, to understand what happened on April 20, 1999.
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How bad is cannibalism when there is consent from both sides? What if the person being eaten dies after being stabbed? This episode looks at the crazy story of Armin Meiwes and his victim Bernd Brandes.
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A member of the KKK, an assassination attempt, sexual assault allegations, and being kicked off the court. There are many scandals in the political world, and it's quite timely we look at a history of scandals in the U.S. Supreme Court.
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North Sentinel Island is home to a group of people the world knows little about. These people have a complicated history with the outside world so it is no surprise they feel hostile toward outsiders. What happens when those feelings result in the killing of outsiders? Is it justified, or does there need to be punishment?
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It has been confirmed three Indigenous men died from a horrible practice officers in the Saskatoon Police did, but how many actually took place will never be confirmed. Targeting and leaving Indigenous people stranded in the middle of nowhere in the middle of winter sounds inhumane, but it apparently wasn't for some Saskatoon Police Officers.
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Love Canal is said to be the worst environmental scandal in U.S. history. Barrels of toxic chemicals literally popping out of the ground, black smelly goo, birth defects, and other horrible impacts in an area right near Niagara Falls, New York.
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Imagine a school that cost $50,000, children were encouraged to abuse each other, kids were kidnapped to get there, and students left with permanent trauma. You don't have to imagine it. It happened at the Elan School in Poland, Maine from 1970-2011.
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The Kennedy's are one of the most famous U.S. political dynasties. Mystery surrounds them, including the mysterious incident and death at Chappaquiddick. Ted Kennedy's political trajectory was changed, but more importantly, a life was lost, and there are still unanswered questions.
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Would you marry the person that hired someone to attack you? This episode looks at the sensational love story of Linda and Burt Pugach, a man who hired someone to hurt his future wife which led to her permanent blindness.
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The house always wins... or does it? This episode looks at the prestigious and intelligent MIT Blackjack Team that learned how to turn the odds in their favor. With college students winning hundreds of thousands of dollars, this team grabbed the attention of the world.
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Update time! This episode looks back on the episodes posted thus far to talk about any meaningful updates that have happened with any of the cases. There are 9 different episodes that have meaningful updates, and they're talked about here!
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This ever-changing case is mind-boggling. In 2019 Jussie Smollett was the victim of an alleged hate crime in Chicago. Then, the world was shocked when allegations came out it was staged. Jussie stood trial and was convicted in 2021, yet updates keep coming. Listen to figure out which argument you believe.
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Hollywood is full of scandals, and this one has it all - affairs, potential murder, potential suicide, and a potential cover up. Jean Harlow is known as an early Marilyn Monroe, and her husband's death is one of the great Hollywood mysteries.
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In 2018, Jacquelyn Smith wanted to be nice, helpful, and caring by giving someone in need some money. What she got in return was the worst thing possible - violence and murder. Her husband and step-daughter witnessed the terrible crime, and the story shocked the nation. When what really happened came out, the nation would be even more shocked.
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Playing make believe is fun. What about when the person playing is supposed to be your doctor? This episode looks at "Dr. Love", a "doctor" who miraculously started giving physical exams and medical advice at the age of 18 in Florida, even though he says he never claimed to be a M.D.
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Emanuela Orlandi went missing in 1983, and her disappearance has the attention of many. With possible ties to the Vatican, crime rings, and assassination attempts, her case poses more questions than answers.
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Donate and you'll be saved, or donate so I can buy a house boat? Jim Bakker and his captivating personality led to the rise and fall of an empire as well as a sexual scandal that went against all of that TV preaching he was so proud of. This episode looks at the PTL Televangelist scandal that captured the attention of the world in the 1980's.
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A traitor, a hero, a patriot, and the most wanted man in the world. All have been used to describe Edward Snowden, the man behind the most significant breach of U.S. intelligence. Why did he do it, and was what he did right?
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In Torrance, California, what started as an investigation into two officers led to something no one could expect. This episode covers what is currently happening with the Torrance Police Department, and will likely have an update episode as this is an ongoing investigation. Get ready to be mad.
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Recruiting the best players is essential to building a good sports team, and this story shows the extremes a team will go to for that goal. The University of Louisville Cardinals attracted recruits with unconventional perks - strippers, alcohol, and paid sex. Listen to hear this crazy story and how it all got exposed.
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Brainwashing, a satanic cult, a successful defense attorney, and a murder plot. All of this, and more, takes place in this episode. Listen to hear the tale of how Richard Hamlin, a former successful defense attorney in the Sacramento area decided to take what he thought was vengeance into his own hands.
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Murder, drugs, conspiracy, coverup, the presidency? Everything in that list is talked about, and could play a role, in this mind-blowing episode about two unsolved murders from Arkansas.
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NYE of 2015 in cities across Germany a similar event took place - groups of men with a similar description attacked and sexually assaulted groups of women. Listen to hear how a controversial German policy lead to widespread debate, polarization, as well as highlighting violence against women in Germany.
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30 years ago 22 people dressed as Santa strolled into Macy's on 34th Street in Manhattan singing Christmas Carols. Then, they chained themselves together and changed the songs that were being sung. The HIV Discrimination Santa protest took place 30 years ago, and it shouldn't be forgotten about.
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Convicted of 8 murders and admitting to over 30, Thomas Quick must be a notorious serial killer, right? Wrong. Listen to this crazy story about how one man became the most notorious serial killer in Sweden, and then suddenly, wasn't.
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Pharmacists are one of the most trusted positions in society. Robert Courtney is an example of how that trust can be abused. Listen to learn how Robert could potentially be responsible for shortening or ending the lives of thousands of individuals in America's Heartland.
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Memes of Hitler, racial discrimination, weight discrimination, and sexual abuse. All of those things happen within the trendy world of Brandy Melville. Listen to hear how the trendy brand keeps its image, and how its efforts to keep its image may be its downfall.
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Cheap options, buried tests, and poisonous water. It's all in this episode. The Flint Water Crisis is likely known on a surface level, but a more in-depth look is provided in this episode. Learn about the state government burying evidence, cut funding, and how even today there is still work to be done.
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Child marriage, abuse, and basically being exiled from the United States. Hollywood icon Charlie Chaplin has a story other than what many see on the screen.
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One man thought he was justified in shooting four boys on the NYC subway. Was he? This episode looks at the famous 1984 subway shooting of four black boys by Bernie Goetz.
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A dark, recent stain on Ireland is discussed in this episode. Listen to learn how Ireland and the Catholic Church became responsible for the abuse of 56,000 unmarried women, and the death of 9,000 children. Plus, listen to learn what survivors are demanding from those responsible.
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Yes, you read that correctly. This episode discusses the unfortunate reality of child brides in the United States. Listen to learn about the reality it poses on people, stories from those who were child brides, and the frustrating laws surrounding this unfortunate topic. TW - Topics of rape, sexual assault, and minor abuse discussed
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Poison, needles, razors, weed! All things that can be found in children's Halloween candy, right? Eh.... This episode focuses on the weird idea of tampering with Halloween candy, and looks to see the true instances of this happening.
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You may recognize the name, but being able to understand the story is so important. This episode covers the tragic story of Daisy Coleman, what she went through, and the positive impact she left on this world.
Trigger warning - sexual assault, rape, and suicide discussed
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Eight minutes is all it takes to change the lives of thousands. This episode looks at the Cocoanut Grove Nightclub Fire, the cause of the tragedy, and who was held accountable for the catastrophic event. At the end, get ready for a wild personal scandal!
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Extortion, manslaughter, alcohol, rape, and lies. It's all possible in Hollywood's first scandal. Listen to find out about "Fatty" Arbuckle, Virginia Rappe, and how her death is much more complicated than it may seem.
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Welcome back to Wendy's! In this episode we look at the back-half of the scandal, where the finger actually came from, and what Anna Ayala has been up to since the famous Wendy's Chili Scandal. At the end, please enjoy some wild scandals from one town sent in by a listener.
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A woman finding a finger in her chili isn't necessarily the biggest issue in this scandal. Part 1 focuses on the first few days of the scandal and introduces you to some important characters in this story. Plus, starting this episode, I will read a personal scandal sent in from a listener at the end of each episode!
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U.S. servicemen taking and spreading nude photographs of female service-members? U.S. servicemen talking about wanting to rape female service-members? Yep, it happened, and it's talked about in this episode.
Trigger Warning - This episode contains explicit language and difficult topics such as rape, sexual assault, and exploitation of women
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OnlyFans kind of banned explicit content. And then it did. And then it didn't. Why? Listen to this episode to figure out the reasoning behind this switch, and hear stories about the real world impact this decision could, and may in the future, have.
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The pharmaceutical industry is full of money, greed, omission, and death. Many, many, deaths. This episode looks into Vioxx, a pharmaceutical industry scandal that cost billions of dollars, and killed up to an estimated 55,000-60,000 people across the United States. Get ready to be mad.
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What do Mexico, Brazil, China, and India have in common? A history of Walmart bribing government officials to further their global expansion goals. Listen to find out how years of inaction and bribing government officials resulted in a $282 million dollar settlement, to which some were disappointed with.
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Part 2 is here! This episode is full of coverups, legal action, and billions (yes, billions) of dollars worth of punishment for Volkswagen because of the emission scandal. Be ready to be informed and frustrated.
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My thoughts about Volkswagen before this case included good vibes and fun times. Now, not so much. Part 1 covers the lead up to the discovery of the scandal, and the explanation of the device that allowed for horrible emissions to be put in the air at rates far above the legal limit.
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The King of Pop and one of the Beatles had a great friendship, so what happened? Listen to find out about these two artists, how they came together, and ultimately what broke their professional and personal relationship.
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Part 2 is here! This episode looks into three of the highly contested artifacts in the British Museum - The Rosetta Stone, The Benin Bronzes, and the Parthenon Marbles. Listen to find out about these artifacts, how they got into the museum, and why their "ownership" is so contested.
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Stealing is never okay, and this episode looks at the British Museum and the rules regulating the museum that allow for, as many say, stolen artifacts to stay in the museum. Listen to learn about the museum, British Colonialism, and frustrating laws and regulations surrounding this hot topic.
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I had no idea about this 2019 Walgreens scandal, so I hope you enjoy! Listen to learn about where Walgreens came from, some info about the healthcare topic, and what ended up costing Walgreens $269.2 million dollars.
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Congress can be a hotbed for scandals, and where better to start than with one in recent memory? This episode focuses on Former Representative Steve King's upbringing, beliefs, as well as his actions and comments that ended up leading to him making national headlines.
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Part 2 is here! If you thought Part 1 was disturbing, buckle in. Get ready for scandals that will make Part 1 look like a walk in the park. Disturbing scandals await those who choose to listen.
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I tried hard to fit this into one part, but there is too much information and scandals to do that. Part 1 will cover some background info on DKE, how much prestige the fraternity really has, as well as scandals dating as far back as 1892.
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This case looks at potentially one of the biggest music industry scandals that sent shockwaves around the world. Not only that, but this resulted in the only case of a Grammy Music Award being revoked. Find out about what happened in the Milli Vanilli scandal, as well as the aftermath of key players in the scandal.
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Part 2 is here! In this part you will find out how the larger picture of the Iowa Lottery Scandal was discovered, what that meant for Eddie Tipton and his cohorts, as well as why the ending of this case is so frustrating to many people.
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Part 1 of 2 of not only the Iowa Lottery Scandal, but the biggest lottery scandal in United States history. In this part you will be introduced to Eddie Tipton, the man behind the scandal. Learn how his one mistake opened the door to a larger network of scandals.
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A woman spills coffee on herself, sues McDonald's, and wins $3 million. Right? Well, kind of. This episode explores this scandal and looks at what really happened, as well as where people have gotten it wrong.
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