Political Scandals – Parcast Network

Dedicated public servant, or Soviet spy? In the late 1940s, the American public was transfixed by the accusations against Alger Hiss. But Hiss would not be deterred by his nemesis Whittaker Chambers, a nine hour Congressional hearing, or even the dogged Richard Nixon.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/2c950d04/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parcast/support

By 1985, Charles Keating had parlayed his go-getter’s hustle and dubious ethical compass into a multi-million dollar banking and real estate empire. When a federal investigation threatened everything, he called in a favor to five U.S. senators, including John McCain and John Glenn.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/2c950d04/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parcast/support

From successful lawyer to Senator to disgraced presidential candidate… John Edwards’ political star rose and fell in the decade between 1997 and 2008. With his wife Elizabeth dying of cancer, he had an affair, impregnated his mistress, and used everything—and everyone—at his disposal to cover it up.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/2c950d04/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parcast/support

After President Monroe’s so-called “Era of Good Feelings,” bitter factions from the North, South and West fought for power. With four presidential candidates battling for votes in the House of Representatives, the mudslinging was fierce—and the outcome contentious.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/2c950d04/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parcast/support

In the late 1700s, William Blount was a land speculator-turned-senator. A failed conspiracy to get himself out of debt triggered the first impeachment trial in United States history.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/s/2c950d04/podcast/sponsor/acugj9/url/https%3A%2F%2Fanchor.fm%2Fapp Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/parcast/support