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American Scandal: Inside America's Most Infamous Scandals
Lindsay Graham hosts Wondery's investigative series on American corruption, fraud and abuse of power.
American Scandal is an investigative podcast that takes listeners straight into the heart of America's darker side, exploring some of the nation's most infamous scandals. Hosted by Lindsay Graham, the series examines the motives behind the rule-breaking and the dramatic consequences that follow once those responsible are exposed. With 286 episodes spread across 60 seasons, the podcast offers an extensive catalogue of gripping narratives about the scandals that have shaped American history and culture.
Each episode patiently unpicks the complex circumstances and personalities behind pivotal moments of American fraud and abuse of power — from political corruption to corporate crime. The programme combines historical research with absorbing storytelling, giving listeners a detailed understanding of how each scandal unfolded, who the key figures were, and what ultimately became of the people involved. American Scandal is aimed at true crime enthusiasts, listeners with an interest in history, and anyone who wants to understand the darker chapters of American society.
The podcast is produced by Wondery and is available on Apple Podcasts as well as other major podcast platforms, putting it within reach of millions of listeners worldwide. With its deep archive and wide range of scandals, there is always something new to discover — whether you are a long-time follower or coming to the series for the first time.
About the podcast
HostLindsay Graham
NetworkWondery
TitleAmerican Scandal
HostLindsay Graham
Number of episodes286
Number of seasons60
ProducerWondery
Available onApple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms
ThemesPolitical corruption, financial crime, abuse of power
Episodes
9
Benedict Arnold | West Point | 2
The episode covers Benedict Arnold securing command of West Point and plotting a secret meeting to betray the Continental Army to the British.
October 20, 2026
Benedict Arnold | The Hero of Saratoga | 1
American Scandal's debut episode covers how Revolutionary War general Benedict Arnold turned from battlefield hero to notorious betrayer.
October 13, 2026
Varsity Blues | The Admissions Game | 5
American Scandal examines how competition, rankings and enrollment management tilted elite college admissions toward wealthy families, as seen in the Varsity Blues case.
October 6, 2026
Varsity Blues | The Admissions Process | 4
American Scandal traces how federal investigators uncovered Rick Singer's college admissions scheme, triggering nationwide outrage.
September 29, 2026
Listen Now: My Mom’s Murder
Lauren Malloy investigates the murder of her mother Lori in East Providence, Rhode Island, after decades of lies about her death.
September 28, 2026
Varsity Blues | Setting the Standard | 3
The episode covers Rick Singer's expanding college admissions scheme, using corrupt insiders to manipulate standardized test scores in the Operation Varsity Blues case.
September 22, 2026
Varsity Blues | The Side Door | 2
How independent college counselor Rick Singer found a loophole to get wealthy clients into elite universities, in this podcast episode.
September 15, 2026
Georgia Tann: The Baby Trafficker Who Sold 5,000 Children
Between 1926 and 1950, Georgia Tann ran the Memphis branch of the Tennessee Children's Home Society, an unlicensed adoption agency that trafficked an estimated 5,000 children to wealthy out-of-state families. Her black market operation involved kidnapping, coercion, forgery, and systematic abuse—generating over $1 million in illegal profits before state investigators closed her operation.
March 17, 2026
American Scandal: How Wondery Exposes America's Darkest Secrets
Since September 2018, the podcast American Scandal has investigated America's most consequential scandals—from political downfalls to corporate malfeasance—revealing how lies, ambition, and corruption have repeatedly shaken the foundations of American institutions.
May 26, 2025
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