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  1. S7 Ep100: The Side Door (Operation Varsity Blues)

    Rick Singer is exposed as the leader of a widespread college admissions bribery conspiracy. Prelude: A digital bank and Swiss asset manager work together to conceal dozens of illegal pump-and-dump stock schemes. –––-–-----------------------

  2. S7 Ep99: The Skywalks (Hyatt Regency disaster)

    More than one hundred people are killed when two overhead walkways collapse in the lobby of a Kansas City hotel. Prelude: The failure of a much-needed pedestrian bridge at Florida International University. –––-–-----------------------------

  3. S7 Ep98: The Lottery Lawyer (Jason Kurland)

    A nationally-known attorney specializing in lottery winnings rips off those who entrusted him. Prelude: Winning the lottery ruins Billie Bob Harrell Jr.'s life. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  4. S7 Ep97: The Jeweler (Nicolas Shaughnessy)

    A popular Austin, Texas, jeweler is murdered in his home on the same day a serial bomber begins terrorizing the city. Prelude: Erik Charles Maund reacts to an extortion attempt. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDL

  5. S7 Ep96: The Islanders (John Spano)

    A fledgling Long Island professional hockey team is revived when sold to a Texas-based con artist. Prelude: William "Boots" Del Biaggio III purchases a minority stake in the Nashville Predators. –––-–----------------------------------------

  6. S7 Ep95: The Captive (SeaWorld)

    Tragedy at a marine animal amusement park illuminates the issues surrounding keeping killer whales in captivity. Prelude: A campaign to save Keiko, the orca whale star of 'Free Willy.' –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A

  7. S7 Ep94: The Messenger (Kevin Trudeau)

    A series of infomercials lands a TV pitchman in federal prison. Prelude: The founder of Hooked on Phonics is criticized over dubious advertising claims before he settles a sexual assault lawsuit with his corporate attorney, who then purchas

  8. S7 Ep93: The Teenager (Malachi Love-Robinson)

    An 18-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a medical doctor. Prelude: A 17-year-old boy in Florida is caught masquerading as a physician assistant. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  9. S7 Ep92: The Phantom (Imperial Food Products)

    Workers at a chicken processing plant in North Carolina become trapped inside a burning building. Prelude: Tragedy at the Triangle Waist Company in Manhattan leads to worker safety reforms. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECO

  10. S7 Ep91: The Balloon Boy (Richard Heene)

    A botched backyard science experiment sends a 6-year-old boy soaring through the Colorado sky on a balloon. Prelude: Lawn Chair Larry fulfills a lifelong dream. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  11. S6 Ep90: The Relief (Hurricane Katrina)

    Ignored warnings and delayed disaster relief transforms a hurricane in New Orleans into a true American horror story. Prelude: Hurricane Betsy causes widespread flooding in New Orleans. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A

  12. S6 Ep89: The Crocodile (Heather Morgan & Ilya Lichtenstein)

    An aspiring rapper ("Razzlekhan") and her Russian-born husband are accused of attempting to launder billions of dollars in stolen Bitcoin. Prelude: The rise and fall of AlphaBay, the world's largest darknet market.–––-–---------------------

  13. S6 Ep88: The Liability (Johnson & Johnson)

    A multinational corporation discontinues the sale of its famous baby powder after thousands of users allege that the product causes cancer. Prelude: Ethicon's pelvic mesh implants feature a critical design flaw. –––-–-----------------------

  14. S6 Ep87: The Label (Johnson & Johnson)

    A pharmaceutical company widely promotes an antipsychotic drug that causes young boys to develop female breasts. Prelude: DePuy's new metal hip implant features a critical design flaw. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A

  15. S6 Ep86: The Wagon (Richard Scrushy)

    The charismatic CEO of HealthSouth stands trial for a $2.8 billion accounting fraud. Prelude: Don Siegelman, the former governor of Alabama, becomes a political target. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™

  16. S6 Ep85: The Creamery (Blue Bell)

    A beloved ice cream brand issues a recall when its products are linked to a listeria outbreak. Prelude: Big Olaf Creamery in Sarasota, Florida, continues to sell tainted ice cream while under investigation. –––-–----------------------------

  17. S6 Ep84: The Body Broker (Megan Hess)

    A funeral director in a small town in Colorado is accused of selling human body parts. Prelude: A raid on Arthur Rathburn's body brokering business in Detroit leads to arrests in Phoenix and Chicago. –––-–-----------------------------------

  18. S6 Ep83: The Troubadour (Mark Leonard)

    A former exotic dancer and his girlfriend are questioned when a house explodes in the Richmond Hill subdivision in Indianapolis. Prelude: A massive explosion in downtown Richmond, Indiana, kills 41 people. –––-–-----------------------------

  19. S6 Ep82: The Perfect Trigger (Remington Arms)

    America's oldest gun manufacturer denies that its most popular product is defective and dangerous. Prelude: A deadly toy gun is recalled by Family Dollar. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  20. S6 Ep81: The Crusader (Nicholas Alahverdian)

    The untimely death of an outspoken advocate for foster children reveals his despicable double life. Prelude: A tragedy occurs after a woman in Rhode Island adopts eight children with developmental issues. –––-–------------------------------

  21. S6 Ep80: The Standoff (Ed & Elaine Brown)

    After refusing to pay taxes, a New Hampshire couple engages in a months-long standoff with federal authorities. Prelude: The Montana Freemen perpetrate a massive fraud scheme under the guise of sovereignty. –––-–----------------------------

  22. S6 Ep79: The Rockefeller (Christian Gerhartsreiter)

    A lifelong impostor is accused of murdering a couple in California and kidnapping his daughter. Prelude: Chris Rockefeller is revealed to be French con artist Christophe Rocancourt. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VAL

  23. S6 Ep78: The Verrückt (Schlitterbahn)

    The quest to build the world's tallest water slide ends in tragedy. Prelude: A 14-year-old boy dies after falling from an amusement ride in Florida. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spot

  24. S6 Ep77: The Pioneer (uBiome)

    A revolutionary microbiome testing company often described as "the 23andMe of poop" is accused of illegal billing practices. Prelude: A former music pirate transitions to a healthcare fraud scheme. –––-–-------------------------------------

  25. S6 Ep76: The Vegan (Sarma Melngailis)

    A popular vegan restaurant is destroyed when its beloved owner falls for the wrong man. Prelude: The PlantLab culinary academy cancels classes after the CEO disappears. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™

  26. Free Bonus: The Hero (Candace Clark)

    Originally published on March 8, 2021. The State of Illinois' newly appointed Director of Special Investigations is exposed as a lifelong con artist and notorious property squatter. –––-–---------------------------------------- PATREON: Pat

  27. S5 Ep75: The Explosion (Port of Beirut disaster)

    A massive explosion in Lebanon's capital city is revealed to be a symptom of a corrupt system. Prelude: A fertilizer plant explosion destroys the small town of West, Texas. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTEN

  28. S5 Ep74: The OB-GYN (Javaid Perwaiz)

    An anonymous tip leads to the arrest of a beloved gynecologist in Chesapeake, Virginia. Prelude: Dr. Roger Beyer is investigated for improperly reusing a rectal pressure device. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDL

  29. S5 Ep73: The Salesman (William J. McCorkle)

    A charismatic real estate guru builds a fortune with infomercials. Prelude: Charles J. Givens sells financial advice to a susceptible audience. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ • ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠

  30. S5 Ep72: The Killdozer (Marvin Heemeyer)

    A muffler shop owner exacts revenge over a zoning dispute in the mountain town of Granby, Colorado. Prelude: Tom Leask makes a violent statement against a small-town government. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDL

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