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Utilizes narrative storytelling, archival audio, and immersive soundscapes to explore true stories of white-collar criminals, con artists, and corporate evil. From corruption and fraud to Ponzi schemes and environmental disasters, these financially motivated crimes have shaped our world in unimaginable ways. All in the name of greed.
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Swindled Swindled

    • True Crime
    • 4.7 • 1K Ratings

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Utilizes narrative storytelling, archival audio, and immersive soundscapes to explore true stories of white-collar criminals, con artists, and corporate evil. From corruption and fraud to Ponzi schemes and environmental disasters, these financially motivated crimes have shaped our world in unimaginable ways. All in the name of greed.
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    The Machine (Tyson Foods)

    The Machine (Tyson Foods)

    A multinational meat processing company wreaks havoc on animals and people in pursuit of profits. Prelude: Cody Easterday's $233 million "ghost cattle" scheme.
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    • 1 hr 14 min
    The Commander (Bobby C. Thompson)

    The Commander (Bobby C. Thompson)

    The eccentric director of a veterans charity goes on the run after being exposed as a fraud. Prelude: The downfall of a county commissioner in Florida.
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    • 1 hr 7 min
    Bonus: The Targeting Target (Mark Charles Barnett)

    Bonus: The Targeting Target (Mark Charles Barnett)

    A Florida man's get-rich-quick scheme involves planting bombs at Target retail stores.

    The Technology (Real Water)

    The Technology (Real Water)

    A Nevada-based alkaline water company owned by a local politician is blamed for an outbreak of serious illnesses. Prelude: The events surrounding a Nevada state senator's resignation.
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    • 1 hr 4 min
    Bonus: The Actor (Zach Horwitz)

    Bonus: The Actor (Zach Horwitz)

    An aspiring actor's production company is revealed to be a massive Ponzi scheme.

    The Tornado (Kim Neiman)

    The Tornado (Kim Neiman)

    A village clerk in Nebraska leads the charge to rebuild after a catastrophic tornado and becomes the focal point of an international mystery. Prelude: Twin tornadoes devastate Pilger, Nebraska.
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Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
1K Ratings

1K Ratings

Kelley4567 ,

Great podcast

Always look forward to new episodes. Thank you for your hard work!

Fraserforever ,

He’s smug

Man the pod is good but this guy narrating seems like a very smug individual imo

Shore 69 ,

Great podcast

The content is well researched, the presentation is free of the time wasting banter that accompanies some podcasts, and I enjoy A Concerned Citizen’s calm voice as he speaks presents serious topics but with a bit of his own sense of humour thrown in.

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