White Collars, Red Hands White Collars, Red Hands
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- True Crime
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Who knew rich people committed crime? Not the American justice system! Join Chicago based comedians Nina Kern and Kishan Batcheldor as they talk some of the most prolific crimes committed by the wealthy.
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The Lottery Lawyer- Jason Kurland
This week we discuss the man that was supposed to guide those who have come into huge winnings through the lottery to a better future, but instead used the proceeds to worm himself and his clients further into debt. Does justice end up with a new pair of shoes? Find out in this episode!
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Frat House Crack House- Charleston Drug Ring
This week we delve into this season's listener suggested episode as we discuss a clever but somehow stupid, chill but somehow violent, gang ran but somehow not gang ran drug ring that was operated by those of high privilege on the campus of the College of Charleston in South Carolina
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God's Cryptocurrency-Eligio Regalado
This week we discuss a weird intersection of themes that are common on this show, cryptocurrency and religious scams. Prosperity preachers have been common for hundreds of years but as sermons moved to Zoom for the pandemic, one couple decided that tithing can be hip and digital when they created and misused INDXcoin, the cryptocurrency backed by Jesus!
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Ivan the Terrible- Ivan Boesky
This week we talk about one of the most famous rats in history, besides that one that makes gingers cook well, and that rat's name is Ivan Boesky. An arbitrageur who made his wealth because his rich wife gave him a decent allowance, and also some illegal stuff.
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The Monster with 21 Faces-Glico and Morinaga
This week we visit Japan as we discuss the details of an unsolved crime from the 1980's that saw multiple food companies threatened and extorted by someone who referred to themselves as The Monster with 21 Faces. The crime spree started with kidnapping end ended with death, potentially all at the hands of one fox-eyed man.
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Money Boxes and Eiffel Towers- Victor Lustig
This week we discuss an Austria-Hungarian born conman named Victor Lustig (maybe?) who left a string of scam victims across two continents, found great success selling magic boxes and... The Eiffel tower... twice.