Celebrities, royals, heirs and heiresses—you may think you know them, you may think you envy them, but you have no idea what really goes on behind the scenes. Wondery’s new series Even the Rich pulls gives you a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the stories of some of the greatest family dynasties in history. From the Murdochs to the Royals, and the Kardashians to the Kennedys, Even the Rich is part history, part comedy, part gossip, and all fascinating.Listen today: <a href="http://wondery.fm/americanscandalETR" target="_blank">wondery.fm/americanscandalETR</a>

Celebrities, royals, heirs and heiresses—you may think you know them, you may think you envy them, but you have no idea what really goes on behind the scenes. Wondery’s new series Even the Rich pulls gives you a hilarious behind-the-scenes look at the stories of some of the greatest family dynasties in history. From the Murdochs to the Royals, and the Kardashians to the Kennedys, Even the Rich is part history, part comedy, part gossip, and all fascinating.Listen today: wondery.fm/americanscandalETR

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Introducing Even the Rich

Brett Gary is a professor at NYU who studies media and American culture, and focuses on the public battles over censorship. He joins Lindsay to discuss the enduring influence of Lenny Bruce and the comedian’s obscenity trial.

Brett Gary is a professor at NYU who studies media and American culture, and focuses on the public battles over censorship. He joins Lindsay to discuss the enduring influence of Lenny Bruce and the comedian’s obscenity trial.

The Lenny Bruce Obscenity Trial - Lenny’s Impact | 3

Lenny Bruce faces a terrifying moment, when his health takes a sudden downturn. But a recent Supreme Court case lifts his spirits, and raises the prospects that he'll triumph over his own legal troubles. The trial winds down, and soon, the verdict is in.Support us by supporting our sponsors!Worthy - Get up to twice as much for your jewelry when you sell with Worthy. Just go to&nbsp;<a href="http://worthy.com/AS" target="_blank">worthy.com/AS</a> to get started.

Lenny Bruce faces a terrifying moment, when his health takes a sudden downturn. But a recent Supreme Court case lifts his spirits, and raises the prospects that he'll triumph over his own legal troubles. The trial winds down, and soon, the verdict is in.Support us by supporting our sponsors!Worthy - Get up to twice as much for your jewelry when you sell with Worthy. Just go to&nbsp;worthy.com/AS to get started.

The Lenny Bruce Obscenity Trial - I’m Not a Comedian | 2

In the 1960s, Lenny Bruce was a trailblazing standup comedian who took aim at American culture. Bruce clashed frequently with law enforcement, but his decisive legal battle began in 1964. Bruce faced obscenity charges over one of his performances. He also faced a criminal-justice system bent on silencing an outspoken social critic.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

In the 1960s, Lenny Bruce was a trailblazing standup comedian who took aim at American culture. Bruce clashed frequently with law enforcement, but his decisive legal battle began in 1964. Bruce faced obscenity charges over one of his performances. He also faced a criminal-justice system bent on silencing an outspoken social critic.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

The Lenny Bruce Obscenity Trial - The Obscenity Circus | 1

Cynthia Giles was a senior official at the Environmental Protection Agency. She helped negotiate a major settlement with Volkswagen, as the automaker faced fallout from its diesel emissions scandal. She joins Lindsay and tells behind-the-scenes stories from the scandal.Support us by supporting our sponsors!Upstart - Hurry to&nbsp;<a href="http://Upstart.com/as" target="_blank">Upstart.com/as</a> to find out HOW LOW your&nbsp;Upstart&nbsp;rate is. Policy Genius - It takes just a few minutes to find your best price and apply at <a href="http://Policygenius.com" target="_blank">Policygenius.com</a>

Cynthia Giles was a senior official at the Environmental Protection Agency. She helped negotiate a major settlement with Volkswagen, as the automaker faced fallout from its diesel emissions scandal. She joins Lindsay and tells behind-the-scenes stories from the scandal.Support us by supporting our sponsors!Upstart - Hurry to&nbsp;Upstart.com/as to find out HOW LOW your&nbsp;Upstart&nbsp;rate is. Policy Genius - It takes just a few minutes to find your best price and apply at Policygenius.com

Volkswagen Diesel Scandal - Uncovering the Truth | 5

The Dollop is a comedic history podcast hosted by Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds. Each episode centers around an unusual event or person from history selected for its humorousness and peculiarity.&nbsp;Subscribe today at:&nbsp;

The Dollop is a comedic history podcast hosted by Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds. Each episode centers around an unusual event or person from history selected for its humorousness and peculiarity.&nbsp;Subscribe today at:&nbsp;

Introducing The Dollop

Federal prosecutors kick into high gear, and soon, VW executives meet their fate. Meanwhile, Matthias Müller faces his own changing fortune, as company insiders initiate a power play. It's the beginning of a new era for Volkswagen.Support our show by supporting our sponsors:Zip Recruiter -&nbsp;Try ZipRecruiter&nbsp;FOR FREE&nbsp;at <a href="http://ZipRecruiter.com/AS" target="_blank">ZipRecruiter.com/AS</a>.thredUP - Get an exclusive offer of an extra 30% off your first order when you go to <a href="http://thredUP.com/AS" target="_blank">thredUP.com/AS</a>SimpliSafe - You’ll get&nbsp;FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial when you go to&nbsp;<a href="http://SimpliSafe.com/AS" target="_blank">SimpliSafe.com/AS</a>

Federal prosecutors kick into high gear, and soon, VW executives meet their fate. Meanwhile, Matthias Müller faces his own changing fortune, as company insiders initiate a power play. It's the beginning of a new era for Volkswagen.Support our show by supporting our sponsors:Zip Recruiter -&nbsp;Try ZipRecruiter&nbsp;FOR FREE&nbsp;at ZipRecruiter.com/AS.thredUP - Get an exclusive offer of an extra 30% off your first order when you go to thredUP.com/ASSimpliSafe - You’ll get&nbsp;FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial when you go to&nbsp;SimpliSafe.com/AS

Volkswagen Diesel Scandal - The Wheels Keep Turning | 4

Martin Winterkorn takes a drastic step, as Volkswagen faces withering criticism. U.S. officials prepare their case against the automaker. And VW struggles to defend itself, as drivers file a blizzard of lawsuits.Support our show by supporting our sponsors!Worthy - Get up to twice as much for your jewelry when you go to&nbsp;<a href="http://worthy.com/AS" target="_blank">worthy.com/AS</a>Policy Genius - It takes just a few minutes to find your best price and apply at <a href="http://Policygenius.com" target="_blank">Policygenius.com</a>

Martin Winterkorn takes a drastic step, as Volkswagen faces withering criticism. U.S. officials prepare their case against the automaker. And VW struggles to defend itself, as drivers file a blizzard of lawsuits.Support our show by supporting our sponsors!Worthy - Get up to twice as much for your jewelry when you go to&nbsp;worthy.com/ASPolicy Genius - It takes just a few minutes to find your best price and apply at Policygenius.com

Volkswagen Diesel Scandal - Crash | 3

Alberto Ayala fights to get the truth from Volkswagen. But the carmaker stonewalls the government—again and again. That is, until a VW employee offers a shocking confession, and sets the course for a massive fight.Support us by supporting our sponsors!Best Fiends - Download&nbsp;Best Fiends for&nbsp;FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.SimpliSafe - Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://SimpliSafe.com/AS" target="_blank">SimpliSafe.com/AS</a>. You’ll get&nbsp;FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial.

Alberto Ayala fights to get the truth from Volkswagen. But the carmaker stonewalls the government—again and again. That is, until a VW employee offers a shocking confession, and sets the course for a massive fight.Support us by supporting our sponsors!Best Fiends - Download&nbsp;Best Fiends for&nbsp;FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.SimpliSafe - Visit&nbsp;SimpliSafe.com/AS. You’ll get&nbsp;FREE shipping and a 60-day risk free trial.

Volkswagen Diesel Scandal - The Defeat Device | 2

In 2006, Volkswagen executive Martin Winterkorn hatches a plan to boost auto sales in America. The way to do it? Clean diesel cars. But VW's engineers run into a wall, and so they take a troubling shortcut—one that a group of graduate students will inadvertently expose.Support our show by supporting our sponsors! Upstart - Visit <a href="http://Upstart.com/AS" target="_blank">Upstart.com/AS</a> to find out how low your&nbsp;Upstart&nbsp;rate is. thredUP - For American Scandal listeners, get an extra 30% off your first order at <a href="http://thredUP.com/AS" target="_blank">thredUP.com/AS</a>. Terms apply.ZipRecruiter - Try ZipRecruiter&nbsp;FOR FREE&nbsp;at <a href="http://ZipRecruiter.com/AS" target="_blank">ZipRecruiter.com/AS</a>.

In 2006, Volkswagen executive Martin Winterkorn hatches a plan to boost auto sales in America. The way to do it? Clean diesel cars. But VW's engineers run into a wall, and so they take a troubling shortcut—one that a group of graduate students will inadvertently expose.Support our show by supporting our sponsors!Upstart - Visit Upstart.com/AS to find out how low your&nbsp;Upstart&nbsp;rate is. thredUP - For American Scandal listeners, get an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/AS. Terms apply.ZipRecruiter - Try ZipRecruiter&nbsp;FOR FREE&nbsp;at ZipRecruiter.com/AS.

Volkswagen Diesel Scandal - Whatever It Takes | 1

Washington, D.C., erupted in a political firestorm in 2003, after Valerie Plame’s identity was revealed to the public. Host Lindsay Graham talks with Matthew Cooper, a journalist who covered the story for Time magazine. Cooper also became part of the story, when he was held in contempt of court for refusing to name the sources who disclosed Plame’s identity to him. Support our show by supporting our sponsors! thredUP - Get an extra 30% off your first order at <a href="http://thredUP.com/as" target="_blank">thredUP.com/as</a>.Policy Genius - You could save $1500 or more a year by using <a href="http://Policygenius.com" target="_blank">Policygenius.com</a> for you life insurance.

Washington, D.C., erupted in a political firestorm in 2003, after Valerie Plame’s identity was revealed to the public. Host Lindsay Graham talks with Matthew Cooper, a journalist who covered the story for Time magazine. Cooper also became part of the story, when he was held in contempt of court for refusing to name the sources who disclosed Plame’s identity to him.Support our show by supporting our sponsors!thredUP - Get an extra 30% off your first order at thredUP.com/as.Policy Genius - You could save $1500 or more a year by using Policygenius.com for you life insurance. 

The Plame Affair - Inside the Fight in Washington | 4

Valerie Plame and Joe Wilson make a surprising announcement. Scooter Libby faces a day of reckoning in court, and Patrick Fitzgerald’s case comes to an end. Support our show by supporting our sponsors! Policy Genius - You could save $1500 or more a year by using Policygenius to compare life insurance policies. Apply at <a href="http://Policygenius.com " target="_blank">Policygenius.com </a>Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Valerie Plame and Joe Wilson make a surprising announcement. Scooter Libby faces a day of reckoning in court, and Patrick Fitzgerald’s case comes to an end.Support our show by supporting our sponsors!Policy Genius - You could save $1500 or more a year by using Policygenius to compare life insurance policies. Apply at Policygenius.com Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

The Plame Affair - Justice Served | 3

The Bush administration comes under investigation for its role in the Plame leak. Meanwhile, Valerie Plame begins receiving alarming threats, which put a strain on her career and personal life. New York Times reporter Judith Miller faces an agonizing choice about her role in the leak. Support our show by supporting our sponsors! Upstart - Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://Upstart.com/AS" target="_blank">Upstart.com/AS</a> to find out HOW LOW your&nbsp;Upstart&nbsp;rate is. Audible - For a limited time, you can get 3 months of&nbsp;Audible for just $6.95 a month. That’s more than&nbsp;half off the regular price. Visit <a href="http://audible.com/AS" target="_blank">audible.com/AS</a> or text AS to 500-500.

The Bush administration comes under investigation for its role in the Plame leak. Meanwhile, Valerie Plame begins receiving alarming threats, which put a strain on her career and personal life. New York Times reporter Judith Miller faces an agonizing choice about her role in the leak.Support our show by supporting our sponsors!Upstart - Visit&nbsp;Upstart.com/AS to find out HOW LOW your&nbsp;Upstart&nbsp;rate is. Audible - For a limited time, you can get 3 months of&nbsp;Audible for just $6.95 a month. That’s more than&nbsp;half off the regular price. Visit audible.com/AS or text AS to 500-500.

The Plame Affair - The Investigation | 2

In 2003, America is at war with Iraq, as part of its global campaign on terror. Former diplomat Joe Wilson sharply criticizes the war, making him an enemy of the White House. Payback is swift, but the crosshairs are aimed at someone else: Wilson’s wife, covert CIA agent Valerie Plame. Support our show by supporting our sponsors! NetSuite - To set up your FREE demo and get your FREE guide today at <a href="http://NetSuite.com/SCANDAL" target="_blank">NetSuite.com/SCANDAL</a>Native - For&nbsp;20% off your first purchase,&nbsp;visit&nbsp;<a href="http://nativedeodorant.com" target="_blank">nativedeodorant.com</a> and use promo code&nbsp;AS during checkout.Best Fiends - Download for FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

In 2003, America is at war with Iraq, as part of its global campaign on terror. Former diplomat Joe Wilson sharply criticizes the war, making him an enemy of the White House. Payback is swift, but the crosshairs are aimed at someone else: Wilson’s wife, covert CIA agent Valerie Plame.Support our show by supporting our sponsors! NetSuite - To set up your FREE demo and get your FREE guide today at NetSuite.com/SCANDALNative - For&nbsp;20% off your first purchase,&nbsp;visit&nbsp;nativedeodorant.com and use promo code&nbsp;AS during checkout.Best Fiends - Download for FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

The Plame Affair - Exposed | 1

Host Lindsay Graham talks with Alex Gibney, director of “Client 9,” a documentary that examines the rise and fall of Eliot Spitzer. Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Host Lindsay Graham talks with Alex Gibney, director of “Client 9,” a documentary that examines the rise and fall of Eliot Spitzer.Support us by supporting our sponsors!

Encore: Interview with Filmmaker Alex Gibney | 5

Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage.Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we’re left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business Wars and Tides of History comes American Scandal, where we take you deep into the heart of America’s dark side to look at what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they’re caught. Hosted by Lindsay Graham.

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