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A Concerned Citizen

Utilizes narrative storytelling, archival audio, and immersive soundscapes to explore true stories of white-collar criminals, con artists, and corporate evil. From corruption and f...

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Episode list

124

  • April 6, 2025

    1 hr 17 min

    The Acquisition (Charlie Javice)

    The founder of a fintech company is accused of defrauding JPMorgan Chase by falsifying customer data to secure a $175 million acquisition deal.Prelude: Joanna Smith-Griffin's risin...

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  • March 19, 2025

    1 hr 32 min

    The Warlord (Kony 2012)

    A viral video sparks accusations of charity fraud and other improprieties while exposing a potentially much darker truth.Prelude: Efforts to neutralize a brutal warlord in central ...

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  • March 2, 2025

    1 hr 18 min

    The Derailment (East Palestine, OH)

    A train derailment in Ohio caused by corporate greed leads to widespread environmental contamination, conspiracy, and political mudslinging.Prelude: A train derailment in Paulsboro...

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  • December 19, 2024

    24 min

    Bonus: The Fund (Darren Berg)

    The Pacific Northwest's "mini Madoff" escapes prison after being convicted of operating a $140 million Ponzi scheme.–––-–----------------------------------------BECOME A VALUEDLIST...

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  • November 25, 2024

    1 hr 31 min

    The Descent (OceanGate)

    An experimental deep-sea submersible disappears during an expedition to the Titanic shipwreck. Prelude: Legendary explorer Steve Fossett disappears during a casual plane ride.–––-–...

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  • October 31, 2024

    1 hr 7 min

    The Magic Pill (Fen-Phen)

    A trendy new diet drug combination subjects millions of users to serious health effects, resulting in a monumental legal battle. Prelude: Cancer concerns force Belviq, a popular di...

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