Dec 2021

The Pentagon Papers | The Cold Warrior | 1

A war in Vietnam is on the horizon, as Daniel Ellsberg begins a new job at the Department of Defense. But after seeing the conflict in person, Ellsberg learns a terrible truth—one that forces him to take drastic action. Want to listen to the remaining episodes ... Show More

42m 7s

Feb 2022

Fraud in a Drug Lab | A Superstar | 1

Annie Dookhan lands a dream job, testing illegal drugs at a government lab. But facing intense pressure, Dookhan soon wades into criminal territory herself. Want to listen to the remaining episodes of Fraud in a Drug Lab? Episodes 2-4 are available exclusively ... Show More

37m 42s

Mar 2022

The FBI vs. the Hedge Fund | A Game of Poker | 1

Steven Cohen wants to escape his small life on Long Island. The destination in sight: Wall Street.Want to listen to the remaining episodes of The FBI vs. the Hedge Fund? Episodes 2-5 are available exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seaso ... Show More

39m 4s

Apr 2021

Kidnapped in the Desert | Interview with Jessica Buchanan | 4

Jessica Buchanan was kidnapped by Somali land pirates, and spent 93 days in captivity before her daring rescue by SEAL team six. Jessica talks to Against the Odds host, Cassie De Pecol, about her experience and how it’s informed the rest of her life.Listen early and ad ... Show More

44m 11s

Mar 2021

I Just Met a Girl Named Maria | 1

Graduate student. Gun enthusiast. Political activist. There are several sides to this mysterious Russian woman who arrives in America. But soon, her connections with powerful politicians and wealthy businessmen will begin to raise suspicions. Binge all episodes of Spy Affair excl ... Show More

31m 6s

May 2021

John McCain: Prisoner of War | Regrets | 3

John McCain’s body and mind are starting to deteriorate after months of imprisonment. To survive, he’ll need to make a tough choice. Meanwhile, on the other side of the world, a crisis threatens to destroy John's family. For more reading, we recommend <a ... Show More

37m 21s

Jul 2023

Anna Wintour: The Rebel Wears Prada | The New BrIT Girl | 178

Anna's been gunning for the Editorship of Vogue for her entire career. But just when she thinks it might be within reach, a shiny new British editor lands on the scene to give her a run for her money: Tina Brown. Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for ... Show More

42m 14s

Nov 2020

Classic Tides | Peasants' Rebellions and Resistance

Peasants and common folk were oppressed by their social superiors, but they didn't accept that as a natural state of affairs: They resisted in small, everyday ways, and they rebelled, sometimes spectacularly.This episode originally aired on September 20, 2018.< ... Show More

51m 53s

Feb 2021

Classic Tides | Boxing, Race, and the Gilded Age: An Interview with Professor Louis Moore

Boxing has a long past, one deeply connected to race, labor, and broader developments in American history. Professor Louis Moore joins me to talk about those topics and about his outstanding book, I Fight For a Living: Boxing and the Battle for Black Manhood, 1880-191 ... Show More

36m 30s

Jun 2024

The Hidden History of the White House | 1

The new book from American History Tellers, The Hidden History of the White House: Power Struggles, Scandals, and Defining Moments, is available now from William Morrow.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Hidden-History-White-House-Struggles/dp/006334338X?ref_=abpt ... Show More

39m 11s

Jan 2021

Alcohol and Agriculture in Prehistoric East Asia: Interview with Professor Li Liu

Stanford University's Professor Li Liu is one of the world's leading experts on prehistoric East Asia and one of the world's primary inventions of farming. I ask her about that, the deep continuities of Chinese civilization, and her recent research on the origins of brewing an ... Show More

47m 59s

The Clinton-Lewinsky Affair | Forbidden ...