Spiro Agnew is trapped in a dead-end job. But Agnew has large ambitions, and with the urging of his mentor, the future vice president decides to take a risk.
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Sep 2023
Jonestown | Reverend Jim Jones | 1
<p>In Indiana, a young preacher forms his own church. The goal: to spread a radical political message.</p><p>Want to listen to the remaining episodes of Jonestown? Episodes 2-6 are available exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, binge new se ... Show More
41m 6s
Apr 2022
Spy Cops | Undercover | 1
<p>Mark Kennedy joins a secretive undercover police unit investigating left-wing political groups. But what happens when he gets in too deep?</p><p>Listen early and ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the ... Show More
45m 3s
Sep 2021
The Profumo Affair | A Man Without Morals | 5
<p>A public inquiry into the Profumo affair gets underway, while Stephen Ward’s trial at the Old Bailey begins.</p><p>Listen ad free with Wondery+. Join Wondery+ for exclusives, binges, early access, and ad free listening. Available in the Wondery App. <a href="https://wonde ... Show More
32m 22s
Jun 2022
Elton John: Still Standing | A Long and Lonely Climb | 120
<p>As Elton’s star rises, the isolation of fame leaves him feeling even more lonely than before. His mother’s words haunt him, and lead him to some very poor romantic decisions. But behind it all, a bigger threat is looming. And it comes in the form of a white powder.</p><p><br>< ... Show More
45m 6s
Nov 2020
Classic Tides | Peasants' Rebellions and Resistance
<p>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.</p><p><em>This episode originally aired on September 20, 2018.</em>< ... Show More
51m 53s
Jul 2023
The Disappearance of General Magic | The Pocket Crystal | 1
<p>Almost two decades before the launch of the iPhone, Apple Executive Marc Porat launches a project to develop the world’s first smartphone. But to fulfill his ambitions, he will have to launch his own company: General Magic. There, he will assemble a team of brilliant engineers ... Show More
34m 33s