logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2024
35m 25s

Bob Menendez: Bad Romance Part 2 | 132

Wondery
About this episode
Senator Bob Menendez and his wife have just been indicted for wheeling and dealing with the government of Egypt, along with many other crimes. In a bid to save his career, Bob throws his co-conspirators under the bus—including his wife, Nadine. But after decades avoiding consequences, Bob faces a mountain of evidence in court. He’s about to go from lion of t ... Show More
Up next
Apr 2025
Listen Now: Don’t Cross Kat
Kat Torres has the insta-perfect life. She is rich, gorgeous and not ashamed to share it. Her posts about witchcraft and “alien baths” drew in over a million followers, all chasing the dream of a lifestyle like hers. But as she gathers more followers around her, the secrets benea ... Show More
5m 52s
Mar 2025
Billy Mitchell: Truth or Kong-sequences | 151
Billy Mitchell became the king of arcade games when he achieved a perfect Pac Man score, and held the highest score in Donkey Kong. But in the early 2000s, a documentary about an upstart trying to be the best at Donkey Kong leads fans to examine how Billy actually achieved those ... Show More
48m 15s
Mar 2025
Introducing: Law & Crime’s LUIGI
When Luigi Mangione allegedly gunned down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, the media called it a senseless crime. But online, a different story emerged—one of rage, reckoning, and a suspected killer turned folk hero. More than just a true crime podcast, LUIGI, hosted by Jesse Weber, dares ... Show More
5m 39s
Recommended Episodes
Sep 2024
Business Stuff | 3
Paul Bergrin takes on a new client, the “King of the Pimps” …and a new line of business: an elite Manhattan brothel. Meanwhile, Shawn Brokos races to save her informant Kemo after his cover is blown. Follow Criminal Attorney on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Y ... Show More
33m 24s
Oct 2024
A Fool for a Client | 6
When Paul Bergrin decides to defend himself, he pulls out all the stops in the fight of his life. And he faces off against his longtime nemesis, Agent Shawn Brokos - with his freedom on the line.Follow Criminal Attorney on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You ca ... Show More
32m 15s
Apr 2024
Buried Alive | The Elusive Gary Krist | 5
<p>Atlanta-based journalist Steve Fennessy began researching Gary Steven Krist’s past for an article he was writing for <em>Atlanta</em> <em>Magazine</em> back in 2006. The assignment took him on a deep dive into Krist’s life, from his upbringing through the aftermath of one of t ... Show More
35m 13s
Mar 2025
Operation Greylord: Chicago’s Corrupt Courts
In 1979, prosecutor Terry Hake made a bold choice. He agreed to go undercover for the FBI and report on widespread corruption in the Chicago courts. As he navigated a world of bribery and backroom deals, Hake risked everything to take down some of the most powerful figures in Coo ... Show More
40m 35s
Jul 2025
Murder in Mississippi: The Medgar Evers Assassination Case
For decades, justice for civil rights leader Medgar Evers remained out of reach. Assassinated in his own driveway in 1963, his killer walked free after two all-white juries refused to convict him. But the story didn’t end there. Nearly 30 years later, long-hidden government docum ... Show More
37m 3s
Aug 18
The Activist Who Defied Nigeria’s Oil Dictatorship
<p>For decades, oil companies like Shell operated with impunity in the Niger River Delta, supported by a string of dictators. Then, an Ogoni activist named Ken Saro-Wiwa became the David to Shell’s Goliath – until Nigerian authorities framed him for murder.&nbsp;</p><p>Special th ... Show More
47m 22s
Sep 2024
Even the Rich: JFK & Jackie Part 2 | Keeping House | 39
<p>Now that they’re married, Jackie can’t wait to build a home with her new husband Jack. But the chronically ill politician has other ideas in mind. Convinced he’ll die young, Jack says yes to every opportunity that comes his way – and every woman. The stress of Jack’s disrespec ... Show More
44m 43s
Oct 2024
Encore: Theranos | The Race to Publish | 3
<p>An investigative journalist looks into Theranos, and is shocked by his discoveries. Elizabeth Holmes tries to fend off the potentially devastating story.</p><p><br></p><p>Need more American Scandal? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, binge new seasons first, and listen co ... Show More
40m 59s
Oct 13
Justice Anthony Kennedy's book is not boring
As a justice on the Supreme Court, Anthony Kennedy wrote some big opinions.He was appointed by President Reagan, and most often voted with conservatives.But his vote was often pivotal in controversial cases about hot-button issues like same-sex marriage and abortion, and in sever ... Show More
9m 32s