Illinois Governor George Ryan
Illinois has a dark history of corrupt governors. The crimes of George Ryan would sadly cost lives of six children in a a highway accident. It was revealed many unqualified truck drivers were receivin...
3 Nov 202123min
Rita Crundwell- Public Disservice
Rita Crundwell was the well-liked and well-respected treasurer of Dixon, Illinois, for many years. But a checking account scam allowed her to enrich herself with the city’s money beyond imagination. T...
27 Okt 202121min
Dennis Kozlowski- CEO of Greed
Dennis Kozlowski lived an extravagant and gluttonous life at the expense of his employees. Hear how his greed ultimately cost him his freedom.
20 Okt 202117min
Rod Blagojevich
His story was at first an American success story. The son of immigrants that rose from his working-class background to become the governor of one of the largest states in the country. However, his att...
13 Okt 202122min
The Flint Michigan Water Crisis
You need water to survive. When we drink it, we trust it has been properly treated and is safe. But what happens if it isn’t? What if the very government you trust to provide safe water fails to do so...
6 Okt 202120min
John Hart Crenshaw and the Reverse Underground Railroad
John Hart Crenshaw made a fortune off his salt mines and was one of the richest men in Illinois. But he made his fortune through illegal slave labor and trafficking. Hear how he built an empire runnin...
29 Sep 202121min
Charles Ponzi-The Man Behind The Scheme
You’ve heard of the term Ponzi Scheme and it’s been in the news for years with cases like Bernie Madoff. But do you know the story behind the name? Hear the story of Charles Ponzi- The Man Behind the ...
21 Sep 202120min
Mayor Ray Nagin- Corrupt Mayor
In 2005, New Orleans was hit with the devastating Hurricane Katrina. The chaos and damage that followed would plague New Orleans for years. The actions of their corrupt mayor would plague them as well...
15 Sep 202120min
