Bag Man (MSNBC)
Political history fans; true crime listeners who want to understand how American power insulates its criminals; anyone surprised that Watergate wasn't the only White House crime happening simultaneously.
Podcasts Like Bag Man (MSNBC)
If you loved Bag Man (MSNBC), here are the best podcasts to try next. Matched by case type, storytelling style, and community ratings from our database of Political Crime, Fraud, White-Collar Crime, Conspiracy shows.
Why listeners love Bag Man (MSNBC)
Bag Man rescues one of America's most important forgotten crimes from oblivion — Rachel Maddow's seven-episode investigation into Spiro Agnew is a masterclass in political true crime. Listeners rate its binge factor at 7/10. It follows a serialized format — each season covers one case in depth, building suspense across episodes.
Binge Factor
7/10
Community-rated compulsive listenability
Format
Serialized
One story told across multiple episodes
Style
Revelatory, authoritative, urgent
Presentation approach
Episode Length
7 episodes ~30-40 min each; one easy weekend binge
Typical episode duration
Host Style
Solo narrator
Presentation format
Verdict
Must listen
Our editorial rating
Recommendations
12 podcasts like Bag Man (MSNBC)
American Scandal
History and current affairs enthusiasts who want true crime-style storytelling applied to institutional corruption and political failures.
Gangster Capitalism
True crime fans interested in white-collar crime, education inequality, and how institutional privilege is bought and sold; anyone who wondered what really happened with Operation Varsity Blues.
Slow Burn (Slate)
History buffs and true crime fans who want political crime; listeners who want to understand how America gets to defining moments of corruption and crisis.
Wind of Change
True crime-adjacent listeners interested in espionage, Cold War history, and one of the most stranger-than-fiction investigations of the podcast era; fans of Patrick Radden Keefe's journalism.
Who Killed Daphne
Malta's most feared journalist was killed by a car bomb in 2017. This investigation traces the web of corruption her murder exposed — and the powerful people it implicated.
Slow Burn (Slate)
History buffs and true crime fans who want political crime; listeners who want to understand how America gets to defining moments of corruption and crisis.
Sweet Bobby
Tortoise Media's definitive account of a years-long catfishing scheme — one of the most-discussed UK true crime podcasts of the decade.
The Retrievals
True crime fans interested in medical crime, systemic bias, and the treatment of women in healthcare; essential for anyone who has ever been dismissed by a doctor.
The Missing Cryptoqueen
BBC journalist Jamie Bartlett tracks down Dr Ruja Ignatova, who persuaded millions to invest in OneCoin before vanishing without a trace.
Two-Faced: John of God
Exactly Right and iHeart investigate João Teixeira de Faria, the Brazilian 'spiritual healer' known worldwide as John of God, accused of abuse by hundreds.
Crime Story
CBC's Kathleen Goldhar brings journalistic integrity and a conversational edge to white-collar scandals, high-profile trials, and under-the-radar Canadian stories.
The Shrink Next Door
Veteran journalist Joe Nocera's Hamptons neighbor was a therapist to the stars — until Nocera discovered everything he thought he knew about him was wrong.
How they compare
| Podcast | Format | Country | Binge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bag Man (MSNBC) (original) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| American Scandal | Serialized | United States | 6/10 |
| Gangster Capitalism | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Slow Burn (Slate) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Wind of Change | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Who Killed Daphne | Serialised | Malta | 7/10 |
| Slow Burn (Slate) | Serialized | United States | 7/10 |
| Sweet Bobby | Serialized | United Kingdom | 9/10 |
| The Retrievals | Serialized | United States | 9/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What podcasts are similar to Bag Man (MSNBC)?
The best alternatives to Bag Man (MSNBC) are podcasts that share its Political Crime, Fraud, White-Collar Crime, Conspiracy focus and serialized format. Our editorial team has hand-picked the most similar shows based on content type, storytelling style, and community ratings.
Why do people love Bag Man (MSNBC)?
Bag Man (MSNBC) is known for its revelatory, authoritative, urgent approach to Political Crime and Fraud. It scores 7/10 on our binge factor rating, reflecting how compulsively listenable listeners find it. It has earned a "Must Listen" rating from our editorial team.
How long are episodes of Bag Man (MSNBC)?
Episodes of Bag Man (MSNBC) are typically 7 episodes ~30-40 min each; one easy weekend binge long. It follows a serialized format, covering one story across multiple episodes.
Where can I listen to Bag Man (MSNBC)?
Bag Man (MSNBC) is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. You can find it by searching the show name on any of those platforms.
What is the best episode of Bag Man (MSNBC) to start with?
New listeners are recommended to start with Episode 1 — 'An Unsettling Secret'. As a serialized podcast, it's best to start from the beginning of a season.