American Scandal
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"American Scandal is the best primer on how greed and corruption shape a nation — each season is a compact, thrilling investigation into the scandals that changed everything."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
- ✓Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode
Pros & cons
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team — exceptional across all dimensions
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
Wondery's multi-season anthology hosted by Lindsay Graham diving deep into the scandals — political, corporate, and social — that have shaped modern America: Enron, the 2008 financial crisis, Theranos, sports doping, and more.
Best episode to start with
Enron season or the 2008 Financial Crisis season are the strongest starting points
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about American Scandal
What is American Scandal about?
Wondery's multi-season anthology hosted by Lindsay Graham diving deep into the scandals — political, corporate, and social — that have shaped modern America: Enron, the 2008 financial crisis, Theranos, sports doping, and more.
Is American Scandal worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". It scores 8/10 on binge factor. History and current affairs enthusiasts who want true crime-style storytelling applied to institutional corruption and political failures.
Who is American Scandal for?
American Scandal is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
What is the best episode of American Scandal to start with?
We recommend starting with Enron season or the 2008 Financial Crisis season are the strongest starting points. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to American Scandal?
American Scandal is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to American Scandal?
If you enjoy American Scandal, you might also like: Dirty John, Swindled, The Dropout, Uncover (CBC). See our full "Podcasts Like American Scandal" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Narrative, journalistic, compelling
- Episode length
- ~20-30 min per episode; multiple seasons available; each season is a standalone
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Country
- United States
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