Bag Man (MSNBC)
True crime podcast review — 2026
"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."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
Seven-episode MSNBC series by Rachel Maddow investigating the almost entirely forgotten story of Spiro Agnew — the Vice President who was simultaneously taking cash bribes in the White House while Watergate consumed all the oxygen. The cover-up involved future president George H.W. Bush and a criminal plea bargain that kept a felon out of prison.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — 'An Unsettling Secret'
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is Bag Man (MSNBC) about?
Seven-episode MSNBC series by Rachel Maddow investigating the almost entirely forgotten story of Spiro Agnew — the Vice President who was simultaneously taking cash bribes in the White House while Watergate consumed all the oxygen. The cover-up involved future president George H.W. Bush and a criminal plea bargain that kept a felon out of prison.
Is Bag Man (MSNBC) worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 8.0/10 overall. 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.
Who is Bag Man (MSNBC) for?
Bag Man (MSNBC) is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Fans of financial crime and corporate misconduct stories.
What is the best episode of Bag Man (MSNBC) to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — 'An Unsettling Secret'. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to Bag Man (MSNBC)?
If you enjoy Bag Man (MSNBC), you might also like: American Scandal, Gangster Capitalism, Slow Burn (Slate), Anatomy of a Scam. See our full "Podcasts Like Bag Man (MSNBC)" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Revelatory, authoritative, urgent
- Episode length
- 7 episodes ~30-40 min each; one easy weekend binge
- Country
- United States
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