Bag Man (MSNBC)
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"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
- ✓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
- +Exceptional binge factor — near impossible to stop at one episode
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between 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". It scores 9/10 on binge factor. 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; Binge listeners who want something they can't stop at one episode.
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.
Where can I listen to Bag Man (MSNBC)?
Bag Man (MSNBC) is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
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), Dr. Death. 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
- Binge factor
- 9/10
- Country
- United States
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