Gangster Capitalism

About this podcast

Center for Investigative Reporting's multi-season investigative series. Season 1 is the definitive podcast investigation into the Varsity Blues college admissions scandal, in which Rick Singer bribed coaches at elite universities to admit wealthy clients' children under false athletic pretences — exposing the rot at the heart of American meritocracy.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.

Is Gangster Capitalism worth listening to?

Must listen. Gangster Capitalism is the most thorough investigation into the college admissions scandal — a searing dissection of how America's elite institutions sold their legitimacy to the highest bidder.

Where can I listen to Gangster Capitalism?

Gangster Capitalism is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.

Where should I start with Gangster Capitalism?

Start with: Season 1 Episode 1 — start from the beginning

What format is Gangster Capitalism?

Serialized — approximately ~30-45 min per episode; multiple seasons; Season 1 is bingeable across one weekend each.

What type of crime does Gangster Capitalism cover?

Gangster Capitalism covers Fraud, White-Collar Crime, Systemic Injustice.