Scandal 101

Most people have probably heard of Haiti's horrible earthquake, but have you heard of Haiti's deadly Cholera outbreak in 2010-2011? More than 10,000 people died from an illness that hadn't been seen in Haiti for nearly 100 years. Though it took a while to figure out the cause, the culprit finally came clean and admitted their role in this deadly incident - the United Nations. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

This episode looks at one of the most fascinating unsolved mass murder incidents in United States history. Seven people lost their lives due to the acts of an unknown actor. This event prompted national change, and of course, famous copycat incidents emerged after this horrific act. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

This episode looks into one of the most famous sports scandals of all time - the assault of Olympic skater Nancy Kerrigan. You'll hear about the background of these two skaters, what led to the attack, and what happened after. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

It's an iconic and illegal moment from Chicago in the 1980's. Despite how popular and infamous this hack is, no one knows who was behind it. This episode covers what is known about the Max Headroom Signal Hijacking. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

Thousands of people seeking a medical treatment were in for a life-altering surprise - a contaminated blood sample that exposed them to HIV, Hepatitis C, or both. The UK government, clinicians, and pharmaceutical companies all knew of the risks, but the patients... that was a different story. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

Almost everyone knows of Michael Jordan, and many know of his father's murder. A lot of people don't know the mystery and unanswered questions surrounding the specifics of what happened, and perhaps if there are still others responsible who are roaming free. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

The symbols talked about in this episode are often associated with evilness and bad energy, but why? This episode looks at the history and meaning of the swastika, 666, the skull, and the pyramid with the eye. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

You've probably heard the names, perhaps you know a news headline or two. But do you know the whole story? All of the horrific details? This case looks at the horrifying case of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

Lightbulbs are so common that you probably don't think about them. At one point, a lot of people did, and a lot of people were trying to be the first one to make the best lightbulb. This desire resulted in suspicion, lies, fraud, and success between one man and a company. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

In Wichita, Kansas, a woman named Ruth starts to get terrorized by someone who would become known as the poet. With BTK on the loose, and attacks growing more violent, police race to search for answers. When police do catch the poet, it's someone no one would expect. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

LGBTQ+ rights have been fought for in many places, and in the U.K., the fight was in part started with a scandal. This episodes covers the Wildeblood Scandal and how it helped push for the decriminalization of homosexuality in the U.K. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

Columbine is often thought of as the "first major school shooting," but yet so much is misunderstood about what happened. This goes through that tragic day, at times minute by minute, to understand what happened on April 20, 1999. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

How bad is cannibalism when there is consent from both sides? What if the person being eaten dies after being stabbed? This episode looks at the crazy story of Armin Meiwes and his victim Bernd Brandes. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

A member of the KKK, an assassination attempt, sexual assault allegations, and being kicked off the court. There are many scandals in the political world, and it's quite timely we look at a history of scandals in the U.S. Supreme Court. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

North Sentinel Island is home to a group of people the world knows little about. These people have a complicated history with the outside world so it is no surprise they feel hostile toward outsiders. What happens when those feelings result in the killing of outsiders? Is it justified, or does there need to be punishment? Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

It has been confirmed three Indigenous men died from a horrible practice officers in the Saskatoon Police did, but how many actually took place will never be confirmed. Targeting and leaving Indigenous people stranded in the middle of nowhere in the middle of winter sounds inhumane, but it apparently wasn't for some Saskatoon Police Officers. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

Love Canal is said to be the worst environmental scandal in U.S. history. Barrels of toxic chemicals literally popping out of the ground, black smelly goo, birth defects, and other horrible impacts in an area right near Niagara Falls, New York. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

Imagine a school that cost $50,000, children were encouraged to abuse each other, kids were kidnapped to get there, and students left with permanent trauma. You don't have to imagine it. It happened at the Elan School in Poland, Maine from 1970-2011. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

The Kennedy's are one of the most famous U.S. political dynasties. Mystery surrounds them, including the mysterious incident and death at Chappaquiddick. Ted Kennedy's political trajectory was changed, but more importantly, a life was lost, and there are still unanswered questions. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes

Would you marry the person that hired someone to attack you? This episode looks at the sensational love story of Linda and Burt Pugach, a man who hired someone to hurt his future wife which led to her permanent blindness. Do you have your own personal scandal you want read on the podcast? Send it in! scandal101podcast@gmail.com Show Notes