American Scandal

Lindsay Graham (the podcast host, not the senator -- yes, he's heard the joke) narrates multi-part seasons that each focus on a single American scandal. The format works like a well-produced audiobook: each season runs four to six episodes, building the story chronologically with voice acting, sound design, and archival material woven in. Past seasons have covered Enron, Watergate, the Tuskegee experiments, and the Titan submersible disaster, among dozens of others. What makes it work is Graham's measured delivery and the show's willingness to spend real time on context before getting to the dramatic parts. You understand why people made the choices they did before the consequences land. The production comes from Wondery, which also makes American History Tellers and Tides of History, so there's a recognizable house style -- polished, narrative-driven, research-heavy. With over 340 episodes across 70-plus seasons since 2018, there's a deep catalog to explore. Each season stands alone, so you can jump to whatever topic grabs you. The show sits in an interesting space between true crime and straight history, and it handles the balance well. If you like your history told as a story with clear characters and real stakes rather than as a textbook summary, this one delivers consistently.