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The Teapot Dome scandal: When democracy worked to hold the fat cats accountable

05.19.2023 - By KCRWPlay

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Over 100 years ago, the United States had corrupt politicians who could actually be prosecuted for their crimes in gaming the economy. As mythical as it may seem, the history of a small band of radical and gutsy senators who were willing to put it all on the line for justice can serve as inspiration for those who have only ever seen their political representatives bought and paid for. In Crooked: The Roaring '20s Tale of a Corrupt Attorney General, a Crusading Senator, and the Birth of the American Political Scandal , author, producer and Emmy winner Nathan Masters explores the remarkable time in American history.

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