Campus Files: Scandals, Secrets & Crimes at American Universities
AudacyCollege holds a mythic place in American culture, hailed as the best four years of your life and revered as a beacon of integrity and excellence. But behind the polished campus tours and glossy brochures lies a far more complicated reality. Each episode of Campus Files uncovers a new story, exploring everything from rigged admissions to sports scandals, free speech, and hazing. Consider this your ... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 100 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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In January 2011, a camera hidden in a seemingly innocuous closet on the campus of MIT captured a few minutes of silent but fateful footage. For his actions captured on video, the young tech prodigy and activist, Aaron Swartz, faced up to 35 years in ... more
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I found the topics very interesting. However, journalism is to provide unbiased reporting of facts. These stories continually include narratives and opinions with certain political leanings. I want to hear good stories with hard facts and supporting evidence from all sides. These episodes do not do that. The vocal fry is very distracting as well.
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United States21 days ago - Fascinating and Varied
I love this podcast. There are a variety of campus related scandals from a variety of time frames. I highly recommend it!
Apple Podcasts5MovieNerdetteUnited Statesa month ago - My favorite podcast in 2026
This is my favorite podcast right now. It’s interesting and entertaining. Even though I’m already familiar with a lot of the stories, I’ve been surprised how they add more great information and great additional context. I highly recommend listening to it, it’s my favorite and I listen to a lot
Apple Podcasts5feheihdfnuhsfnhignsUnited States2 months ago - Too many ads
Holy moly four ad breaks in a 20 minute episode is crazy
Apple Podcasts2AnyalombaUnited States2 months ago - Fix this!
Here’s a crazy thought, why not put the most recent episode at the top so nobody has to scroll all the way through the prior episodes to get to the most recent one? Am I really the only person that has considered that? Am I really the only listener who is annoyed by having to scroll all the way through? I can’t always listen to the latest episode by hitting the button at the top because sometimes I didn’t listen to the previous episode. Sometimes I just get half halfway through the previous epi... more
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This program investigates scandals, secrets, and controversies at American universities through in-depth investigative reporting and narrative storytelling. Episodes often combine archival material, firsthand accounts, and expert commentary to unpack issues like free speech, hazing, Title IX failures, admissions and athletics controversies, and the influence of funding on research and policy. A standout element is its willingness to connect institutional pride with real-world consequences, featuring survivors, journalists, academics, and policymakers to illuminate how colleges navigate misconduct, governance, and public accountability. The show likely appeals to listeners who want hard-hitting, long-form reporting on higher education, gover... more
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