
In each episode of Scandalized, political scientists Charlie Hunt and Jaci Kettler unpack a political scandal from American history: the story, its scandalous details, the political meaning and motivations behind the act. What can political science teach us about what happened? How has the scandal and its aftermath changed American politics? And what on earth were these politicians thinking?
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| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | a year ago |
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As a topper for our mini-season, we’re bringing you a live show we did earlier in 2025 from Treefort Music Fest in Boise! Charlie reminds Jaci about Howard Dean’s “scream heard ‘round the world," and Jaci schools Charlie on a big city mayor who might... more
In season one, we purposely avoided doing an episode about Donald Trump; but the first year of Trump’s second term is too scandalous to ignore. In this episode, we break down the new, the old, and the truly unprecedented of Trump’s second-term scanda... more
Charlie and Jaci revisit a couple of their favorite stories from season one, including fan favorites like Gov. Rod Blagojevich. We also talk exclusively with Gov. Sanford’s former chief of staff for an insider’s account of the “Appalachian Trail” sca... more
The culinary journey continues with some more food fails in very public political spaces. A president gets sick in the lap of another head of state; Marco Rubio learns about the fine art of drinking from a water bottle; and two U.S. Senators school u... more
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The content centers on unpacking significant political scandals throughout American history, examining not only the revelations but also the underlying motivations and consequences of these events. With insightful commentary from hosts who analyze how these scandals have influenced American politics and societal perceptions, themes explored include media manipulation, personal accountability, and the evolving nature of political ethics. The discussions often highlight both historical and contemporary political figures, drawing connections across time to underscore the ongoing relevance of past events in today's political landscape. Listeners can expect a blend of education and entertainment as the hosts dissect intriguing political narrativ... more
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