Gangster Capitalism

Audacy Studios

The Peabody nominated series presents Season Three: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University. A sex scandal rocks one of the world’s largest Christian universities and the man at the center of it. But that scandal is just the beginning. The award-winning Gangster Capitalism team spoke with more than 80 former and current Liberty students, faculty, staff, high-ranking administrators, and those with intimate knowledge of Falwell Jr. What emerges is the inside story of how the university, and the family who founded it, have been rocked by power, greed, hypocrisy, and of course money. Gangster Capitalism is an Audacy original. Previous seasons include: Season 1: The College Admissions Scandal Season 2: The NRA read less

Our Editor's Take

Gangster Capitalism is a true crime podcast. But contrary to the title, the show isn't about the mob or Al Capone. Instead, the show discusses what look like upstanding Americans. Yet behind those facades are white-collar crimes and outrageous shenanigans.

Documentary filmmaker Andrew Jenks hosts Gangster Capitalism. The host made his name when he moved into an assisted living facility as a young man. Andrew Jenks, Room 335 was the result. He showed what life was like for the senior citizens in the facility. Jenks has an inquisitive nature and eye for interesting detail. He uses these skills with this podcast. The program exposes how power-hungry individuals can use greed and hypocrisy for their own benefit. Meanwhile, these crooks disregard others' well-being.

Each season of the Gangster Capitalism podcast focuses on a different high-profile case. The first season talks about an infamous college admissions scandal. How did celebrities like Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin get involved with it? Who was Rick Singer, the man behind the scheme? This show explains what happened, and why they did it.

The second season of Gangster Capitalism discusses the National Rifle Association. Were there financial improprieties with the NRA? And what was Wayne LaPierre doing with the money? This show investigates. The third season talks about Jerry Falwell Jr. of Liberty University. He is one of the most prominent figures in American evangelical Christianity. His father founded the school that he led. A sex scandal involving the younger Falwell embarrasses this Christian university. But there is much more to the story. This show explains.

Each season of Gangster Capitalism has something in common. It's about what happens when people put personal gain ahead of everything else. This award-winning podcast guides listeners through every detail of these controversies.

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