Con Artists
Anyone can fall victim to a con. But what kind of person intentionally tries to deceive and manipulate someone? Peek behind the masks of hustlers, swindlers, and fraudsters, and explore how far someone would go to gain money, power, and respect. Con Artists is a Spotify Original from Parcast.
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Stephen Glass Pt. 2: “Hack Heaven”
In May of 1998, rock-star journalist Stephen Glass tried to break into the burgeoning field of reporting: digital technology.
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Stephen Glass Pt. 1: The Devil’s Bargain
In the 1990's, young writer Stephen Glass left college and entered the journalism world, quickly becoming a rising star.
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Bernie Madoff Pt. 2: The Soft Screw
For decades, Bernie Madoff ran one of the largest Ponzi schemes in history, stealing billions of dollars from thousands of people, all under the guise of savvy investment techniques.
53 min
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Bernie Madoff Pt. 1: Wizard of Wall Street
He stole from retirement funds, charities, and Holocaust survivors. And from the 1960s to 2008, people handed over their money willingly.
52 min
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Welcome to Con Artists!
Con Artists premieres July 24th, with new episodes every Wednesday.
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