In Part 2 of the Credit Mobilier Scandal, we are tying up the loose ends and looking at the bigger mess that this scandal left behind. The corruption didn’t just disappear when the details came out, and the fallout had a much bigger impact on the nation than you might expect. We’re getting into political corruption, questionable decisions, and just how much damage this scandal did to the American government and the Grant Administration.

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Spooky season is here, and we are bringing back one of our most haunting episodes yet! Join us as we revisit the chilling tale of Peter Stumpp, and how he became the man remembered as the "Werewolf of Bedburg". If you’re in the mood for a little history with your Halloween horrors, this one is sure to deliver.

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In Part 1 of the Credit Mobilier Scandal, we’re heading back to the 1870s to look at how the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad led to one of the biggest political scandals of the Gilded Age. As Sarah and Alora dig into how Credit Mobilier operated and how politicians became involved, they also uncover a surprising local connection to the scandal that makes this story hit a little closer to home than expected.

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