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170: Tammany Hall's Boss Tweed w/ Kenneth Ackerman - A True Crime History Podcast

170: Tammany Hall's Boss Tweed w/ Kenneth Ackerman - A True Crime History Podcast

FromMost Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast


170: Tammany Hall's Boss Tweed w/ Kenneth Ackerman - A True Crime History Podcast

FromMost Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

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Length:
77 minutes
Released:
Sep 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Arguably the most corrupt politician in American history, William "Boss" Tweed bilked New York City for millions of dollars in the 1860s, before finally suffering a spectacular downfall. Attorney and historian Kenneth D. Ackerman, author of "BOSS TWEED: The Corrupt Pol who Conceived the Soul of Modern New York" talk about this notorious and often misunderstood giant in American political history. Kenneth Ackerman's website is https://kennethackerman.com/Support Most Notorious at www.patreon.com/mostnotorious
Released:
Sep 28, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. This is an interview show, spotlighting authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years, and whose stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical accuracy.