Session 7: Watergate - Part 1

Crime in Congress

Hey Crimestituents! We're gaveling in another session of Crime in Congress, a new true crime podcast with hosts Harley and Sarah that examines political scandals and infamous crimes with elected officials.

This session kicks off a series where we will dive into one of the most infamous American political scandals - Watergate - and the man behind the plot, President Richard Nixon.

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Sources:

Graff, G. M. (2022). Watergate: A New History.

The Seattle Times: How Nixon Beat `Pink' In '50 Race

Daily Beast: 'Tricky Dick' vs. the Pink Lady

PBS: Nixon’s Checkers Speech

The New Yorker: The Deceit and Conflict Behind the Leak of the Pentagon Papers

The New York Times: Cuban Says He and Two Others Broke Into Psychiatrist's Office

Featuring: the creaks, hums, and sounds of Sarah's house

Gavel strike audio by odditonic

Instrumental intro/outro music by Dmitry Taras