United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper

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S02E06 - "Jack Abramoff"

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CNN Anchor and Chief Washington Correspondent Jake Tapper goes behind the headlines to investigate some of the most outrageous and iconic political controversies of the modern era in the new CNN Original Series United States of Scandal with Jake Tapper.Across six lively episodes, United States of Scandal examines what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they are caught. Weaving together a rich tapestry of archival footage and illuminating conversations with some of the most famous and infamous figures in US politics, Tapper invites viewers into the stranger-than-fiction stories of sensational American political scandals. Featuring his signature wit and EmmyĂ‚Â® Award-winning reporting, Tapper decodes the truth from spin in these legendary tales of ego, corruption, and collapse.

Details

Status: Laufend
Sprache: English
Laufzeit: 60 min
Erstausstrahlung: February 18, 2024
Sendeplan: Sunday um 21:00

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Episoden (2 Staffeln · 12 Episoden)

ABSCAM

Jake examines the blurred lines between entrapment and justice in the pursuit of political accountability through the FBI's sting operation, ABSCAM, a controversial moment in American history that exposed a network of corrupt politicians.

Mar 9, 2025

60 Min.

Enron

In 2001, Enron, a Wall Street darling, collapsed in one of the biggest corporate frauds in American history when the charismatic visionary at the center of the scandal was revealed to be a fraud. Jake Tapper questions how far blind faith can go before it leads to disaster.

Mar 16, 2025

60 Min.

Anita Hill

Jake sits down with law professor Anita Hill and reexamines the explosive Supreme Court nomination of Clarence Thomas, her former boss whom she accused of sexual harassment. This moment captured the nation's attention while revealing deep flaws in our institutions.

Mar 23, 2025

60 Min.

Lance Armstrong

Jake dives deep into the sports world to unpack a story that shocked the public Ă˘â‚¬â€ť Lance Armstrong Ă˘â‚¬â€ť behind the golden boy image (and jersey) was a web of lies that ultimately led Jake's investigation to explore the celebrated athlete's downfall and why the public trusted him for almost a decade despite mounting evidence of doping.

Mar 30, 2025

60 Min.

Anna Delvey

Jake sits down with unapologetic con artist turned celebrity Anna Delvey in an effort to figure out her motivation for scamming New York City's elite. He explores why America is so captivated by her and what that says about us.

Apr 6, 2025

60 Min.

Jack Abramoff

Jake explores the murkiest sectors of the DC "swamp" as he unpacks the underhanded dealings of uber-lobbyist Jack Abramoff, whose lack of scruples leads to one of the greatest lobbying scandals in American history.

Apr 13, 2025

60 Min.