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Episode Notes Notes go here1.    Garcia, Chris. "Food and Crime: Theft, Poisoning and Murder for Food, Pen & Sword True Crime 2021. URL: [https://www.amazon.com/Food-Crime-Theft-Poisoning-Murder/dp/1399063529] 2.    FBI. "White-Collar Crime." [URL: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/white-collar-crime] 3.    United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. "Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking." [URL: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/organized-crime/index.html] 4.    National Institute of Justice. "Crime and Justice Research." [URL: https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/crime] 5.    U.S. Department of Justice. "Crime Statistics." [URL: https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/statistics] 6.    The Economist. "Special Report: Crime." [URL: https://www.economist.com/special-report/2021/11/13/special-report-crime] 7.    American Psychological Association. "Understanding and Preventing Crime." [URL: https://www.apa.org/topics/crime] 8.    The New York Times. "Crime and Criminals Section." [URL: https://www.nytimes.com/section/us/crime] 9.    The Guardian. "Crime News." [URL: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/crime] World Economic Forum. "The Global Risks Report 2021." [URL: https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-global-risks-report-2021] International Association of Chiefs of Police. "Policing Resources." [URL: https://www.theiacp.org/policing-resources] Bureau of Justice Statistics. "Crime and Justice Data." [URL: https://www.bjs.gov/] National Crime Prevention Council. "Crime Prevention Resources." [URL: https://www.ncpc.org/topics/crime-prevention/] Library of Congress. "Criminal Justice Research." [URL: https://www.loc.gov/research/criminal-justice/] The Atlantic. "The Crime Issue." [URL: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/toc/2021/11/] Scientific American. "Criminal Justice and Crime Prevention." [URL: https://www.scientificamerican.com/crime-justice/] The Conversation. "Criminal Justice and Crime Prevention." [URL: https://theconversation.com/us/topics/crime-prevention-1931] United Nations. "Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice." [URL: https://www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/crime-prevention-and-criminal-justice/index.html] Federal Trade Commission. "Consumer Information: Scams and Fraud." [URL: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts] National Criminal Justice Reference Service. "Criminal Justice Resources." [URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/]

29 Apr 202413min

Episode Notes Balleisen, Edward J. "Fraud: An American History from Barnum to Madoff." Princeton University Press, 2017. [https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691164557/fraud-an-american-history-from-barnum-to-madoff] Ehrenberg, Ronald G. "Capital Markets: Fraud, Negligence, and Insider Trading." John Wiley & Sons, 1990. [https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Capital+Markets%3A+Fraud%2C+Negligence%2C+and+Insider+Trading-p-9780471603823] Geis, Gilbert. "White-Collar and Corporate Crime: A Documentary and Reference Guide." Greenwood Publishing Group, 2011. [ https://www.abc-clio.com/ABC-CLIOCorporate/product.aspx?pc=A3154C ] Green, Stuart P. "Lying, Cheating, and Stealing: A Moral Theory of White-Collar Crime." Oxford University Press, 2006. [https://global.oup.com/academic/product/lying-cheating-and-stealing-9780198038096?cc=us&lang=en&] Helmholtz, R. H. "On Fraudulent Conveyances and Creditors' Bills." Harvard Law Review, vol. 34, no. 2, 1920, pp. 161–191. [https://www.jstor.org/stable/1327654] MacGillivray, I. H., and C. D. Germain. "MacGillivray on Insurance Law: Relating to All Risks Other Than Marine." Sweet & Maxwell, 2008. [https://www.sweetandmaxwell.co.uk/Product/Insurance-Law/MacGillivray-on-Insurance-Law/9780421952503] Marshall, Ben. "The Last Stand of Fox Company: A True Story of U.S. Marines in Combat." Broadway Books, 2009. [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/112539/the-last-stand-of-fox-company-by-bob-drury-and-tom-clavin/] Montalbano, Thomas J. "Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting: New Tools and Techniques." John Wiley & Sons, 2006. [https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Fraud+Auditing+and+Forensic+Accounting%3A+New+Tools+and+Techniques-p-9780471784876] Spitzer, Martin L. "Regulating the Insurance Industry: Protecting Consumers and Insurers." Yale University Press, 2010. [https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300123153/regulating-insurance-industry] Vaughan, Emmett J. "The Law of Suretyship and Guarantee: A Comprehensive Treatise on Suretyship and Guarantee." Clark Boardman Callaghan, 1992. [https://www.worldcat.org/title/law-of-suretyship-and-guarantee-a-comprehensive-treatise-on-suretyship-and-guarantee/oclc/27060869]

24 Apr 20242min

Episode Notes Bickerstaff, Linda. "A Brief History of Insurance Fraud." Claims Journal, August 8, 2013, https://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2013/08/08/234370.htm. Shapiro, Stuart. "Insurance Fraud: A Brief History." Business Insurance, September 14, 1997, https://www.businessinsurance.com/article/19970914/story/10008556/insurance-fraud-a-brief-history. Hatcher, Donald L. "A Brief History of Insurance Fraud in America." LexisNexis Legal Newsroom, August 9, 2019, https://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/insurance/b/insurance-law-blog/posts/a-brief-history-of-insurance-fraud-in-america. National Insurance Crime Bureau. "History of Insurance Fraud." NICB, Accessed April 19, 2024, https://www.nicb.org/prevent-fraud-theft/history-insurance-fraud. Gencarelli, Tony. "The History of Insurance Fraud." SIS International Research, September 6, 2019, https://www.sisinternational.com/the-history-of-insurance-fraud/. Mackenzie, Don. "A History of Insurance Fraud: From Sinking Ships to Staged Crashes." CBS News, May 30, 2012, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-history-of-insurance-fraud-from-sinking-ships-to-staged-crashes/. Broyles, Jake. "A Historical Perspective on Insurance Fraud." Insurance Journal, August 7, 2019, https://www.insurancejournal.com/blogs/academy-journal/2019/08/07/534574.htm. Halio, Stephen. "Insurance Fraud: A Historical Perspective." IRMI, Accessed April 19, 2024, Chappell, Bill. "Insurance Fraud - A History." The Hartford, Accessed April 19, 2024, https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance/strategy/history-of-insurance-fraud.

22 Apr 20242min

Episode Notes https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/billy-jensen-murder-squad-misconduct-allegation-investigation-1384950/ https://jamesrenner.com/the-whisper-network/#:~:text=A%20woman%20who%20worked%20on,at%20a%20company%20Halloween%20party. Book: "Chase Darkness with Me: How One True Crime Writer Started Solving Murders" https://www.amazon.com/Chase-Darkness-Me-True-Crime/dp/1492685852 Jensen, Billy. Chase Darkness with Me: How One True Crime Writer Started Solving Murders. Sourcebooks, 2019. Podcast: "The Murder Squad" https://themurdersquad.com/ Jensen, Billy, and Holes, Paul. "The Murder Squad." The Murder Squad. Podcast: "The First Degree" https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/the-first-degree Jensen, Billy, Linkletter, Alexis, and Vanek, Jac. "The First Degree." Stitcher. Podcast: "Chasing Cosby" https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/chasing-cosby Jensen, Billy, and Weisensee Egan, Nicki. "Chasing Cosby." Stitcher. Podcast: "Unraveled: Long Island Serial Killer" https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unraveled-long-island-serial-killer/id1554853981 Jensen, Billy, and Linkletter, Alexis. "Unraveled: Long Island Serial Killer." Apple Podcasts.

19 Apr 20246min

Episode Notes Shilts, Randy. "The Mayor of Castro Street: The Life and Times of Harvey Milk." St. Martin's Griffin, 2008. https://www.amazon.com/Mayor-Castro-Street-Times-Harvey/dp/0312560850 Jones, Cleve. "When We Rise: My Life in the Movement." Hachette Books, 2016. https://www.amazon.com/When-We-Rise-My-Movement/dp/0316315435 Black, Allida M. "Letting Go: A Memoir." Feminist Press at CUNY, 2018. https://www.feministpress.org/books-a-m/letting-go Milk, Harvey. "An Archive of Hope: Harvey Milk's Speeches and Writings." University of California Press, 2013. https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520275492/an-archive-of-hope Weiss, Mike. "Double Play: The Hidden Passions Behind the Double Assassination of George Moscone and Harvey Milk." Vince Emery Productions, 2010. http://www.vinceemery.com/2010/11/01/double-play/ "The Times of Harvey Milk." Documentary film directed by Rob Epstein, 1984. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088275/ "Milk." Biographical film directed by Gus Van Sant, 2008. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1013753/ "The Harvey Milk Papers: Personal and Political Collections." Online Archive. https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt5t1nf3d3/ "Harvey Milk Foundation." Official Website. https://milkfoundation.org/ "Harvey Milk: The First Openly Gay Elected Official in California." Biography.com. https://www.biography.com/activist/harvey-milk "Harvey Milk." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Milk "Remembering Harvey Milk." San Francisco Chronicle. https://www.sfchronicle.com/thetake/article/Remembering-Harvey-Milk-50-years-after-his-16953535.php "The Legacy of Harvey Milk." Human Rights Campaign. https://www.hrc.org/blog/the-legacy-of-harvey-milk "Harvey Milk: The Life and Legacy of the Martyred Mayor of Castro Street." The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/harvey-milk-life-death-lgbt-san-francisco-castro-a8587426.html "Harvey Milk's Final Words: 'If a Bullet Should Enter My Brain, Let That Bullet Destroy Every Closet Door.'" The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/11/27/harvey-milks-final-words-if-a-bullet-should-enter-my-brain-let-that-bullet-destroy-every-closet-door/ Podcast Episode: "The Assassination of Harvey Milk." The Assassination. https://www.theassassinationpodcast.com/episodes/2018/11/18/the-assassination-of-harvey-milk Podcast Episode: "Remembering Harvey Milk's Murder 40 Years Later." The Bay. https://www.kqed.org/news/11690329/remembering-harvey-milks-murder-40-years-later Television Program: "The Times of Harvey Milk." PBS American Experience. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/milk/ Television Program: "Harvey Milk: The Assassination and Legacy." CNN Special Report. https://www.cnn.com/specials/us/harvey-milk YouTube Video: "The Assassination of Harvey Milk - San Francisco City Hall." Real Stories. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhgu3SjJt5g YouTube Video: "Harvey Milk Assassination - CBS News." CBS News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFmOrwIuhNQ

31 Mar 20247min

References: FBI - Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Theft: https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/the-gardner-heist Boston Globe - Gardner Museum Heist Coverage: https://www.bostonglobe.com/gardnerheist/ The Art of the Heist Podcast: https://www.wbur.org/artery/2020/03/18/art-of-the-heist-podcast-gardner-museum The Gardner Heist by Ulrich Boser (Book): https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3629196-the-gardner-heist Museum Men - Gardner Museum Heist Episode (Television Show): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4459186/ NPR - The Gardner Museum Heist: Still Unsolved After 25 Years: https://www.npr.org/2015/03/17/393641011/the-gardner-museum-heist-still-unsolved-after-25-years Stay tuned for more episodes and be sure to subscribe to [Podcast Name] for updates on our latest releases. Thank you for listening!   Podcast Episodes: "The Gardner Heist" - The Art of the Heist Podcast Description: Dive deep into the intricacies of the Gardner Museum heist in this captivating podcast episode. https://www.wbur.org/artery/2020/03/18/art-of-the-heist-podcast-gardner-museum "The Gardner Museum Heist: Still Unsolved After 25 Years" - NPR Description: NPR explores the enduring mystery of the Gardner Museum heist and its impact on the world of art crime. https://www.npr.org/2015/03/17/393641011/the-gardner-museum-heist-still-unsolved-after-25-years "The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist" - Criminal Podcast Description: Criminal podcast delves into the details of the infamous Gardner Museum heist and its unresolved mysteries. https://thisiscriminal.com/episode-91-the-isabella-stewart-gardner-museum-heist-6-23-2018/ "The Heist" - The FBI Retired Case File Review Podcast Description: Former FBI agent Jerri Williams discusses the Gardner Museum heist and the ongoing efforts to solve the case. https://jerriwilliams.com/episode-048-heist-gardner-museum/ Television Episodes: "Museum Men: The Gardner Museum Heist" Description: The Museum Men TV series explores the Gardner Museum heist, its aftermath, and the ongoing investigation. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4459186/ "American Greed: The Gardner Museum Heist" - CNBC Description: American Greed delves into the Gardner Museum heist and the individuals involved in the crime. https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed-the-gardner-heist/

28 Mar 202423min

The St. Louis Olympic Games of 1904 by E. C. Morris (1980): Check online bookstores, library catalogs, or academic databases for access. The American Marathon by J. E. Saylor (2015): Available through major online book retailers. The Story of the Olympic Marathon by T. Krabbe (2014): Available through major online book retailers. The Marathon Makers: A Century of Heroes, Races, and Records by R. Tomlinson (2014): Available through major online book retailers. Sole Brothers: The 1904 Marathon and the Original American Sport of Pedestrian Racing by T. Hahn (2004): Available through major online book retailers. The Olympic Review, Official Publication of the International Olympic Committee: Check the official IOC website or Olympic databases for historical publications. From Fair to Foul: A New Look at the St. Louis World's Fair by S. Greenberg (1999): Available through major online book retailers. The Olympic Games in St. Louis 1904 by Olympic Review: Check the official IOC website or Olympic databases for historical publications. The Marathon and the Original American Sport of Pedestrian Racing by J. S. Watterson (1992): Available through major online book retailers. St. Louis Public Library - Special Collections: Visit the library's official website for access to historical newspaper articles and documents. Olympic Studies Centre - St. Louis 1904 Olympic Games: Check the official Olympic Studies Centre website. University of Southern California and the 1904 St. Louis Olympics by R. M. Andrews (2013): Search for academic articles in online databases or university repositories. Music in St. Louis during the 1904 World's Fair by Society for American Music: Search for relevant articles or publications on the Society for American Music website. Memorable Moments: 1904 St. Louis Marathon by Olympic Channel: Check the official Olympic Channel website for video content and articles. The 1904 Olympic Marathon: A Race So Different by Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training: Search for relevant articles or publications on the ADST website.Episode Notes Notes go here

5 Des 20233min

Podcast Episode Notes: "Unraveling the Maestro - The Lou Pearlman Chronicles" I. Introduction A. Brief Overview of Lou Pearlman's Rise to Fame in the Music Industry Lou Pearlman: From Blimps to Boy Bands The Story of Lou Pearlman and His Impact on the Music Industry Lou Pearlman: The Music Mogul Who Turned Out to Be a Conman B. Teaser of the Criminal Activities That Eventually Led to His Downfall Lou Pearlman: The Rise and Fall of Music's Biggest Conman Lou Pearlman's Crimes: The Dark Side of the Music Industry II. The Rise of Lou Pearlman A. Background on Lou Pearlman's Early Career and Success in Aviation Lou Pearlman: The Aviation Years Lou Pearlman's High-Flying Fraud B. Transition to His Entry into the Music Industry and Formation of Successful Boy Bands The Meteoric Rise of the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC The Genius of Lou Pearlman in Creating Boy Bands C. Introduction to His Charismatic Persona and Reputation as a Music Mogul Lou Pearlman: The Man Behind the Music Lou Pearlman: The Charismatic Conman III. Financial Misconduct A. Overview of Pearlman's Ponzi Scheme The Lou Pearlman Saga: How He Pulled Off His Ponzi Scheme Lou Pearlman: The Dark Side of the Music Business B. Explanation of How He Defrauded Investors, Including Aspiring Musicians The Conman Behind the Boy Bands: How Lou Pearlman Defrauded Aspiring Musicians Lou Pearlman's High-Flying Fraud C. Highlighting the Financial Impact on Victims and the Music Industry The Financial Fallout: Victims of Lou Pearlman's Schemes How Lou Pearlman Exploited the Aspirations of Young Musicians Podcast Episode Notes: "Unraveling the Maestro - The Lou Pearlman Chronicles" I. Introduction A. Brief Overview of Lou Pearlman's Rise to Fame in the Music Industry Lou Pearlman: From Blimps to Boy Bands The Story of Lou Pearlman and His Impact on the Music Industry Lou Pearlman: The Music Mogul Who Turned Out to Be a Conman B. Teaser of the Criminal Activities That Eventually Led to His Downfall Lou Pearlman: The Rise and Fall of Music's Biggest Conman Lou Pearlman's Crimes: The Dark Side of the Music Industry II. The Rise of Lou Pearlman A. Background on Lou Pearlman's Early Career and Success in Aviation Lou Pearlman: The Aviation Years Lou Pearlman's High-Flying Fraud B. Transition to His Entry into the Music Industry and Formation of Successful Boy Bands The Meteoric Rise of the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC The Genius of Lou Pearlman in Creating Boy Bands C. Introduction to His Charismatic Persona and Reputation as a Music Mogul Lou Pearlman: The Man Behind the Music Lou Pearlman: The Charismatic Conman III. Financial Misconduct A. Overview of Pearlman's Ponzi Scheme The Lou Pearlman Saga: How He Pulled Off His Ponzi Scheme Lou Pearlman: The Dark Side of the Music Business B. Explanation of How He Defrauded Investors, Including Aspiring Musicians The Conman Behind the Boy Bands: How Lou Pearlman Defrauded Aspiring Musicians Lou Pearlman's High-Flying Fraud C. Highlighting the Financial Impact on Victims and the Music Industry The Financial Fallout: Victims of Lou Pearlman's Schemes ** IV. Exploitation of Artists** A. Discussion of Pearlman's Exploitation of Boy Bands, Including Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC The Dark Side of the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC Contracts Behind the Scenes: Exploitation of Boy Bands B. Exploration of Unfair Contracts, Manipulation, and Financial Abuses Unveiling the Contracts: The Manipulative Terms The Puppet Master: How Pearlman's Manipulation Shaped Contracts C. Testimonies from Affected Artists and Industry Insiders Voices from the Inside: Testimonies of Exploitation The Toll on Artists: Personal Testimonies VI. Impact on the Music Industry A. Reflection on the Fallout from Pearlman's Crimes The Aftermath: Reflections on Lou Pearlman's Impact How Lou Pearlman's Crimes Shaped the Industry B. Changes in the Music Industry's Approach to Artist Contracts and Financial Transparency Post-Pearlman Era: A New Approach to Contracts Shifting Paradigms: Increased Financial Transparency C. Testimonials from Musicians and Industry Professionals on the Aftermath Artists Speak Out: Testimonials on the Aftermath Inside the Industry: Perspectives from Professionals VII. Legacy and Lessons Learned A. Analysis of Pearlman's Legacy in the Music Business The Legacy of Lou Pearlman: A Complex Tapestry How Pearlman is Remembered: A Controversial Legacy B. Examination of Lessons Learned from the Scandal Pearlman's Dark Legacy: Lessons for the Industry Turning Lessons into Change: Post-Pearlman Reforms C. Insights into Ongoing Efforts to Prevent Similar Exploitation in the Industry Beyond Pearlman: Ongoing Efforts for Industry Ethics Supporting Artists: Ongoing Initiatives Notes go here

28 Nov 20239min