American Greed Podcast

American Greed Podcast

CNBC's longest-running primetime original series, "American Greed" takes you inside the amazing real-life stories of how some people will do anything for money. The award-winning series is narrated by legendary actor Stacy Keach.

Episodes

December 2, 2025 40 mins
T.R. Wright -- the architect of what's been called the wildest insurance fraud scheme Texas has ever seen -- shares his almost-too-crazy-to-be-true story with American Greed. (Original television broadcast: 06-21-2021) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...
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Karl Karlsen is a hardworking man with what seems to be a terrible streak of bad luck, as his wife and son both die in accidents nearly 20 years apart; Karl has a secret: their suspicious deaths have been keeping his bank account full. (Original television broadcast: 07-12-2021) Want to binge watch your Greed? The latest episodes at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adsw...
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November 4, 2025 36 mins
In North Dakota, an arrogant businessman hires a sloppy hitman and his budding empire comes crashing down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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October 21, 2025 37 mins
Captain Darryl Wright has a Purple Heart and isn't afraid to show it. As a wounded warrior, Wright collects more than $700,000 in government benefits until an undercover investigation unravels his story. Wright's victims are veterans who feel that their sacrifices have been tarnished by his lies and their valor stolen. (Original television broadcast: 3/26/2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and the latest news at: h...
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October 7, 2025 11 mins
Businessman Seth Gillman cares for the most vulnerable, while raking in millions. His healthcare company is booming, but the source of his success is criminal. When a super sleuthing nurse stands up to him, his healthcare empire may be on life support. (Original television broadcast: 4/9/2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and the latest news at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz ...
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September 23, 2025 39 mins
All hail the Polka King! Jan Lewan isn't content with just being a flashy showman and music star, he has bigger plans. Lewan's American Dream is built on the backs and bank accounts of his biggest fans when he rips them off. It's an outrageous tale that even gets Hollywood's attention. (Original television broadcast: 3/19/2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and the latest news at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed...
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September 9, 2025 40 mins
American's are dying by overdose in record numbers, victims of the worst opioid addiction epidemic in history. In Mobile, Alabama two doctors are serving up heavy doses of the dangerous drugs. One drug the doctors prescribe is 50 times more potent than heroin and the multi-billion dollar drug company that makes it is paying them to push it. While both the drug maker and these doctors are unrelenting in turning patients' pain into e...
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August 26, 2025 37 mins
Martin Shkreli became a household name when he jacked up the price of a lifesaving HIV drug 5,000 percent. This quickly earned the former hedge fund manager, investor and pharmaceutical CEO the title of "The most hated man in America." But it's his shady accounting and internet trolling that lands the "Pharma Bro" in hot water. This is the story of Martin Shkreli. (Original television broadcast: 2/26/2018) Want to binge watch your ...
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August 12, 2025 26 mins
When a prominent family in a small Oklahoma town is found murdered, their son is the only suspect. Troubled trust fund kid Alan Hruby starts his white collar crimes early. But when the money runs out, is he willing to go even further to satisfy his hunger for cash? (Original television broadcast: 4/9/2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and the latest news at: https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed/ Hosted by Simplecast...
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July 29, 2025 40 mins
Attorney Eric Conn is the king of disability law. A shameless self-promoter, Conn makes millions securing disability payments for his clients. But after government whistleblowers uncover a half billion dollars’ worth of lies, Conn turns fugitive, leaving desperate clients to face tragic consequences. Everyone is asking, "Where is Eric Conn?" (original television broadcast: 4/2/2018) Want to binge watch your Greed? Full episodes and...
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July 15, 2025 38 mins
Infamous stockbroker Jordan Belfort, a.k.a. “The Wolf of Wall Street”, pleads guilty to fraud and does jail time. When Hollywood turns his life of sex, drugs, and crime into a blockbuster, his victims feel cheated again. This is the true story. (Original television broadcast: 3/5/2015) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising....
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July 1, 2025 21 mins
Dangerous curves ahead… sex for sale inside an iconic Chicago community. Dentist Gary Kimmel launders money for sex traffickers by purchasing cars that keep pimps rolling in style and sneaking sex workers in for after-hours repairs. What brings the dentist down? His own big mouth. (Original television broadcast: 2/27/2017) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection an...
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June 17, 2025 18 mins
Rico Vendetti’s lucrative online stolen goods operation is exposed when he hires the wrong delinquent to do his dirty work. Their scheme to steal an elderly man’s valuable comic book collection turns deadly. (Original television broadcast: 2/27/2017) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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June 3, 2025 37 mins
In the middle of the night on November 10, 2012, an explosion wreaks havoc in a quiet neighborhood in the Indianapolis suburb Richmond Hill. The blast is so powerful that it moves the needle of an earthquake sensor 26 miles away. The massive explosion destroys homes and takes lives. But this is no accident. As they pick apart this insurance fraud gone wrong, investigators close in on suspects Monserrate Shirley and her conman boyfr...
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April 1, 2025 41 mins
Update: On Friday, March 28th, 2025, the White House confirmed that President Donald Trump has pardoned Trevor Milton, founder of the electric vehicle startup Nikola. Milton, who was sentenced to four years in prison for overstating his company's technology, could now avoid paying hundreds of millions in restitution to defrauded investors due to the pardon. According to the Federal Election Commission, Milton and his wife donated...
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March 4, 2025 21 mins
A man claims to own half of Facebook and says he has the contract to prove it. (Original air date: 6/30/2016) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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February 18, 2025 40 mins
Bars, strip clubs and nightclubs shell out millions to an insurance company founded by a bouncer. (Original air date: 10/22/2018) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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February 4, 2025 40 mins
Ephren Taylor preaches his "safe" investments at church seminars and on the internet. (Original air date: 9/10/2018) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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January 21, 2025 40 mins
Vitaly Borker sells designer knock-off eyewear as genuine; complaining customers are threatened. (Original air date: 6/18/2018) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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January 7, 2025 40 mins
When a sexy Florida former escort plots to take her husband's money and his life, her lover tips off the police and her deadly plan gets caught on tape. (Original air date: 3/12/2018) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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