Crime in Congress

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 the shockingly true crimes and scandals of America’s elected officials throughout history.

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May 2, 2025 40 mins

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, we are discussing the tragic death of Kari Hunt and the brave advocacy her family undertook to make us all a little bit safer, ensuring that every time we dial 9-1-1, the call connects. 

 

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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, we are discussing part II of the infamous abscam - a story of corruption, luxury, and a con man turned FBI informant who would be critical in bringing justice to several high profile politicians. 

 

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April 4, 2025 49 mins

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, we are discussing part I of the infamous abscam - a story of corruption, luxury, and a con man turned FBI informant who would be critical in bringing justice to several high profile politicians. 

 

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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, we are taking you back to middle school history class, discussing the brutal caning of Senator Charles Sumner by House of Representatives Member Preston Brooks - an event that stoked the flames of the Civil War. 

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March 7, 2025 62 mins

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, we are taking you to Pennsylvania, where we discuss R. Budd Dwyer, a State Treasurer whose crimes and public suicide shocked the world. 

 

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The Sins of Our Fathers: A Profile of Pennsylvania Attorney Gene...

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February 21, 2025 52 mins

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, we're talking about the D.C. Madame, Deborah Jeane Palfrey, who ran an illegal, high-end prostitution ring in the Capital City for years, only to meet a tragic end and expose a few powerful men along the way.  

 

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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, we're talking about political superstar Marion Barry, who led a highly successful - and highly controversial - career in D.C. politics.

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February 7, 2025 36 mins

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, we're talking about the days-long hostage crisis that paralyzed Washington and the political superstar, Marion Barry, whose survival continued a successful, albeit controversial, career in politics. 

 

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January 17, 2025 76 mins

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, we're talking about the decades-long scandals of Democrat Congressman from Youngstown, Ohio Jim Traficant (or Traffic Cone, we accept both). Traficant would be the fifth - but not the most recent - member of Congr...

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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, we're talking about the 1981 Brink's Robbery, which led to three murders and a wild political saga still playing out to this day. Representative Mike Lawler from New York also swings by to give his thoughts about ...

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NEWS FLASH! We're popping in your feed with a bonus episode recapping some of the most salacious headlines from the past few weeks, mixed in with random anecdotes by yours truly, Harley and Sarah. 

 

If you like crime, scandal, politics, and want to stay up-to-date on news of the week, this segment is for you!

 

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December 6, 2024 66 mins

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, we're talking about hostage situation in Washington, D.C. that lasted 38 hours and led to multiple fatalities; but, we can't talk about that attack without first discussing the 1973 Hanafi Massacre. 

 

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NEWS FLASH! We're popping in your feed with a bonus episode recapping some of the most salacious headlines from the past few weeks, mixed in with random anecdotes by yours truly, Harley and Sarah. 

 

If you like crime, scandal, politics, and want to stay up-to-date on news of the week, this segment is for you!

 

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Daily Mail: Shock twist reveals the real reason Peanut the Squirrel was seized by cops

CNN: Gaetz withdraws fro...

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November 15, 2024 58 mins

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, we're talking about a 1900's stolen election, an insurrection at a capitol building, and an assassination of (one of) Kentucky's governors. 

 

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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, we're talking about Nigerian billionaire Gilbert Chagoury, U.S. Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, and the investigation into illegal campaign donations that roiled Washington. Former Fortenberry Communications Director, Jame...

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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, we're talking about the spooky, scandalous seances (say that three times fast) that First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln held in the White House - complete with a floating piano and lobbying from beyond the grave. 

 

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NEWS FLASH! We're popping in your feed with a bonus episode recapping some of the most salacious headlines from the past few weeks, mixed in with random anecdotes by yours truly, Harley and Sarah. 

 

If you like crime, scandal, politics, and want to stay up-to-date on news of the week, this segment is for you!

 

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Rolling Stone: Childless GOP Candidate Borrows Friend’s Wife and Kids for Photo Ops

CNN: ‘I’m a black NAZI!’: N...

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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 is a crimestituent first! We're joined by Rep. Tim Burchett (TN-02) to discuss an infamous crime from his district, the Knoxville Torso Murder. There may even be an interesting tie-in with an infamous serial killer...

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September 20, 2024 54 mins

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 is PART FOUR of one of the most infamous American political scandals - Watergate - and the man behind the plot, President Richard Nixon. 

 

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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 is a crimestituent first! We're joined by Rep. Buddy Carter (GA-01) to discuss an infamous crime from his district, the 1909 Savannah Axe murders. Do you think justice was served? 

 

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