Episode 1: Sins of A Father | Bernie Madoff Scandal | Full Episode

Bernie Madoff is young and broke. And he's hungry for a big paycheck. So he sets out for Wall Street. But a market crash forces him to make a difficult decision, one that will haunt him for years.

Series Description:
Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage. Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we’re left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business Wars and Tides of History comes American Scandal, where we take you deep into the heart of America’s dark side to look at what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they’re caught. Hosted by Lindsay Graham.

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[newyardleysinclair]

How did he live his life each day knowing just how much hes stealing from ppl. Did he not feel guilt? When i was younger I found $45.00 once on the ground and thought i was home free until i was asked if i found it. I said No. Dude the amount of guilt i felt was insane. I didnt even know this person. Couldnt imagine intentionally doing that to friends and family

[squishydevil]

I wasn’t super into History Daily, but a recent episode was one from this series and I was intrigued. Now I’m REALLY hooked. This seems like a pet project for him and is great story telling.

[Mizelei]

Listened to all 4 parts on spotify. Very well done. Your voice is like butter to my ears.

[engc]

Thank you for this, I found the other episodes on Spotify. Very well done.

[carolynrockoff]

This scam continues to be interesting.

[ZingsVideos]

How does the narrator know Madoff's inner thoughts?

[jasonhernandez]

Bernie my man, hero, confidante, role model, savior, best friend and no less my father figure.lololololo

[SirDeanYawl]

the irony of him getting all buzzed on tEchNolOgY and quitting law school only to end up having to use super outdated computers and printers to maintain his scam long-term.

[jamesstuartbrice]

Nobody who is smart would put everything into the Madoff scheme. They distribute their funds among many reputable banks with AFDIC insurance and companies with a good reputation that have moderate dividends and are not get rich quick schemes.

[badBikerz]

Gave you the like, very interested surprised it doesn't have more hits. Where exactly is the part 2 and or more?

[marufio]

Before Madoff became a criminal he wanted to be something more than what he was you have to take note of that.

[JonéeLillard]

Not _that_ Lindsey Graham, obviously, but the name is still kind of funny.

[johnfox]

Why was it so important that Madoff needed to become rich?? Did he equate that with happiness and success?? That fixation was one source of his eventual descent into criminality.

[rupertvanbreda]

Absolutely pathetic movie. The worst ever !!!!