Session 7: Watergate - Part 1

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 kicks off a series where we will dive into one of the most infamous American political scandals - Watergate - and the man behind the plot, President Richard Nixon.    Follow us on Instagram @CrimeinCongress  Have a case you want us to cover? Want to be the first to know when new episodes are out? Sign up for our email list here!    Sources:  Graff, G. M. (2022). Watergate: A New History. The Seattle Times: How Nixon Beat `Pink' In '50 Race Daily Beast: 'Tricky Dick' vs. the Pink Lady PBS: Nixon’s Checkers Speech The New Yorker: The Deceit and Conflict Behind the Leak of the Pentagon Papers The New York Times: Cuban Says He and Two Others Broke Into Psychiatrist's Office   Featuring: the creaks, hums, and sounds of Sarah's house Gavel strike audio by odditonic  Instrumental intro/outro music by Dmitry Taras