Hey guys, welcome to the Renaissance English History podcast. This is another supplementary episode,

a new podcast sample, a new show called American Scandal. So I am going to have another episode

drop tomorrow, but I wanted to get this out to you. It sounds like a really great podcast. I'm

really excited to listen to it. Let me give you the preview information, and then we've got a sample episode.

So since the founding of the United States, in every generation, in every field of business,

politics, sports, and societies, we've watched in shock as corruption, deceit, and desire

bring down heroes, titans, and those we thought we could trust. And in the aftermath,

we're left with too many questions.

How did this happen and who is to blame? American Scandal, a new podcast from Wondery, will answer

these questions. They tell the stories of America's biggest scandals, the who, how, and why to

discover what happened, how they changed our country, and what lessons we can learn.

So I encourage you to check out and subscribe to American Scandal.

This first story is a look inside America's pastime baseball and scandal that changed the way

we view our favorite athletes.

It's really interesting, you guys.

I think you're going to really enjoy it.

While you're listening, subscribe to American Scandal on Apple Podcasts or wherever you're listening to this show right now.

And help spread the word because these are stories that we need to hear. It's September 3rd, 2003, a little past noon on a clear sunny day, sweat, adrenaline, and anticipation fill the air.

Two dozen officers from five different government agencies stand in a park near the San Francisco airport.

Leading the charge is a lean, focused man standing six foot seven.

Jeff Novitsky is an agent with the IRS.

But today, he's not after back taxes or secret bank accounts.

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