Sign up for free to listen for longer

Get unlimited radio, access to exclusive and original podcasts and non-stop music stations.

Control the way you listen to your favourite music, podcasts and radio.

Already have an account?

Log in

Sign up for free to listen for longer

Get unlimited radio, access to exclusive and original podcasts and non-stop music stations.

Control the way you listen to your favourite music, podcasts and radio.

Already have an account?

Log in

Fraudsters

Fraudsters

Fraudsters is an all-you-can-eat buffet of liars, cheaters, and scammers. We cover every flavor of fraud you can imagine from fake psychic hotlines to corporations cookin’ the books. This podcast is a collaboration between Zerocool Media and the Last Podcast Network. Hosted by Seena Ghaznavi and Justin Williams. Produced by Hazel Bryan. Theme music by Simon TaufiQue. Find us on Instagram or Twitter @FraudstersLPN Email us with your thoughts at [email protected]

Follow
Share
Episodes
You might also like
57 min
8 Oct

‘Tricky Dick’ Nixon’s Public Enemy No. 1

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the art of linguistic manipulation with a profile on one of America’s most racist presidents: Richard Nixon. Last week, we covered how the war on drugs helped fuel a system of police corruption. This week, we’re looking at how Nixon used clever rhetoric and dog-whistle politics to push forward an agenda that has left a lasting impact in the US. We’re talking all things “Law and Order, ” “Southern Strategy,” and Black Capitalism. Tune in to hear how these phrases became instruments of control and deception– tools that are still in use today. It is just as horrific as it sounds!Follow The Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/fraudstersLPNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraudsterslpn/Discord: https://discord.gg/WRZ8zgusPTWebsite: https://fraudsters.fm/Follow the Hosts: https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/justin_williams_comedyhttps://twitter.com/arielleaty Check out Let’s Be Blunt with Montel Williams: www.letsbebluntmontel.comFollow Our Guests:https://x.com/alfhistoryhttps://www.instagram.com/myharmreduction/?hl=enhttps://x.com/myharmreductionhttps://www.instagram.com/montel_williams/?hl=enhttps://x.com/Montel_WilliamsSources for this episode:https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2018-05/Early Years p 12-29.pdf[↩︎](about:blank#fnref1)https://www.nixonfoundation.org/2016/06/26404/[↩︎](about:blank#fnref2)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8TGLLQlD9M[↩︎](about:blank#fnref3)https://www.vox.com/2016/3/29/11325750/nixon-war-on-drugs[↩︎](about:blank#fnref4)https://mashable.com/article/nixon-war-on-drugs[↩︎](about:blank#fnref5)https://harpers.org/archive/2016/04/legalize-it-all/[↩︎](about:blank#fnref6)https://archive.org/details/4731750.1970.001.umich.edu/page/948/mode/2up[↩︎](about:blank#fnref7)https://www.vox.com/2016/3/29/11325750/nixon-war-on-drugs[↩︎](about:blank#fnref8)https://www.dea.gov/sites/default/files/2018-05/Early Years p 12-29.pdf[↩︎](about:blank#fnref9)https://www.nytimes.com/2000/08/27/us/book-offers-peek-into-nixon-s-mind.html?searchResultPosition=1[↩︎](about:blank#fnref10)https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2002/03/21/just-what-was-he-smoking/e984a758-94fc-482f-a9d7-890c30a41b5e/[↩︎](about:blank#fnref11)Clip Links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVfgKe9BPMUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8TGLLQlD9Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4yaZ01tWEU&t=64s Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

‘Tricky Dick’ Nixon’s Public Enemy No. 1
Mark as played
Share
Share
53 min
1 Oct

Frank Serpico and the Terrible, No Good, Very Corrupt NYPD

This week we’re diving deep into the sick and twisted and well, corrupt underbelly of the NYPD during the 1960s and 70s. It was a simpler time when cops and criminals were one and the same. And the best part? Everyone knew about it and almost no one cared! That is until Frank Serpico came around. He was an idealistic young officer who refused to play along and take part in petty bribes, payoffs, and organized protection rackets and narcotics schemes. His desire to do the right thing is what led to the Knapp Commission and almost cost him his life. He’s not like other cops! Tune in and we’ll tell you all about it!!!Show Notes:Follow The Show: Twitter: https://twitter.com/fraudstersLPNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraudsterslpn/Discord: https://discord.gg/WRZ8zgusPTWebsite: https://fraudsters.fm/Follow the Hosts: https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/justin_williams_comedyhttps://twitter.com/arielleaty Sources for this episode: The Knapp Commission Report on Police Corruptionhttps://www.nytimes.com/1970/04/25/archives/graft-paid-to-police-here-said-to-run-into-millions-survey-links.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2010/01/24/nyregion/24serpico.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/1970/06/20/archives/how-2-policemen-decided-to-fight-graft.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/1970/06/19/archives/policeman-tells-trial-of-payoffs-says-members-of-bronx-unit-got-700.html?searchResultPosition=3https://www.nytimes.com/1971/02/20/archives/two-are-killed-in-gunfight-here-patrolman-dead-2d-hurt-drug-suspect.html?searchResultPosition=2https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9571337/Hero-detective-Frank-Serpicos-son-41-dies-apparent-drug-overdose-Manhattan-apartment.htmlClip Links:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSSc2Co05Oghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0skFrMe8Ushttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TudzmacabXo Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Frank Serpico and the Terrible, No Good, Very Corrupt NYPD
Mark as played
Share
Share
46 min
24 Sep

Playboy Panel: The Drug Revolution Remix (Fraudsters Edition)

In this week’s episode, we bring to life a 1970 panel discussion hosted by Playboy magazine, where key figures from law enforcement, academia, medicine, and counterculture clash over cannabis. The debate features Harry Anslinger (J-L Cauvin), William Burroughs (Jim Taylor), Baba Ram Dass (Grant Gordon), John Finlator (Holden McNeely), Joel Fort (Greg Carere), Alan Watts (Ryan Feyk), Joseph Oteri (Jack Stansbury), and our Playboy Moderator (Amber Nelson). They really get into it and address claims that cannabis causes psychosis, and talk through its religious significance, the spread of drug disinformation, and so much more. Alongside segments from the original Playboy conversation, Seena, Ariel, and Justin chime in with modern commentary, turns out this decades-old debate is still extremely relevant! Turn on, tune in, drop out!!Follow The Show:Twitter: https://twitter.com/fraudstersLPNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fraudsterslpn/Discord: https://discord.gg/WRZ8zgusPTWebsite: https://fraudsters.fm/ Follow The Hosts:https://www.instagram.com/seenanow/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/justin_williams_comedyhttps://twitter.com/arielleaty Follow Our Guests:https://x.com/JLCauvin?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthorhttps://www.instagram.com/jlcauvin/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/gograntgordon/?hl=enhttps://x.com/holdenatorshttps://www.instagram.com/ryanfeyk/?hl=enhttps://www.instagram.com/ambersmelson/?hl=enhttps://x.com/jackstansburyvo?lang=en Sources for this episode:https://realitystudio.org/images/bibliographic_bunker/mens_mags/pdf/1970.02.playboy.pdf Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to ad-free new episodes.

Playboy Panel: The Drug Revolution Remix (Fraudsters Edition)
Mark as played
Share
Share