About this episode

The episode discusses the life and legacy of William 'Boss' Tweed, exploring the historical context of his corruption and the impact of the Orange Riots on New York City.

If the story of William Tweed has taught us anything, it’s that corruption in politics is nothing new. But nor is corruption the only thing that affected the course of Boss Tweed's career. We're joined by historian, lawyer, and author Kenneth Ackerman to talk about the life and legacy of William Tweed, the impact of the Orange Riots on New York City, and the way history echoes through the ages. Listen to all 4 episodes of 'William 'Boss' Tweed' wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at ⁠⁠Americancriminal.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Guest: Kenneth Ackerman

Topics covered

• corruption
• politics
• history
• New York City
• William Tweed
• Orange Riots

Keywords

• William Tweed
• corruption
• politics
• Orange Riots
• New York City
• history
• Kenneth Ackerman

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Organizations: Airship & Evergreen Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, American Criminal

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