The Plame Affair wasn’t just a CIA leak — it was a full-blown political betrayal that revealed the dark tactics used to sell a war. In this gripping episode of the American Scandal Report, host Oz Dalton breaks down how Joseph Wilson’s truth-telling mission to Niger led to the White House exposing his wife, CIA operative Valerie Plame. Discover how top officials, including Dick Cheney, Karl Rove, and Scooter Libby, allegedly orchestrated a smear campaign that risked national security to protect their narrative.

From forged uranium documents to covert CIA identities, this short podcast unpacks one of the most shocking intelligence scandals in modern U.S. history. Powered by Skoob, your AI-powered podcast studio, this episode blends politics, espionage, and media manipulation into a fast, binge-worthy listen.

Perfect for fans of U.S. politics, CIA history, national security leaks, and true government scandals. Dive into the Skoob Podcast now — your home for AI podcast storytelling, US podcast content, and short podcasts with big impact.

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Step into the dazzling world behind Hollywood’s most iconic night as Oz Dalton hosts “American Scandal Report”—your front-row seat to the secrets, scandals, and controversies that shaped the Academy Awards. From jaw-dropping Oscar controversies and behind-the-scenes deals to powerful exposés on exclusion, bias, and blockbuster showdowns, this AI-powered podcast reveals the real story behind the golden statuette.

Explore the high-stakes power plays, untold Hollywood histories, and shocking moments that defined Oscar night—from the blacklist era and #OscarsSoWhite to the explosive Hoop Dreams snub and the fallout of Elia Kazan’s controversial honor. This short podcast peels back the curtain on how politics, profit, and prestige collide in Hollywood's most celebrated event.

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At the height of Cold War paranoia, the U.S. government launched a covert campaign not just against communists—but against its own LGBTQ+ citizens. This episode of American Scandal Report, hosted by Oz Dalton, uncovers the untold truth behind The Lavender Scare, a government-led purge of gay and lesbian Americans from federal jobs under the guise of national security.

From secret surveillance to forced resignations and whispers of "sexual perversion" at the highest levels of politics, the Lavender Scare rivaled McCarthyism in scale and devastation—but remained buried in history. Through gripping storytelling and real case accounts, this AI-powered podcast by Skoob reveals how fear, censorship, and political strategy reshaped American civil rights—and how television, media, and law became tools of silent oppression.

Powered by Skoob, the ultimate AI podcast platform, American Scandal Report delivers focused, fast-paced episodes built for listeners who demand truth without fluff. Designed as a short podcast, it blends history, politics, identity, and conspiracy into an unforgettable US podcast experience.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) The Hidden Terror

(2:05) The Perfect Storm

(4:10) The Government's Secret War

(6:23) When Television Became the Thought Police

(8:52) The Politics of Sexual Paranoia

(10:54) The Hoover Paradox

(12:53) When Fear Became Reality

(15:57) The Birth of Resistance

(19:32) The New Lavender Scare

(21:45) The Lessons We Haven't Learned