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
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