601. Scandal in the White House
September 17, 2025
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Books Referenced
Author: Wilkie Collins
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Referenced multiple times as a comparison to the Maria Halpin scandal, noting parallels with the plot involving a woman locked in a lunatic asylum and a grotesquely fat villain (Count Fosco), similar to the allegations against Cleveland.
Author: Wilkie Collins
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Mentioned alongside The Woman in White as an example of Victorian sensation fiction that the Maria Halpin scandal resembles.
Author: Charles Lachman
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Dominic recommends this book for listeners who want to check out the details of the Maria Halpin story, noting 'You can tell which side he's on' and that it goes into the scandal in great detail.
Author: Troy Senik
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Described as the most recent biography of Cleveland, published in 2022, which argues that Cleveland was framed by partisan Republicans and that the scandal allegations were unreliable. The hosts note Senik is a fan of their podcast.