Robert goes through the colorful life and backstory of future Trump administration official Steven Hatfill, who went from Rhodesian military volunteer to biological weapons expert to (innocent) suspect of a major terrorist attack.

Robert goes through the colorful life and backstory of future Trump administration official Steven Hatfill, who went from Rhodesian military volunteer to biological weapons expert to (innocent) suspect of a major terrorist attack.

There’s a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and gals) are eternally fascinating. Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans in history and exposes the bizarre realities of their lives. Listeners will learn about the young adult novels that helped Hitler form his monstrous ideology, the founder of Blackwater’s insane quest to build his own Air Force, the bizarre lives of the sons and daughters of dictators and Saddam Hussein’s side career as a trashy romance novelist.

There’s a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and gals) are eternally fascinating. Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans in history and exposes the bizarre realities of their lives. Listeners will learn about the young adult novels that helped Hitler form his monstrous ideology, the founder of Blackwater’s insane quest to build his own Air Force, the bizarre lives of the sons and daughters of dictators and Saddam Hussein’s side career as a trashy romance novelist.

Everything you don't know about History's greatest monsters

Behind the Bastards

How The FBI Botched the 2001 Anthrax Scare (Part 1)

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Robert discusses what Reza did with power once he ascended to the Peacock throne, and how he ultimately lost everything.

Robert discusses what Reza did with power once he ascended to the Peacock throne, and how he ultimately lost everything.

Part Two: The First Shah of Iran

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Robert sits down with Dr. Kaveh Hoda to discuss the first Shah of Iran.

(2 Part Series)

Robert sits down with Dr. Kaveh Hoda to discuss the first Shah of Iran.
(2 Part Series)

Part One: The First Shah of Iran

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/e73c998e-6e60-432f-8610-ae210140c5b1/clips/45a61fdd-6094-4244-99c0-b41601643d83/transcript

Robert concludes the story of fake psychic investigator Sylvia Browne with a surprise story about the World Trade Center bombing.

Robert concludes the story of fake psychic investigator Sylvia Browne with a surprise story about the World Trade Center bombing.

Part Two: Sylvia Browne: Fake Psychic Detective

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How The FBI Botched the 2001 Anthrax Scare (Part 1)

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