America has a soft spot for scoundrels. From the (evil) genius who kept selling the Brooklyn Bridge to foreigners, to the original Snake Oil Salesman, we race through history's most legendary cons and discover why Denver was the Florence of the Con-Man Renaissance. Featuring Maria Konnikova and Patrick Hoffman.

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<p>America has a soft spot for scoundrels. From the (evil) genius who kept selling the Brooklyn Bridge to foreigners, to the original Snake Oil Salesman, we race through history's most legendary cons and discover why Denver was the Florence of the Con-Man Renaissance. Featuring Maria Konnikova and Patrick Hoffman.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

Will and Mango have lots of questions. Will we ever live without sleep? How do rats keep outsmarting humans? Where are the sunniest tax havens to hide your money? Join these Part-Time Geniuses as they dive into ridiculous topics... and discover some pretty smart stuff along the way.

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America has a soft spot for scoundrels. From the (evil) genius who kept selling the Brooklyn Bridge to foreigners, to the original Snake Oil Salesman, we race through history's most legendary cons and discover why Denver was the Florence of the Con-Man Re

How Do Con Artists Keep Fooling Us?

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