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School Scams and Grassroots Politics
49:27 - 53:26 (03:58)
In this episode, the host discusses the potential intersection between running a school scam and later positioning oneself as a grassroots political candidate.
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In this podcast, the hosts discuss the strategies used by scammers, including the art of seeding multiple scams and using grassroots support to gain legitimacy.
49:27 - 51:05 (01:37)
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the strategies used by scammers, including the art of seeding multiple scams and using grassroots support to gain legitimacy.
ChapterSchool Scams and Grassroots Politics
EpisodePart One: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Napoleon Hill, the self-help guru known for his famous work "Think and Grow Rich", had a controversial life.
51:05 - 52:35 (01:29)
Summary
Napoleon Hill, the self-help guru known for his famous work "Think and Grow Rich", had a controversial life. He was involved in various legal battles, tried to sue the Illinois General Railroad, and even informed the FBI about suspicious activities of German American kids.
ChapterSchool Scams and Grassroots Politics
EpisodePart One: Napoleon Hill: The Grifter Who Invented 'The Secret' & Donald Trump
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In the late 1910s, Napoleon Hill's schemes took a turn for the worse as he began to engage in fraudulent practices, including his success school which was revealed to be a stock selling scheme.
52:35 - 53:26 (00:51)
Summary
In the late 1910s, Napoleon Hill's schemes took a turn for the worse as he began to engage in fraudulent practices, including his success school which was revealed to be a stock selling scheme. The Better Business Bureau attacked him and his college was found to be worth a fraction of what he claimed it was.