Throughout American history, presidential elections have been celebrated as the essence of democracy. But what happens when that trust is shattered? In this episode of Murders, Mysteries, and Conspiracies, Glenn pulls back the curtain on five elections that left the nation reeling. Dive into the chaos of 1800, where a bitter rivalry led to a deadlock between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, a political storm that nearly tore the young republic apart. Experience the shockwaves of the "Corrupt Bargain" in 1824, where backroom deals and secret promises sealed the fate of a presidency, igniting fury among Andrew Jackson’s supporters.
We journey to 1876, where a nation still healing from civil war witnessed one of the most fiercely disputed elections in history, resolved by a compromise that came with a heavy cost. Fast forward to the nail-biting drama of 2000, where hanging chads and legal battles left the world on edge, and the Supreme Court had the final say. And then, the tumultuous 2020 election, marked by claims of widespread fraud, legal confrontations, and the violent storming of the Capitol as a nation watched in shock.
These elections didn’t just decide presidents—they exposed deep cracks in the democratic process. But here’s the chilling question: could an election be rigged? Glenn takes you behind the scenes, where conspiracies and whispers of corruption loom. What does it take to swing a vote, manipulate a count, or tilt the scales? Join us as we unravel the twists, betrayals, and power plays that have left a lasting scar on the American political landscape, and ask the ultimate question: is our democracy truly secure, or is it just an illusion?
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