Campus Files

Jan 29 2025 31 ep. 43 mins 14.5k
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College holds a mythic place in American culture—hailed as the best four years of your life and revered as a beacon of integrity and excellence. But behind the polished campus tours and glossy brochures lies a far more complicated reality. Each episode of Campus Files uncovers a new story, exploring everything from rigged admissions to sports scandals, free speech, and hazing. Consider this your unofficial campus tour.

Do you have tips or story ideas? Send us an email at [email protected]‬.

For additional stories on scandals that have rocked American institutions, check out seasons 1-3 of Gangster Capitalism in this feed:

Season 1: The College Admissions Scandal

Season 2: The NRA

Season 3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University

Campus Files is an Audacy original podcast.

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The Carolina Way - Part 1

Jan 29 2025 33 mins  
Between 1993 and 2011, UNC operated a shadow curriculum—hundreds of courses and independent studies that never met, required no work, and awarded high grades. The reason? To keep athletes eligible for UNC's multi-million dollar sports program. Read Jay and Mary's book: https://www.nebraskapress.unl.edu/potomac-books/9781640122468/cheated/ For a transcript of this episode: https:/

Introducing: Campus Files

Jan 28 2025 3 mins  
College holds a mythic place in American culture. It’s often hailed as the best four years of your life and revered as a beacon of integrity and excellence, but beyond the scripted campus tours and glossy brochures lies a far more complicated reality. Campus Files is a new weekly podcast series produced by the award winning studio, Audacy Originals. Every week, a new episode, a n

S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | Bonus 2: Shannon

Dec 08 2021 101 mins  
Jane Doe 15 tells her story. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | Bonus: Jane Does v. Liberty

Aug 25 2021 75 mins  
More survivors of sexual violence at Liberty speak for the first time, revealing yet again how deeply the coverup culture on campus is rooted. Our reporting has led to a lawsuit against Liberty, in which the women featured in episode 3, those in this episode, and others have joined. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/priva

S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | Ep 8: Playing With Fire

Jul 07 2021 66 mins  
Liberty University strayed far from its mission under the leadership of Jerry Falwell Jr, but even in the wake of his departure, the future of the school may be determined by those who enabled him. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoi

S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | Ep 7: On the Margins

Jun 30 2021 57 mins  
Atypical Liberty students face enormous and sometimes dangerous pressure on campus. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | Ep 6: The Family Business

Jun 23 2021 58 mins  
It pays to be connected to the Falwells. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | EP 5: Controlling the Narrative

Jun 16 2021 63 mins  
From the Liberty Police Department, to the student newspaper, to faculty, staff, and administration, loyalty was constantly tested, and enforced. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | EP 4: Bust to Boom

Jun 09 2021 54 mins  
Jerry Falwell Sr founds Liberty University in 1971. Amid financial turmoil, Jerry Falwell Jr takes over in 2007. Business booms, but at what cost? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University | EP 3: Protecting the Brand

Jun 02 2021 78 mins  
Liberty has failed to address, and even covered up the stories of women who have been sexually harassed and assaulted on campus. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices