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Episode 4: The Teapot Dome Scandal

Assume Nothing Oil in the Blood
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To seal a secret deal, Ned and Hugh deliver a black bag full of cash.

When the United States wants to increase its military presence at Pearl Harbour in Hawaii, a lucrative deal worth millions presents itself to Doheny thanks to an old friend from his Wild West prospecting days

But when other oil suppliers get wind of the secretive deal, an investigation is launched. It soon uncovers explosive allegations that Doheny sent his son Ned and secretary Hugh Plunkett to bribe a top government official with $100,000.

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Jonathan Harding

Presented by Peter Devlin and Conor McKay
Produced by Conor McKay
Executive Editor Andy Martin
A 麻豆社 Northern Ireland production

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15 minutes

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Thu 27 Jun 2024 21:15
麻豆社 Radio Foyle & 麻豆社 Radio Ulster

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    麻豆社 Radio Foyle & 麻豆社 Radio Ulster

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