Scandal 23: William “Boss” Tweed
At the height of his power in the 1860s, William “Boss” Tweed was the head of Tammany Hall, the Democratic political machine that controlled New York City. Tweed’s greed and ill-gotten assets made him obscenely rich—all while the taxpayers suffered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
