Imelda Marcos: Corruption, Power, & 6,000 Pairs of Shoes

The Compendium: An Assembly of Fascinating Things

In this episode of the Compendium, it's shoes, glorious shoes, the astonishing life of Imelda Marcos, the first lady of the Philippines known for her opulent lifestyle and a staggering number of shoes. But there's also a dark side to Imelda. We'll uncover the rise and fall of the Marcos regime, how they plundered their people's money, imprisoned, tortured, and murdered thousands, sparking a revolution and their downfall—or did it? Dubbed the "Iron Butterfly," we'll look into the corruption, scandals, and outlandish spending of Imelda Marcos.

We give you the Compendium, but if you want more, then check out these great resources:

1. "Imelda Marcos: The Rise and Fall of One of the World's Most Powerful Women" by Carmen Navarro Pedrosa
2. "The Kingmaker" (2019) directed by Lauren Greenfield
3. “Ruby Wax Meets Imelda Macros” - Documentry by Ruby Wax

Host & Show Info

• Hosts: Kyle Risi & Adam Cox
• About: Kyle and Adam are more than just your hosts, they’re your close friends sharing intriguing stories from tales from the darker corners of true crime, the annals of your forgotten history books, and the who's who of incredible people.
• Intro Music: Alice in dark Wonderland by Aleksey Chistilin

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Chapters

1. Sneak peak (00:00:00)

2. Welcome to The Compendium (00:01:22)

3. Topic Introduction (00:02:18)

4. All the latest things (00:06:33)

5. Topic Introduction (00:16:33)

6. [Ad] The Hospitality Harbor (00:44:06)

7. (Cont.) Topic Introduction (00:44:28)

8. Outro (01:13:37)