Why some political scandals sting — and others slide
Why some political scandals sting — and others slide  
Podcast: The Source
Published On: Wed Mar 18 2026
Description: When it comes to politics, it used to be bad headlines could torpedo a public figure. But today politicians appear to be armored in Teflon— nothing sticks. So scandals are less likely to end a career. Why is that? That shift is the focus of "Scandal: Why Politicians Survive Controversy in a Partisan Era" by University of Houston political scientist Brandon Rottinghaus.