The Disposables

Three people—two men and a woman—from very different backgrounds intersected, connected, and then, together, left an indelible mark on America—although some might consider it more of a blackened scar on the soul of America than simply a mark.

These three flawed individuals amassed unimaginable wealth and influence over more than three decades. The smartest of the three found a way to leverage other wealthy men to gain even more power than many kings ever had. The woman was his confidant, hi...