The Kingfish | Criminal Podcast
- Aug 12, 2026
- 26:15
- Full Episode
In 1928, Huey P. Long became the youngest Governor in Louisiana’s history. He bragged that he bought lawmakers like “sacks of potatoes, shuffled ‘em like a deck of cards.” By the time he was 39 years old, he’d made his way to the U.S. Senate. And just a couple of weeks after his 42nd birthday, he was assassinated in the Capitol Building in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Allegedly, a doctor named Carl Weiss shot him. Almost immediately, Carl Weiss was shot by Huey P. Long’s bodyguards. Soon after, Huey P. Long was buried 16 feet deep on the front lawn of the state Capitol, with no autopsy.
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Episode 65 originally published April 21, 2017. https://thisiscriminal.com/episode-65-the-kingfish-4-21-2017
Music in this episode: “He Went Away” by Podington Bear “Fellowships of Paper” by Blue Dot Sessions “Click Clack” by David Szesztay “Stipple” by Blue Dot Sessions “Rain on Glass” by Podington Bear “Romance” by David Szesztay “Park Bench” by Podington Bear “Paper Trail” by Blue Dot Sessions
Brief Summary
Huey P. Long's controversial rise and assassination reveal political intrigue and conflicting narratives about his death.
Key points
- Huey P. Long's Rise to Power. Huey P. Long became the youngest governor in Louisiana's history at just 34.
- The Assassination of Huey Long. Huey Long was shot in the state capital by Dr. Carl Weiss, leading to his death.
- The Controversy of Carl Weiss. Carl Weiss's motives for shooting Huey Long are questioned, with theories of a cover-up.
- The Mystery of Huey Long. Questions linger about the assassination of Huey Long and the conspiracy theories surrounding it.
- Huey Long's Autobiography. Huey Long wrote an autobiography imagining himself as president before his death.
Episode highlights
- Huey P. Long's Rise to PowerHuey P. Long became the youngest governor in Louisiana's history at just 34.“He won by a landslide with 96% of the vote.”1:04Aug 12, 2026
- The Assassination of Huey LongHuey Long was shot in the state capital by Dr. Carl Weiss, leading to his death.“He died 2 days later.”10:13Aug 12, 2026
- The Controversy of Carl WeissCarl Weiss's motives for shooting Huey Long are questioned, with theories of a cover-up.“The family believes the bodyguard shot Huey Long.”15:09Aug 12, 2026
- The Mystery of Huey LongQuestions linger about the assassination of Huey Long and the conspiracy theories surrounding it.“A lot of people in Baton Rouge and New Orleans said that we were heading down a rabbit hole.”22:39Aug 12, 2026
- Huey Long's AutobiographyHuey Long wrote an autobiography imagining himself as president before his death.“He called it My First Days in the White House.”23:46Aug 12, 2026
