Watergate is the most infamous scandal in American history; yet in spite of its high name recognition, there is still an awful lot that we don't know about the bungled burglary that started it all –– namely, why was the Democratic National Committee even targeted in the first place? It's a simple question with no easy answers. In this series overview, I lay out what's missing from the 'official story,' make my case for why it matters, and give a preview of what you can expect from future episodes that will critically examine theories that involve Howard Hughes, CIA plots to assassinate Fidel Castro, sexual blackmail, and much, much more.