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11/30/22 • 79 min
Hillary and Tina cover the 101st Senator Bobby Baker and the Occupation of Alcatraz Island.
Hillary’s Story
Political advisor Bobby Baker wheeled and dealed with DC powerhouses. BUT when he mingles with the mob, he risks his career.
Tina’s Story
Indigenous groups in America had their land brutally taken from them by colonizers. BUT in 1969, Native American activists fought to reclaim land.
Sources
Hillary's Story
New York Times
Bobby Baker, String-Puller Snared in Senate Scandal, Dies at 89--by Neil Genzlinger
MAJOR POLITICAL SCANDAL LOOMING IN THE BOBBY BAKER CASE
Politico
Bobby Baker: The ‘101st Senator’--by Joshua Zeitz
Sex in the Senate--by Todd S. Purdum
Spartacus Educational
Bobby Baker
Washington Post
Bobby Baker, protege of Lyndon Johnson felled by influence-peddling scandal, dies at 89--by Jon Thurber
Wikipedia
Bobby Baker
Photos
Bobby Baker--from AP via Politico
Bobby Baker and Lyndon Johnson--via The New York Times
Ellen Rometsch--from AP via The Cut
Tina's Story
Aeon
The Invasion of America--by Claudio Saunt
The American Yawp Reader
Native Americans Occupy Alcatraz (1969)
Autry Museum
The Alcatraz Logbook: Signs of Red Power--by Joe D. Horse
Britannica
Alcatraz
CNN
1969 Alcatraz takeover 'changed the whole course of history'--by Nicole Lapin and Jason Hanna
K12 Washington State
1969 OCCUPATION OF ALCATRAZ--by Ryan Markel
KQED
A Look Back at the Occupation of Alcatraz, 51 Years Later--by Jessica Placzek, Ericka Cruz Guevarra, and Alice Woelfle
Los Angeles Times
Indigenous tribes took over Alcatraz 51 years ago. Read the ‘holy grail’ of the occupation--by Carolina A. Miranda
The New York Times
How a Native American Resistance Held Alcatraz for 18 Months--by John Treuer
PBS
Today in History: “We Hold the Rock”: The Occupation of Alcatraz and the Native American Fight for Sovereignty in the Age of Fracture--by Charles L. Chavis
Why Native Americans are buying back land that was stolen from them--by Kira Kay and Jason Maloney
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11/23/22 • 91 min
Tina and Hillary cover former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro and the assassination attempt of Adolf Hitler.
Tina’s Story
Aldo Moro was one of Italy’s longest serving Prime Ministers who enacted social and economic reforms. BUT when he is kidnapped, attempts to free him fail.
Hillary’s Story
In 1944, Adolf Hitler was at the height of his political power and instilled fear in his subordinates. BUT despite that, members of his inner circle plan to assassinate him for the greater good.
Sources
Tina's Story
BBC
Aldo Moro: Note announcing murdered Italy PM's abduction sold at auction
Britannica
Aldo Moro
Catholic Herald
Popes who cried out in anguish--by Fr. Raymond De Souza
Europeana
The kidnapping and killing of Aldo Moro
The Guardian
Aldo Moro mystery: Italian prosecutors revisit former PM's 1978 murder--by Lizzie Davies
History
Former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro is found dead
ICTV
Death in Rome: The Case of Aldo Moro
The New York Times
Moro Is Buried as Family Bars Leaders--by Paul Hoffman
Varsity
The murder of Aldo Moro--by Esme O'Keefe
The Washington Post
Italian Politicians Fearful Moro Will Leak Secrets--by Sari Gilbery
Pope Leads Mourners at Moro Rites--by Ronald Koven and Sari Gilbert
Wikipedia
Aldo Moro
Christian Democracy (Italy)
Kidnapping and Murder of Aldo Moro
Red Brigades
World Crunch
Andreotti, The Moro Affair And The Noir Of Italian Public Life--by Marcello Sorgi
Photos
Aldo Moro--from Legislature.camera.it via Wikipedia
Moro Kidnapping by Red Brigades--public domain via Wikipedia
Hillary's Story
Britanica
July Plot
Learn about the July plot, 1944 to assassinate Hitler by Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg and his co-conspirators
History
6 Assassination Attempts on Adolf Hitler
Assassination plot against Hitler fails
July Plot
Time
A Group of German Leaders Tried to Kill Hitler in 1944. Here’s Why They Failed
Wikipedia
20 July Plot
Photos 11 Listeners 1 Comment 1
Hitler’s Burned Pants--photo from Bundersarchiv Bild (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)
Episode 155: Snapping Turtles | End of Year Special
The Muck Podcast
12/28/22 • 52 min
In this week’s year end special, Tina and Hillary answer questions and chat about the year ahead.
For show notes and links to our sources, please click here.
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03/15/23 • 58 min
Tina and Hillary cover the Holmesburg Prison Experiments and the Ohio Gang.
Tina’s Story
Holmesburg Prison housed prisoners in Philadelphia beginning in 1896. BUT when a doctor conducted unethical medical experiments, he exploited and harmed hundreds of inmates.
Hillary’s Story
The Ohio Gang was made up of the movers and shakers of the Harding administration. BUT they betray the public’s trust when several scandals are revealed.
Sources
Tina's Story
Abandoned America
Holmesburg Prison--by Matthew Christopher
Billy Penn at WHYY
Survivor’s daughter appreciates city apology for Holmesburg prison experiments, urges Penn to do more--by Denali Sagner
Medical Ethics--by Philip A. Pecorino (ebook from Queensborogh College)
Human subject testing at Holmesburg Prison (Chapter 7)--by Anne Green
Philly Voice
Philadelphia apologizes for 'deplorable' history of medical experiments on Holmesburg Prison inmates--by Michael Tanenbaum
Popular Science
This popular acne medication carries a disturbing legacy--by Kat Eschner
NPR
Philadelphia apologizes for experiments on Black inmates--by The Associated Press
WHYY WESA
Philadelphia physicians apologize for Holmesburg Prison experiments--by Nicole Leonard
Wikipedia
Albert Kligman
Holmesburg Prison
Photos
Experiments at Holmesburg--screenshot via of NBC 10 video K-Mart of Human Experimentation via YouTube
Dr. Albert Kligman--screenshot via of NBC 10 video K-Mart of Human Experimentation via YouTube
Holmesburg Prison--by Marcuk via Wikipedia (Public Domain)
Hillary's Story
Britannica
Ohio Gang
The New York Times
DAUGHERTY TO TELL 'HARDING TRAGEDY
Reading Through History (You Tube Channel)
History Brief: The Ohio Gang and the Teapot Dome Scandal
Richland Source
The Ohio Gang sullied President Warren Harding's administration--by the Ohio History Connection
Wikipedia
Jess Smith
Harry M. Daugherty
Little Green House on K Street
Ohio Gang
Photos
President Harding and the Ohio Gang--from Library of Congress via Wikipedia (Public Domain)
Attorney General Harry M. Daughtery--from Library of Congress via Wikipedia (Public Domain)
Jesse W. Smith--from Library of Congress via Wikipedia (Public Domain)
Episode 169: Kneecap the MF'ers | Leo Frank
The Muck Podcast
04/05/23 • 85 min
Tina and Hillary cover the murder of Leo Frank.
Hillary’s Story
In April 1913, a heinous murder happened at the National Pencil Company. BUT despite several leads to the contrary, Leo Frank is charged and later murdered for the crime.
Sources
Hillary's Story
Library of Congress
Trial and Lynching of Leo Frank: Topics in Chronicling America
Museum of Jewish Heritage
Seeking Justice: The Leo Frank Case Revisited
The New York Times
GEORGIA PARDONS VICTIM 70 YEARS AFTER LYNCHING
PBS
Exploring Hate: Today In History: The Lynching of Leo Frank
PBS Learning Media
The New South and Leo Frank | Georgia Stories
The Washington Post
Leo Frank was lynched for a murder he didn't commit. Now neo-Nazis are trying to rewrite history--by Jacob Bogage
Wikipedia
Leo Frank
Photos
Leo Frank--from Bettman Archive via Time
Mary Phagen--from the Atlanta Georgian via Public Domain
Trial with Frank and witness, Newt Lee--by Walter Frank Winn/Atlanta Journal via Public Domain
Leo Frank Lynching Historical Marker--by David Seibert via Historical Marker Database
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01/04/23 • 71 min
Tina and Hillary cover former Kinloch, MO mayor Keith Conway and NJ Transportation Commissioner John Sheridan.
Tina’s Story
Keith Conway served as Kinloch, Missouri mayor for 12 years. BUT when he served himself to Kinloch’s money, he lost his seat and freedom.
Hillary’s Story
Republican John Sheridan served as NJ Transportation commissioner until 1985 before becoming CEO of Cooper University Hospital and chair of Cooper’s Ferry Partnership. BUT his suspicious death in 2014 led to an investigation that remains unsolved today.
Sources
Tina's Story
Columbia Daily Tribune
Burb’s acting mayor left with a mess
Mayor banned from City Hall
Deseret News
Mayor who stole from town gets 21 months in prison
FBI
St. Louis Division (US Attorney's Office)
Kinloch Mayor Keith Conway Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Embezzlement, and Witness Tampering
Kinloch Mayor Keith Conway Sentenced for Fraud, Embezzlement, and Witness Tampering
Five on Your Side
Former Kinloch mayor sentenced for falsifying documents
Fox 2 Now
Former Kinloch mayor indicted for lying about employment records
Riverfront Times
Feeding Frenzy--by Elizabeth Vega
Former Kinloch Mayor Keith Conway Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison--by Albert Samaha
Keith Conway, Disgraced Kinloch Mayor, Pleads Guilty to Three Charges--by Sarah Fenske
Vice
The City Next to Ferguson Is Even More Depressing--by Ben Westhoff
Photos
Former Kinloch mayor, Keith Conway--photo by Jennifer Silverberg via Riverfront Times
Andolora Marshall on Dais--screenshot via St. Louis Post Dispatch
Hillary's Story
Fox 5 via YouTube
DEAD END - A New Jersey Political Murder Mystery podcast profiled
Gothamist
Detectives believed John and Joyce Sheridan died in a murder-suicide. Here’s the evidence that contradicts that theory.--by Nancy Solomon
These are the key people in the John and Joyce Sheridan murder investigation--by Nancy Solomon
Intelligencer
The Knife Twist--by Colin Moynihan
My Central New Jersey
Sheridan sons hire pathologist to solve parents' deaths
The New York Times
At 73, He Adds New Jersey Hit Man to His Criminal Résumé--by Ed Shanahan
8 Listeners
Episode 126: Horse Life | Rita Crundwell and The Boys of Boise
The Muck Podcast
06/01/22 • 81 min
Tina and Hillary cover former Dixon treasurer Rita Crundwell and The Boys of Boise scandal.
Tina’s Story
Rita Crundwell served as Dixon comptroller and treasurer for almost 30 years beginning in 1983. BUT Curndwell bankrupts her career when a city clerk discovers suspicious account activity.
Hillary’s Story
In the 1950s Boise Idaho officials started an intensive investigation to supposedly protect children. BUT it soon became clear that this was an orchestrated witch hunt against gay men.
Sources
Tina's Story
ABC7 Chicago
Former Dixon, Illinois Comptroller Rita Crundwell, convicted of stealing $50M, released early from Pekin prison
All the Queens Horses
Home Page
Auburn
Fraud in Dixon Illinois: Who’s to Blame Fraud in Dixon Illinois: Who’s to Blame
Chicago Sun-Times
Rita Crundwell, who stole nearly $54 million from Dixon, released from federal prison
Chicago Tribune
Rita Crundwell, comptroller who bilked Dixon, should complete the remainder of her sentence
CPA Hall Talk
Rita Crundwell Story: Why Some Ranches Stink
Department of Justice
Former Dixon Comptroller Rita Crundwell Sentenced To Nearly 20 Years In Federal Prison For $53.7 Million Theft From City
Dixon Gov
Microsoft Word - Document1
The FCPA Blog
Want to buy Rita Crundwell's belt buckles?
Find Law
UNITED STATES v. CRUNDWELL
Flickr
USMS Rita Crundwell Auction
Forbes
Fmr Dixon, IL Comptroller, Rita Crundwell, Sentenced to 19 1/2 Years In Prison
Fraud Magazine
Comptroller, horse lady and crook, Part 1 of 2Comptroller, horse lady and crook, Part 1 of 2
The horses take a nasty fall, Part 2 of 2
Journal Standard
State charges dropped against ex-Dixon comptroller Rita Crundwell
Justia
United States v. Crundwell, No. 13-1407 (7th Cir. 2013)
NBC Chicago
Ex-Dixon Comptroller Released From Prison Halfway Through Sentence for Embezzling Nearly $54M
NPR Illinois
City Of Dixon To Recover Some Losses
Our Quad Cities
Documentary filmmaker, professor, shocked at Crundwell’s early release
WGN-TV 8 Listeners 2 Comments 2
11/09/22 • 103 min
Tina and Hillary cover Ohio judge Lance Mason and the rise of America First.
Tina’s Story
Lance Mason served in the Ohio House and Senate before his appointment to the Cuyahoga County Court. BUT his violent actions move him from the bench to the defendant’s table.
Hillary’s Story
The America First Committee began as an isolationist group in early 20th century. BUT its anti-Semitic and racist attitudes are still being used by the GOP today.
Tina's Sources
Cleveland
Cleveland judge accused of beating wife had 2,500 rounds of ammunition, semi-automatic rifles, sword and smoke grenades in home--by Cory Shaffer
Disgraced judge Lance Mason pleads guilty to ex-wife’s murder, faces life in prison--by Cory Shaffer
Ohio House passes Aisha’s Law, named after beloved Shaker Heights teacher who was murdered by her ex-husband--by Laura Hancock
Cleveland 19
Arrest of former judge Lance Mason for murder of ex-wife shown on Shaker Heights police video (graphic)--by Chris Anderson
'What a monster you are’: Former judge Lance Mason will be parole eligible after 35 years for brutally killing ex-wife Aisha Fraser--by Chris Anderson
CNN
Former Ohio judge and politician Lance Mason pleads guilty to killing ex-wife--by Jason Hanna and Carma Hassan
The New York Times
Former Ohio Judge Who Beat His Wife Is Arrested in Her Stabbing Death--by Matthew Haag
NPR WLRN
Ex-Judge Who Spent 9 Months In Prison For Beating Wife Is Arrested After She's Killed--by Emily Sullivan
Refinery 29
This Judge Received Special Treatment After Beating His Wife. Then He Killed Her.--by Leah Carroll
WKYC Studios
Former Cuyahoga County Judge Lance Mason sentenced to life in prison for ex-wife's murder--by yler Carey, Stephanie Metzger, Leon Bibb
Judge Lance Mason indicted for assault on wife--by Kim Wendel
Photos
Judge Lance Mason Mugshot--from OHIO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS via People
Aisha Fraser--from Shaker Heights Schools via People
Judge Mason in Court--screenshot via Fox8 News
Hillary's Sources
All That's Interesting
Inside The Shocking Origins Of The ‘America First’ Movement--by Jaclyn Anglis
The Atlantic
A Short History of 'America First'--by Krishnadev Calamur
Britannica
America First Committee
CNN
Trump's 'America First' has ugly echoes from U.S. history-
By Susan Du...
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Episode 168: Dr. Bombay | Patricia Derges and Edwin Edwards
The Muck Podcast
03/29/23 • 80 min
Tina and Hillary cover former Missouri State Representative Patricia Derges and former Governor of Louisiana Edwin Edwards.
Tina’s Story
Patricia Derges served as a Missouri state rep beginning in November 2020. BUT when she sold fake cures for Covid she swindled herself out of a job and into jail.
Hillary’s Story
Edwin Edwards served as Louisiana's governor on and off for nearly 25 years. BUT his unscrupulous wheelings and dealings took him from the bayou to a prison cell.
Sources
Tina's Story
KCUR
Missouri Rep. Patricia Derges convicted of multiple counts of health care fraud--by Dan Margolies
KSMU
Former MO lawmaker Tricia Derges is sentenced to 75 months in prison--by Michele Skalicky
Med Page Today
HCP Busted for Selling Fake Stem Cell Therapy--by Kristina Fiore
The New York Post
Missouri Rep. Tricia Derges resigns after $900K COVID clinic fraud scheme conviction--by Danielle Wallace
St. Louis Dispatch
Sentencing set for ex-Missouri lawmaker in medical fraud case--by Kurt Erickson
US Attorney's Office (Western District of Missouri)
Jury Convicts State Lawmaker of COVID-19 Fraud Scheme at Springfield Health Care Charity
US Treasury
About the CARES Act and the Consolidated Appropriations Act
Photos
Patricia Derges--from Missouri House of Representatives via KCUR/NPR
Derges Ozark Valley Medical Clinic--from Google Maps via The New York Post
Hillary's Story
The Advocate
93-year-old Edwin Edwards left all of his assets to his 8-year-old son, according to handwritten will--by Tyler Bridges and Mark Ballard
Associated Press
Ex-Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards dies; knew power and prison--by Kevin McGill
Louisiana Secretary of State
Edwin Edwards
The New York Times
Edwin Edwards, Flamboyant Louisiana Governor, Is Dead at 93--by Robert D. McFadden
nola.com
The rise and fall of Gov. Edwin Edwards
NPR 8 Listeners 1 Comment 1
Edwin Edwards, Ex-Louisiana Guv, Leaves Prison For Halfway House--by Frank James
Edwin Edwards: Governor, Convict, Reality TV Star — Congressman?--by Liz Halloran
Ex-Con, Future Congressman? Former Gov. Edwin Edwards Campaigns Again--by Debbie Elliot (Morning Edition)
10/26/22 • 65 min
Tina and Hillary cover Auditor of Public Accounts Oliver Enoch Hodge and the 1947 flying disc craze.
Tina’s Story
Orville Hodge served as Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts after winning election in 1952. But when he lined his pockets instead of balancing the books, it cost him big time.
Hillary’s Story
When pilot Kenneth Arnold witnessed what he described as high speed flying discs. BUT little did he know that his sighting would spark a flying disc craze that still intrigues UFO enthusiasts today.
Sources
Tina's Story
Chicagoist
The Chicagoist Flashback: The Demise Of Orville Hodge--by Samantha Abernathy
Chicago Tribune
ORVILLE HODGE, AUDITOR WHO ROBBED STATE
Downfall Dictionary
Orville E. Hodge: high flying lifestyle--by Dirk Langeveld
NPR Illinois Public Radio
Illinois Issues: Comptroller, Treasurer - The Story Of How One Office Became Two--by Sam Dunklau
State Journal Register
Flashback Springfield: July 22, 1956--by Rich Saal
Time
ILLINOIS: Hodge Dislodged
Photos
Orville Enoch Hodge--via NPR Illinois Public Radio
Orville Hodge getting fingerprinted--by Chicagoist via Downfall Dictionary
Hillary's Story
Sources
Britannica
Roswell incident
FBI Vault
Roswell UFO
History
What Really Happened at Roswell?--by Adam Janos
National Catholic Register
Nuns Reveal Hidden Truth About Roswell ‘UFO Crash’--by KV Turley
NPR WLRN
The Truth Is (Still) Out There In 'UFO Capital' Roswell, New Mexico--by Kirk Siegler and Liz Baker
Smithsonian Magazine
In 1947, A High-Altitude Balloon Crash Landed in Roswell. The Aliens Never Left--by Donovan Webster
The Washington Post
75 years ago, Roswell 'flying saucer' report sparked UFO obsession--by Dave Kindy
Wikipedia
1947 flying disc craze
Kenneth Arnold UFO sighting
Roswell Incident
Wired
July 8, 1947: Roswell Incident Launches UFO Controversy--by John C Abell
Photos 8 Listeners 1 Comment 1
Pilot Kenneth Arnold--from Associated Press file photo via East Oregonian
Flying Discs over Tulsa--by Enio Gilmore from Tulsa Daily World via Wikipedia
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The episode title 'Episode 151: Rambo Jesus | Bobby Baker and the Occupation of Alcatraz' is the most popular.
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