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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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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
01/18/23 • 83 min
Tina and Hillary cover the former NY senator Hiram Monserrate and Florida vs Pitts/Lee.
Tina’s Story
Hiram Monserrate moved quickly from the New York City Council to the New York State Senate. BUT it was his quick temper that led to his political demise.
Hillary’s Story
In 1963, two black men in Florida were wrongfully convicted of murder. BUT even when evidence clears them of the deed, racism and bigotry delayed commuting their sentence.
Sources
Tina's Story
Associated Press
NY Senate votes to expel convicted lawmaker
Daily Politics
Monserrate convicted of misdemeanor--by Bill Hammond
Gotham Gazette
Hiram Monserrate Has No Place in Elected Office--by Nydia Velazquez
New York Daily News
Bloomberg: Monserrate's Actions 'Disgraceful, Despicable, Deplorable'
The New York Observor (Politicker NY)
Mad-Dog Councilman Champions No Man's Land--by Katharine Jose
The New York Post
Dems say ex-con Monserrate has real shot to win old Council seat--by Michael Gartland and Carl Campanile
The New York State Senate
Hiram Monserrate
The New York Times
Monserrate Is Cleared of Felonies--by Ralph Blumenthal
Monserrate Gets 2 Years in Prison for Misusing City Funds--by Colin Moynihan
New York Senate Expels Monserrate Over Assault--by Jeremy W. Peters
Rallying Around a Politician Charged With Assault--by Anne Barnard
People Pill
Hiram Monserrate
Syracuse
State Sen. Hiram Monserrate partly acquitted in domestic abuse case--by The Associated Press
Vote Hiram Monserrate
About Page
Photos
Hiram Monserrate--New York State Senate (Public Domain)
Hiram Monserrate announcing return to Democratic caucus in NY Senate--by Austin512 (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Hillary's Story
Death Penalty Information Center
The 13 other survivors and their stories--by Sydney P. Freedberg
Local 10 News
Black Florida man wrongly convicted of murder in 1960s dies at age 83--by Sanela Sabovic
The National Registry of Exonerations
Wilbert Lee
The New York Times
‘It's Over’ for 2 Wrongly Held 12 Years--by James T. Wooten
Orlando Sentinel
Pitts and Lee: For 25 years, denial of compensation shamed Florida
Sun Sentinel
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12/21/22 • 60 min
Tina and Hillary cover US District Court Judge Esther Salas and former US House representative from Ohio, Wayne Hays.
Tina’s Story
Esther Salas was appointed to the United States District Court of New Jersey in 2011 and loved serving on the bench. BUT tragedy strikes when a plaintiff decides to be judge, jury, and executioner.
Hillary’s Story
By the book US House rep Wayne Hays was a powerful congressman who became known for his notoriously mean attitude. BUT when a spurned lover speaks out, it closes the book on his career.
Sources
Hillary's Story
AP News
Wayne Hays, Former Congressman, Dead
History, Art, and Archives (US House of Representatives)
HAYS, Wayne Levere
Los Angeles Times
House Career Ended by Elizabeth Ray Scandal : Ex-Rep. Wayne L. Hays of Ohio
The New York Times
Wayne L. Hays of Ohio Dies at 77; Scandal Ended Career in Congress
Time (Archive)
Indecent Exposure on Capitol Hill
The Washington Post
Closed Session Romance on the Hill--by Marion Clark and rudy Maxa
Wikipedia
Elizabeth Ray
Wayne Hays
WVXU
Of Ohio's Many Political Scandals, These Are 9 Of The Worst--by Howard Wilkinson
Photo
Wayne Hays--by US Congress via Public Domain
Elizabeth Ray--photo by Henry Griffin/AP via WVXU
Tina's Story
ABC7
'Love is light' Judge Esther Salas marks 1 year since son Daniel's murder
ABC 30
Judge Esther Salas, whose son was killed at NJ home, speaks out about new bill to protect judges--by Danielle Genet & Alexandria Goodson
Suspected gunman who killed Judge Esther Salas' son disparaged her as a Latina--by Meredith Deliso
CBS News
Federal judge whose son was killed in ambush: "My son's death cannot be in vain"--by Tracy Smith
Killer's misogyny started in third grade when he tried to forcibly kiss girls in his class--by Gail Abbott Zimmerman
CNN
Attorney who was found dead named as primary suspect in fatal shooting at federal judge’s home--by Evan Perez, Brynn Gingras, Amir Vera, and Eric Levenson
The Guardian
'Anti-feminist' lawyer suspected of shooting judge's family found dead
My Central New Jersey
North Brunswick shooter suspect Roy Den Hollander's manifesto: 'Kill a Feminazi — save a child'--by Nick Muscavage
New Jersey Monthly
Immigration Stories: Esther Salas
New Jersey Spotlight News 8 Listeners
Li'l Muck Episode 49: Maya Brown
The Muck Podcast
11/25/22 • 32 min
Hillary and Tina interview Florida political strategist Maya Brown.
Maya Brown has spent almost 10 years electing progressive democrats to offices and running issue-based campaigns up and down the ballot in Florida. Her political experience is matched by her fundraising and public spokesman skills. A known consensus-builder, she has collaborated with politicians, nonprofit leaders, and community advocates to help solve and effectively communicate some of our state’s most pressing issues and help nonprofit organizations grow. Her legislative and public affairs experience in both Florida’s Capitol and local government helped shape historic quality of life and criminal justice policy reforms.
Website
Maya Brown
Special Guest: Maya Brown.
8 Listeners
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
Li'l Muck Episode 51: Lauren Book
The Muck Podcast
06/23/23 • 35 min
Hillary and Tina interview Florida State Senator Lauren Book.
Lauren Book was first elected to the Florida Senate in 2016 and reelected in 2022, and currently serves as the current Minority Leader. She has consistently demonstrated her commitment to fighting against the growing far-right influence in Tallahassee.
Senator Book has fearlessly championed progressive values and policies, working tirelessly to protect the rights and well-being of Floridians in the face of opposition from the far right.
Throughout her tenure, she has passionately advocated for inclusive and equitable legislation, while pushing back against regressive policies that undermine the principles of fairness, justice, and equality.
Links
FL Senator Lauren Book
Special Guest: Lauren Book.
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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)
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