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Join Lisa O’Brien, Michael Carnahan and Talk Show 49 co-host Brad Hicks on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Episode 13 of Clear & Convincing’s Belmont Stakes Special.  We’ll talk about the 151st Belmont Stakes, the 1-1/2 mile “test of champions,” which will be run on Saturday, June 8, 2019.   We’ll talk about the history of the track at Elmont, New York, the evolution of the Triple Crown races and learn about the types of horse racing held at tracks across the U.S.  We’ll also discuss the field of horses, their trainers and jockeys, post positions and we’ll make some predictions about the race.  There may not be a Triple Crown title on the line this year, but as we’ve seen with the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, 2019 has still proved to be an exciting and memorable year in horse racing. We’re a live show and questions are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.

Join us this week as we get you ready for the epic card taking place Saturday at the Valiant Arena. We of course will discuss the issues between the Maniae and the Misfits. Which seemed to have had the heat turned way up on it. As we preview the Dog Collar Match between “The Psychotic Savior” Cataclysm. And a man he thought of like his own son “The Unhinged” Will Cage . Also we will discuss the controversy surround the Tag Team stifles. As well as the scramble to be named #1 contender for the Evolution Championship. And with both men sending resounding messages to each other. Does “The Main Event” or “The Greatest Gem Known To Man” have the advantage. Ahead of what will be a epic encounter over the ASWF Championship

Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Monday, May 27, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Episode 11 of Clear & Convincing, featuring a discussion of the lethal injection challenges raised in state and federal courts by inmates who have been sentenced to death.  In spite of sympathetic expert testimony and some like-minded federal judges, the U.S. Supreme Court has yet to declae lethal injection to be “cruel and unusual punishment.  We’ll also talk about the changes to execution protocols made by several states due to public pressure applied to drug companies and which states have elected to reinstate electrocution or other methods of execution.  Finally, we’ll discuss the controversial executions of Joseph Wood in Arizona, Clayton Lockett in Oklahoma and Dennis McGuire in Ohio.  We’re a live show and questions are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.

In a bonus episode of Clear & Convincing, a panel of case watchers and researchers from Facebook will discuss some of the general claims made by advocates for people who have been convicted after a criminal trial, have had their convictions upheld on direct appeal and have, in some cases, unsuccessfully pursued state and/or federal post-conviction claims.  The general themes include planted evidence, shoddy investigation, tunnel vision, false testimony, protecting “the real killer,” failing to perform adequate testing of evidence and failing to collect evidence.  We’ll also talk about some of the tactics employed by official defense investigators and internet sleuths who demand cooperation from witnesses and/or alternate suspects and use coercive tactics in an attempt to get a confession or admission of guilt and the extra-judicial claims, cited by social media platforms, but never presented to the courts.  Finally, we’ll talk about the perception of many advocates that media articles and documentaries that present an innocence narrative are examples of responsible journalism, while media articles and documentaries that present a more balanced perspective, or evidence of guilt, are lazy, irresponsible or defamation against the convicted party.  Our guests will be Ati, Nicole, Meredith, Tim, Ivan, Sam, Robert Glass, the host of Roberta Glass True Crime Report and Talk Radio 49 co-host Brad Hicks.

On May 6, 1993, the bodies of Michael Moore, Steve Branch and Christopher Byers were found in a ditch located in a wooded area in their subdivision known as Robin Hood Hills.  All three boys had been reported missing by their parents on the evening of May 5, 1993.  During the weeks that followed, the West Memphis Police Department received tips about several suspects, including multiple tips implicating Damien Echols, a local teenager who was known to brag about his occult practices, including blood drinking and graduation to human sacrifice.  On June 3, 1993, detectives decided to question Jessie Miskelley, a 17-year old who was associated with Echols.  More than a decade later, former in-laws of Terry Hobbs began making public accusations against him to the media and on social media.  Join Michael Carnahan and Lisa O’Brien on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. CDT,  for an interview with Terry Hobbs and Vicky Edwards, the author of Boxful of Nightmares, a memoir based on journals started by Mr. Hobbs and kept by him during the tumultuous years after the murders of his step-son and two friends.  We’re a live show and calls are always welcome at (347) 989-1171.

Join us tonight as we get you updated on ALL the happenings going around in the ASWF! Including the latest on the shocking betrayal of the Maniae. By their once loyal follower “The Unhinged”Will Cage. We will be discussing what this means for the group and Cage. And where they both will go from here to gain the advantage in this war! Also we will update you on the situation regarding the ASWF Tag team championships. Discuss the #1 contenders spot for the ASWF Championship. and who we may thing has earned that opportunity. All this and more coming your way tonight on Aftermath at 7 pm

At approximately 3:51 a.m. on December 9, 1981, Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner pulled over a light blue Volkswagen for what should have been a routine traffic stop.  Within minutes, the stop turned deadly.  William Cook, the driver of the Volkswagen, got out of the  vehicle and confronted Officer Faulkner.  Cook punched Officer Faulkner, leading to a struggle. Cook’s brother, Wesley, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal, was across the street, sitting in his cab.  Abu-Jamal ran across the street and shot Officer Faulkner in the back with a .38 pistol.  As Officer Faulkner fell, he was able to pull his service weapon and shoot Abu-Jamal in the stomach.  After Officer Faulkner fell, Abu-Jamal stood over him and fired four more times.  Officer Faulkner suffered an instantly fatal, close-range gunshot wound to the forehead.  Officer Faulkner’s back-up arrived within seconds of the shooting to find Officer Faulkner fatally wounded, Abu-Jamal sitting on the curb a few feet away from his victim and Cook standing against a nearby wall.  Cook’s first words to police as he was arrested were, “I ain’t got nothing to do with it.”  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Monday, May 6, 2019, at 8:00 p.m. Central for Part 4 of Clear & Convincing’s series on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Wesley Cook, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal.  We’ll conclude our review of the case with a discussion about the claims made in federal court in an effort to win a new trial.  Then, we’ll talk about the myths that have been cited by advocates of Abu-Jamal as proof of his innocence.  Finally, we’ll discuss the documentaries about the case and the criticism of works that did not present Abu-Jamal’s “innocence narrative.” We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.

Join is this week on ASWF Aftermath as we catch you up on everything that happened two weeks ago. With Firehouse coming up Saturday. Everyone is trying to show they are the dominant individual in ASWF. Including the Maniae, who appears to have recruited a new member. But in recruiting that member they lost perhaps their best grappler. In a move that shocked the ASWF Will Cage turned his back. Not only on the Maniae but on a man who was like a father figure to him. Will “The Suicide King” be able to fill the void left by Will Cage? Or will “The Unhinged” bring down the group he helped make? Also coming off of an amazing defense who will be next to step up and challenge DeMike? And of course speaking of new Champions. It appears that Curtis Dawn has had his hands full since becoming champion. Who will sepearate themselves from the pack and challenge him for his title

At approximately 3:51 a.m. on December 9, 1981, Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner pulled over a light blue Volkswagen for what should have been a routine traffic stop.  Within minutes, the stop turned deadly.  William Cook, the driver of the Volkswagen, got out of the  vehicle and confronted Officer Faulkner.  Before Officer Faulkner’s requested back-up could arrive, Cook punched Officer Faulkner, leading to a struggle as Officer Faulkner attempted to arrest Cook. Cook’s brother, Wesley, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal, was across the street, sitting in his cab.  Abu-Jamal got out of the cab and ran across the street, where he shot Officer Faulkner in the back with a .38 pistol.  As Officer Faulkner fell, he was able to pull his service weapon and shoot Abu-Jamal in the stomach.  After Officer Faulkner fell, Abu-Jamal stood over him and fired four more times.  Officer Faulkner suffered an instantly fatal, close-range gunshot wound to the forehead.  Officer Faulkner’s back-up arrived within seconds of the shooting to find Officer Faulkner fatally wounded, Abu-Jamal sitting on the curb a few feet away from his victim and Cook standing against a nearby wall.  Cook’s first words to police as he was arrested were, “I ain’t got nothing to do with it.”  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, for Part 3 of Clear & Convincing’s series on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Wesley Cook, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal.  We’ll talk about the direct appeal of Abu-Jamal’s conviction and sentence and the state post-conviction claims raised in the case of Commonwealth v. Wesley Cook, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal. We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.

At approximately 3:51 a.m. on December 9, 1981, Philadelphia Police Officer Daniel Faulkner pulled over a light blue Volkswagen for what should have been a routine traffic stop.  Within minutes, the stop turned deadly.  William Cook, the driver of the Volkswagen, got out of the  vehicle and confronted Officer Faulkner.  Before Officer Faulkner’s requested back-up could arrive, Cook punched Officer Faulkner, leading to a struggle as Officer Faulkner attempted to arrest Cook. Cook’s brother, Wesley, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal, was across the street, sitting in his cab.  Abu-Jamal got out of the cab and ran across the street, where he shot Officer Faulkner in the back with a .38 pistol.  As Officer Faulkner fell, he was able to pull his service weapon and shoot Abu-Jamal in the stomach.  After Officer Faulkner fell, Abu-Jamal stood over him and fired four more times.  Officer Faulkner suffered an instantly fatal, close-range gunshot wound to the forehead.  Officer Faulkner’s back-up arrived within seconds of the shooting to find Officer Faulkner fatally wounded, Abu-Jamal sitting on the curb a few feet away from his victim and Cook standing against a nearby wall.  Cook’s first words to police as he was arrested were, “I ain’t got nothing to do with it.”  Join Lisa O’Brien and Michael Carnahan on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, for Part 2 of Clear & Convincing’s series on Commonwealth of Pennsylvania v. Wesley Cook, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal.  We’ll talk about a little more about the victim, Officer Daniel Faulkner, then move on to the pre-trial, trial and direct appeal process in the case of Commonwealth v. Wesley Cook, a/k/a Mumia Abu-Jamal. We’re a live show and calls are welcome.  Our phone number is (347) 989-1171.