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September 14, 2022 Episode 140: Love It, Hate It | Jarod Calkins and Glen Casada
Tina and Hillary cover former district county judge Jarod Calkins and former Tennessee Speaker of the House Glen Casada.
Tina’s Story
Jarod Calkins earned a seat as Monroe County’s First District Judge in 2014. BUT when he gets caught paying for sex workers, he finds himself on the other side of the bench.
Hillary’s Story
Glen Casada wielded great political power throughout his political career in Tennessee and found himself embroiled in several scandals. BUT when funnels money into a slush fund to line his own pockets, he finally has to face the music.
Sources
Tina's Story
Ballotpedia
Jarod Michael Calkins
Deadline Detroit
Judge Ends Up On Wrong Side Of The Bench, Charged With Paying Hookers
Detroit Free Press
Monroe County judge charged with transporting, paying prostitute
Fox 47 News
Former Monroe County judge to be sentenced in prostitution case
Michigan Live
Michigan judge accused of hiring prostitutes for violent sex
The Monroe News
Calkins sentenced for violent acts related to prostitution--by Caitlin Taylor Boron
Patch
Michigan Judge Gets Prison Time In 'Sexual Torture' Case--by Jessica Strachan
Scribd
Victim Statements - Calkins, Jarod - Sentencing Memorandum With Exhibits
State of Michigan
Calkins Affidavit
Felony Complaint Jarod Michale Calkins
Toledo Blade
Ex-Monroe Co. judge headed to prison after paying women for sex--by Alexandria Mester
WTOL 11
Ex-Monroe Co. judge pleads guilty to 4 felony counts
Photos
Jarod Culkins--via Ballotpedia
Jarod Culkins at Sentencing--screenshot via Click on Detroit
Hillary's Story
CBS News
Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada and top aide arrested, accused of using fictitious person to secretly profit from "fraudulent venture"
The Chattanoogan
Robin Smith To Testify Against Casada; Has Her Sentencing Delayed
Nashville Scene
Glen Casada and Cade Cothren Indicted, Arrested--by Stephen Elliott
News Channel 5 Nashville
Timeline of events leading up to Rep. Glen Casada's arrest--by Phil Williams
The New York Times
Ex-Tennessee Speaker and Aide Charged With Bribery and Conspiracy--by Johnny Diaz
Tennessee Lookout
Glen Casada: The rise and fall of a House Speaker--by SAM STOCKARD
The Tennessean
Former Tennessee House Speaker Glen Casada, Cade Cothren plead not guilty to federal corruption charges
Who is Glen Casada? What to know about the indictment of him and Cade Cothren
The US Department of Justice: Middle District of Tennessee
Tennessee State Representative & Former Chief of Staff Indicted In Bribery & Kickback Conspiracy
Wikipedia
Glen Casada
Photos
Glen Casada--Facebook page photo via Williams Source
Cade Cothern--via Fox 17 News
FBI Agents Search Legislative Offices in Nashville, TN--Stephanie Amador/The Tennessean by AP via Times Free Press
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September 07, 2022 Episode 139: The Rona | David Byrd and Paul Powell
Hillary and Tina cover Tennessee House Rep. David Byrd and Illinois Secretary of State Paul Powell.
Hillary’s Story
Representative David Byrd made a name for himself in local Tennessee politics and eventually gained a seat in the State House. BUT when allegations of abuse surface, his legacy is tarnished.
Tina’s Story
Prominent in Illinois politics since the 30s, Paul Powell eventually became Illinois secretary of state in 1964. BUT after his death in 1970, Powell’s dark secrets were revealed.
Sources
Hillary's Story
The Daily Beast
This Tennessee Republican Nearly Died From COVID. Now He’s Fighting Masks.--by Michael Daly
The Daily Herald
3 former players accuse Rep. David Byrd of sexual misconduct while they were teens--by ALANNA AUTLER
Mother Jones
A Tennessee Republican Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Underage Girls Just Said He Isn’t Running Again--Becca Andrews
Nashville Scene
David Byrd Will Run for Re-Election After All--by Stephen Elliot
Tennessee Lookout
Byrd takes oath of office after long COVID battle, brush with death--BY SAM STOCKARD
The Tennessean
After 8-month COVID-19 battle, GOP Rep. David Byrd urges vaccines, says they 'should not divide us'--by Natalie Allison
Resolution filed again to expel Rep. David Byrd from legislature over sexual assault allegations--by Natalie Allison
What to know about embattled Tennessee lawmaker David Byrd and the allegations against him--By Jon Garcia
Wikipedia
David Byrd (politician)
Photos
Tennessee House Rep. David Byrd--by Mark Humphrey/AP via Mother Jones
Byrd on House Floor after COVID-19 Recovery--by John Partipilo via Tennessee Lookout
Tina's Story
Chicago Tribune
From hero to bum in a flash: How an Illinois politician’s shoebox of money exposed the rot of corruption--by Ron Grossman
The ‘Shoebox Scandal,’ 50 years later: That time when the Illinois secretary of state died with $750,000 in cash in a hotel suite--By John O'Connor
Illinois State Library
Paul Powell
The New York Times
Mystery in Illinois: Millionaire Aide--by John Kifner
SangamonLink
Paul Powell shoebox scandal
Time
Paul Powell's Nest Egg
Wikipedia
Paul Powell (politican)
WMAY
December 30, 1970: Details Of Paul Powell’s Stash Revealed
WPSD Local 6
50 years later, Illinois' 'Shoebox Scandal' still amazes
Photos
Containers of Cash--screenshot from Chicago Tribune
Paul Powell, Speaker of the House of Illinois--photo by Abbie Rowe, via Public Domain
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September 02, 2022 Li'l Muck Episode 46: Lindsay Pollard
Hillary and Tina interview Lindsay Pollard of Diverse Strategy Group.
Lindsay works as the Finance Consultant with Diverse Strategy Group (DSG), helping clients maximize their fundraising potential. She operates on the notion that “you’ll never get if you don’t ask.” Whether it’s crafting a finance plan, planning and executing events or just nudging clients along during call time, she provides Democrats the fundraising tool kit they need to stay competitive.
Prior to co-founding DSG, Lindsay has worked as a Finance Consultant for Broward County (Fla.) Commissioner Dale Holness’ re-election campaign, Sandra Ruiz for (Doral) Mayor and the Broward Democratic Party. She had also served as the Finance Director for Randy Perkins for Congress, Annette Taddeo for Congress and the Miami-Dade Democratic Party.
Special Guest: Lindsay Pollard.
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August 31, 2022 Episode 138: Come on Grasshopper! | Yetta Bornstein and Gretchen Whitmer
Tina and Hillary cover presidential candidate Yetta Bornstein and the attempted kidnapping of Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Tina’s Story
Jewish mother Yetta Bornstein ran for president in the 1964 election. BUT voters soon learned that she never existed.
Hillary’s Story
Governor Gretchen Whitmer made headlines for her proactive and effective response to the pandemic. BUT domestic terrorists felt differently and plotted to kidnap the Governor.
Tina's Story
Abel Raises Cain
The Hoaxes
Dusty Old Thing
Meet Yetta Bronstein, the Fake Candidate Who Ran for President in 1964
Groovy History
Yetta Bronstein For President--By Linda Speckhals
Jewish Standard
There could have been a Jewish president named Yetta--Abby Sher
Mental Floss
Yetta Bronstein, the Imaginary 1960s Jewish Housewife Who Ran for President--by Meg Van Huygen
The New York Times
1968 | ‘We Need a Jewish Mother in the White House’--by David W. Dunlap
StoryCorps
Jeanne Abel and Alan Abel
Unwinnable
Dark Horse: The Story of Candidate Yetta Bronstein--By Jen Sisco and Robin Mazzolla
WLRN
The True Story Of A Fake Presidential Candidate
Photos
Bronstein Campaign Poster--via Story Corps
Letter to President Johnson--via Story Corps
Jeanne Abel--screenshot via Groovy History
Hillary's Story
ABC News
Protesters, some armed, spill into Michigan Capitol building demanding end to stay-at-home order--by Ivan Pereira
CNN
FBI uncovers plot to kidnap Michigan governor--by Veronica Rocha, Melissa Macaya and Meg Wagner
Jury convicts two men of conspiring to kidnap Michigan governor--by Lauren del Valle
The Detroit News
Plans to kidnap Whitmer, overthrow government spoiled, officials say--by Robert Snell and Melissa Nann Burke
Poll: Michiganians favor Whitmer's COVID-19 handling over Trump's--by Beth LeBlanc
NBC News
'Lock her up!': Anti-Whitmer coronavirus lockdown protestors swarm Michigan Capitol--by Allan Smith
Newsweek
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer Urges Repeal of 90-Year-Old Law Banning Abortion--BY ANDRE J. ELLINGTON
Politico
‘The Woman in Michigan’ Goes National--by Tim Alberta
Wikipedia
2022 Michigan gubernatorial election
Gretchen Whitmer kidnapping plot
WLRN
2 men are acquitted in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Whitmer; hung jury on 2 more--by The Associated Press
2 men are found guilty of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer--by The Associated Press
Photos
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer--by Chuk Nowak for Politico Magazine
Plotters' Mugshots--via Fox 2 Detroit
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1 hr 36 min
August 24, 2022 Episode 137: Dingle Dangle | John Conyers and Gordon Klingenschmitt.
Hillary and Tina cover John Conyers and Gordon Klingenschmitt.
Hillary’s Story
In 2017 Representative John Conyers was one of the longest serving congressmen with 50 years in office. BUT when sexual harassment claims arise, his storied career ends in shame.
Tina’s Story
Evangelical activist Gordon Klingenschmitt won a seat in the Colorado House of Representatives in 2014. BUT it’s his fanatical views that spark controversy.
Hillary's Story
CNN
Pelosi refuses to hit Conyers on sexual harassment allegations, calls him an ‘icon’--By Maegan Vazquez
The New York Times
John Conyers to Leave Congress Amid Harassment Claims--by Yamiche Alcindor
NPR
Conyers Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Allegations--by Brian Naylor and Domenico Montanaro
The Observer
Battered by Sexual Harassment Allegations, John Conyers Resigns From Congress--By Davis Richardson
Politico
Conyers scandal rocks House Democrats--by John Bresnahan and Heather Caygle
The Washington Post
Rep. John Conyers Jr. resigns over sexual harassment allegations after a half-century in Congress--by Elsie Viebeck and David Weigel
Wikipedia
John Conyers
WXYZ
MI Rep. Conyers admits to paying settlement, denies harassment allegations
Photos
John Conyers--by Mark Wilson via The Atlantic Journal-Constitution
John Conyers and MLK Jr.--from Office of John Conyers via ACLU
Tina's Story
Americans United
Colorado Religious Right Extremist Loses Election For City Council Seat--by Rob Boston
Colorado Springs lawmaker back on committee, will hold town hall Wednesday--BY MEGAN SCHRADER
The Denver Post
GOP aghast at Klingenschmitt’s act-of-God comment in baby’s death--by Lynn Bartels
Klingenschmitt loses committee post, suspends ministry for six weeks--by Lynn Bartels
The Gazette
Klingenschmitt, Fornander offer 'extremes' on both ends in House District 15 race--by Stephen Hobbs
KRDO
Controversial State Rep. Klingenschmitt loses state senate primary
Mother Jones
Watchdog Group Banned from YouTube After Anti-Gay Chaplain Complains About YouTube Comments--by Tim Murphy
Right Wing Watch
Ted Cruz Is ‘Honored’ To Have The Support Of Colorado’s Demon-Hunting, Anti-Gay Exorcist State Legislator Gordon Klingenschmitt--By Kyle Mantyla
The Virginian Pilot
Jury recommends reprimand, fine for Navy chaplain
Westword
Eight Reasons to Give Thanks That Gordon Klingenschmitt Lost the Primary--by
TEAGUE BOHLEN
Meet Gordon Klingenschmitt, Exorcism-Doing, Gay-Slamming, Just-Elected State Rep--by MICHAEL ROBERTS
Photos
Gordon J. Klingenschmitt--photo by Donn Bruns (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Klingenschmitt on Pray in Jesus Name--screenshot via Right Wing Watch
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August 17, 2022 Episode 136: Hell of a Pie | Phyllis Schlafly and Joel-Lehi Organista
Tina and Hillary cover Joel-Lehi Organista and Phyllis Schlafly.
Tina’s Story
Joel-Lehi Organista was a rising star in the world of local politics after winning a school board seat. BUT when allegations arise involving minors, he falls from grace.
Hillary’s Story
Phyllis Schlafly made a name for herself in Republican politics. BUT it’s her attack of the Equal Rights Amendment that has had lasting consequences.
Sources
Tina's Story
County of Salt Lake
Affadavit of Probable Cause
Fox 13, Salt Lake City
Will a new board restore professionalism to the Salt Lake City School District?--by Adam Herbets
KSL
Ex-Salt Lake School Board member pleads not guilty to federal child porn charges--By Annie Knox
Ex-Salt Lake School Board member sentenced to 15 years for child pornography--By Emily Ashcraft
Salt Lake City School Board member arrested in child porn case; letter asks for his resignation--By Pat Reavy
Salt Lake City School Board member now charged with object rape of a child--By Pat Reavy
KUTV2
Former SLC School Board member now faces federal child pornography charges--by Jeremy Harris
Meaww
Who is Joel-Lehi Organista? Utah school board member allegedly exploited minors sexually, kept child porn--by Pritha Paul
Medium
Reflection on the Rise and Fall of the Trump Era--by Joél-Léhi Organista
Soar
Joél-Léhi Organista
US Attorney's Office District of Utah
Salt Lake City Man Pleads Guilty to Child Pornography Charges
Photos
Joél-Léhi Organista--via Organista for School Board Page Facebook
Organista Speaking at Tedx Event--Tedx Screenshot via Daily Caller
Organista at DeVos Protest--Photo by Chris Detrick via The Salt Lake Tribune
Hillary's Story
Biography
Phyllis Schlafly
Britannica
Phyllis Schlafly--by John M. Cunningham
History
How Phyllis Schlafly Derailed the Equal Rights Amendment--by Lesley Kennedy
Los Angeles Times
How accurate is ‘Mrs. America’s’ portrayal of Phyllis Schlafly? We asked a historian--by Meredith Blake
The New Yorker
Reviving Phyllis Schlafly in “Mrs. America”--by Doreen St. Felix
The New York Times
Phyllis Schlafly, ‘First Lady’ of a Political March to the Right, Dies at 92--by Douglas Martin
NPR
Conservative Icon Phyllis Schlafly Dies At 92--by Tanya Ballard Brown
Politico
Remembering Phyllis Schlafly--by Donald T. Critchlow
Wikipedia
Equal Rights Amendment
Phyllis Schlafly
Women's History
Phyllis Schlafly--by Arbora Johnson
Photos
Phyllis Schlafly--from Getty Images via The Heritage Foundation
ERA Protest--from AP via Tampa Bay Times
Schlafly at Trump Rally--by Gino Santa Maria/Shutterstock via Riverfront Times
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1 hr 22 min
August 10, 2022 Episode 135: We're Broken | The Cherry Sisters and Greg Peterson
Hillary and Tina cover the Cherry Sisters and GOP fundraiser Greg Peterson.
Hillary’s Story
The Cherry Sisters were known as the worst act in vaudeville. BUT when they take a newspaper to court, their case sets precedent for freedom of the press.
Tina’s Story
Gregory Nathan Peterson made a name for himself as a prominent Utah GOP fundraiser. BUT when he’s accused of sexual assault he takes matters into his own hands.
Sources
Hillary's Story
AV Club
The Cherry Sisters’ vaudeville act was so bad it set legal precedent--by Mike Vago
Longreads
The Shaming of the Cherry Sisters--Jack El-Hai
NPR
The Cherry Sisters: Worst Act Ever?--by Linton Weeks
The Odebolt Chronicle
Articles on the Cherry Sisters from The Odebolt Chronicle 1898 - 1901--by B. Ekse
Ripley's
THE CHERRY SISTERS: VAUDEVILLE’S MOST INFAMOUS ACT
Wikipedia
Cherry Sisters
Vintage News
Meet the Cherry Sisters – Famous for Being the Worst Vaudeville Act Ever--by Barbara Stepko
Photos
The Cherry Sisters--from The History Center via NPR
The Cherry Sisters Ad--via Longreads
Tina's Story
Daily Herald
Utah GOP activist charged with rape found dead--by Associated Press
Daily Mail
Republican activist accused of raping five women killed himself after leaving suicide note protesting his innocence--by Louise Boyle
Daily News
Multiple victims deliver shocking court testimony against Utah GOP activist accused of date-rape assaults--By Christine Roberts
Deseret News
Rape suspect Greg Peterson unapologetic in suicide note--by Pat Reavy
Who is Greg Peterson? A look at the man facing rape charges--by Pat Reavy
East Idaho News
Prominent Utah Republican Fundraiser Arrested on Rape Charges
KSL
GOP activist facing 23 charges of kidnapping, rape--by Pat Reavy
Salt Lake Tribune
5th person accuses activist Greg Peterson of sex assault--by Erin Alberty
Alleged pattern of behavior led to Greg Peterson's arrest--by Aaron Falk
Greg Peterson arraigned on date-rape charges--Janelle Strecklein
UPI
GOP activist stays jailed on rape charges
Republican fundraiser arrested for rape
Photos
Gregory Nathan Peterson Mug Shot--from Wasatch County Jail via Deseret News
Peterson Letter--screenshot from Scrib via Daily Mail
Peterson at Fundraising Event--via Deseret News
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55 min
August 03, 2022 Episode 134: Sfogliatelle and Coffee | Dale Massad and Ginni Thomas
Tina and Hillary cover former mayor Dale Massad and Virginia Lamp "Ginni" Thomas
Tina’s Story
Jimmy Dimora served for decades as a County Commissioner and Chairman of the Democratic Party in Ohio. BUT when his pay for play schemes are revealed he is sentenced to federal prison in one of the largest corruption cases in Ohio history.
Hillary’s Story
SCOTUS judge Clarence Thomas’s wife, Virginia,aka, Ginni spent many years in Washington building her own political career. BUT her alleged role in the January 6th insurrection places the reputation of SCOTUS in jeopardy.
Tina's Sources
The Chicago Crusader
Mayor in Florida arrested after shots fired at SWAT attempting to serve warrant at his home--by The Washington Post
FDLE Press Release
FDLE agents arrest Port Richey Mayor Dale Glen Massad
Heavy
Dale G. Massad: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know
NBC News
Florida mayor arrested after deputies shot at during raid on his home--by Elisha Fieldstadt
Florida mayor who shot at deputies is suspended from office by governor--by Phil Helsel
Newsweek
Shots Fired at Police As They Attempt to Serve Warrant at Florida Mayor's House in Port Richey--by Jenni Fink
Tampa Bay 10
Former Port Richey mayor Dale Massad used crack cocaine and meth daily, records show--by Chelsea Tatham and Grady Trimble
Tampa Bay Reporter
FORMER AND ACTING PORT RICHEY MAYORS ACCUSED IN PLOT TO OBSTRUCT JUSTICE
PORT RICHEY MAYOR ARRESTED AFTER FIRING SHOTS AT SWAT DEPUTIES
Tampa Bay Times
Terrence Rowe, ex-acting mayor of Port Richey, admits to conspiracy, gets probation--by C.T. Bowen
Vice
The Strange Rise and Sudden Fall of the Florida Mayor Who Took on a SWAT Team--by Francisco Alvarado
WFLA News Channel 8
Former Port Richey Mayor Dale Massad accepts plea deal, 3-year prison sentence--by Megan Gannon
Photos
Dale Glen Massad Mug Shot--from Pasco County Sheriff's Office via NBC News
Terrence Row Mug Shot--from Pasco County Sheriff's Office via Tampa Bay Times)
Sheriff Chris Nocco at Press Conference--screenshot via Bay News 9
Hillary's Story
CNBC
Ginni Thomas-tied Facebook group ‘FrontLiners for Liberty’ could be a new focus in Jan. 6 investigation--by Brian Schwartz
CNN
Latest Ginni Thomas controversy means the Supreme Court can't escape the 2020 election--By Joan Biskupic
NBC News
The untold story of Ginni Thomas' anti-cult activism — after she was 'deprogrammed'--By Allan Smith and Alex Seitz-Wald
NPR
Ginni Thomas reportedly pressed Trump's chief of staff on overturning the election
Jan. 6 committee asks Ginni Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, to testify
Politifact
A fact-checker’s guide to Ginni Thomas’ texts to Trump’s chief of staff--by Bill McCarthy and Amy Sherman
Vanity Fair
“PUT THINGS RIGHT”: GINNI THOMAS' EFFORTS TO OVERTURN TRUMP'S LOSS IN ARIZONA MORE EXTENSIVE THAN KNOWN--by Terry Mosley
Washington Post
The Nominee's Soul Mate--by Laura Blumenfeld
Wikipedia
Ginni Thomas
Photos
Ginni Thomas--by Chip Somodevilla/Getty via NPR
Ginni and Clarence Thomas Wedding Photo--via Arkansas Online
Ginni Thomas Text to Mark Meadows--screenshot via CNN Politics
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1 hr 24 min
July 27, 2022 Classic Episode: D-E-D | Hawaii's Illegal Occupation and Vincent "Buddy" Cianci
We hope you enjoy this rerelease of one of our favorite episode: Episode 31. Originally released on June 29, 2020, you will hear us discuss one of our favorite elected officials ever, Buddy Cianci. He was quite a character and reminded us of Tina's favorite show, The Sopranos.
Hillary and Tina cover the illegal occupation of Hawaii and former Providence, Rhode Island Mayor Vincent “Buddy” Cianci.
Hillary’s Story
The island chain of Hawaii was ruled by the Kingdom of Hawaii beginning in 1795, but in 1893, the United States unlawfully invaded the island leading to an overthrow of the Hawaiian government.
Tina’s Story
Buddy Cianci served as the longest serving mayor of Providence, Rhode Island from 1975-1984, and again from 1991-2002. But, when the FBI gets wind of a possible corruption scandal, Buddy may have been too buddy buddy with local scoundrels and found himself in the muck.
Sources
Hillary's Story
Wikipedia
History of Hawaii
Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom
Black Week
Hawaii Admission Act
National Archives
Hawaii Statehood, August 21, 1959
Smithsonian Mag
The Political Dealmaking That Finally Brought Hawaii Statehood--by David Stebenne
Five Things To Know About Liliʻuokalani, the Last Queen of Hawaiʻi--by Jason Daley
US Deptarment of State
Annexation of Hawaii, 1898
History
Hawaii becomes 50th state
The Washington Post
What Hawaii’s statehood says about inclusion in America--by Sarah Miller-Davenport
Skyline Hawaii
How Hawaii Became a State
National Geographic
Jul 6, 1887 CE: Bayonet Constitution
The Hawaiian Kingdom
The Hawaiian Kingdom
University of Hawai'i at Manoa
Chronicling America: Historic Newspapers from Hawaiʻi and the U.S.: Hawaiʻi Statehood
Teaching History
Hawaiian Statehood
Photos
Official Portrait of Captain James Cook by Nathaniel Dance-Holland--via Public Domain
Queen Liliuokalani--by James J. Williams via Public Doman
Newspaper Announcing Hawaii's Statehood--via Hawaii Magazine
Tina's Story
Wikipedia
Buddy Cianci
Operation Plunder Dome
The Providence Phoenix
Jekyll and Hyde--by Jack White
When Worlds Collide--by Ian Donnis
New York Times
A Sentence for Corruption Ends an Era in Providence--By Pam Belluck
Checking In With an Old Buddy (Cianci That Is)--by Dan Barry
Politico
Remembering Buddy Cianci--by Kevin Baker
Boston Globe
For decades, Buddy Cianci’s ex-wife stayed silent about their marriage. Now she’s speaking out--By Amanda Milkovits
Boston CBS Local
Play About Infamous Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci To Debut In September
NBC News
Buddy Cianci, Ex-Mayor of Providence, Rhode Island, Dead at 74--By Corky Siemaszko and Tom Winter
The New Yorker
The Buddy System--by Phillip Gourevitch
Gawker
Dead Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci Was Just a Vicious Goon--by Jordan Sargent
Boston Magazine
The Ballad of Buddy Cianci
Hartford Courant
Buddy's Back: Can Felonious Ex-Mayor Regain His Reign?--Jenny Wilson
Los Angeles Times
Providence Mayor Gets Prison Sentence for Corruption--By ELIZABETH MEHREN
10WJAR
NBC 10 I-Team: Sunday marks 20 years since Plunder Dome raid--by PARKER GAVIGAN
Radio became Cianci's second career--by R.J. HEIM
NBC 10 I-Team: FBI files shed new light on Operation Plunder Dome--by PARKER GAVIGAN
Ballotpedia
Operation Plunder Dome
WBUR
Cianci Making Post-Prison Bid For Providence Mayor--by Michelle R. Smith
Inside Sources
What Makes Us Forgive Political Rogues Like Buddy Cianci?--by Graham Vyse
Washington Post
Providence Mayor Is Found Guilty--Pamela Ferdin
Photos
Mayor Vincent Buddy Cianci Providence, Rhode Island--by sharperimage0 via Wikimedia
Buddy Cianci 1974 Election Poster--Public Domain via Wikimedia
Mayor Buddy Cianci Serving Sauce to Customers--screenshot via WPRI12 footage on YouTube
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July 20, 2022 Episode 133: Whaddya Gonna Do? | Great Molasses Flood and Jimmy Dimora
Hillary and Tina cover the great molasses flood and former commissioner Jimmy Dimora.
Hillary’s Story
The Purity Distilling Company facility stored a considerable amount of molasses at the North End of Boston in 1919. BUT faulty storage vats lead to one of the greatest disasters in Boston history.
Tina’s Story
Jimmy Dimora served for decades as a County Commissioner and Chairman of the Democratic Party in Ohio. BUT when his pay for play schemes are revealed he is sentenced to federal prison in one of the largest corruption cases in Ohio history.
Sources
Hillary's Story
America Comes Alive
The “Boston Molassacre”--by Kate Kelly
Boston Magazine
Anarchists, Horses, Heroes: 12 Things You Didn’t Know about the Great Boston Molasses Flood--by Spencer Buell
Bright Hub
The Boston Molasses Disaster: Causes of the Molasses Tank Explosion
History
Why the Great Molasses Flood Was So Deadly
NBC News
The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919 killed 21 after 2 million gallon tank erupted--by Ben Kesslen
Smithsonian--via Eric Postpishchil's Blog
Without Warning, Molasses in January Surged Over Boston--by Edwards Park
South China Morning Post
Great Molasses Flood: US marks 100 years since deadly wave of treacle trashed part of Boston
WBUR
100 Years Later: Lessons From Boston's Molasses Flood Of 1919--by Jaime Bologna
Wikipedia
Great Molasses Flood
Photos
North End of Boston after explosion--via Public Domain
Tank prior to explosion--via Public Domain
Cars covered in molasses--from Boston Globe via History
Tina's Story
Cleveland
Commissioner Jimmy Dimora driven by greed, charges show--by John Caniglia
Cuyahoga County votes to change government; Ohio to gamble on casinos and Frank Jackson re-elected: Election Roundup
Ex-Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora’s health is failing; attorney asks for release from prison at re-sentencing--by Adam Ferrise
Jimmy Dimora at center of one of biggest local corruption cases in U.S. history--by Tony Brown
Judge shaves 5 years off disgraced former Commissioner Jimmy Dimora’s corruption sentence--by Adam Ferrise
Summary of the counts in the Jimmy Dimora indictment--by Gabriel Baird
Cleveland Magazine
Life of the Party
The Cleveland 50: Jimmy Dimora Sentenced to 28 Years
Clevescene
Listen to Jimmy Dimora and Frank Russo Talk Like Assholes--By Vince Grzegorek
Find Law
OH County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora Arrested
Fox 8
10 Years Since Jimmy Dimora Conviction
Patch
Jimmy Dimora Gets Less Time For His Crimes As Judge Knocks Five Years Off His Prison Term
WKYC
3News Investigates: Jimmy Dimora calls shorter prison term "disappointing to say the least!"
Former Cuyahoga County Commissioner Jimmy Dimora's prison sentence reduced to 23 years--by Phil Trexler
Photos
Jimmy Dimora Mug Shot--from Cuyahoga County Jail via Fox 8
Gambling Video Evidence--from US Dept of Justice via Fox 8
Recipt Evidence--from US Dept of Justice via Fox 8
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1 hr 2 min

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