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  • Episode 115: W.I.N.O. | Duke Cunningham and Emma Goldman

    Hillary and Tina cover former US Congressman Duke Cunningham and anarchist Emma Goldman.

    Hillary’s Story

    US Congressman Duke Cunningham was known for his conservative stances and controversial commentary. BUT when he received bribes from real estate developers, he pays a hefty price for his corruption.

    Tina’s Story

    Russian immigrant Emma Goldman became known as a leading champion for women’s rights. BUT after years of political anarchy, she’s deported back to Russia.

    Sources

    Hillary's Sources
    CNN
    Congressman resigns after bribery plea

    History, Art, & Archives: United States House of Representatives

    Cunningham, Randall (Duke)

    NBC News

    Ex-congressman begins prison sentence

    NPR

    Former Rep. 'Duke' Cunningham Freed After Bribery Sentence--by Bill Chappell

    The New York Times

    Ex-Congressman Gets 8-Year Term in Bribery Case--by Randal C. Archibold

    Politico

    Cunningham blames lawyers for plea--by Meredith Shiner

    The San Diego Union Tribune

    Column: Corruption and lava lamps: The saga of Randy ‘Duke’ Cunningham--by Michael Smollens

    Times of San Diego

    Trump Pardons San Diego’s Bribe-Taking Ex-Congressman ‘Duke’ Cunningham

    We Are the Mighty

    This is how the Navy’s last ace went from heroic fighter pilot to criminal congressman

    Wikipedia

    Duke Cunningham

    Photos

    Duke Cunningham During Press Conference--by Lenny Ignelzi/AP via San Diego Union Tribune
    Duke Cunningham Fighter Pilot--via Enid Buzz

    Tina's Sources

    Berkeley Library: Emma Goldman Papers
    War Resistance, Anti-Militarism, and Deportation, 1917-1919

    Columbia Journalism Review

    How anarchist Emma Goldman energized the US free-press debate--By Jared Schroeder

    Emma Goldman Papers

    October Newsletter: Emma on Racial Injustice

    Iowa State University

    Emma Goldman

    History

    The Sedition and Espionage Acts Were Designed to Quash Dissent During WWI

    Jewish Woman's Archive

    Emma Goldman

    Library of Congress

    Today in History - February 11: Emma Goldman

    Marxist

    The Social Aspects of Birth Control--by Emma Goldman from Mother Earth Magazine

    PBS: American Experience

    Emma Goldman (1869-1940)

    Penn State Theses and Dissertations

    Anarchy at Home: Anarchism and the Politics of Intimacy in the Gilded-Age United States--by Lauren Jenna Golder

    Teen Vogue

    Emma Goldman, One of History’s Best-Known Anarchists, Left an Outsized Legacy--by Kim Kelly

    Time

    Read Emma Goldman's 1916 Letter Defending the Need for Birth Control

    University of Washington--Professor Griesse's History of Women Course Website

    First Wave Feminism: Emma Goldman

    Wikipedia

    Emma Goldman
    Haymarket Affair
    Mother Earth Magazine

    The Wisdom Daily

    EMMA GOLDMAN: INTERSECTIONAL BEFORE THE WORD EXISTED

    Photos

    Emma Goldman Deportation Photo--from Emma Goldman Papers via Public Domain
    Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman--via Public Domain
    Goldman's Mother Earth Magazine--via Public Domain

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    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 114: Vienna Sausage Fingers | Tracie Hunter and David Wu

    Tina and Hillary cover former Hamilton County judge Tracie Hunter and former US Congressman from Oregon, David Wu.

    Tina’s Story

    In 2012, Tracie Hunter became the first black woman to serve as a juvenile court judge in Hamilton County, Ohio. BUT when evidence surfaces that she used her position to help her brother, jurors sit in judgment of her actions.

    Hillary’s Story

    Democrat David Wu earned his first congressional seat in 1998 and he supported science backed policies and advocated for human rights. BUT when events of his past come forward, a dark side of the congressman is revealed.

    Sources

    Tina's Story
    Ballotpedia
    Tracie Hunter

    Cincinnati Business Courier

    Here's why ex-judge Tracie Hunter is getting out of jail early--by Barrett J. Brunsman

    Case Mine

    Hunter V. Hamilton Cnty. bd. of Elections

    Cincinnati Enquirer

    Judge Tracie Hunter indicted on 8 felony counts--By Kimball Perry
    Tracie Hunter could be refunded nearly $17,000 after appeals court ruling--by Kevin Grasha

    The Cincinnati Herald

    Tracie Hunter’s conviction is unlawful--by Stacy M. Brown

    The Columbus Dispatch

    Ohio case may set U.S. voting precedent

    Fox 19 News

    Ex-judge Tracie Hunter’s 6-year legal battle ends with probation being terminated--by Kevin Grasha
    Hunter witness: Records given to judge's brother 'unethical,' refused to take them--by Jody Barr

    LA Sentinel

    'I am still storng, still standing' Trancie Hunter releaserd early from jail; seeks exoneration--by Dan Yount, The Cinnicinati Herald
    Ohio State Sen. Cecil Thomas: Tracie Hunter’s Conviction is Unlawful--by Stacy M. Brown

    Laws in Texas

    Why Did Former Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge Tracie Hunter End Up in Jail?

    WCPO Cincinnati 9

    Tracie Hunter timeline: Conflict follows judge from election to trial to present

    WHIO

    Tracie Hunter, controversial former Juvenile Court judge, to get out early

    Wikipedia

    Hamilton County, Ohio

    WLWT5 News

    Judge Tracie Hunter's brother takes stand in her trial--by Brad Evans

    WRTV

    Former judge Tracie Hunter dragged from courtroom, ordered to serve six-month sentence--by WCPO staff

    Photos

    Tracie Hunter dragged out of court--screenshot from WLWT 5 via YouTube
    Steven Hunter interview about sister, Judge Tracie Hunter--screenshot from Dr. Vanessa Enouch via YouTube
    Tracie Hunter released from jail--screenshot from Cincinnati Fox 19 Tracie Hunter released from jail--screenshot from Cincinnati Fox 19

    Hillary's Story

    The Atlantic
    It's Not Just the 18-Year-Old: A List of Disturbing Stuff David Wu's Done--by Elspeth Reeve

    BuzzFeed News

    The Strange Case Of The Congressman Who Resigned And Never Left--Kate Nocera

    The Oregonian

    Allegation of assault on woman in 1970s in college shadow U.S. Rep. David Wu
    Rep. David Wu boxed in by ethics investigation, forced to resign after pressure from colleagues
    Sources: Young woman accuses Oregon Rep. David Wu of aggressive, unwanted sexual encounter

    Politico

    Wu won't resign; Pelosi seeks probe--by Jonathan Allen and John Bresnahan

    Roll Call

    Pelosi Seeks Ethics Investigation of Wu--by Jessica Brady

    Wikipedia

    David Wu

    Photos

    David Wu--from Office of Representative via Public Domain

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    1 hr 12 min
  • Li'l Muck Episode 42: Favianna Rodriguez

    Hillary and Tina interview artist, organizer, and social justice activist Favianna Rodriguez of the Center for Cultural Power.

    Favianna Rodriguez embodies the perspective of a first-generation American Latinx artist with Afro-Peruvian roots. Her art and praxis address migration, economic inequality, gender justice, and climate change, boldly reshaping the myths, ideas, and cultural practices of the present, while confronting the wounds of the past. Favianna is regarded as one of the leading thinkers and personalities uniting art, culture, and social impact, collaborating deeply with social movements around the world. Favianna also helps lead cultural strategy design and investment by helping to organize the philanthropic sector, with a focus on foundations addressing gender justice, racial justice, climate change and cultural equity.

    Favianna speaks to us about climate justice, designing cultural campaigns, the role of arts in social justice movements, and more.

    For more information visit the Center for Cultural Power.

    And be sure to follow Favianna and the Center for Cultural Power online at:

    Favianna on Instagram: favianna1
    Center for Cultural Power on Instagram: culturestrike

    Favianna on Twitter: @favianna

    Center for Cultural Power on Twitter: @CultureStrike

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    23 min
  • Episode 113: Short and Sour | Lynwood Vikings and Daniel Peggs

    Hillary and Tina cover the Lynwood Vikings and former superintendent Daniel Peggs.

    Hillary’s Story

    The LA County Sheriff's Department prided themselves for their fight against criminal activity. BUT when complaints surface, they expose corrupt deputy gangs that created a decades long tradition of violence in the police force.

    Tina’s Story

    After years in education first as a teacher then as a principal, Daniel Peggs was elected as superintendent of the Altoona School District in 2019. BUT, after an FBI probe, Peggs is arrested for child trafficking.

    Sources

    Hillary's Story
    ABC 7 News
    Paul Tanaka grilled about ties to the 'Lynwood Vikings' deputy gang--By Lisa Bartley

    Knock LA

    Hunting for Humans--By Cerise Castle
    Lynwood's Worst Nightmare--By Cerise Castle
    The Protected Class--By Cerise Castle

    LAist

    Former Undersheriff Paul Tanaka Sentenced To Five Years In Prison--By Carman Tse

    Los Angeles Magazine

    The Downfall of Sheriff Baca--By Celeste Fremon

    Los Angeles Times

    Deputies' Killing of Man After 15-Mile Chase Was Self-Defense, DA Finds--By Mark Arax

    The Secret Society Among Lawmen--BY ANNE-MARIE O’CONNOR AND TINA DAUNT

    Spectrum News 1

    More Deputies Allege Illegal Activity Inside Compton Sheriff's Station--By Kate Cagle

    VLMCK

    L.A. County Sheriff’s Gangs: Lynwood Vikings

    Vox

    A new lawsuit describes a violent gang in LA County. Its members are deputy sheriffs.--By PR Lockhart

    Wikipedia

    Lynwood Vikings
    Paul Tanaka

    Photos

    Lynwood Vikings Logo--by Darouet (CC-BY-SA 4.0)
    Paul Tanaka--LA County Official Photo via LAist
    LASD Gang Tattoos--via CheckTheSheriffLA

    Tina's Story

    Green Bay Press Gazette
    Altoona superintendent charged with sex trafficking had promised to rebuild trust within the district--By Samantha West

    Leader-Telegram

    Court filing sheds light on federal charges against former Altoona superintendent--By Andrew Dowd
    Fundraiser seeks to support Peggs' ex-wife in cancer battle--By Eric Lindquist

    Former Altoona school superintendent charged with sex trafficking agrees to plead guilty to reduced charge--By Bruce Vielmetti

    Star Tribune

    Feds: Western Wisconsin schools chief used teen girl for sex trafficking, making porn video

    The United States Attorney's Office, Western District of Wisconsin

    Altoona School Superintendent Charged with Sex Trafficking & Producing Child Pornography

    Up North News

    A Former Altoona Superintendent Is Now Facing Child Porn and Sex Trafficking Charges--by Julian Emerson

    WAOW News 9

    Parents react to sex crime allegations against former Gilman School District employee--By Rashad Williams

    WEAU 13 News

    Ashley Peggs, wife of Altoona Superintendent Dan Peggs, thanks community--By Annemarie Payson
    Attorney for Dan Peggs targets ex-wife’s social media posts ahead of plea hearing--By Carla Rogner
    Former Altoona Superintendent sentenced to 8 years in prison for possession of child pornography--By Maria Blough and Jimmie Kaska

    WI Proud

    Former superintendent faces up to 10 years in prison for child pornography charges

    Wiki4All on YouTube

    Lynwood Vikings

    WQOW News 18

    Former Altoona Superintendent case linked to name change bill
    By: Katrina Lim
    Former Altoona superintendent sentenced to eight years in prison, plus decade of supervision--By: Felicity Bosk
    Inside the courtroom of the Daniel Peggs sentencing
    The Latest: Altoona names interim superintendent, Peggs will be placed on leave if released from custody--By Clint Berge
    Peggs to be sentenced Thursday; timeline of events--By: Felicity Bosk

    Wisconsin Public Radio

    Superintendent Charged With Sex Trafficking, Child Pornography Could Be Terminated By End Of March--By Rich Kremer

    Wisconsin State Legislature

    Assembly Bill 651

    Photos

    Daniel Peggs Mug Shot--from Dane County Sheriff's Office via Milwalkee Journal Sentinel
    Courtroom Sketch of Sentencing--by Jim McKiernan via screenshot of WEAU 13 News

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Episode 112: By Hook or By Crook | Bruce's Beach and Mildred Fish-Harnack

    Tina and Hillary cover Mildred Fish-Harnack and Bruce’s Beach.

    Tina’s Story

    After purchasing land on Manhattan Beach California In 1912, Willa and Charles Bruce created a popular resort for local black residents. BUT, when white neighbors complain, the City Council uses eminent domain to steal their property.

    Hillary’s Story

    American and literary academic Mildred Fish-Harnack moved to Germany to begin her career as a professor. BUT when Nazi’s started infiltrating all aspects of German life, she served as a spy for the Nazi Resistance.

    Sources

    Tina's Story
    California Beaches
    Bruce’s Beach – The Pretty Park with a Stormy Past

    CEO LA County

    Bruce's Beach

    Change.org

    Bruce's Beach: Justice for the Bruce family

    City of Manhattan Beach

    Bruce's Beach
    City of Manhattan Beach
    History Advisory Board Report

    Easy Reader

    What happened at Bruce’s Beach--by MARK MCDERMOTT

    The Guardian

    A beach town seized a Black couple’s land in the 1920s. Now their family could get it back--by Sam Levin
    Bruce’s Beach to be returned to Black family 100 years after city ‘used the law to steal it’

    The Inertia

    Southern California’s Bruce’s Beach Will Return to Descendants of Original Black Owners--by Will Sileo

    KCET

    Manhattan Beach: The City Built on Sand Dunes Celebrates Its Centennial--By Nathan Masters

    LA ist

    How Bruce's Beach Was Stolen From The Black Family That Owned It — And How They Got It Back--By Hadley Meares

    NBC Los Angeles

    Governor Signs Bruce's Beach Bill in Move to Transfer Seized Property to Black Owners' Family

    New York Time

    California Beach Seized in 1924 From a Black Family Could Be Returned--by Jacey Fortin

    NPR WLRN

    A Black family got their beach back — and inspired others to fight against land theft--by Danny Hajek and A Martinez

    Office of Governor Gavin Newsome

    Moving to Right Historical Wrong, Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Return Bruce’s Beach to Black Descendants

    Spectrum News

    The Legacy of Bruce's Beach, the South Bay's Black Resort--by David Mendez

    Washington Post

    Born with two strikes--by Toluse Olorunnipa and Griff Witte

    Wikipedia

    Bruce's Beach
    Manhattan Beach, California

    Photos

    Charles and Willa Bruce--from Duane Yellow Feather Shepart via The Guardian
    Bruce's Lodge, circa 1916 from Manhattan Beach Historical Society via Easy Readers News
    Couple enjoying a day at Bruce's Beach, circa 1927--from the LaVera White Collection via Easy Readers News
    Vistors to Bruce's Beach--from the Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection/UCLA via CEO LA County

    Hillary's Story

    PBS
    Wisconsin's Nazi Resistance: The Mildred Fish-Harnack Story

    PBS Wisconsin

    WISCONSIN’S NAZI RESISTANCE: THE MILDRED FISH-HARNACK STORY

    PBS Wisconsin Biographies

    Mildred Fish-Harnack: Germany's Secret Hero

    University of Wisconsin-Madison

    Mildred Fish-Harnack honored as hero of resistance to Nazi regime--by Kari Knutson

    Wikipedia

    Mildred Harnack

    Wisconsin Life

    Mildred Harnack: Remembering The Wisconsin Woman Who Resisted Hitler--by Meg Jones

    Women in Wisconsin

    Mildred Fish-Harnack

    Photos

    Mildred Fish-Harnack--via UW-Madison Archives
    Arvid and Mildred Fish-Harnack--via UW-Madison Archives
    Mildred Fish-Harnack Prison Photo--from Arthur Heitzer via UW-Madison

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    1 hr 34 min
  • Episode 111: Co-host Secrets | Howard Stern and Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner.

    Hillary and Tina cover Howard Stern runs for Governor of New York and civil rights activists Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner.

    Hillary’s Story

    Throughout his career, shock jock Howard Stern fought for free speech against the FCC. BUT he shocks everyone when he runs for governor of New York.

    Tina’s Story

    In June 1964, three civil rights activists made their way to investigate a firebombed church in Mississippi. BUT when no one hears from them for days, everyone fears the worst.

    Sources

    Hillary's Story
    Independent
    The Candidate Has Landed--by Kevin Jackson

    Los Angeles Times

    Howard Stern Ends Bid for Governor; Won’t Divulge Data

    Method Shop

    Howard Stern For Governor? A Look Back At The Shock Jock’s 1994 Run For Governor Of New York State--by Jay Frank Wilson

    The New York Times

    Gov. Howard Stern? Some Fail to See Humor--by Todd S. Purdum

    The Things

    The Truth About Howard Stern's Run For Governor--by Dylan Parker

    UPI

    Howard Stern quits N.Y. gov race--By TRACEY L. MILLER

    The Washington Post

    What Howard Stern for governor can teach us about Donald Trump--by Amber Phillips

    Wikipedia

    Howard Stern
    1994 New York gubernatorial election

    YouTube

    COMEDY CENTRAL-HOWARD STERN FOR GOVERNOR-1994-Part 1
    Howard Stern for Governor on Hard Copy (1994)

    Photos

    Stern at Press Conference--Photo by Ted Van Pelt via Method Shop
    Stern at Press Conference with Robin Quivers--by Chrystyna Czajkowsky, AP via USA Today
    Gov Pataki and Stern at bill signing--Photo by Kathy Willens, AP via Shutterstock

    Tina's Story

    Associated Press
    Man convicted of 3 killing civil rights workers dies in jail--By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS and REBECCA SANTANA
    Facts about Mississippi Sovereignty Commission

    The Atlantic

    The Cost of Closing the ‘Mississippi Burning’ Murder Case--by Juleyka Lantigua-Williams

    Biography

    Andrew Goodman

    CBS News

    Case files and photos from 1964 "Mississippi Burning" murders of civil rights workers made public for first time

    Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)

    Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner

    FBI History

    Mississippi Burning

    Ferris State University

    MICHAEL HENRY SCHWERNER, JAMES EARL CHANEY, AND ANDREW GOODMAN

    History

    Slain Civil Rights Workers Found

    James Earl Chaney Foundation

    James Earl Chaney

    Metropolitan District Commission

    The New York Times
    The Blessing and Burden of Being John Lewis--by Sheryl Gay Stolberg

    NPR: The Two Way

    Officials Close Investigation Into 1964 'Mississippi Burning' Killings--by Camila Domonoske

    Penn Live

    Ku Klux Klansman arrested 15 years ago in murder case that inspired ‘Mississippi Burning’--by Deb Kiner

    PBS: An American Experience

    Murder in Mississippi

    SNCC Digital

    Bodies of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner discovered

    Stanford University -Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute

    Congress of Racial Equality

    Teen Vogue

    The Mississippi Burning Murders Changed Civil Rights History--by Alexa Stevens

    University of Missouri Kansas City

    Michael Schwerner

    Zinn Education Project

    June 21, 1964: Three Civil Rights Workers Murdered in Mississippi

    Photos

    Missing Photo--via FBI (Public Domain)
    Remains Found--via FBI (Public Domain)
    CORE Vigil Photo--via Zinn Education Project
    Chaney Obituary--via City University of New York Archives

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    1 hr 24 min
  • Li'l Muck Episode 41: Emmanuel George

    Hillary and Tina interview community advocate and historian Emmanuel George.

    Born in Overtown Florida, Emmanuel George spent his childhood years in North Miami and Miami Shores. In 2002 to today he's been living in Hollywood and Dania beach. His calling to be a voice and advocate for the local black community came after being taken under Valencia Gunder's wing as one of her mentees. Through getting involved in community activism in Miami, he applied what he was taught in Dade and brought it to the Hollywood and Dania Beach communities. His passion has always been film and art. He wanted to blend what he loves with community development. Because of his work and dedication to Black Broward, he's started the Black Broward film project and is the Producer of the Sistrunk-A-Fair

    Hillary and Tina speak to Emmanuel George about his advocacy, the impact of school closures on black communities, his new documentary, and more.

    Sources

    Emmanuel George Encore Page

    Special Guest: Emmanuel George.

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    28 min
  • Episode 110: Petty Ass Bitches | Medgar Evers and the Petticoat Affair

    Tina and Hillary cover civil rights activist Medgar Evers and the Petticoat Affair.

    Tina’s Story

    Medgar Evers started his work as a civil rights activist in the 1950s and eventually became a leading figure in Mississippi. BUT, after Evers was assassinated, his death galvanized the civil rights movement.

    Hillary’s Story

    In 1829 Margaret “Peggy” Timberlake married US Senator John Eaton. But when the wives of high profile Washington DC elites find her behavior unacceptable, they embark on a crusade to shun her which leads to long lasting political challenges for Andrew Jackson’s cabinet.

    Sources

    Tina's Story
    Britannica
    Medgar Evers

    Clarion Ledger

    Evers' assassin said still at large--by Jerry Mitchell

    FBI

    Medgar Evans

    History

    Civil rights leader Medgar Evers is assassinated

    Library of Congress

    Medgar Evers: A Hero in Life and Death--by Neely Tucker
    Medgar Evers’ Role in Civil Rights Law--by Jennifer Davis

    Life

    Medgar Evers' Funeral, June, 1963--by Ben Cosgrove

    Marymount

    Assassination & Aftermath

    NAACP

    Medgar Evans

    National Geographic

    How the assassination of Medgar Evers galvanized the civil rights movement--by Erin Blakemore

    The New York Times

    Mississippi Reveals Dark Secrets of a Racist Time--by Kevin Sack

    NPR WLRN

    Fifty Years After Medgar Evers' Killing, The Scars Remain

    PBS News Hour

    The Medgar Evers Assassination

    Shapell

    JFK’s Drafted Letter to Medgar Evers' Widow, Myrlie, on Evers' Assassination

    SNCC Digital

    Medgar Evers Murdered

    The Witness

    "Turn Me Loose!": The Assassination of Medgar Evers--by Jemar Tisby

    Photos

    Medgar Evers--Photo Credit: Fair Use
    Klansman Bryon De La Beckwith--Photo Credit: Fair Use
    Rifle used by De La Beckwith--Photo Credit: Mississippi Department of Archives and History via Fair Use
    Medgar Evers' son, Darrel, being comforted by his mom, Myrile--Photo Credit: Associated Press via NPR
    Hillary's Story
    [History](President Jackson appoints John Eaton as secretary of war and starts scandal)

    The New York Times Book Review

    The Petticoat Affair Review by Douglas Sylva

    Owlcation

    Peggy Eaton, Andrew Jackson, and the Petticoat Affair--by DOUG WEST

    Wikipedia

    Petticoat Affair

    YouTube

    History Brief: the Peggy Eaton Special--by Reading Through History
    The Real Housewives of the White House | The Petticoat Affair--by Have History Will Travel

    Photos

    Peggy Eaton--Photo Credit: Public Domain via The Colombia Starr
    Floride Calhoun--Photo Credit: Public Domain
    Peggy O'Neal Cigar Box--Photo Credit: Public Domain
    The Gorgeous Hussy Movie Poster--Photo Credit: Fair Use

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    1 hr 23 min
  • Episode 109: According to the Bylaws | Strom Thurmond and Megan Barry

    Hillary and Tina cover former United States Senator from South Carolina Strom Thurmond and former Nashville, Tennessee mayor Megan Barry.

    Hillary’s Story

    Strom Thurmond served in the Senate for nearly half a century and fought against civil rights and integration. BUT when he dies, a secret from his past comes to light highlighting his hypocrisy.

    Tina’s Story

    In 2016, Megan Barry made history as the first woman mayor of Nashville. BUT when Barry gets a little too close to her security guard, rumors run rampant and reveal more than an affair at play.

    Sources

    Hillary's Story
    The New York Times
    Essie Mae Washington-Williams, Child of Famous but Secret Father, Dies at 87--by William Yardley

    Politico

    Thurmond wins Senate race as write-in candidate: Nov. 2, 1954--by Andrew Glass

    Slate

    The Legend of Strom's Remorse--by Timothy Noah

    South Carolina ETA

    Strom Thurmond--via YouTube

    The Takeaway

    The Racist Filibuster We Can't Afford to Forget

    United States Senate

    Strom Thurmond: A Featured Biography

    The Washington Post

    Strom Thurmond's black daughter: a symbol of America's complicated racial history--by Mary C. Curtis

    Wikipedia

    Strom Thurmond

    WLRN

    How Did Strom Thurmond Last Through His 24-Hour Filibuster?--by Mark Memmott

    Photos

    Strom Thurmond--via public domain
    Strom Thurmond in 1984--from Getty via WNYC Studios
    Essie Mae Washington-Williams--via Kitsap Sun

    Tina's Story

    The Advocate
    Nashville Passes Nondiscrimination Ordinance--by Julie Bolcer

    The Daily Mail

    Nashville Mayor was caught on camera in early morning cemetery visits with her bodyguard lover while he claimed overtime and 'nude photos were found on his work phone'

    Fox17 WZTV Nashville

    Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry lands teaching spot at Fisk University--by Caitlyn Shelton
    Nashville police chief calls Sgt. Forrest's guilty plea 'betrayal of the citizens'--by Katie Grunik

    Heavy

    Robert Forrest: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know--by Ellyn Santiago

    Inside Edition

    Video Shows Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's Repeated Visits to Cemetery With Her Bodyguard Lover

    Nashville Business Journal

    Ethics exec Barry throws hat in ring for Metro Council seat

    Nashville.gov

    Mayor Megan Barry Amended Executive Order Number 012

    The Nashville Edit

    Silver Linings--by Katie Crosslin

    NBC News

    Nashville Mayor Megan Barry resigns in felony plea deal after affair with bodyguard

    The New York Times

    Megan Barry, Nashville Mayor, Pleads Guilty to Theft and Agrees to Resign--by Richard Fausset and Mitch Smith

    News Channel 5 Nashville

    How Much Did Affair Cost Taxpayers? Audit Can't Say--by Phil Williams
    Nude Pics Discovered During Investigation Of Nashville Mayor--Phil Williams
    Robert Forrest, Mayor's Former Bodyguard, Pleads Guilty To Theft

    Tennessean

    Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry got her criminal record expunged
    Nashville Mayor Megan Barry resigns from office as part of guilty plea to felony theft charge
    Robert Forrest, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's former security chief?

    Tennessee Lookout

    Megan Barry: Life after public office--by Rob Dobie

    The Tennessee Star

    Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry’s Past Criminal Behavior Formally Expunged from the Record--by Chris Butler

    WKRN

    Rob Forrest will get less pension after affair with former mayor Megan Barry

    WPLN News

    Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Hopes Her ‘Worst Day’ Inspires Others--BLAKE FARMER

    Photos

    Megan Barry Mugshot--from Metro Nashville Police Department via USA Today
    Megan Barry Resigns--screenshot via ABC News
    Rob Forrest--via Fox 17 News

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    1 hr 18 min
  • Episode 108: Sting Like a Bee | Ken Harycki and Muhammed Ali

    Tina and Hillary cover former Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki and Muhammed Ali.

    Tina’s Story

    Ken Harycki served on the city council for the City of Stillwater Minnesota before being elected to his mayor’s seat beginning in 2006. BUT when the FBI raids his office in 2014, the mayor has to answer for his misdeeds.

    Hillary’s Story

    Muhammed Ali was on his way to becoming one of the most prolific boxers of all time. BUT when he refuses the Vietnam draft he goes toe to toe with the US government in one of the greatest fights of his life.

    Sources

    Tina's Story
    FBI-US Attorney's Office
    Former Mayor of Stillwater Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Conspiracy

    Fox 9

    Discover Stillwater
    About Stillwater

    Former Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki pleads guilty to federal tax fraud

    The Gazette

    Harycki sentenced to 1 year: Former Stillwater mayor also to pay $2.2 million in restitution to IRS--By Alicia Lebens

    Historic Bridges

    A Significant Threat To Historic Bridges: The History Channel

    Home Town Source

    Guest Column: Getting off the train; Stillwater mayor explains why he won't see re-election

    Kare 11

    Stillwater mayor suddenly resigns, citing 'personal issues'

    Linked In

    Ken Harycki

    MPR News]

    Former Stillwater mayor charged with aiding tax fraud--by Kia Farhang
    Former Stillwater mayor to plead guilty to conspiracy--by Riham Feshir

    Patch

    Auditor: City Should Get $80K Donation Back from Stillwater Bridge Coalition--by Shawn Hogendorf

    Pioneer Press

    Bridge Coalition returns $80K to city--by Mary Divine
    Ex-Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki: ‘I did that, your honor. I am guilty’--by Mary Divine
    Former Stillwater mayor gets year in prison, must pay $2M to IRS--by Mary Divine

    Press Pubs

    Stillwater mayor resigns eight weeks early--by Michelle Miron

    Star Tribune

    Brothers tied to former Stillwater mayor plead guilty to tax crimes in federal court--by Kevin Giles
    Embattled Stillwater mayor won't run for re-election--by Kevin Giles
    Former Stillwater mayor charged in fraud scheme--by Paul McEnroe and Kevin Giles

    UPI

    Mayor wants to change name of Stillwater Log Jam because of Urban Dictionary definition--by Evan Bleier

    US Department of Justice

    Former Mayor Of Stillwater Sentenced To A Year And A Day In Prison For Tax Fraud Conspiracy
    Photos
    Mayor Harycki--via Pioneer Press
    FBI Raid of Harycki's Office--by Mekenna Ewan via Star Tribune

    Hillary's Story

    Biography
    Muhammad Ali

    History

    Muhammad Ali refuses Army induction

    Los Angeles Times

    Muhammed Ali defied the draft--and polarized the nation--49 years ago today

    The New York Times

    Clay Refuses Army Oath; Stripped of Boxing Crown--By ROBERT LIPSYTE

    PBS

    Muhammad Ali Refuses the Vietnam War Draft

    Rolling Stone

    Muhammad Ali: 4 Ways He Changed America--by Mike Rubin

    Sports Illustrated

    This Day in Sports History: Muhammad Ali Refuses Induction into Army, Stripped of Title--by ELIZABETH SWINTON

    Wall Street Journal

    The Truth About Muhammad Ali and the Draft

    The Washington Post

    'Shoot them for what?' How Muhammad Ali won his greatest fight

    Wikipedia

    Clay v. United States
    Muhammed Ali

    YouTube

    Ali on British fans, Frazier rematch & more! An Audience With Muhammad Ali--by ITV Sport

    Zinn Education Project

    June 20, 1967: Muhammad Ali Convicted for Refusing the Vietnam Draft

    Photos

    Muhammad Ali--via Biography
    Ali leaving the Army office after refusal--from Associated Press via The Houston Chronicle
    Muhammed Ali and Black athletes--by Tony Tomsic via USA Today

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A weekly podcast where the dark, and sometimes weird, true stories in American politics are discussed.