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March 18, 2020 Episode 12: Patient Zero | Mark Ciavarella and Newt Gingrich
Tina and Hillary cover former President Judge of the Luzerne County Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas, Mark Ciavarella and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich.
Tina's Story
Mark Ciavarella served as judge for the Court of Common Pleas since 1995 where he developed a reputation for his harsh sentencing. But, when the FBI gets tipped off about accusations of nepotism and questionable sentencing of children, Ciavarella’s secret role in an alleged kids for cash scheme is revealed.
Hillary's Story
Throughout his political career, Newt Gingrich was known for his partisan battles that wreaked havoc in Congress. But, when he became Speaker of the House in 1995, he paved the way for the damaging slash and burn politics common today.
Tina's Sources
Wikimedia
Mark Ciavarella
Wilkes Barre
Michael Conahan
Kids for cash scandal
New York Times
“Suit Names 2 Judges Accused in a Kickback Case”--Ian Urbina
“Despite Red Flags About Judges, a Kickback Scheme Flourished”--Ian Urbina
Leaked State Audit--Bureau of Financial Operations, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, via New York Times
“Former Judge Is on Trial in ‘Cash for Kids’ Scheme”--JON HURDLE and SABRINA TAVERNISE
NPR
“Pa. Judge Sentenced To 28 Years In Massive Juvenile Justice Bribery Scandal”--Eyder Peralta
Pocono Record
“US Supreme Court again rejects former judge’s appeal”--Associated Press
Citizens’ Voice
“Feds decline to retry Ciavarella for racketeering”--James Halpin
ABC 16 WNEP: The News Station
“Some Convictions Against Former Judge Ciavarella Vacated”--Dave Bohman
All That’s Interesting
“Kids For Cash: When Judges Took Bribes To Dish Out Harsh Sentences To Juvenile Offenders”--Gina Dimuro
New York Post
“Corrupt ‘Kids for Cash’ judge ruined more than 2,000 lives”--Larry Getlen
Reuters (ROY-ters)
“Former judge sentenced to prison for ‘kids for cash’ scheme”--Dave Warner
Case Law
United States Court of Appeals,Third Circuit. UNITED STATES of America v. Mark CIAVARELLA, Jr., Appellant.
Washington Post
“Pa. judges accused of jailing kids for cash”--MICHAEL RUBINKAM and MARYCLAIRE DALE
League of Women Voters
“Privatization of Prisons”--Ted Volskay
Juvenile Justice
“A Plot with a Scandal: A Closer Look at ‘Kids for Cash’ Documentary”
Our Campaigns
Mark A Ciavarella, Jr.
Courthouse News
“$4.75M Kids for Cash Settlement Approved”--Rose Bouboushian
Kids for Cash the Movie
Photo:
Wikimedia Commons
Mark Ciavarella Mug Shot via US Department of Justice
PennLive
Sandy Fonzo Confronts Ciavarello--Michael J Mullen via PennLive news site
All That’s Interesting
PA Child Care Facility--Matt Rourke, AP via All That’s Interesting
Hillary's Sources
Wikimedia
Contract with America
The Atlantic
"The Man Who Broke Politics"-- by McKay Coppins
Politico
"The Millennial's Guide to Newt Gingrich"--by Julia Ioffe
PBS Frontline
"The Long March of Newt Gingrich"--by Peter J. Boyer
The Daily Beast
"The Inside Story of How Newt Gingrich Single-Handedly Destroyed Congress"--by Timothy McNulty and Brendan McNulty
Photos
Wikimedia
Newt as Professor--by Andrew Hazlett
Stars Unfolded
Newt with Jackie--via Stars Unfolded
LA Times
Newt with Marianne--via La Times
National Review
Newt with Callista--Reuters photo, Jonathan Ernst via Politico
The Atlantic
Baby Newt Cartoon--Daily News via The Atlantic
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1 hr 40 min
March 11, 2020 Episode 11: Gummy Brain | Phillip Giordano and George Washington's Teeth
Hillary and Tina cover and former Waterbury, Connecticut Mayor Philip Giordano and President George Washington’s teeth.
Hillary's Story
Since 1754, founding father George Washington had more than his fair share of dental problems. And, today, people still believe that Washington wore wooden teeth as dentures. But, things were not so simple; in fact, Washington suffered for decades in search of the best teeth.
Tina's Story
For five years, Philip Giordano served as the City of Waterbury mayor. As mayor he prided himself for his work getting the city’s finances in order. But, in 2001, when investigators started looking into his methods for balancing the budget, they discovered that Giordano was even more mucked up than they thought.
Sources
Hillary's Story
Wikipedia
George Washington's Teeth
George Washinton's Mount Vernon
"The Trouble with Teeth"
Revolutionary War Journal
"History of Dentistry in the 18th Century"--Harry Schenawolf
Photos
Collector's Weekly
Dental Keys--from Savigny’s catalog of surgery implements, circa 1798.
Washington's Cheeks--Rembrandt Peale’s first portrait of George Washington
Old Dental Photo-- Louis Leopold Boilly 1827 engraving
George Washington's Dentures Side View--Library of Congress
George Washington's Dentures--via New York Times
Tina's Story
Wikimedia
Philip Giordano
Waterbury, Connecticut
The Baltimore Sun
“Woman In Giordano Sex Abuse Case Is Spared More Prison”--by Edmund H. Mahoney
CNN
“Mayor arrested on sexually related charges involving child”--CNN
New Haven Register
“Giordano is his own man”--by Christopher Hoffman
New York Times
“A Senate Candidate in a New Spotlight”--by Richard Weizel
“Mayor's Arrest Hits Waterbury Harder Than Past Corruption”--by Charlie Leduff and David M. Herszenhorn
“Rape Charges Against Mayor Of Waterbury”--by Paul von Zielbauer
“Ex-Mayor Convicted in Sex Abuse Case”--by Paul von Zielbauer
“A Young Mayor Offers Tough Love for Waterbury”--by Bill Ryan
“Waterbury Corruption Case Is Moving Forward Again”--by Stacey Stowe
NBC News
“Ex-Mayor guilty of child sex is sentenced again”--by Associated Press
Hartford Courant
“Changing Jobs to Change a City”--by Bill Leukhardt
“His Honor, Mayor Philip A. Giordano: Vain, Power-Hungry, Sexually Obsessed And Increasingly Reckless”--Hartford Courant Staff
“Ex-Waterbury Mayor Phil Giordano, Convicted Of Raping Children, Loses Another Appeal”--by Edmund Mahony
“Judge Describes Child Victims' Anxiety, Self-Loathing As He Sentences Giordano To 37 Years”--by Lynne Tuohy

“Reading Giordano's Response”--by Stan Simpson
“Giordano’s Taped Calls Fill Court”--by Lynn Tuohy
Newstimes
“Judge questions Giordano's abuse of office”--Newstimes
Justia US Law
“United States of America, Appellee, v. Philip A. Giordano, Defendant-appellant, 442 F.3d 30 (2d Cir. 2006)”--US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
New Haven Register
“Ex-mayor Giordano takes child-sex abuse case to US Supreme Court again”--by Dave Collins, AP
Casetext
Doe v. City of Waterbury, US District Court
Photos:
The Waterbury Observer
“Waterbury Mayor Philip Giordano Arrested By FBI” --by John Murray
Giordano Mayoral Election Photo--John Murray via the Waterbury Observer
CT News Junkie
Giordano Prison Photo--CT Department of Corruption via CT News Junkie
Wikipedia
Waterbury Clock Tower--Daniel Case via Wikipedia
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March 04, 2020 Episode 10: Schlemiel Schlimazel | Willie J. Junior and Gary George
Hillary and Tina cover former Escambia County Commissioner Willie J. Junior and former Wisconsin State Senator Gary George.
Tina's Story
From 1981 until 2003, Gary George served as Wisconsin’s State Senator known for being a maverick. But, when he failed to toe the party line one too many times, he became embroiled in a recall election and later sank further into the muck of corruption.
Hillary's Story
In 1983, Willie J. Junior made history as the first black commissioner of the Escambia County Commission. When charges of bribery, racketeering, and other crimes come to light, Junior mucks up his legacy. But, it’s his strange disappearance that catapults the Florida town into a decades long mystery.
Sources:
Tina's Story
Wikimedia
Gary George (Wisconsin politician)
Milwaukee
Pioneer Press
“Former Wisconsin senator named in Laos plot court papers”--by Pioneer Press
Politifact
“Gary George says he created school choice”--by Dave Humfoefer
The Badger Herald
“Gary George removed from ballot”--The Badger Herald
Fox 6 Now
“Running for Congress: Convicted felon Gary George”--AP Wire Service
Wisconsin Elections Commission
“About Recalls in Wisconsin”
The Chippewa Herald
“Revolt ousts Senator George” by Todd Richmond (Associated Press)
“State Sen. Gary George indicted on two conspiracy charges”--by Melissa Trujillo
“Former state senator sentenced to 4 years in prison”--by Todd Richmond (Associated Press)
Urban Milwalkee
“Gary George’s Grafton Mansion”--by Michael Horne
Wisconsin State Journal
“State court reinstates Gary George's law license”--by Associated Press
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
“Gary George vs Gwen Moore, and 2 Republicans face off, in congressional primary”--by Annysa Johnson
Milwaukee Magazine
“Downfall”--by Joel McNally
SFGate
“Ex-Wisconsin lawmaker implicated in Laos coup plot, federal agent says” by Demian Bulwa
Twin City Pioneer Press
“Former Wis. senator implicated in Laos plot had ties to Hmong”--by Pioneer Press
New York Times
“Political Briefing; Name Recognition, But With a Twist”--by B. Drummond Ayres Jr.
Case Law
“Supreme Court of Wisconsin--Re: IN RE: DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST Gary R. GEORGE”
Milwaukee Magazine
“Cloak and Dagger”--by Jessica McBride
Photos:
Wisconsin Eye
Gary George Speaking to Reporters (screenshot via YouTube)
Ballotpedia
Gary George (Wisconsin)
Wikipedia
Gwen Moore Congressional Photo (U.S. House Office of Photography)
Hillary's Story
Pensapedia
Willie Junior
W. D. Childers
Rick's Blog
"In 2005: Mysterious Death of Willie Junior"--Rick Outzen
Casetext
McMillan v. Escambia County--United States Court of Appeals
Photos
Pensapedia
Willie Junior Commissioner Photo
W. D. Childers
Childers Swearing-in
Junior Drive-Thru Funeral Home
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1 hr 20 min
February 26, 2020 Episode 9: Baby Bing | David Vitter and Ray Blanton
Hillary and Tina cover US Senator out of Louisiana David Vitter and former Tennessee Governor Ray Blanton.
Hillary's Story
Throughout his political career, Senator David Vitter championed conservative, family values agenda. But, when journalists highlight names from the DC Madam’s client list, his own morals are called into question.
Tina's Story
Tennessee’s 44th governor, Ray Blanton played an instrumental role in tax reform for the state and in building partnerships with foreign investors. But, in 1978, when suspicions surrounding Blanton’s questionable actions started to bubble to the surface, Tennessee didn’t know what the muck hit them.
Sources
Hillary's Story
Wikipedia
David Vitter
Wendy Vitter
New York Times
"Deripaska and Allies Could Benefit From Sanctions Deal, Document Shows"--Kenneth Vogel
"David Vitter’s Defeat in Louisiana Is a Lost Opportunity for Senate Democrats"--Carl Hulse
NPR
"Judicial Nominee Wendy Vitter Gets Tough Questions On Birth Control And Abortion"--video
Vice
"New Details on the Infamous DC Madam Scandal Emerge"--Jason Leopold
Mother Jones
"Here’s the Story Behind That Crazy Story About David Vitter Having a Love Child With a Prostitute"--Tim Murphy
The Advocate
"Once a reformer, David Vitter's now lobbying for Russian oligarch"--Stephanie Grace
Photos:
Britannica
Candidate Photo
Nola.com
Vitter and Wife
Wikipedia
Deborah Jeane Palfrey
Tina's Story
Sources
Wikipedia
Ray Blanton
Marie Ragghianti
Marie (film)
Adamsville, Tennessee
The Evening Independent
“The ‘Hillbilly’ Nixon”--Bill Rose
Tennessee Encyclopedia
Leonard Ray Blanton
Tennessean
“Donald Trump’s troubled presidency recalls Ray Blanton years”--GayNelle Doll
“How one of Tennessee's most dramatic political moments unfolded 40 years ago this week”--Joel Ebert
New York Times
“Blanton Grants Clemency To 52 Tennessee Convicts”--Special to The New York Times
“Goy. Blanton of Tennessee Is Replaced 3 Days Early in Pardons Dispute”--Howell Raines
“Senate Contest”--By George Vecsey
“Blanton’s Uncle Sentenced”--AP
UPI
“Ex-Blanton aides plead guilty in clemency-for-cash scandal”--Tom Humphrey
New Jersey Globe
“The ‘Pardon me, Ray’ Story”--David Wildstein
WKRN Nashville
“Turbulent Transition: The story behind the sudden swearing in of Lamar Alexander 40 years ago”--Hunter Patterson
AP
“Ray Blanton, 66, Ex-Governor Ousted in a Tennessee Scandal”--The Associated Press
Genius
Pardon Me, Ray Lyrics--Brian Christie
YouTube
Pardon Me, Ray Audio--Brian Christie, YouTube
The Knoxville Focus
Ray Blanton, Part 5--design
History Collection
Top Six Corrupt Politicians
Photos:
Wikipedia
Ray Blanton—via Library of Congress
Genius
Pardon Me, Ray Record--via Genius.com
Nashville Tennessean
Lamar Alexander Swearing In--via Nashville Tennessean
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February 19, 2020 Episode 8: Shrimp Boy | Leland Yee and James Garfield
Tina and Hillary cover the story of former California State Senator Leland Yee and President James Garfield.
Tina's Story
In 2014, California State Senator LeLand Yee was celebrated for his leadership, gun control advocacy, support of first amendment rights, and more. But, an FBI raid on Yee’s office highlighted a level of hypocrisy that shook the civic foundation of the state, landing a ten on the Richter Scale of California’s history.
Hillary’s Story
In 1881, newly elected President James Garfield fought against political corruption throughout his career, but when a member of the Stalwarts seeks revenge for a perceived slight, the course of history is changed forever.
Sources:
Tina's Story
Wikipedia
“Leland Yee”
SFWeekly
“A tale of two Yee’s: Norman Yee may have unwittingly benefited from Leland Yee”--Rachel Swan
“Calif. state Sen. Yee had role in case against Ed Jew”--Phillip Matier And Andrew Ross
“Good Scout, Bad Boy: Examining the Virtues of Leland Yee”--Matt Smith
BeyondChron
“How the Media Protected Leland Yee”--Randy Shaw
Ballotpedia
“Leland Yee”
“California Proposition 50, Legislator Suspension Amendment (June 2016)”
Snopes
"Was Ex-California State Senator and Gun Control Advocate Leland Yee Arrested for Gun Trafficking?"--Bethania Plama
The Guardian
“Former California state senator Leland Yee sentenced to five years in prison”
Daily Republic
“Few can reconcile Leland Yee with the charges against him”--Tribune Content Agency
Represent Us
“CALIFORNIA BADBOYS: SENATOR LELAND YEE AND ‘SHRIMP BOY’”
ABCLocal
LeLand Yee Criminal Complaint
San Francisco Examiner
“DA, FBI announce formation of political corruption task force”--Jonah Owen Lamb
CalWatchdog
“Not a single Leland Yee gun-control bill was signed into law”--John Hrabe
California State Senate
Leeland Yee
Forbes
“Senator Yee Knew Conspiracy Would Send Money To Islamic Militants And Arms To North Africa”--Gregory S. McNeal
CBS SF Bay Area
“Man Who Threatened To Kill State Sen. Leland Yee Faces 10 Year Sentence”--CBS News Service
KQED California Public Radio
“Prop. 50: Should Legislature Be Able to Suspend Lawmakers Without Pay?”--Ben Adler
KPCC
“Leland Yee investigation: 8 shocking details from the affidavit”--Sharon McNary
Photos
LA Times
Shrimp Boy--Jen Siska via LA Times
Wikimedia
Leland Yee Headshot--photo by Nancy Wong
NBC Bay Area
Leland Yee--Screenshot via NBC Bay Area News
Hillary's Story
Wikipedia
"James A. Garfield"
The Atlantic
"How the Assassination of James A. Garfield Haunts VA Reform"--Norm Ornstein
Mental Floss
"8 Things You Might Not Know About James A. Garfield"--by Jake Rossen
Encyclopedia Brittanica
"James A. Garfield: President of United States"
Photos
Wikipedia
Garfield Election Poster via Library of Congress
Presidential Portrait via Library of Congress
Guiteau via Jacek Halicki via Wikimedia Commons
Garfield and Wife via Western Reserve Historical Society
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1 hr 19 min
February 12, 2020 Episode 7: Brad Pitt 4-Ever | Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat and Timothy Nolan
Hillary and Tina cover the story of former Michigan State Representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat and former Kentucky Campbell County Judge and School Board member Timothy Nolan.
Hillary's Story
When Tea Party candidates Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat win their respective elections, they join forces as outsiders in the State House and their party. But, when rumors start swirling about an illicit affair, a media storm sweeps the state.
Tina's Story
In 2017, Timothy Nolan was a highly respected former Campbell County judge and newly elected member of Kentucky’s Campbell County School Board. But, when Nolan’s nefarious acts are finally revealed, he turns out to be the antithesis of the convervative crusader he pretended to be.
Sources:
Hillary's Story
Wikipedia
Todd Courser
Cindy Gamat
Tea Party Movement
The Detroit News
"Former Rep. Courser gets 12 months probation for 'false flag' email"--Beth LeBlanc
M Live
"Todd Courser, Cindy Gamrat: How a sex scandal turned into 6 felony charges"--Emily Lawler
YouTube
"Michigan Lawmakers Caught in Love Affair Cover Up"--ABC's 2020
Photos:
M Live
Courser and Gamrat Rep Photos--Danielle Duval via M Live
West Michigan Politics Blog
Courser Gamrat Footrub Photo--via West Michigan Politics Blog
New York Daily News
Courser and Gamrat on Michigan House Floor--Dale G. Young via New York Daily News
Tina's Sources
Wikipedia
Tim Nolan (Politician)
Campbell County Kentucky
Campbell County Home Page
Local 12 News
“Former Campbell Co. judge charged with human trafficking”--Joe Webb
“Tim Nolan files lawsuits against family from prison”--Joe Webb
Fox Chattanooga
“Judge advises Tim Nolan, who is representing himself, that he "has a fool for a client"--Joe Webb
ABC6
“Former Cincinnati-area judge, school board member sentenced for human trafficking”--Joe Webb
River City News
"Campbell Co. School Board Member, Former Judge Charged with Human Trafficking"
Cincinnati The Enquirer
“NKY Notebook: Investigation involves former judge”--Scott Wartman
“Tim Nolan, judge accused of human trafficking, asks to withdraw guilty plea: 'What is going on?’”--Scott Wartman
“Former judge files suit over KKK photo”--Scott Wartman
“Tim Nolan was a judge. Tim Nolan was a conservative activist. Tim Nolan was a human trafficker”--Scott Wartman
“Judge Tim Nolan indicted on more charges going back 50 years”--Scott Wartman
WCPO Cinncinati
“Ex-Campbell County judge sentenced to 20 years for sex crimes”--James Leggate
UPI
“Ex-Kentucky judge sentenced to 20 years for human trafficking”--Ray Downs
Kentucky.gov
“ATTORNEY GENERAL BESHEAR: PROSECUTOR WHO HELPED CONVICT FORMER NORTHERN KENTUCKY JUDGE RECOGNIZED BY HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS ADVOCATES”--Terry Sebastian or Crystal Staley
“Beshear, Law Enforcement, Advocates Working to Stop Human Traffickers at 144th Kentucky Derby”--
Terry Sebastian or Crystal Staley
AP News
“Former judge in Kentucky fighting sex charges”--Bruce Shreiner
National Human Trafficking Hotline
Help and Hotline
Photos
Campbell County Kentucky
Campbell County Main Street--screenshot via Campbell County Kentucky
Campbell County Hills--screenshot via Campbell County Kentucky
Kentucky Online Offender Lookup
Nolan Inmate Photo--via Kentucky Online Offender Lookup
YouTube (Channel 12 Segment)
Nolan Court Screenshot--via Channel 12 Segment on YouTube
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1 hr 3 min
February 05, 2020 Episode 6: Throw a Chair | Edward Burke and Edward King
Tina and Hillary cover the Chicago Alderman Edward Burke and former Mount Pleasant, Iowa Mayor Edward "Edd" King."
Tina's Story
Mayor Edd King was a beloved and innovative leader of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. But, on December 10th, 1986, an encounter with an aggrieved, reclusive consitutent changes the history of the once peaceful town forever.
Hillary's Story
Since 1969 Alderman, Edward Burke, ruled Chicago's 14th ward. But, in 2019 after years of kickbacks, Burke has to defend himself against corruption charges.
Sources
Tina's Story
Wikipedia
Mount Pleasant
Tom Vilsack
Chicago Tribune
“Iowa Vets Drummed Out Veteran”--Rogers Worthington
The New York Times
“Killing in Council Chamber Stuns City in Rural Iowa”--Andrew H. Malcolm
“Murder Case in Suspect’s Past”--UPI
“Slain Mayor in Iowa Eulogized at Service”--UPI
Associated Press
“Slain Mayor Remembered As 'Dedicated'; Suspect Called 'Oddball'”--David Speer
“Man Says He Has No Regrets About Killing Mayor Over Sewer Dispute”--David Speer
“Mayor Killed, Two Council Members Wounded In Meeting Gunfire”--David Speer
USA Today
“Tears flow as memorial fountain to slain mayor is removed”--Kyle Munson
League of California Cities
“Physical Security and Public Officials”--Robert Herrick
Cut Bank Pioneer Press
“Convicted murderer dead at 81”--Jim Hekel
Photos
Wikimedia
Mount Pleasant
Main Street Mount Pleasant
City of Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Comprehensive Plan 2017
Mayor Edd King Early Photo
The Courier
“Man Kills Mt. Pleasant Mayor; Two Council Members Wounded”--AP
Ralph Orin Davis Handcuffed
The Hawkeye
Mayor Edward Edd King Memorial Fountain--Photo by John Loveretta via The Hawkeye
Hillary's Story
New York Times
"Live, at Chicago's City Hall: It's the 'Jerry Springer Show'"--Bruce Weber
Chicago Magazine
"In 1997, We Profiled Ed Burke. He Was in Trouble Then, Too"--Phobe Mogharei
Wikipedia
Chicago City Council
Edward M Burke
Chicago Tribune
"Feds charge Ald. Edward Burke, allege wiretap on cellphone captures him in attempted extortion"--Jason Meisner
Photos
Chicago Tribune
Young Edward Burke
Burke and Alderman Timothy Evans
Chicago Sun Times
Older Burke
Mental Floss
Jerry Springer Show
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1 hr 23 min
January 29, 2020 Episode 5: The Anonymous Letter | HIV/AIDS Crisis and Frank Tassone
Hillary and Tina cover the political failures of America’s HIV/AIDS crisis and former Roslyn County Superintendent Frank Tassone.
Hillary’s Story:
In the mid to late 1970s, gay men throughout America started dying at major rates from what appeared to be minor infections. By the time government entities, politicians, and community leaders focused more on why this was happening, rather than who it happened to, more than five thousand people had died.
Tina’s Story:
In 2002, Roslyn County School Board members believed Superintendent Frank Tassone had their best interest when he quietly prevented a potential scandal from going public and tarnishing the County’s pristine reputation. But, in 2004, the curtain lifted on the well-dressed and well-respected Tassone, and his pursuit of the good life finally caught up with him.
Sources
Hillary's Story
New York Times
"Judging Mayor Koch’s AIDS Record, Whispers Aside"--Ginia Bellafante
NBC News
"LGBTQ History Month: The early days of America's AIDS crisis"--Tim Fitzsimons
UCSF
"Thirty Years of AIDS: A Timeline of the Epidemic"--Lisa Cisneros
Avert
"History of HIV and AIDS Overview"--Avert
Wikipedia
HIV/AIDS
Photos
Time
"The Photo That Changed the Face of AIDS"--Ben Cosgrove
David Kirby--by Therese Frare
NBC News
"LGBTQ History Month: The early days of America's AIDS crisis"--Tim Fitzsimons
ACT UP Activists--by Catherine McGann
ACT UP Poster--by ACT UP New York
Tina's Story
Wikipedia
Nassau County, New York
New York Times
“Roslyn Schools Superintendent Resigns as Officials Investigate District's Financial Scandal”--Michelle O'Donnell
New York Times
“A Suspicious Clerk and a School Scandal”--Paul Vitello
New York Magazine
“The Bad Superintendent”--Robert Kolker
“Former Schools Chief of Roslyn Gets 4 to 12 Years in Fraud”--Paul Vitello
Newsday
“Roslyn's Tassone to be released from prison early”--Joie Tyrrell
Vanity Fair
“The Unbelievable New York School Scandal That Inspired Hugh Jackman’s New Movie”--Julie Miller
Photos
Newsday
Frank Tassone Arraignment--Karen Wiles Stabile
Newsday
“Suffolk political attack ad pictures the wrong man”-Rick Brand
Wrong Tassone in Ad
Vanity Fair
“The Unbelievable New York School Scandal That Inspired Hugh Jackman’s New Movie”--Julie Miller
Tassone/Jackman Side by Side
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1 hr 5 min
January 22, 2020 Episode 4: Beam Me Up, Mr. Speaker | Cornelia "Cora" Knutson and James "Jimbo" Traficant
Hillary and Tina cover former Minnesota US House Representative Cornelia “Coya” Knutson and former Ohio US House Representative James “Jimbo” Traficant.
Sources:
Tina's Story
Wikipedia
Youngstown, Oh
RICO
The New Republic
Crimetown, USA--David Grann
Showbiz Cheatsheet
“Surprising Things You Never Knew about the House of Representatives”--Rachel Diaz
Independent
“James Traficant: Maverick politician who became only the second person to be thrown out of Congress since the American Civil War”--Matt Schudel
NPR
"Ex-Rep. James Traficant Dies at 73"--on Morning Edition
Forbes
“James Traficant Jr. And The Taxpayer's Burden”--Peter Reilly
Law Resource
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Document
Morning Journal
“James Traficant cause of death was asphyxia, coroner says”--AP
Congressional Research Service
“ Status of a Senator Who Has Been Indicted for or Convicted of a Felony”--Jack Maskell
Downfall Dictionary
“Jim Traficant Beamed Out”--Dirk Langeveld
CNN
“Traficant guilty of bribery, racketeering”
United States Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
United States vs. Traficant--02-3864
American Mafia
“The Trials of Traficant”--James Ridgway deSzigethy
Amazon Prime
Traficant: The Congressman of Crimetown
Photos
Belt Magazine
“‘A Champion of the People’: Youngstown Says Goodbye to Jim Traficant”--Vince Guerrieri
Traficant Memorabilia
Thinking Through History
"Friday Fun: The Absurd, The Serious, And The Useless In History Trivia"--Tim Lacy
Traficant Leisure Suit
NPR
“Why Youngstown, Ohio Loved ‘Jimbo’ Traficant--Marilyn Geewax
Traficant Courtroom--Associated Press--Joe Marquette
Hillary's Story
NPR
"The Congresswoman Whose Husband Called Her Home"--Liz Halloran
The New York Times
"Coya Knutson, 82, Legislator; Husband Sought Her Defeat"--Robert Mcg. Thomas Jr.
Smithsonian Magazine
"Friends in the House, Hostility at Home"--Gilbert King
Photos
MNopedia
Coya Knutson, 1955
Coya with Farmers
History, Art, and Archives
Coya and Andy Knutson--Associated Press Wire Photo
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55 min
January 15, 2020 Episode 3: Like Evil Idiots | Louis "Bill" Conradt, Jr. and David Cimperman
Hillary and Tina cover former Rockland County Texas, Assistant District Attorney Louis “Bill” Conradt, Jr and former Amsterdam, Ohio police chief, David Cimperman.
Sources:
Hillary's Story
Colombia Journalism Review
"The Shame Game: 'To Catch a Predator' is propping up NBC’s Dateline, but at what cost?"--Douglas McCollam
Esquire Magazine
"Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die"--Luke Dittrich
NPR
"Ethics of NBC's Sting Show 'To Catch a Predator'"--Talk of the Nation
Wikipedia
"Louis Conradt"
"To Catch a Predator"
Photos
Esquire Magazine
SWAT Team
Arrest Warrant
Hansen and Chief Myrick
Louis Bill Conradt, Jr.
Tina's Story
CBS News
“How an officer fired twice from one police department became chief of another”--CBS Interactive Inc.
Cornell Law School--Legal Information Institute
Wiretap Code
New Philadelphia City Council
December 23, 2002 (re: Cimperman suing city again)
January 13, 2003 Meeting Minutes (re: Cimperman reinstatement)
New Philadelphia Municipal Court
Schedule of Fines
Ohio Times Reporter
“Dave Cimperman, ex-New Philadelphia police officer, featured in USA Today probe” --Jon Baker
USA Today
“Fired for a felony, again for perjury. Meet the new police chief”--James Pilcher, Aaron Hegarty, Eric Litke and Mark Nichols, USA TODAY Network
Wikipedia
Amsterdam, Ohio
Wonkette
“America Knows How To Handle Bad Cops: Make Them Police Chief!”--Doktor Zoom
Photos
USA Today--article above
Cimperman Headshot and Cimperman Vehicle
New Philadelphia Reporter--article above
Cimperman Photo New Philadelpia Police Force and Cimperman Vehicle in Garage
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