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February 21, 2024 Episode 211: Little Tooth | Operation Flagship
Hillary and Tina cover Operation Flagship.
Operation Flagship was a clever ruse devised by the feds to nab fugitives in Washington DC. BUT, the elaborate scheme ultimately highlighted the innovative tactics used to catch wrongdoers and brought notoriety to the US Marshal's Service.
Sources
Hillary's Story
Chicago Tribune
POLICE ARREST 100 FUGITIVES IN TICKET RUSE
Los Angeles Times
Free Football Party Lures Fugitives Into Arms of Law--by Ronald J. Ostrow
Medium
How Cops Used A Fake NFL Football Ticket Giveaway In 1985 To Capture Wanted Fugitive Criminals--by Andrew Martin
US Marshals Service
Fugitive Investigative Strike Teams - No Such Thing as a Free Lunch
The Washington Post
Football Party Proves a Bust--by John Ward Anderson
Wikipedia
Operation Flagship
YouTube
Mass Amount Of Fugitives BUSTED In Football Ticket Sting Operation
Photos
Banner at Sting Operation--from US Marshals Service via Wikipedia (Public Domain)
Arresting Fugitives--from US Marshals Service via Wikipedia (Public Domain)
Master of Ceremonies--via US Marshals Service Website
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February 14, 2024 Episode 210: Hot Potato | Scott Bartlett
Tina and Hillary cover former Public Works Superintendent Scott Bartlett.
Scott Bartlett served as Fairfield public works superintendent BUT, his reckless handling of toxic waste unleashed one of the most devastating environmental disasters in Connecticut's history.
Sources
Tina's Story
Chron
Judge refuses to dismiss dumping case against former Fairfield officials--by Daniel Tepfer
CTPost
Former public works superintendent gets 5 years in Fairfield dumping case--by Daniel Tepfer
Fox 61
4 more arrested in Fairfield dumping investigation--by Doug Stewart
NBC CT
Fairfield town official sentenced to prison in hazardous waste dumping probe--by Angela Fortuna
News 12
Former Fairfield DPW superintendent found guilty of multiple charges in first fill pile trial
Patch
Bartlett Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison In Fairfield Fill Pile Case---by Alfred Branch
The Register Citizen
Pandemic delays Fairfield dumping case--by Daniel Tepfer
Photos
Scott Bartlett Mug Shot--from Fairfield Police Department via Patch
Owen Fish Pond 2018--via Hamlet Hub
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1 hr 2 min
February 07, 2024 Episode 209: Birds of a Feather | Judge Alex Kozinski
Hillary and Tina cover Judge Alex Kozinski.
Judge Alex Kozinski, accused of sexual misconduct, remained hidden in the shadows for decades. BUT, the advent of #MeToo brought his actions into the spotlight.
Hillary's Story
CBS News
Judge Alex Kozinski steps down after allegations of sexual misconduct
Forbes
He’s Back. After Resigning, Federal Judge Accused of Sexual Harassment Returns As A Practitioner--by Patricia Barnes
Los Angeles Times
Porn trial in L.A. is halted--by Scott Glover
NPR
Federal Appeals Judge Alex Kozinski Accused Of Sexual Harassment--by Ina Jaffe
Politico
Federal appeals court judge steps down amid sexual misconduct probe--by Cristiano Lima
Reuters
Trump hires former 9th Circuit judge Kozinski for Twitter court fight--by Jacqueline Thomsen and Mike Scarcella
Slate
I Received Some of Kozinski’s Infamous Gag List Emails. I’m Baffled by Kavanaugh’s Responses to Questions About Them.--by Heidi Bond
Wikipedia
Alex Kozinski
Photos
Alex Kozinski--by J. David Ake from AP via Politico
Brett Kavanaugh--by Fred Schilling/Public Domain via Wikipedia
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1 hr 5 min
January 31, 2024 Episode 208: Dear Lord | Karen Silkwood
Tina and Hillary cover the mysterious death of Karen Silkwood.
Activist Karen Silkwood was delivering important documents to a reporter. BUT, in a tragic turn of events, a fatal car crash deepened the mystery.
Sources
Tina's Story
Britannica
Karen Silkwood
History
Karen Silkwood dies in mysterious one car crash
Koco News 5
This Day In History: Karen Silkwood dies in mysterious crash in Crescent
National Whistleblower Center
Karen Silkwood
News Channel 8
44 years later, the death of Karen Silkwood is still a mystery--by Maureen Wurtz
The Observer via Mary Ellen Mark
The Karen Silkwood File--by Joyce Egginton
PBS Frontline
The Karen Silkwood Story
Public Health and the Law
The Case of Karen Silkwood---by George J. Annas
United Steelworkers
The Karen Silkwood Story
Photos
Karen Silkwood--via The Oklahoman
Karen Silkwood's crashed vehicle--via espinage& substack
Greg Blot holding sign at Karen Silkwood 1978 Memorial--via The Oklahoman
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1 hr 7 min
January 24, 2024 Episode 207: Rescue Mission | Alan Berg
Hillary and Tina cover the murder of Alan Berg.
Alan Berg hosted a popular radio show, BUT his life was tragically cut short by neo-Nazis, shedding light on the dangers of hate and extremism.
Sources
Hillary's Story
Colorado Public Radio
Murder of Colorado radio man Alan Berg still resonates 30 years later--by Andrea Dukakis
The Detroit Post
The murder of Alan Berg in Denver: 25 years later
Neo-Nazi who shot Denver radio host Alan Berg dies in federal prison in Pa.--by Howard Pankratz
History
A radio host is gunned down for his controversial view
Los Angeles Times
2 Supremacists Guilty in Death of Jewish Radio Host
The New York Times
OUTSPOKEN TALK SHOW HOST SLAIN OUTSIDE DENVER HOME--by Andrew H. Malcolm
Reddebrek on YouTube
KOA Ken Hamblin-Alan Berg Shooting
Rolling Stone
Alan Berg: Talked to Death--by Stephen Singular
Wikipedia
Alan Berg
The Order
Photos
Alan Berg--via The Bowie News
Bruce Pierce--via Southern Poverty Law Center
David Lane--via Southern Poverty Law Center
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1 hr 6 min
January 17, 2024 Classic Episode: See You in Hell | ROE vs. Wade and Abortion in America
We hope you enjoy this rerelease of one of our favorite episodes: Episode 123. Originally released on May 11, 2022, you will hear us discuss abortion in the United States before and after the landmark 1973 Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade.
Hillary and Tina cover Roe vs. Wade and the history of abortion in America.
Hillary’s Story
Throughout the early history of America, abortion was permitted. BUT when women began to seek more rights, more restriction on abortion gets enacted.
Tina’s Story
Roe vs. Wade made a woman’s right to choose a private issue and ensured safe access to abortion. BUT despite that republican law makers have fought to restrict abortion access in America.
Hillary's Sources
AJPH
Population Group Abortion Rates and Lifetime Incidence of Abortion: United States, 2008–2014--by Rachel K. Jones PhD, and Jenna Jerman MPH
The Atlantic
My Abortion Before Roe v. Wade--by Elizabeth Stone
Bustle
Getting An Abortion In The '60s Was Way Different Than It Is Today--by Amanda Chatel
The Daily Beast
Here’s What Life Was Like for American Women in America Before ‘Roe v. Wade’--by Geoffrey R. Stone
Fast Company
Which states will ban abortion if Roe v. Wade is overturned? These maps will tell you--by Christopher Zara
History
Roe v. Wade
The New York Times
Before Roe--by Illan Panich-Linsman and Lauren Kelley
Pew Research Center
About six-in-ten Americans say abortion should be legal in all or most cases--by Hannah Hartig
Planned Parenthood
I Had an Illegal Abortion Before Roe v. Wade--by Phyllis (guest blogger)
Slate
Caught in the Net--by Leslie J. Reagan
Vice
I Got an Illegal Abortion Before Roe v. Wade--by Carter Sherman
Wikipedia
Unsafe abortion
Photos
National Police Gazette Cover with Madame Restell--from Wikimedia via Timeline
Majority of Americans Approve of Legal Abortion Chart--via Pew Research Center
Gloria Allred and Norma McCorvey--by Greg Gibson/AFP via NBC News
Tina's Sources
Alabama
Author of Alabama abortion ban says state might add exceptions as it grapples with possible Roe ruling--by Sarah Whites-Koditschek
Rep. Terri Collins: Banker turned pro-life crusader--by Abbey Crain
BedBible
Black and Hispanic people have the most to lose if Roe is overturned--by BedBible
CNN
13 states have passed so-called 'trigger laws,' bans designed to go into effect if Roe v. Wade is overturned--by Elizabeth Wolfe
The Guardian
A Republican theme on abortions: 'It's OK for me, evil for thee'--by Arwa Mahdawi
Death sentence for abortion? The hypocrisy of US 'pro-lifers' is plain to see--by Jill Filipovic
Guttmacher Institute
For the First Time Ever, U.S. States Enacted More Than 100 Abortion Restrictions in a Single Year--by Elizabeth Nash
The Independent
'Death sentence for women': Alabama proposes law to make abortion punishable by up to 99 years in prison--by Maya Oppenheim
Ms. Magazine
Hana’s Story: Tricked and Traumatized by a Fake Abortion Clinic--by CARRIE N. BAKER
Warning Communities About Fake Clinics, One Sidewalk at a Time--by CARMIYA BASKIN
Naral
The Hypocrisy of the “Pro-Life” Movement
NBC News
The biggest health risks women would face if Roe v. Wade is overturned--by Aria Bendix and Dana Varinsky
The New Yorker
Of Course the Constitution Has Nothing to Say About Abortion
The New York Times
Here are key passages from the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion.--by Mary Cramer
Where Abortion Could Be Banned Without Roe v. Wade--by Allison McCann and Taylor Johnson
NPR-WLRN
Judging Samuel Alito on Abortion Rights--by Diane Geng
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Who is Justice Alito? The New Jersey-bred Supreme Court jurist may shape abortion rights--by Samantha Melamed
Planned Parenthood
Background on Title X Gag Rule
Timeline of Attacks on Abortion: 2009–2021
Politico
Inside Tim Murphy's reign of terror--by Rachel Bade, Jake Sherman, and John Bresnahan
Read Justice Alito's initial draft abortion opinion which would overturn Roe v. Wade
ProPublica
Draft Overturning Roe v. Wade Quotes Infamous Witch Trial Judge With Long-Discredited Ideas on Rape--by Ken Armstrong
Texas Tribune
This Republican Texas lawmaker halted a bill to outlaw abortion. He now faces security concerns, sheriff says.--by Elizabeth Byrne
US News
'Pro-Life' Congressman Who Urged Abortions for Ex-Wife and Mistress Is Running Again--by Steven Nelson
The Young Turks
He Supports the Death Penalty for Abortion; Big Companies Are Backing Him--by Andy Hirschfeld
Photos:
Judge Samuel Alito--by Steve Petteway via Public Domain
First Draft of Alito Abortion Opinion--via Politico
Map of Where Abortion Would be Protected--from Center for Reproductive Rights via ABC News
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1 hr 27 min
January 10, 2024 Episode 206: Definitely Paisan | The Italian Hall Disaster
Tina and Hillary cover the Italian Hall Disaster of 1913.
Union strikers were joyously celebrating Christmas in the Italian Hall, BUT when someone yelled "fire," tragedy engulfed the hall, extinguishing the festive celebration.
Sources
Tina's Story
The History Navigator
The Italian Hall Disaster and the Copper Strike of 1913--by Allison
Memories of the Prairie
The Italian Hall Disaster: a fateful Christmas Party--by Devin Walk
Michigan Live
1913 Italian Hall Disaster was a Michigan Christmas Eve tragedy
The New York Times
MOYER DRIVEN OUT OF CALUMET REGION
MOYER WOUNDED; LAYS IT TO PLOT
Woody Guthrie Lyrics
1913 Massacre
Wikipedia
Anna Clemenc
Italian Hall
Italian Hall Disaster
Photos
Anna Clemenc with flag--via history navigator
Italian Hall 1913--public domain via Wikipedia
Funeral in Church for Victims--via Michigan Live
Funeral Procession for the Victims--public domain via Wikipedia
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1 hr 1 min
January 03, 2024 Episode 205: A Nose for Kink | William Bulger
Hillary and Tina cover former Massachusetts Senator, William Bulger.
Senator William Bulger enjoyed a distinguished career. BUT, as his brother, crime boss James "Whitey" Bulger, Jr. went on the lam and hit the FBI's most wanted list, the family connection emerged, casting a shadow over his political legacy.
Sources
Hillary's Story
ABC News
Tale of Two Brothers: Whitey and Billy Bulger's Rise to Power in Crime and Politics--by ABC News
Boston Globe
Bowing to Bulger brothers tainted the Commonwealth--by Joan Vennochi
How Spotlight revealed the secret deal between Whitey Bulger and the FBI--by Annalisa Quinn
‘My Name Is Bulger’: A tale of two brothers--by Mark Feeney
Senate president: A mix of Southie, power--by Christine Chinlund
Massachusetts Legislature
Senator William M. Bulger
The New York Times
Sticking by a Murderous Brother, and Paying for It Dearly--by Katharine Q. Seelye
Sixty Minutes (YouTube)
BILLY BULGER - MR PRESIDENT - 60 MINUTES (CBS; 11/1993)
Suffolk University
Oral history interview with William Bulger (OH-014)
Wikipedia
William Bulger
Photos
William Bulger--via the Boston Globe
William Bulger and James Bulger as children--via The Boston Herald
William Bulger Testifying at 2003 Congressional Hearing--via The Boston Globe
James "Whitey" Bulger, Jr. Mugshot--from Magnolia Pictures via The Daily Beast
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1 hr 9 min
December 27, 2023 End of Year Special | 2023 Wrap Up
In our End of Year Special for 2023, Tina and Hillary are joined by their Executive Producer Alfredo Olvera to talk about their favorite episodes of the year, political winners and losers, and the best and worst political stories of 2023.
For show notes and links to our sources, please click here.
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December 20, 2023 Episode 204: Thelma and Louise | MKUltra
Tina and Hillary cover the CIAs program MKUltra.
CIA's MKUltra delved into mind control, BUT the program turned into a twisted journey of brainwashing and torture, revealing the dark side of experimentation.
Sources
Tina's Story
ATI
What Was MK-Ultra, The CIA’s Top-Secret Cold War Research Program?--By Katie Serena
El Pais
70 years of MKUltra, the CIA ‘mind-control’ program that inspired ‘Stranger Things’
Grey Dynamics
MK-Ultra: The CIA Infiltrates the Human Psych--by Michael Ellmer
History
THE CIA'S APPALLING HUMAN EXPERIMENTS WITH MIND CONTROL--By Brianna Nofil
MK-Ultra
How Stuff Works
Operation Midnight Climax: A CIA Sex, Drugs and Surveillance Program--by Patrick J. Kiger
The New York Times
MKUltra Joint Hearing documents
Sidney Gottlieb, 80, Dies; Took LSD to C.I.A.
NPR
The CIA's Secret Quest For Mind Control: Torture, LSD And A 'Poisoner In Chief'--by Terry Gross/Fresh Air
Smithsonian Magazine
What We Know About the CIA’s Midcentury Mind-Control Project
The Stuttering Foundation
Sidney Gottlieb: The Infamous Gentle-Hearted Torturer
The Washington Post
Before he was the Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski was a mind-control test subject--by Bryan Pietsch
Wikipedia
MKUltra
Sidney Gottlieb
Wired
The conspiracy theorists convinced celebrities are under mind control
Photos
Sidney Gottlieb--via The Stuttering Foundation
MKUltra LSD Document--by CIA/Public Domain via Wikipedia
Whitey Bulger Mug Shot--by FBI/Public Domain via Wikipedia
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