The Assassination of Medgar Evers
This week we discuss the life and death of Medgar Evers
Dec 16, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Cognac & Conspiracies
Every Wednesday, Taylor and Jade bring you black history, crime, and conspiracy theories.
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Night Doctors
This week we continue to discuss the many reasons behind the distrust between the back community and modern medicine. We're talking about the history of "night doctors" and how they still show up in conspiracies in 2020
Dec 09, 2020•45 min
FBI Confession Files: Samuel Little
This week we talked about one of the most prolific serial killers: Samuel Little Sources https://www.fbi.gov/news/stories/samuel-little-most-prolific-serial-killer-in-us-history-100619 https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/national/samuel-little-serial-killer/part-one/ https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/samuel-little https://www.newser.com/story/299452/it-is-possible-to-get-away-with-murder.html Samuel Little's Artwork https://www.insider.com/samuel-little-portraits-victims-paint-draw...
Dec 02, 2020•45 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Public Assistance in the U.S.
This week we discussed the history of public assistance programs in the United States and how they affect communities of color today.
Nov 26, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 39
Henrietta Lacks' "Immortal Cells"
This week we discuss Henrietta Lacks and her "immortal cells"
Nov 18, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 38
The Freeway Phantom
This week we discuss a lesser known serial killer in the DC metropolitan Area - The Freeway Phantom.
Nov 11, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Let's Talk About Voter Suppression
This week we discuss the history of voter suppression but mostly just general thoughts on the upcoming election.
Nov 04, 2020•50 min•Season 1Ep. 35
The Haunted History of the Sorrell - Weed House
This week we discuss one of the most haunted places in Savannah, Georgia and the history behind it .
Oct 28, 2020•51 min•Season 1Ep. 33
The Curse of Julia Brown
This week we have special guest on to talk about Julia Brown and her alleged curse on the town of Frenier.
Oct 21, 2020•47 min•Season 1Ep. 32
Tituba and the Start of the Salem Witch Trials
Did you know the Salem With Trials all started with a black woman? This week we talk about the story of Tituba and how she contributed to one of the most infamous events in history
Oct 14, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 31
Life and Crimes of Madame LaLaurie
Happy October! This is our first themed episode for the month, we talk about Madame LaLaurie, a lesser known serial killer in the 1800s in New Orleans. What crimes she committed and how her victims still haunt new orleans to this day.
Oct 07, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 30
The Atlanta Child Murders
This week we discuss whether or not Wayne Williams was actually responsible for all 28 of the Atlanta Child killings, or was he simply the scapegoat for a bigger coverup?
Sep 30, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 29
The Wrightsville Fire of 1959
This week we talked about a fire that broke out in Wrightsville, Arkansas killing 21 boys ages 13 - 17. How did the fire start and was it an accident or something more intentional? Sources for this episode https://katv.com/news/local/wrightsville-21 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkansas_Negro_Boys%27_Industrial_School https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2018/04/22/finally-a-memorial-to-the-21-boys-who-were-burned-to-death-at-wrightsville-in-59 https://ualrexhibits.org/desegregation/tales-from-th...
Sep 23, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Kendall Francois AKA "Stinky"
This week we're talking about a serial killer you've probably never heard of. Kendall Francois is responsible for the deaths of 8 women over the course of two years Sources for This episode https://murderpedia.org/male.F/f/francois-kendall.htm https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/journalist-revisits-ties-serial-killer-slayed-8-n-y-article-1.2946628 https://criminaldiscoursepodcast.com/the-poughkeepsie-killer-kendall-francois/...
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 27
The Haunted History of Lake Lanier
This week we discussed a Lake Lanier, located in Georgia and most known for the extremely high number of Deaths that have happened there since it's been built
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 26
The Death of Emmett Till - 65 Years Later
The 65th anniversary of Emmett Till's death just passed and on this weeks episode we revisit the case and also talk about ways this tragedy helped spark the civil rights movement.
Sep 02, 2020•52 min•Season 26Ep. 1
The Case of Alonzo Brooks
This week we discuss the newly re-opened case of Alonzo Brooks. Petitions for Alonzo https://www.change.org/p/reopen-the-alonzo-brooks-case?original_footer_petition_id=&grid_position=&pt= https://www.change.org/p/we-the-people-justice-for-the-hate-crime-on-alonzo-brooks/sign Sources for this episode https://www.cnn.com/2020/07/22/us/alonzo-brooks-exhumed-unsolved-mysteries-trnd/index.html https://www.eonline.com/news/1175498/why-alonzo-brooks-death-needed-further-investigation-and-not-ju...
Aug 26, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 25
The Death of Chris Lighty
This week we discuss the conspiracy theories surrounding the Chris Lighty suicide
Aug 19, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 24
The Death of Sam Cooke
This week we discuss some of the confusing details surrounding the death of soul singer Sam Cooke
Aug 12, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The Disappearance of Relisha Rudd
This week we discuss the unsettling case of Relisha Rudd
Aug 05, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 23
The War on Drugs, for Dummies
A crash course on the war on drugs, with a little ranting... Sources for this episode https://www.drugpolicy.org/issues/brief-history-drug-war https://www.history.com/topics/crime/the-war-on-drugs https://warontherocks.com/2018/12/the-enduring-legacy-of-reagans-drug-war-in-latin-america/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/war-on-drugs https://newsone.com/3391639/5-policies-that-prove-the-war-on-drugs-targeted-black-people/ https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/07/ronald-reagans-racist-con...
Jul 29, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 22
The Case of Kenneka Jenkins
Kenneka Jenkins was found dead in a hotel freezer after going missing during a party the night before. It's a case that has sparked a lot of speculation about what really happened that night.. This week we go over the facts and video from the case and come to our own conclusions. Sources for this episode: https://www.nbcchicago.com/tag/kenneka-jenkins/ https://truecrimegarage.com/blogs/true-crime-garage/posts/kenneka-jenkins-party-footage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXMexQYLmdM&feature=y...
Jul 22, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The Assassination of John F. Kennedy
This week we're discussing the assassination of John F. Kennedy and the mystery surrounding it . Sources for this episode: https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/november-22-1963-death-of-the-president https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/jfk-assassination https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/21/us/jfk-assassination-conspiracy-theories-debunked/index.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDZweMXXY6Y...
Jul 15, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 20
The Illuminati
The illuminati in pop culture! Sources for This episode are below: https://www.complex.com/music/2018/11/rap-conspiracy-theories/ https://www.complex.com/music/hip-hop-illuminati-obsession https://www.complex.com/music/2018/09/rappers-accused-of-being-in-the-illuminati/ https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/magazine/2016/07-08/profile-adam-weishaupt-illuminati-secret-society/ https://www.vox.com/2015/5/19/8624675/what-is-illuminati-meaning-conspiracy-beyonce...
Jul 08, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Kendrick Johnson, Ryan Singleton, and Organ Harvesting
This week we discuss two mysterious death cases that some people think may have ties to forced organ harvesting. Also, what is forced organ harvesting and the sale of human bodies? Sources for this episode: https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/how-body-brokers-make-money-harvesting-organs-from-black-people https://www.medicaldaily.com/hospitals-harvesting-organs-patients-doctors-were-pressured-declare-brain-dead-lawsuit-242751 https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-bodies-brokers...
Jul 01, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The Case of TeTe Gulley
Tete Gulley was a black trans woman found hung from a tree in 2019, her death was rules a suicide.... SOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.opb.org/news/article/portland-police-investigation-otis-michael-gulley-jr-black-trans-woman/ https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2020/06/17/tete-gulley-black-trans-woman-violence-murder-suicide-portland-oregon-police/?utm_campaign=www.husaria-marketing.com https://time.com/5601227/two-black-trans-women-murders-in-dallas-anti-trans-violence/ https://time.com/5601227/t...
Jun 24, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The Case of Lavena Johnson
This week we talk about Lavena Johnson, a private in the US army who was found dead in Iraq under very mysterious circumstances. Click below to sign the petition to get justice for Lavena https://www.change.org/p/it-s-time-to-act-now-claim-justice-for-pfc-lavena-johnson
Jun 17, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 16
What REALLY Happened to Tamla Horsford?
This week we do a deep dive into the Tamla Horsford case and speculate on what we think actually happened. You can sign the petition to re-open Tamla's case below https://www.change.org/p/state-of-georgia-fire-sheriff-ron-freeman-stop-his-corruption-and-constant-cover-ups-as-sheriff-in-forsyth-count?recruiter=934379495&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=sms&utm_campaign=psf_combo_share_abi&utm_term=psf_combo_share_initial&recruited_by_id=4b1022f0-28d3-11e9-9522-63d41eebf697...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Did James Earl Ray really shoot MLK? Did he act alone? We're talking about it this week.
Jun 03, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 14
The 1969 Moon Landing
Was the United States really able to send someone to the moon?
Mar 25, 2020•55 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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