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 (https://www.thedailybeast.com/tennessee-republican-david-byrd-nearly-died-from-covid-now-hes-fighting-masks).--by Michael Daly The Daily Herald 3 former players accuse Rep. David Byrd of sexual misconduct while they were teens (https://www.columbiadailyherald.com/story/news/2018/03/28/3-former-players-accuse-rep/12895601007/)--by ALANNA AUTLER Mother Jones A Tennessee Republican Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Underage Girls Just Said He Isn’t Running Again (https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2019/08/tennessee-david-byrd-sexual-misconduct-will-not-seek-reelection/)--Becca Andrews Nashville Scene David Byrd Will Run for Re-Election After All (https://www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithinthewind/david-byrd-will-run-for-re-election-after-all/article_f76ce494-9af2-5812-bd04-573e1682c6ac.html)--by Stephen Elliot Tennessee Lookout Byrd takes oath of office after long COVID battle, brush with death (https://tennesseelookout.com/2021/07/30/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' (https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2021/07/30/rep-david-byrd-covid-19-vaccines-tennessee-lawmakers-coronavirus/5428143001/)--by Natalie Allison Resolution filed again to expel Rep. David Byrd from legislature over sexual assault allegations (https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/politics/2020/02/05/tennessee-rep-david-byrd-resolution-filed-again-expel-house/4672744002/)--by Natalie Allison What to know about embattled Tennessee lawmaker David Byrd and the allegations against him (https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2019/02/20/david-byrd-tennessee-allegations/2927612002/)--By Jon Garcia Wikipedia David Byrd (politician) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Byrd_(politician)) Photos Tennessee House Rep. David Byrd (https://www.motherjones.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20190823_BYRD_2000.jpg?resize=990,556)--by Mark Humphrey/AP via Mother Jones Byrd on House Floor after COVID-19 Recovery (https://tennesseelookout.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Byrd-7-1536x942.jpeg)--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 (https://news.yahoo.com/hero-bum-flash-illinois-politician-151100995.html)--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 (https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-shoebox-scandal-paul-powell-20201010-atsmxswywnfd3nuwxopvuce4uu-story.html)--By John O'Connor Illinois State Library Paul Powell (https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/library/heritage_project/home/chapters/building-for-the-future-the-1960s/paul-powell/) The New York Times Mystery in Illinois: Millionaire Aide (https://www.nytimes.com/1971/01/15/archives/mystery-in-illinois-millionaire-aide-mystery-in-illinois-how-30000.html)--by John Kifner SangamonLink Paul Powell shoebox scandal (https://sangamoncountyhistory.org/wp/?p=7438) Time Paul Powell's Nest Egg (https://web.archive.org/web/20081007140329/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,942440-2,00.html) Wikipedia Paul Powell (politican) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Powell_(politician)#cite_note-time-nestegg-1) WMAY December 30, 1970: Details Of Paul Powell’s Stash Revealed (https://www.wmay.com/2021/12/26/december-30-1970-details-of-paul-powells-stash-revealed/) WPSD Local 6 50 years later, Illinois' 'Shoebox Scandal' still amazes (https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/50-years-later-illinois-shoebox-scandal-still-amazes/article_3ffbaf84-0a6c-11eb-a0c8-07cd82f9d727.html) Photos Containers of Cash (https://www.chicagotribune.com/resizer/s0NWtXcYkyYIadZ7TA1EhoPBCEg=/1024x0/filters:format(jpg):quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tronc/4BW3PFBWBRGH5GLLB3ATIVODYM.jpg)--screenshot from Chicago Tribune Paul Powell, Speaker of the House of Illinois (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/ab/Paul_Powell_%28politician%29_1961.jpg)--photo by Abbie Rowe, via Public Domain