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The Muck Podcast

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

Li'l Muck Episode 35: Jacques Bruna aka Bleubird

Hillary and Tina speak to rap artist, performer, and founder of Anti-Hate Adventure Bois, Jacques Bruna, aka Bleubird. Jacques Bruna known by his stage name Bleubird is an American rap artist known for his lyrical wit and freestyle. He is also the creator of the Anti Hate Adventure Bois clothing line that challenges folks to get "outside, get wild, and fight hate." For show notes and links to our sources, please click here (https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/articles/lmep35notes). Special Guest:...

Oct 08, 202151 min

Li'l Muck Episode 34: Robin Bartleman

Hillary and Tina Florida House Rep from District 104, Robin Bartleman. Robin Bartleman serves as a member of the Florida House of Representatives from District 104. Prior to earning the House Seat, Robin served on the Broward County School Board for 16 years. She has both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in special education and worked as a special education teacher and assistant principal in Liberty City. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here (https://themuckpodcast.firesid...

Sep 17, 202149 min

Episode 89: OddPods Fam | Stono Rebellion and Jackson Cosko

Hillary and Tina cover the Stono Rebellion and former staff member to US Senator Maggie Hassan, Jackson Cosko. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here (https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/articles/ep89notes).

Sep 15, 202158 min

Li'l Thanks Episode 3

Tina and Hillary call Mucksters to discuss the attack on women's reproductive rights in Texas and across America, personal stories about abortion, and what we can do next to make sure this law doesn't happen in another state. We talk to our friend and super fan, Medea. She shares her personal story of making the choice to have an abortion, including how she struggled afterward and how she feels today about making that decision. We are so grateful to Medea for sharing this story and helping to br...

Sep 06, 202129 min

Episode 87: Hit Pause | Battle for Blair Mountain and Gary Dodds

Hillary and Tina cover the Battle for Blair Mountain and former US Congressional Candidate from New Hampshire, Gary Dodds. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here (https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/articles/ep87notes).

Sep 01, 20211 hr 7 min

Li'l Thanks Episode 2

Tina and Hillary call Mucksters who have received their full COVID-19 vaccinations to thank them for caring about their families and communities. We talk to Emma Collum, Chair of Ruth's List Florida, Gabriela Wisniewski, Science Geek and Friend of the Pod, and Barefoot Lobo, co-host of podcast Hell is Full of Dads and our number one fan.

Aug 23, 202135 min

Li'l Muck Episode 33: Maya Gurantz

Hillary and Tina interview artist, writer, and podcaster, Maya Gurantz. Maya Gurantz is an artist and writer whose work interrogates social imaginaries of American culture, and how constructions of gender, race, class, and progress operate in our shared myths, public rituals, and private desires. Maya’s videos, performances, installations, and social practice projects have been shown and commissioned by (solo): Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, the Grand Central Art Center, Catharine Clark Gall...

Aug 20, 202143 min

Episode 85: Swing Ride | Mark Foley and Edward L. Jackson

Hillary and Tina cover former US House Representative Mark Foley and former Indiana Governor Edward Jackson. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here (https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/articles/ep85notes).

Aug 18, 20211 hr 22 min

Li'l Thanks Episode 1

Tina and Hillary call Mucksters who have received their full COVID-19 vaccinations to thank them for caring about their families and communities. We talk to Alfredo Olvera, President of the Dolphin Democrats, Kelly Raben, Assistant to Broward County School Board Member Sarah Leonardi, and Joe Hosking, co-host of the Keeping Up with the Cardassians podcast.

Aug 16, 202123 min

Li'l Muck Episode 32: Zachary Durand and David Fry

Hillary and Tina interview self-proclaimed UFO enthusiasts Zachary Durant and David Fry. Zachary Durand is a south Florida native, an aide to the mayor of Fort Lauderdale, a volunteer for local democratic organizations, and an amateur astronomer. His interest in the phenomenon has been lifelong but was significantly elevated in 2017 when the New York Times broke the story of the Pentagon's secret UFO program. He has spoken at a variety of institutions, including NYU and Pace University, and stri...

Jul 30, 202151 min

Episode 81: Go Do Something! | Donald "Buz" Lukens and Sylvia Atkinson

Hillary and Tina cover former US House Representative from Ohio Donald “Buz” Lukens and former Brownsville Independent School District trustee, Sylvia P. Atkinson. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here (https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/articles/ep81notes).

Jul 21, 20211 hr 12 min

Li'l Muck Episode 31: Lucy Sedgwick

Hillary and Tina interview President and CEO of Ruth’s List Florida, Lucy Sedgwick. Lucy has dedicated her career to building movements and training the next generation of Democratic leadership. In 2020, she led Colorado’s Abortion Access for All campaign, a state-wide coalition that defeated a high-profile initiative to ban abortion later in pregnancy. Through her work, Lucy has trained hundreds of organizers, campaign staff and candidates. She served as National Training Director for Warren fo...

Jul 16, 202128 min

Li'l Muck Episode 30: Malcolm Kenyatta

Hillary and Tina interview Pennsylvania State House Rep for District 181, Malcolm Kenyatta Representative Malcolm Kenyatta currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Philadelphia Delegation and as a member of the Governor’sTaskforce on Suicide Prevention and a host of committee leadershippositions. He received a B.A. from Temple University, a M.S. from Drexel University, and completed the Harvard Kennedy School’s Executives in State and Local Government program. As the first openly LGBTQ person of co...

Jul 02, 202137 min

Episode 78: Gonorrhea John | Phill Kline and William Goebel

Tina and Hillary cover former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline and the assassination of Kentucky Governor William Goebel. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here (https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/articles/ep78notes).

Jun 30, 20211 hr 24 min

Li'l Muck Episode 29: Bobby DuBose

Hillary and Tina interview Florida State Representative Bobby DuBose from District 94. Bobby B. DuBose’s notable career of leadership within the Florida Legislature began when he accepted the position of Democratic Leader Pro Tempore until 2018, leading to the highlight of his final term – serving as the current Minority Leader for 2020–22 Legislature. This accomplishment follows his many years of service as Commissioner for District 3 with the City of Fort Lauderdale. Additionally, Representati...

Jun 18, 202140 min

Classic Episode: How Many Licks | Doug Danziger and Nancy Oakley

We hope you enjoy the rerelease of our very first episode of The Muck Podcast! This episode is one of our favorites. It definitely ticks all the mucky boxes to make it a classic episode. Hillary and Tina cover former Fort Lauderdale Vice Mayor Doug Danziger and former Madeira Beach Commissioner Nancy Oakley. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here (https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/articles/ep1notes).

Jun 16, 202149 min

Special Episode: Hell is Full of Dads

Hillary and Tina interview Hell is Full of Dads cohosts Nathan Brown and Cody Burrows. Hell is Full of Dads is a podcast where two dads talk about the trials and tribulations of child rearing and everyday life. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here (https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/articles/spep1).

Jun 11, 20211 hr 13 min

Episode 76: Trigger Warning | Lester Hunt and Eric Greitens

Tina and Hillary cover US Senator from Wyoming Lester Hunt and former Governor of Missouri Eric Greitens. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here (https://themuckpodcast.fireside.fm/articles/ep76notes).

Jun 09, 20211 hr 25 min

Li'l Muck Episode 28: Sarah Leonardi

Hillary and Tina interview Broward County Public School Board Member for District 3, Sarah Leonardi. Sarah Leonardi is a teacher and the school board member for Broward County Public School’s District 3. She has nearly a decade of teaching experience, primarily teaching English in Broward’s public high schools. During her tenure in Broward Schools, she served as the sponsor to various clubs, worked as a mentor to other teachers, and was voted the Teacher of the Year at Coconut Creek High School ...

Jun 04, 202130 min
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