Tina and Hillary cover former Virginia State Senator, John Hall. Former Senator John Hall had a promising political career. But things took a dark turn when he decided to take the law into his own hands. Sources Tina's Story Clio John Hall Historical Marker (https://theclio.com/entry/96473)--by Cody Brown and Zachery Cowsert Seletyn THE KILLING OF LEWIS WETZEL BY JOHN HALL (OCT 1862) (https://seletyn.com/2020/10/25/the-killing-of-lewis-wetzel-by-john-hall-oct-1862/)--by Seletyn Wikipedia John Ha...
Apr 24, 2024•51 min
Hillary and Tina cover the murder of Arthur McDuffie and the 1980 Miami riots. Arthur McDuffie was brutally attacked by police for running a stop sign. BUT when the officers are cleared of all charges, violence erupts on the streets of Miami. Sources Hillary's Story Miami Dade County Official Page Miami-Dade County unveils the Arthur Lee McDuffie State Historical Marker for Black History Month (https://www.miamidade.gov/global/release.page?Mduid_release=rel1709322538184215#:~:text=Attended%20by%...
Apr 17, 2024•55 min
Tina and Hillary cover the murder of Henry Denhardt. Henry Denhardt, a prominent figure in Kentucky politics, found himself entangled in a murder investigation. BUT as the trial reached its conclusion, Denhardt faced a shocking twist of fate when revenge caught up to him. Sources Tina's Story Daily News Kentucky brothers sought revenge on general who killed their sister--and dodged jail time (https://www.nydailynews.com/2018/03/25/kentucky-brothers-sought-revenge-on-general-who-killed-their-sist...
Apr 10, 2024•50 min
Hillary and Tina cover the Yablonski murders. Joseph A. "Jock" Yablonski was a labor leader known for his advocacy for miners' rights. BUT he fell victim to a tragic murder that shed light on corruption within the United Mine Workers of America. Sources Hillary's Story CrimeReads How The 1969 Murders of a Labor Leader and His Family Changed Coal Country Forever (https://crimereads.com/how-the-1969-murders-of-a-labor-leader-and-his-family-changed-coal-country-forever/) Forbes Cillian Murphy Starr...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 15 min
Tina and Hillary cover former Ocean Gate mayor, Paul Kennedy. Paul Kennedy served as mayor of Ocean Gate beginning in 2007. BUT after years of deceit, he finally paid the price for profiting off the town. Sources Tina's Story app Ex-Ocean Gate mayor pleads guilty to ‘pattern of official misconduct;’ jailtime expected (https://www.app.com/story/news/local/ocean-county/2023/09/22/former-ocean-gate-nj-mayor-pleads-guilty-to-official-misconduct/70934661007/)--by Erik Larsen NJ Gov’t auctions, parkin...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Hillary and Tina cover the former speaker of the Massachusetts House Salvatore DiMasi. Salvatore DiMasi ascended to power in politics, reaching the esteemed position of Speaker of the Massachusetts House. BUT his downfall came swiftly when corruption charges led to incarceration. Sources Hillary's Story Boston Herald Sal DiMasi, other federal cons can't be automatically blocked from Beacon Hill lobbying, SJC rules (https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/05/sal-dimasi-other-federal-cons-cant-be-aut...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Hillary interviews activist Jayden D’Onofrio, Chairman of Florida Future Leaders PAC. Jayden D’Onofrio has a lengthy political background and has been a leader in multiple youth focused political organizations including VOTFlorida and Voters of Tomorrow. Since his last visit to the podcast in November of 2022, Jayden has founded the Florida Future Leaders PAC. The focus of the PAC is to combine the power of Florida College Democrats, Florida High School Democrats, and paid on-campus organizing t...
Mar 15, 2024•42 min
Tina and Hillary cover the history of women winning the right to wear pants. Throughout history gender norms dictated what women could or couldn’t wear. BUT pants are now the norm thanks to women who challenged conventions. Sources Tina's Story All That's Interesting Meet Helen Hulick, The Woman Who Was Jailed For Wearing Pants To Court (https://allthatsinteresting.com/helen-hulick)--by Marco Margaritoff City Data Forum Roane Woman arrested for wearing pants in 1923 (https://www.city-data.com/fo...
Mar 13, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Hillary and Tina cover the FBI investigation of the Louie, Louie song. The Kingsmen's rendition of "Louie, Louie" has been an iconic song since its debut in the 1960s. BUT when rumors surfaced about potentially obscene lyrics surfaced, the FBI was called in to investigate. Sources Hillary's Story FBI Louie Louie (The Song) (https://vault.fbi.gov/louie-louie-the-song/louie-louie-the-song/view) History The FBI Laboratory weighs in on the “dirty” lyrics of “Louie Louie” (https://www.history.com/thi...
Mar 06, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Tina and Hillary cover former Washington Senator Brock Adams. Brock Adams served as congressman and transportation secretary before rising to the US Senate. BUT when allegations of sexual harassment arise his career plummets. Sources Tina's Story K5 NBC #MeToo movement is decades in the making (https://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/metoo-movement-is-decades-in-the-making/281-484130876)--by Natalie Brand Lewiston Tribune NANCY REAGAN, BROCK ADAMS DESERVE A DIFFERENT COURT (https://www.lmtri...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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 (https://www.chicagotribune.com/1985/12/16/police-arrest-100-fugitives-in-ticket-ruse/) Los Angeles Times Free Football Party Lures Fu...
Feb 21, 2024•55 min
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 (https://www.chron.com/news/article/judge-refuses-dismiss-fairfield-dumping-case-17856925.php)--by Daniel Tepfer CTPost Former public...
Feb 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min
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 (https://www.cbsnews.com/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 Practit...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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 (https://www.britannica.com/topic/whistleblower) History Karen Silkwood dies in mysterious one car crash (https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/karen-silkwood-dies-in-mysterious-one-car-crash) Koco News 5 This Day In History: Karen Silkw...
Jan 31, 2024•1 hr 6 min
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 (https://www.cpr.org/show-segment/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 ...
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min
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 ...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 27 min
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 (https://historynavigator.org/2019/12/21/the-italian-hall-disaster-and-the-copper-strike-of-1913/)--by Allison Memories of the Prairie The Italian Hall Disaster: a fateful C...
Jan 10, 2024•1 hr
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 (https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/james-whitey-bulger-billy-bulger-powerfu...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 8 min
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 (https://themuckpodcast.com/).
Dec 27, 2023•36 min
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? (https://allthatsinteresting.com/mk-ultra)--By Katie Serena El Pais 70 years of MKUltra, the CIA ‘mind-control’ program that inspired ‘Stranger Things’ (https://english.elpais.com/usa/2023-04-13/70-ye...
Dec 20, 2023•56 min
Hillary and Tina cover the murder of Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. Anton Cermak, a beacon of hope for many, arrived in the U.S. from the Czech Republic, shaping a remarkable political career. BUT, tragically, his journey met a sudden and violent end when he was gunned down. Sources Hillary's Story Britannica Anton J. Cermak (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Anton-J-Cermak) Chicago Public Library Mayor Anton Joseph Cermak Biography (https://www.chipublib.org/mayor-anton-joseph-cermak-biography/...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Tina and Hillary cover when Christmas was banned in New England. Bigger cities in early America observed Christmas . BUT when celebrations went too far, New England Puritans banned the holiday for years. Sources Tina's Story Atlas Obscura The Long-Banned Tradition of Mummering in Newfoundland Is Making a Comeback (https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-longbanned-tradition-of-mummering-in-newfoundland-is-making-a-comeback)--by Sarah Laskow Colonial Williamsburg Wassailing through History (htt...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Happy Thanksgiving, Mucksters! This week we have taken the weekend off to celebrate Thanksgiving with our family and friends. So, we are sharing with you two of our exclusive Patreon episodes. We have a lot of fun on Patreon each week. If you subscribe you can listen to us play games, take trivia quizzes, and answer your questions. If you are interested in supporting our podcast each month, please join us at: https://www.patreon.com/themuckpodcast. . The two episodes we shared this week are the ...
Nov 29, 2023•39 min
Hillary and Tina cover the Ghost Town of Centralia, Pennsylvania. The town of Centralia, Pennsylvania was once a bustling mining community. BUT after a series of failures culminated into a never-ending mining fire, Centralia turned into a modern-day ghost town. Sources Hillary's Story All That's Interesting Inside The Eerie Ghost Town Of Centralia, Pennsylvania That’s Been On Fire Since 1962 (https://allthatsinteresting.com/centralia-pa)--By Katie Serena Artillary Magazine Graffiti Highway: Crud...
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Tina and Hillary cover the race riot aboard USS Kitty Hawk. The USS Kitty Hawk race riot shook the Navy, highlighting deep racial divides. BUT when black sailors faced charges, while white ones walked free, it exposed a painful injustice within the ranks. Sources CNN US aircraft carrier, site of a 1972 race riot at sea, on way to scrapyard (https://www.cnn.com/2022/03/14/asia/aircraft-carrier-kitty-hawk-scrapping-history-intl-hnk-ml/index.html)--by Brad Lendon Military History Now The Kitty Hawk...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Hillary and Tina cover Royal Canadian Air Force Wing Commander Russell Williams. Royal Canadian Air Force Wing Commander Russell Williams had a high-flying career. BUT as his confessions unravel, shocking crimes come to light, revealing a hidden and sinister side. Sources BBC Pilot Russell Williams's graphic murders shock Canada (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-11600316)--by Lee Carter CBC Col. Russell Williams timeline (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/col-russell-williams-timeline-1.913...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr
Tina and Hillary cover former US House Representative from Delaware, Thomas B. Evans. US House Rep Thomas B. Evans, Jr. seemed like a typical politician. But he found himself entangled with a pinup Playboy model lobbyist, sparking rumors of her using unconventional tactics. Sources Tina's Story Orlando Sentinel QUAYLE AND PAULA PARKINSON (https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1988/08/24/quayle-and-paula-parkinson/) PBS Think Tank Corruption, Then and Now (https://www.pbs.org/thinktank/transcript1219.h...
Nov 01, 2023•44 min
Hillary and Tina cover former Louisiana Governor and US Senator, Huey Long. Huey Long, the charismatic yet controversial Louisiana Governor and US Senator, wielded power with strong-arm tactics. BUT his story takes a dark turn when he's assassinated, leaving behind a complicated legacy. Sources Hillary's Story The Atlantic When Demagogic Populism Swings Left (https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2019/03/huey-long-was-donald-trumps-left-wing-counterpart/583933/)--by Annika Neklason Britan...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 21 min
Tina and Hillary cover former Kentucky State Treasurer, James "Honest Dick" Tate. Kentucky State Treasurer James Tate was known for his honesty. But when he vanished with a stolen fortune, he triggered a nationwide manhunt proving that even the most trustworthy can have a hidden side. Sources Frank the Magazine James ‘Honest Dick’ Tate: Frankfort’s most honest of dishonest men (https://frankthemagazine.com/james-honest-dick-tate-frankforts-most-honest-of-dishonest-men/)--by Roger Barlow Lexingto...
Oct 18, 2023•1 hr 11 min
Hillary and Tina cover animal hoarder Vikki Kittles. Vikki Kittles, known for animal hoarding and abuse and spent years avoiding consequences. BUT ultimately her actions led to the creation of protective laws. Sources Hillary's Story The Astorian Kittles collects animals again (https://www.dailyastorian.com/news/kittles-collects-animals-again/article_bdd567d2-338e-597c-abcf-561a77e6a56c.html) The Florida Bar ANIMAL HOARDING IN FLORIDA: ADDRESSING THE ONGOING ANIMAL, HUMAN, AND PUBLIC HEALTH CRIS...
Oct 11, 2023•1 hr 7 min
