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Episode 241: Strong Delulu | Ben Sasse, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Matt Gaetz, P Diddy, RFK, Jr.
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Episode 241: Strong Delulu | Ben Sasse, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Matt Gaetz, P Diddy, RFK, Jr.
Hillary and Tina cover Ben Sasse's spending, the 2nd assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the court filing on Matt Gaetz, P-Diddy's "freak offs," RFK, Jr., and the Oprah/Harris YouTube live. Sources Full List of Celebrities Named in Diddy Court Filing (https://www.newsweek.com/celebrities-named-diddy-lawsuit-1883698) - Newsweek Porn website posts reportedly linked to Robinson deleted after CNN story (https://www.politico.com/news/2024/09/20/mark-robinson-porn-website-deleted-00180319) - POLITICO Sasse’s spending spree: Former UF president channeled millions to GOP allies, secretive contracts (https://www.alligator.org/article/2024/08/sasse-s-spending-spree-former-uf-president-channeled-millions-to-gop-allies-secretive-contracts)- The Independent Florida Alligator New Court Filings Place Matt Gaetz at a Party at the Center of the Sex Trafficking Scandal (https://www.notus.org/florida/new-court-filings-matt-gaetz-dorworth-sex-party) - NOTUS (Allbritton Journalism Institute) Pundits Said Harris Won the Debate. Undecided Voters Weren’t So Sure. (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/11/us/politics/undecided-voters-react-debate.html)-The New York Times Photos Matt Gaetz (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/80/Matt_Gaetz_117th_Congress_portrait_%28crop%29.jpg/1024px-Matt_Gaetz_117th_Congress_portrait_%28crop%29.jpg)--via Wikipedia (public domain) Ben Sasse (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/2d/Ben_Sasse_Official_photo_114th_congress.jpg/440px-Ben_Sasse_Official_photo_114th_congress.jpg)--via Wikipedia (public domain) Kamala Harris (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/41/Kamala_Harris_Vice_Presidential_Portrait.jpg/440px-Kamala_Harris_Vice_Presidential_Portrait.jpg)--via Wikipedia (public domain) Donald Trump (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Donald_Trump_official_portrait.jpg)--via Wikipedia (public domain) RFK, Jr. (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/37/Robert_F._Kennedy%2C_Jr._by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg/1024px-Robert_F._Kennedy%2C_Jr._by_Gage_Skidmore.jpg)--via Wikipedia (Gage Skidmore CC BY 3.0)
Episode 240: Just Die | Byron Wiscombe
18-09-2024
Episode 240: Just Die | Byron Wiscombe
Tina and Hillary cover former Ammon councilman, Byron Wiscombe. Byron Wiscombe served as councilman in the city of Ammon beginning in 2013. BUT when assault allegations arise, Wiscombe goes from serving his community to serving time. Sources Tina's Story East Idaho News Court documents detail sexual assault allegations against former city councilman (https://www.eastidahonews.com/2022/01/court-documents-detail-sexual-assault-allegations-against-former-city-councilman/) Former city councilman going to prison after molesting girl for seven years (Former city councilman going to prison after molesting girl for seven years) Idaho Falls George Vander Meer Appointed to Ammon City Council (https://www.idahofallsmagazine.com/2022/01/george-vander-meer-appointed-to) Local News 8 Open Ammon City Council seat after councilmember resigns (https://localnews8.com/news/2021/12/05/open-ammon-city-council-seat-after-councilmember-resigns/) Post Register Former Ammon City Councilman signs plea agreement in child rape case (https://www.postregister.com/news/crime_courts/former-ammon-city-councilman-signs-plea-agreement-in-child-rape-case/article_ad8450da-7296-11ed-b016-3b514138aae8.html) Photos Byron Wiscombe Mug Shot (https://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/postregister.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/a/d4/ad4ae6d1-e978-5dc1-a65d-02477fdf9bce/61f32867e558c.image.jpg?resize=900%2C506)--from Bonneville County Jail via Post Register [Byron Wiscombe handcuffed after sentencing]((https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIq6XR3Q-D0)--from East Idaho News via YouTube
Episode 239: Here's Your Sauce! | 2019 Samoa Measles Outbreak
11-09-2024
Episode 239: Here's Your Sauce! | 2019 Samoa Measles Outbreak
Hillary and Tina cover the 2019 Samoa Measles Outbreak. Vaccines have saved countless lives. BUT the growing antivax movement has contributed to outbreaks like the 2019 Samoa Measles crisis. Sources Hillary's Story AAAS A Note on Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. | Science (https://www.science.org/content/blog-post/note-robert-f-kennedy-jr) AP News RFK Jr. spent years stoking fear of vaccines. These people were hurt (https://apnews.com/article/rfk-kennedy-election-vaccines-2ccde2df146f57b5e8c26e8494f0a16a) Coming Soon via YouTube Shot in the Arm Clip (2023) - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Samoa Measles Outbreak (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4Ye5QI1XQM) The Guardian 'These babies should not have died': How the measles outbreak took hold in Samoa (https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/dec/18/these-babies-should-not-have-died-how-the-measles-outbreak-took-hold-in-samoa) Mother Jones How RFK Jr. Falsely Denied His Connection to a Deadly Measles Outbreak in Samoa (https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/07/how-rfk-jr-falsely-denied-his-connection-to-a-deadly-measles-outbreak-in-samoa/) MSNBC 'Kids died.' The story of RFK Jr., anti-vaxxers, and a measles outbreak: Mehdi’s deep dive (https://www.msnbc.com/mehdi-on-msnbc/watch/-kids-died-the-story-of-rfk-jr-anti-vaxxers-and-a-measles-outbreak-mehdi-s-deep-dive-187033157936) Samoa Observer John F. Kennedy's nephew joins Samoa's Independence celebration (https://www.samoaobserver.ws/category/samoa/42888) The Telegraph Samoa's perfect storm: How a collapse in vaccination rates killed more than 70 children (https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/measles-in-samoa/) The Washington Post Deadly measles outbreak hits children in Samoa after anti-vaccine fears (https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2019/11/26/deadly-measles-outbreak-hits-children-samoa-after-anti-vaccine-fears/) Photos Map of American Samoa (https://cdn.britannica.com/74/62374-050-F934A4A0/American-Samoa-political-physical-map-united-states.jpg)--via Britannica Samoa Measles Outbreak Info (https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/800a/2019/samoameasles.jpg)--via Medical Xpress RFK, Jr. in Samoa in June 2019 (https://samoa-observer.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/store/ef96cd0ec9d00ae968d7dba8cfb47944.jpg)--by Misiona Simo via Samoa Observer
Episode 238: Not Brain Worms | Bill Nojay
04-09-2024
Episode 238: Not Brain Worms | Bill Nojay
Tina and Hillary cover former New York State Assemblyman, Bill Nojay. Bill Nojay served in the New York State Assembly from the 133rd district beginning in 2013. But when he’s charged with fraud—he takes matters into his own hands. Sources Tina's Story Democrat & Chornicle Assemblyman Bill Nojay dies by suicide near family graves (https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2016/09/09/bill-nojay-dies-assemblyman-radio-show-host/90119840/)--by Brian Sharp and Joseph Spector Why we investigated the Bill Nojay case (https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2017/02/17/why-we-investigated-bill-nojay-case/98036778/) A year later, Nojay's affairs remain tangled (https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2017/09/08/year-later-nojays-affairs-remain-tangled/641883001/)--by Steve Orr The New York Times Bill Nojay, Upstate Assemblyman, Dies After Shooting Himself at a Cemetery (https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/10/nyregion/bill-nojay-rochester-assemblyman-dies.html) Rochester First Details of allegations against Bill Nojay revealed in unsealed criminal complaint (https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/details-of-allegations-against-bill-nojay-revealed-in-unsealed-criminal-complaint/) Spectrum News Legislature approves paying remainder of Nojay’s salary to his widow (https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/politics/2018/03/01/http---www-nystateofpolitics-com-2018-03-legislature-approves-paying-remainder-of-nojays-salary-to-his-widow-) Wikipedia Bill Nojay (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Nojay) Photos Bill Nojay (https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/160909-assemblyman-bill-nojay-feature.jpg?resize=1536,1024&quality=75&strip=all)--from Facebook via NY Post Bill Nojay at 2014 Memorial Parade (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/AssemblymanBillNojayBeforeConesusTownMemorialDayParadeB.JPG/1024px-AssemblymanBillNojayBeforeConesusTownMemorialDayParadeB.JPG)--by Daniel Penfield via Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Episode 237: Trust Me, Bro | John Merrill
28-08-2024
Episode 237: Trust Me, Bro | John Merrill
Hillary and Tina cover former Alabama Secretary of State, John Merrill. John Merrill pushed conservative policies as Alabama’s Secretary of State starting in 2015. BUT when news of his extramarital affair broke, the scandal led to his decision not to run for reelection. Sources Hillary's Story Al.com Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill admits affair, won’t run for U.S. Senate: ‘There’s no excuse’ (https://www.al.com/news/2021/04/alabama-secretary-of-state-john-merrill-admits-affair-wont-run-for-us-senate-theres-no-excuse.html) Phone recording of Alabama Secretary of State trying to end extramarital affair (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt0BT5P6xyo) - from Al.com via YouTube Sex, lies and the Alabama secretary of state: The fall of John Merrill (https://www.al.com/news/2021/04/sex-lies-and-the-alabama-secretary-of-state-the-fall-of-john-merrill.html) Slate Top Alabama Republican John Merrill is extremely outraged at affair allegations before a 17-minute tape emerged. (https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/04/alabama-republican-john-merrill-extramarital-affair-senate-race.html) Tuscaloosa News Former Alabama secretary of state John Merrill joins engineering firm (https://www.tuscaloosanews.com/story/news/2023/02/03/former-alabama-secretary-of-state-john-merrill-joins-engineering-firm/69866816007/) Washington Post Confronted with leaked phone call, Alabama Republican John Merrill admits to affair, drops Senate bid (https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/04/08/alabama-john-merrill-affair-senate/) Wikipedia John Merrill (American politician) (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Merrill_(American_politician)) Photos John Merrill (https://compote.slate.com/images/9487a9a0-242a-40df-9546-3fd77067e0c0.jpeg?crop=3000%2C2000%2Cx0%2Cy0&width=1440)--by Joe Raedle via Slate John Merrill and Donald Trump (https://patch.com/img/cdn20/users/24390419/20211205/095755/styles/raw/public/processed_images/Screen%20Shot%202021-12-05%20at%208.57.36%20PM.png?width=726)--from Merrill's Facebook via Patch Merrill Admits to Affair (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG8tRsOAj7k)--screenshot from Fox News 10 via YouTube
Episode 236: One True Fan | Elisha G. Johnson
21-08-2024
Episode 236: One True Fan | Elisha G. Johnson
Tina and Hillary cover the murder of former Florida senator Elisha G. Johnson. Elisha G. Johnson began his service in the Florida Senate in 1870. BUT when political power is at stake, things take a dangerous turn. Sources Tina's Story City of Fernadina Beach (Bosque Bello) Dr. Elisha Graham Johnson (https://www.fbfl.us/DocumentCenter/View/17380/Stories-from-Bosque-Bello---Dr-Elisha-Graham-Johnson) Finding Florida: The True History of the Sunshine State (https://books.google.com/books?id=0eHbtglpMrwC&pg=PT185&lpg=PT185&dq=murder+of+senator+elisha+g+johnson&source=bl&ots=j5fj4VHosd&sig=ACfU3U2B5tXa3gpXiGO0vB53AIvmBCHaSw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwinnuW55KyHAxWmGtAFHaSlAdg4ChDoAXoECBQQAw#v=onepage&q=murder%20of%20senator%20elisha%20g%20johnson&f=false)--by T. D. Allman, excerpt via Google Books Florida Historical Quarterly Political Reconstruction in Florida (https://stars.library.ucf.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3019&context=fhq)--by Jeffell H. Shofner Officer Down Memorial Deputy Collector Elisha Graham Johnson (https://www.odmp.org/officer/22227-deputy-collector-elisha-graham-johnson) Wikipedia Elisha G. Johnson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elisha_G._Johnson) [Charles W. Jones](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CharlesW.Jones#:~:text=Charles%20William%20Jones%20(December%2024,until%20a%20successor%20was%20elected.) Photos Elisha G. Johnson (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9c/Elisha_Graham_Johnson%2C_Florida_Senator.jpg)--from public domain via Wikipedia Charles W. Jones (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/d4/Charles_W._Jones_-_Brady-Handy.jpg/1024px-Charles_W._Jones_-_Brady-Handy.jpg)--from public domain via Wikipedia
Episode 235: Conjugal Visit | Chowchilla Kidnapping
14-08-2024
Episode 235: Conjugal Visit | Chowchilla Kidnapping
Hillary and Tina cover the Chowchilla Kidnapping. In 1976, children from Chowchilla, CA were returning from on their school bus after a day at the local swimming pool. BUT things take a drastic turn when their school bus is hijacked. Sources Hillary's Story Vox The ballad of the Chowchilla bus kidnapping (https://www.vox.com/the-highlight/22570738/chowchilla-school-bus-kidnapping) Fresno Bee Chowchilla bus kidnapper to be released, officials confirm. "I'm angry: and "disturbed" (https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/crime/article264599031.html) City of Chowchilla 1976 Bus Kidnapping (https://www.cityofchowchilla.org/300/1976-Bus-Kidnapping) Wikipedia 1976 Chowchilla kidnapping (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1976_Chowchilla_kidnapping) CNN 26 kids were buried alive in California. A new CNN Film shows how one plotted their escape – and what happened years later (https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/02/us/chowchilla-kidnapping-escape-cnn-film/index.html) How a 1976 mass kidnapping changed how the world sees childhood trauma (https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/02/health/chowchilla-childhood-trauma/index.html) Los Angeles Times Man behind 1976 kidnapping of 26 Chowchilla children and bus driver is granted parole (https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-08-17/frederick-woods-will-be-released-on-parole-chowchilla-1976-kidnapping-26-children) CBS News Chowchilla bus kidnapping: Rare photos from one of the largest abductions in U.S. history (https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-frederick-woods-rare-photos-from-one-of-the-largest-kidnappings-in-u-s-history/) Remembering the Chowchilla kidnapping: A never-before-seen interview with a survivor (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chowchilla-bus-kidnapping-survivor-never-before-seen-interview/) Photos The Dairyland Union School District Bus (https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/gettyimages-1491268191.jpg?q=w_1160,c_fill/f_webp) --via CNN Bus Driver Edward Ray (https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/231201141637-02-chowchilla-kidnapping-doc.jpg?q=w_1160,c_fill/f_webp)--via CNN Trailer where victims were held (https://ca-times.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/d2a0d96/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1992x3000+0+0/resize/1200x1807!/format/webp/quality/75/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcalifornia-times-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fa0%2F45%2Fcc3bffd0423285ea62777c1b2a38%2Fschool-bus-hijacking-71352.jpg)--via LA Times 14 year old Michael Marshall (https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/231201181244-08-chowchilla-kidnapping-doc.jpg?q=w_1160,c_fill/f_webp)--via CNN Kidnappers- Frederick Newhall Woods, James Schoenfeld, Richard Schoenfeld (https://imgix.ranker.com/list_img_v2/5341/3145341/original/3145341-u1?auto=format&q=50&fit=crop&fm=pjpg&dpr=2&crop=faces&h=387.434554973822&w=740)--via Ranker
Episode 234: Birther 2.0 | Steve Nunn
07-08-2024
Episode 234: Birther 2.0 | Steve Nunn
Tina and Hillary cover former Kentucky politician Steve Nunn. Though a son of a former governor, Steve Nunn became a politician in his own right and had a successful career. BUT his life took a dark turn when he murdered his fiancée, shattering his future and reputation. Sources Tina's Story Herald Ledger Estate of woman slain by ex-lawmaker Steve Nunn can garnishee account containing pension payments (https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article44616372.html) NPR WKU Steve Nunn Apologizes to Ex-Fiance's Family (https://www.wkyufm.org/regional/2013-07-25/steve-nunn-apologizes-to-ex-fiances-family) State Journal ‘God will humble you,’ father tells Steve Nunn (https://www.state-journal.com/news/god-will-humble-you-father-tells-steve-nunn/article_e6f97d56-d087-5c31-b8fd-3b7d53316887.html) Wikipedia [Steve Nunn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Nunn#:~:text=Stephen%20Roberts%20Nunn%20(born%20November,for%20the%20Commonwealth%20of%20Kentucky.&text=Glasgow%2C%20Kentucky%2C%20U.S.) WPSD Local 6 Kentucky Supreme Court upholds life sentence of former state representative (https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/archive/kentucky-supreme-court-upholds-life-sentence-of-former-state-representative/article_b4f4f79a-2e5f-5760-88dd-e2f44648416d.html) Photos Steve Nunn (https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/wpsdlocal6.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/3/54/3544fae1-b49c-59fd-9f69-3f73af56bc7f/5d40b6477f7ec.image.jpg?resize=639%2C477)--via WPSD Local 6 Nunn and Ross (https://static01.nyt.com/images/2009/11/13/us/13kentucky_CA3/popup.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale)--by John Perkins via The New York Times Cemetary where Nunn was arrested (https://static01.nyt.com/images/2009/11/13/us/13kentucky_CA1/popup.jpg?quality=75&auto=webp&disable=upscale)--by Hunter Wilson via The New York Times
Episode 233: C Student | Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr.
31-07-2024
Episode 233: C Student | Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr.
Hillary and Tina cover President Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr. President Joe Biden was always known for his work in the senate. BUT when he steps out of the presidential race in 2024, he made history. Sources Hillary's Story Joe Biden | Biography, Family, Policies, & Facts | Britannica (https://www.britannica.com/biography/Joe-Biden) Joe Biden: Biography, U.S. President, Politician (https://www.biography.com/political-figures/joe-biden) Joe Biden Facts | Britannica (https://www.britannica.com/facts/Joe-Biden) President Joe Biden - breaking news, video, headlines and analysis | CNN Politics (https://www.cnn.com/politics/joe-biden) BIDEN, JOSEPH ROBINETTE (JOE), JR., A Senator from Delaware and a Vice President of the United States (https://bioguideretro.congress.gov/Home/MemberDetails?memIndex=b000444) via Congress Joe Biden: Age, Presidency, Family | HISTORY (https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/joe-biden) Joseph R. Biden Jr. - White House Historical Association (https://www.whitehousehistory.org/bios/joseph-r-biden-jr) Beau Biden - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beau_Biden) Joe Biden - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Biden) Photos Joe and Jill Biden (https://www.businessinsider.com/joe-jill-biden-relationship-photos-2021-2)--via Business Insider Senator Biden with President Reagan (https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/israel-biden-no-reagan)--via Washington Institute Barack Obama and Joe Biden (https://www.reuters.com/news/picture/biden-and-obama-over-the-years-idUSRTX7CV0W/)--via Reuters 2020 Biden Inauguration (https://br.usembassy.gov/joseph-r-biden-is-inaugurated-as-the-46th-president-of-the-united-states/)--via US Embassy Biden steps out of 2024 Race (https://www.yahoo.com/news/heres-letter-biden-wrote-no-193443430.html)--via Yahoo News Biden Harris (https://www.edweek.org/policy-politics/what-we-know-about-kamala-harris-education-record/2024/07)--via Ed Week Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (https://www.whitehouse.gov/administration/president-biden/)--by Adam Schultz via Wikipedia Biden Family: Neilia, baby Naomi, Hunter, Beau, and Joe Biden (https://whyy.org/articles/biden-marks-anniversary-of-wife-daughters-death-at-delaware-church/)--via WHYY
Episode 232: Trickle Down Incompetence | Kade Holliday
24-07-2024
Episode 232: Trickle Down Incompetence | Kade Holliday
Tina and Hillary cover former Craighead County Clerk, Kade Holliday. Kade Holliday served as Craighead County clerk beginning in 2012. BUT when auditors notice suspicious activity in the city’s bank accounts, he serves time. *Note: This podcast was recorded on Saturday, July 20, 2024, before President Biden stepped out of the 2024 Presidential Election as the Democratic candidate. Sources Tina's Story AMP FORMER CRAIGHEAD COUNTY CLERK SENTENCED TO 10 YEARS FOR THEFT, FORGERY (https://armoneyandpolitics.com/former-craighead-co-clerk-sentenced-to-ten-years-for-theft-forgery/) Arkansas Business Former county clerk gets 10 years for embezzlement (https://www.ktlo.com/2021/12/01/former-county-clerk-gets-10-years-for-embezzlement/) Kade Holliday (https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/person/kade-holliday/) Arkansas State University Kade Holliday Commits Gift for Professorship and Scholarship (https://www.astate.edu/news/kade-holliday-commits-gift-for-professorship-and-scholarship) Arkansas Times Another allegation of missing money involving former Craighead County clerk (https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2020/07/08/another-allegation-of-missing-money-involvingformer-craighead-county-clerk) Former Craighead clerk gets almost five years in federal prison for public theft on top of 10-year state sentence (https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2022/09/21/former-craighead-clerk-gets-almost-five-years-in-federal-prison-for-public-theft-on-top-of-10-year-state-sentence) KASU Ex-Craighead County Clerk sentenced to 10 years for stealing from nonprofit (https://www.kasu.org/2021-11-30/ex-craighead-county-clerk-sentenced-to-10-years-for-stealing-from-nonprofit) K8 News Business owner files suit against former County Clerk Kade Holliday, alleging fraud and deceit (https://www.kait8.com/2020/07/10/business-owner-files-suit-against-former-county-clerk-kade-holliday-alleging-fraud-deceit/) Former Craighead County clerk sentenced to prison (https://www.kait8.com/2022/09/21/former-craighead-county-clerk-sentenced-prison/) Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette Former clerk Holliday admits to stealing $1.5 million from Craighead County (https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2022/feb/23/former-clerk-holliday-admits-to-stealing-15/) United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of Arkansas Former Craighead County Clerk Sentenced to 57 Months In Prison for Wire Fraud (https://www.justice.gov/usao-edar/pr/former-craighead-county-clerk-sentenced-57-months-prison-wire-fraud) Photos Kade Holliday Clerk Photo (https://i0.wp.com/neareport.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2180975.jpg?w=428&ssl=1)--via NEA Report Kade Holliday Mugshot (https://arktimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/9AD66DFF-9025-4D73-A7E7-05755B6A83A0.png)---via Arkansas Times Kade Holliday Facebook Post (https://i0.wp.com/neareport.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/jan11.png?w=652&ssl=1)--from Holliday's Facebook page via NEA Report
Episode 231: WWRD | St. Francis Dam Collapse and William Mulholland
17-07-2024
Episode 231: WWRD | St. Francis Dam Collapse and William Mulholland
Hillary and Tina cover the St. Francis Dam Collapse and William Mulholland. Irish immigrant William Mulholland worked his way up in the water works industry as a self-taught civil engineer. BUT despite his years of experience, crucial mistakes led to one of the biggest dam disasters in U.S. history. Sources Hillary's Story William Mulholland | American city official | Britannica (https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Mulholland) St. Francis Dam Disaster | Fillmore Historical (https://www.fillmorehistoricalmuseum.org/st-francis-dam-disaster) The St. Francis Dam’s Death Toll - Museum of Ventura County (https://venturamuseum.org/journal-flashback/the-st-francis-dams-death-toll/) When California’s Water Wars Turned Violent | American Experience | Official Site | PBS (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/flood-desert-california-water-wars-violent/) The Mulholland Memorial Fountain: A Grand Monument to a Man and Water | History & Society | PBS SoCal (https://www.pbssocal.org/history-society/the-mulholland-memorial-fountain-a-grand-monument-to-a-man-and-water) Forgotten L.A. history: The deadly St. Francis dam disaster | UCLA Library (https://www.library.ucla.edu/about/news/st-francis-dam-disaster/) St. Francis Dam - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Francis_Dam) William Mulholland - Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Mulholland) Photos William Mulholland (https://www.watereducation.org/sites/main/files/imagecache/medium/main-images/william-mulholland-in-1924_0.jpg?1637047272)---via the Water Education Foundation St. Francis Dam-February 1927 (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/St_Francis_Dam_crop.jpg)--by HT Stearns via Wikipedia (public domain) St. Francis Dam-March 1928 after collapse (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/87/316177006-p.jpg/1920px-316177006-p.jpg)--by Vodkamike3 via Wikpedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) LA Times Front Page St. Francis Dam collapse (https://th-thumbnailer.cdn-si-edu.com/MYmLPuN2dNk_VQBBwMq1G1DzXFQ=/1000x750/filters:no_upscale()/https://tf-cmsv2-smithsonianmag-media.s3.amazonaws.com/filer/66/91/669117f7-ac0e-4cf7-8de6-e671ee6c487d/la-times-front-page-resized.jpg)--by LA Times via Smithsonian Magazine St. Francis Dam-Debris after Collapse (https://waterandpower.org/2%20Historic%20Photos%202/St_Francis_Dam_Debris.jpg)--via Water and Power Associates
Episode 230: Trump Trance | Anton "Tony" Lazzaro
10-07-2024
Episode 230: Trump Trance | Anton "Tony" Lazzaro
Tina and Hillary cover former GOP donor, Anton "Tony" Lazzaro. Tony Lazzaro, known for his deep pockets and strong ties to the Minnesota Republican Party, was a big-time donor. BUT when accused of sex trafficking minors, he found himself in deep trouble. Sources Tina's Story Business Insider A GOP strategist was arrested on 10 felony counts of underage sex trafficking, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice (https://www.businessinsider.com/gop-strategist-anton-lazzaro-arrested-sex-trafficking-obstruction-indictment-2021-8) CBS News/WCCO News Who is Anton "Tony" Lazzaro? (https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/who-is-anton-tony-lazzaro/) The Hill GOP donor Anton Lazzaro sentenced to 21 years for sex trafficking minors in Minnesota (https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4146091-gop-donor-anton-lazzaro-sentenced-to-21-years-for-sex-trafficking-minors-in-minnesota/) United States Attorney's Office District of Minnesota Anton “Tony” Lazzaro Sentenced to 21 Years in Prison for Child Sex Trafficking (https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/anton-tony-lazzaro-sentenced-21-years-prison-child-sex-trafficking) Photos Anton Tony Lazzaro Mugshot (https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/apr/01/republican-donor-anton-lazzaro-sex-trafficking-convicted#img-1)--via The Guardian Gisela Medina Mugshot- (https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2021/08/14/cfbfeb27-ee1c-41d9-b49c-a0397b98f1d3/thumbnail/1240x698/01a59652686fcc09a189aceedc9d7875/Gisela-Castro-Medina.jpg?v=c5044be0004eac09882c007ac02fef6d)-from Okaloosa DOC via CBS News/WCCO News Trump and Lazzaro (https://i.insider.com/61157f8fc040ad0018ce0e85?width=700&format=jpeg&auto=webp)--via Lazzaro social media via Business Insider
Episode 229: Politics Always Wins | John Stonehouse
26-06-2024
Episode 229: Politics Always Wins | John Stonehouse
Hillary and Tina cover former member of Parliament John Stonehouse. Parliament member John Stonehouse, facing financial ruin, staged his own disappearance to evade the consequences. BUT his elaborate ruse unraveled, exposing his deceit and leaving a legacy of scandal. Sources Hillary's Story ABC News What's the true story of John Stonehouse, the elusive British MP who faked his own death to start a new life in Australia? (https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-16/truth-john-stonehouse-british-mp-fake-death-drama-series/101840138) Daily Mail Online Photo of Labour MP John Stonehouse walking with his Czech spymaster revealed for the first time (https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10789949/Photo-Labour-MP-John-Stonehouse-walking-Czech-spymaster-revealed-time.html) Express & Star The incredible life of John Stonehouse - a once high-flying MP who faked his own death (https://www.expressandstar.com/news/politics/2023/01/02/the-incredible-life-of-john-stonehouse---a-once-high-flying-mp-who-faked-his-own-death/) The New York Times John Stonehouse: Bizarre tale of the MP who faked his own death Mystery Still Surrounds British M.P. Arrested in Australia (https://www.nytimes.com/1974/12/25/archives/mystery-still-surrounds-british-mp-arrested-in-australia-special-to.html) PBS Politicians Behaving Badly: 7 British Government Scandals (https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/specialfeatures/politicians-behaving-badly-7-british-government-scandals/#) Wikipedia John Stonehouse (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Stonehouse) Photos British MP John Stonehouse (https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/fcb2b1c825347365cbc1dffba880dff4?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=2256&cropW=4010&xPos=0&yPos=252&width=862&height=485)--by Roger Jackson from Hulton Archive via ABC.net Stonehouse arrives at Heathrow Airport from Australia (https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/d205af6ba382efff09b7cad3fbc9bdda?impolicy=wcms_crop_resize&cropH=1851&cropW=2777&xPos=0&yPos=0&width=862&height=575)--by David Ashdown via ABC.net
Episode 227: Math Episode | Dozier School for Boys
12-06-2024
Episode 227: Math Episode | Dozier School for Boys
Hillary and Tina cover the Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys. The Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys housed delinquent youths in Florida beginning in 1900. BUT after decades of misconduct allegations, the facility is finally investigated. Sources Hillary's Story CNN Storms of Justice: New investigation of additional graves at Florida’s Dozier School for Boys begins (https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/17/us/dozier-school-investigation/index.html) Department of Justice Findings Report - Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys and the Jackson Juvenile Offender Center (https://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/crt/legacy/2011/12/02/dozier_findltr_12-1-11.pdf) Florida House of Representatives CS/CS/SB 24 (2024) - Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program (https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/Sections/Bills/billsdetail.aspx?BillId=78614) Florida Phoenix FL Sen. Committee approves $20 million compensation to Dozier School victims who suffered abuse (https://floridaphoenix.com/2024/02/27/fl-sen-committee-approves-20-million-compensation-to-dozier-school-victims-who-suffered-abuse/) NPR WLRN Florida's Dozier School For Boys: A True Horror Story (https://www.npr.org/2012/10/15/162941770/floridas-dozier-school-for-boys-a-true-horror-story) In Final Report, Experts Identify Remains At Notorious Reform School : The Two-Way (https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2016/01/21/463846093/in-final-report-experts-identify-remains-at-notorious-reform-school) Reuters Remains of 55 bodies found near former Florida reform school (https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-florida-school-idUSBREA0R1ZH20140128/) Tampa Bay Times They went to the Dozier School for Boys damaged. They came out destroyed. (https://www.tampabay.com/investigations/2019/08/18/they-went-to-the-dozier-school-for-boys-damaged-they-came-out-destroyed/) USF Library Guides Florida's Industrial Reform School System: Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys 1900 - Present (https://guides.lib.usf.edu/dozier) Wikipedia Florida School for Boys (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florida_School_for_Boys) Zinn Education Project Jan. 1, 1900: Notorious Dozier School for Boys Opens (https://www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/dozier-school-opens/) Photos Dozier School for Boys Aerial View in 1900 (https://floridaphoenix.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/schoolforboysDSB0302-768x609.jpg)--from Florida Memory via Florida Phoenix 31 Unmarked Graves Found at Dozier School for Boys (https://www.tampabay.com/resizer/v2/edmund-d-fountain-times-03192009-in-the-Z6IC2TFFGJHRRB2TMBNYSKCU7E.JPG?auth=70792b83084cf2ba23372c5fcc47a7c85adb7d1861fb6e055a74b89272d97c04&height=506&width=900&smart=true)--by Edmund D. Fountain via Tampa Bay Times School Grounds with White House (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8a/FlaIndusSchBoys_pr24642.png)--from Florida Memory via Wikipedia (public domain)
Episode 225: All-Around Package Dirtbag | Elliott Broidy
29-05-2024
Episode 225: All-Around Package Dirtbag | Elliott Broidy
Hillary and Tina cover former finance chairman of the Republican National Committee, Elliott Broidy. Elliott Broidy, former Finance Chairman of the Republican National Committee, faced a dramatic downfall after being embroiled in multiple scandals. BUT as the investigation unfolded, Broidy made deals with prosecutors to save his own skin. Sources Hillary's Story Bloomberg GOP Fundraiser Elliott Broidy Accused of Coercing Woman Into Having Abortion (https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-09-07/elliott-broidy-wins-bid-to-sanitize-ex-playmate-lover-s-lawsuit) Bloomberg Law Ex-Trump Fundraiser Overcomes Qatar Effort to Shield Records Elliott Broidy says he got millions to illegally lobby Trump administration (https://news.bloomberglaw.com/business-and-practice/ex-trump-fundraiser-overcomes-qatar-effort-to-shield-records) CNN Politics GOP fundraiser Broidy pleads guilty to conspiracy charge in foreign lobbying effort (https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/20/politics/elliott-broidy-plea/index.html) The Daily Beast Former Trump Mega-Fundraiser Elliott Broidy Pleads Guilty to Illegal Lobbying (https://www.thedailybeast.com/former-trump-mega-fundraiser-elliott-broidy-pleads-guilty-to-illegal-lobbying-faces-fines-and-prison-time) Department of Justice Elliott Broidy Pleads Guilty for Back-Channel Lobbying Campaign to Drop 1MDB Investigation and Remove a Chinese Foreign National (https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/elliott-broidy-pleads-guilty-back-channel-lobbying-campaign-drop-1mdb-investigation-and) Los Angeles Times A tale of two scandals, with a rich Trump donor, kickbacks and a Playboy playmate (https://www.latimes.com/politics/la-na-elliott-broidy-trump-20180811-story.html) Mother Jones Yet Another Twist in the Crazy Tale of a GOP Fundraiser’s Affair With a Playmate (https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2018/07/yet-another-twist-in-the-crazy-tale-of-a-gop-fundraisers-affair-with-a-playmate/) The New York Times Elliott Broidy Pleads Guilty in Foreign Lobbying Case (Elliott Broidy Pleads Guilty in Foreign Lobbying Case) Former Trump Fund-Raiser Drops Suits Over Hack of Emails (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/us/politics/elliott-broidy-email-hack-lawsuit.html) Rolling Stone The Walls Are Closing in on Disgraced Trump Fundraiser Elliott Broidy (https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/elliott-broidy-walls-closing-disgraced-trump-fundraiser-856381/) Reuters LA money manager gets no jail in NY corruption case (https://www.reuters.com/article/newyork-pension-broidy/la-money-manager-gets-no-jail-in-ny-corruption-case-idUSL1E8MQ4KJ20121126/) The Washington Post Elliott Broidy says he got millions to illegally lobby Trump administration (https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/04/04/broidy-testify-trump-malaysia-fugees/) Wikipedia Elliot Broidy (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliott_Broidy) Photos Elliot Broidy (https://media.cnn.com/api/v1/images/stellar/prod/180731134425-01-elliott-broidy-restricted.jpg?q=x_2,y_196,h_898,w_1596,c_crop/h_653,w_1160/f_webp)--by Billy Bennight via CNN Politics Shera Bechard (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/53/Shera_Bechard_2010.jpg/800px-Shera_Bechard_2010.jpg)--by Toglenn via Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0) Michael Cohen (https://cdn.theatlantic.com/thumbor/YvNmnQXiUUpB0Xgc45buU26XdYw=/0x229:4626x2831/1952x1098/media/img/mt/2018/04/RTX5R2MY/original.jpg)--by Lucas Jackson via The Atlantic
Episode 224: Bros, Do Better | Larry Householder
22-05-2024
Episode 224: Bros, Do Better | Larry Householder
Tina and Hillary cover former Ohio Speaker of the House, Larry Householder. Larry Householder was once a prominent figure in Ohio politics serving in the Ohio House since 1997. BUT he faced a dramatic downfall after being embroiled in a bribery scandal. Sources Tina's Story CNN Politics Former Ohio House speaker sentenced to 20 years in $60 million bribery scheme (https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/29/politics/larry-householder-ohio-speaker-sentenced-bribery-scheme/index.html) Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General Ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder Indicted on 10 State Felony Counts (https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Media/News-Releases/March-2024/Ex-Ohio-House-Speaker-Larry-Householder-Indicted-o) Dayton Daily News Who is Larry Householder? (https://www.daytondailynews.com/news/who-is-larry-householder/UKKKVD2YH5ADRLYVF4XHNP6GXY/) Issuu Knight's Templar June 2002 Edition, Sir Knight Larry Householder (https://issuu.com/knightstemplar/docs/200206) Ohio Capital Journal Federal judge blasts disgraced Ohio House speaker as a “bully,” sends him straight to jail (https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/06/30/federal-judge-blasts-disgraced-ohio-house-speaker-as-a-bully-sends-him-straight-to-jail/)--by Marty Schladen PBS South Florida Former GOP Ohio House speaker sentenced to 20 years for role in $60M bribery scheme (https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/former-gop-ohio-house-speaker-sentenced-to-20-years-for-role-in-60m-bribery-scheme) News 5 Cleveland Former Ohio Speaker Larry Householder files appeal, says bribe payment was within First Amendment rights (https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/we-follow-through/former-ohio-speaker-larry-householder-files-appeal-says-bribe-payment-was-within-first-amendment-rights) The New York Times Former Ohio House Speaker Hit With 10 Additional Felony Charges (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/25/us/politics/larry-householder-ohio-speaker-charges.html)--by Michael Wines NPR WLRN Ohio House Speaker Arrested In Connection With $60 Million Bribery Scheme (https://www.npr.org/2020/07/21/893493224/ohio-house-speaker-arrested-in-connection-to-60-million-bribery-scheme) Statehouse News Bureau Ex-Ohio House speaker gets max sentence in corruption case, blasted as 'bully with a lust for power' (https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2023-06-29/ex-ohio-house-speaker-gets-max-sentence-in-corruption-case-blasted-as-bully-with-a-lust-for-power)--by Karen Kasler United States Attorney's Office Jury convicts former Ohio House Speaker, former chair of Ohio Republican Party of participating in racketeering conspiracy (https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/jury-convicts-former-ohio-house-speaker-former-chair-ohio-republican-party) Photos Larry Householder in the General Assembly (https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/householder-at-throne.jpg)--by Ohio General Assembly via Ohio Capital Journal Larry Householder Mug Shot (https://dims.apnews.com/dims4/default/cdcfaf0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1765x1177+0+0/resize/1198x798!/format/webp/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.apnews.com%2Fb3%2F81%2F8064754a40e62535e8049d58230a%2Ff56c776f55554df0b0553bb142c07567)--by Butler County Ohio Sheriff's Office via AP