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Episode 115: W.I.N.O. | Duke Cunningham and Emma Goldman Mar 16, 2022

Show notes

Hillary and Tina cover former US Congressman Duke Cunningham and anarchist Emma Goldman.

Hillary’s Story
US Congressman Duke Cunningham was known for his conservative stances and controversial commentary. BUT when he received bribes from real estate developers, he pays a hefty price for his corruption.

Tina’s Story
Russian immigrant Emma Goldman became known as a leading champion for women’s rights. BUT after years of political anarchy, she’s deported back to Russia.

Sources
Hillary's Sources
CNN
Congressman resigns after bribery plea

History, Art, & Archives: United States House of Representatives
Cunningham, Randall (Duke)

NBC News
Ex-congressman begins prison sentence

NPR
Former Rep. 'Duke' Cunningham Freed After Bribery Sentence--by Bill Chappell

The New York Times
Ex-Congressman Gets 8-Year Term in Bribery Case--by Randal C. Archibold

Politico
Cunningham blames lawyers for plea--by Meredith Shiner

The San Diego Union Tribune
Column: Corruption and lava lamps: The saga of Randy ‘Duke’ Cunningham--by Michael Smollens

Times of San Diego
Trump Pardons San Diego’s Bribe-Taking Ex-Congressman ‘Duke’ Cunningham

We Are the Mighty
This is how the Navy’s last ace went from heroic fighter pilot to criminal congressman

Wikipedia
Duke Cunningham

Photos
Duke Cunningham During Press Conference--by Lenny Ignelzi/AP via San Diego Union Tribune
Duke Cunningham Fighter Pilot--via Enid Buzz

Tina's Sources
Berkeley Library: Emma Goldman Papers
War Resistance, Anti-Militarism, and Deportation, 1917-1919

Columbia Journalism Review
How anarchist Emma Goldman energized the US free-press debate--By Jared Schroeder

Emma Goldman Papers
October Newsletter: Emma on Racial Injustice

Iowa State University
Emma Goldman

History
The Sedition and Espionage Acts Were Designed to Quash Dissent During WWI

Jewish Woman's Archive
Emma Goldman

Library of Congress
Today in History - February 11: Emma Goldman

Marxist
The Social Aspects of Birth Control--by Emma Goldman from Mother Earth Magazine

PBS: American Experience
Emma Goldman (1869-1940)

Penn State Theses and Dissertations
Anarchy at Home: Anarchism and the Politics of Intimacy in the Gilded-Age United States--by Lauren Jenna Golder

Teen Vogue
Emma Goldman, One of History’s Best-Known Anarchists, Left an Outsized Legacy--by Kim Kelly

Time
Read Emma Goldman's 1916 Letter Defending the Need for Birth Control

University of Washington--Professor Griesse's History of Women Course Website
First Wave Feminism: Emma Goldman

Wikipedia
Emma Goldman
Haymarket Affair
Mother Earth Magazine

The Wisdom Daily
EMMA GOLDMAN: INTERSECTIONAL BEFORE THE WORD EXISTED

Photos
Emma Goldman Deportation Photo--from Emma Goldman Papers via Public Domain
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman--via Public Domain
Goldman's Mother Earth Magazine--via Public Domain

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Episode 114: Vienna Sausage Fingers | Tracie Hunter and David Wu Mar 09, 2022

Show notes

Tina and Hillary cover former Hamilton County judge Tracie Hunter and former US Congressman from Oregon, David Wu.

Tina’s Story
In 2012, Tracie Hunter became the first black woman to serve as a juvenile court judge in Hamilton County, Ohio. BUT when evidence surfaces that she used her position to help her brother, jurors sit in judgment of her actions.

Hillary’s Story
Democrat David Wu earned his first congressional seat in 1998 and he supported science backed policies and advocated for human rights. BUT when events of his past come forward, a dark side of the congressman is revealed.

Sources
Tina's Story
Ballotpedia
Tracie Hunter

Cincinnati Business Courier
Here's why ex-judge Tracie Hunter is getting out of jail early--by Barrett J. Brunsman

Case Mine
Hunter V. Hamilton Cnty. bd. of Elections

Cincinnati Enquirer
Judge Tracie Hunter indicted on 8 felony counts--By Kimball Perry
Tracie Hunter could be refunded nearly $17,000 after appeals court ruling--by Kevin Grasha

The Cincinnati Herald
Tracie Hunter’s conviction is unlawful--by Stacy M. Brown

The Columbus Dispatch
Ohio case may set U.S. voting precedent

Fox 19 News
Ex-judge Tracie Hunter’s 6-year legal battle ends with probation being terminated--by Kevin Grasha
Hunter witness: Records given to judge's brother 'unethical,' refused to take them--by Jody Barr

LA Sentinel
'I am still storng, still standing' Trancie Hunter releaserd early from jail; seeks exoneration--by Dan Yount, The Cinnicinati Herald
Ohio State Sen. Cecil Thomas: Tracie Hunter’s Conviction is Unlawful--by Stacy M. Brown

Laws in Texas
Why Did Former Hamilton County Juvenile Court Judge Tracie Hunter End Up in Jail?

WCPO Cincinnati 9
Tracie Hunter timeline: Conflict follows judge from election to trial to present

WHIO
Tracie Hunter, controversial former Juvenile Court judge, to get out early

Wikipedia
Hamilton County, Ohio

WLWT5 News
Judge Tracie Hunter's brother takes stand in her trial--by Brad Evans

WRTV
Former judge Tracie Hunter dragged from courtroom, ordered to serve six-month sentence--by WCPO staff

Photos
Tracie Hunter dragged out of court--screenshot from WLWT 5 via YouTube
Steven Hunter interview about sister, Judge Tracie Hunter--screenshot from Dr. Vanessa Enouch via YouTube
Tracie Hunter released from jail--screenshot from Cincinnati Fox 19 Tracie Hunter released from jail--screenshot from Cincinnati Fox 19

Hillary's Story
The Atlantic
It's Not Just the 18-Year-Old: A List of Disturbing Stuff David Wu's Done--by Elspeth Reeve

BuzzFeed News
The Strange Case Of The Congressman Who Resigned And Never Left--Kate Nocera

The Oregonian
Allegation of assault on woman in 1970s in college shadow U.S. Rep. David Wu
Rep. David Wu boxed in by ethics investigation, forced to resign after pressure from colleagues
Sources: Young woman accuses Oregon Rep. David Wu of aggressive, unwanted sexual encounter

Politico
Wu won't resign; Pelosi seeks probe--by Jonathan Allen and John Bresnahan

Roll Call
Pelosi Seeks Ethics Investigation of Wu--by Jessica Brady

Wikipedia
David Wu

Photos
David Wu--from Office of Representative via Public Domain

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Li'l Muck Episode 42: Favianna Rodriguez Mar 04, 2022

Show notes

Hillary and Tina interview artist, organizer, and social justice activist Favianna Rodriguez of the Center for Cultural Power.

Favianna Rodriguez embodies the perspective of a first-generation American Latinx artist with Afro-Peruvian roots. Her art and praxis address migration, economic inequality, gender justice, and climate change, boldly reshaping the myths, ideas, and cultural practices of the present, while confronting the wounds of the past. Favianna is regarded as one of the leading thinkers and personalities uniting art, culture, and social impact, collaborating deeply with social movements around the world. Favianna also helps lead cultural strategy design and investment by helping to organize the philanthropic sector, with a focus on foundations addressing gender justice, racial justice, climate change and cultural equity.

Favianna speaks to us about climate justice, designing cultural campaigns, the role of arts in social justice movements, and more.

For more information visit the Center for Cultural Power.

And be sure to follow Favianna and the Center for Cultural Power online at:
Favianna on Instagram: favianna1
Center for Cultural Power on Instagram: culturestrike

Favianna on Twitter: @favianna
Center for Cultural Power on Twitter: @CultureStrike

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Episode 113: Short and Sour | Lynwood Vikings and Daniel Peggs Mar 02, 2022

Show notes

Hillary and Tina cover the Lynwood Vikings and former superintendent Daniel Peggs.

Hillary’s Story
The LA County Sheriff's Department prided themselves for their fight against criminal activity. BUT when complaints surface, they expose corrupt deputy gangs that created a decades long tradition of violence in the police force.

Tina’s Story
After years in education first as a teacher then as a principal, Daniel Peggs was elected as superintendent of the Altoona School District in 2019. BUT, after an FBI probe, Peggs is arrested for child trafficking.

Sources
Hillary's Story
ABC 7 News
Paul Tanaka grilled about ties to the 'Lynwood Vikings' deputy gang--By Lisa Bartley

Knock LA
Hunting for Humans--By Cerise Castle
Lynwood's Worst Nightmare--By Cerise Castle
The Protected Class--By Cerise Castle

LAist
Former Undersheriff Paul Tanaka Sentenced To Five Years In Prison--By Carman Tse

Los Angeles Magazine
The Downfall of Sheriff Baca--By Celeste Fremon

Los Angeles Times
Deputies' Killing of Man After 15-Mile Chase Was Self-Defense, DA Finds--By Mark Arax

The Secret Society Among Lawmen--BY ANNE-MARIE O’CONNOR AND TINA DAUNT

Spectrum News 1
More Deputies Allege Illegal Activity Inside Compton Sheriff's Station--By Kate Cagle

VLMCK
L.A. County Sheriff’s Gangs: Lynwood Vikings

Vox
A new lawsuit describes a violent gang in LA County. Its members are deputy sheriffs.--By PR Lockhart

Wikipedia
Lynwood Vikings
Paul Tanaka

Photos
Lynwood Vikings Logo--by Darouet (CC-BY-SA 4.0)
Paul Tanaka--LA County Official Photo via LAist
LASD Gang Tattoos--via CheckTheSheriffLA

Tina's Story
Green Bay Press Gazette
Altoona superintendent charged with sex trafficking had promised to rebuild trust within the district--By Samantha West

Leader-Telegram
Court filing sheds light on federal charges against former Altoona superintendent--By Andrew Dowd
Fundraiser seeks to support Peggs' ex-wife in cancer battle--By Eric Lindquist

Former Altoona school superintendent charged with sex trafficking agrees to plead guilty to reduced charge--By Bruce Vielmetti

Star Tribune
Feds: Western Wisconsin schools chief used teen girl for sex trafficking, making porn video

The United States Attorney's Office, Western District of Wisconsin
Altoona School Superintendent Charged with Sex Trafficking & Producing Child Pornography

Up North News
A Former Altoona Superintendent Is Now Facing Child Porn and Sex Trafficking Charges--by Julian Emerson

WAOW News 9
Parents react to sex crime allegations against former Gilman School District employee--By Rashad Williams

WEAU 13 News
Ashley Peggs, wife of Altoona Superintendent Dan Peggs, thanks community--By Annemarie Payson
Attorney for Dan Peggs targets ex-wife’s social media posts ahead of plea hearing--By Carla Rogner
Former Altoona Superintendent sentenced to 8 years in prison for possession of child pornography--By Maria Blough and Jimmie Kaska

WI Proud
Former superintendent faces up to 10 years in prison for child pornography charges

Wiki4All on YouTube
Lynwood Vikings

WQOW News 18
Former Altoona Superintendent case linked to name change bill
By: Katrina Lim
Former Altoona superintendent sentenced to eight years in prison, plus decade of supervision--By: Felicity Bosk
Inside the courtroom of the Daniel Peggs sentencing
The Latest: Altoona names interim superintendent, Peggs will be placed on leave if released from custody--By Clint Berge
Peggs to be sentenced Thursday; timeline of events--By: Felicity Bosk

Wisconsin Public Radio
Superintendent Charged With Sex Trafficking, Child Pornography Could Be Terminated By End Of March--By Rich Kremer

Wisconsin State Legislature
Assembly Bill 651

Photos
Daniel Peggs Mug Shot--from Dane County Sheriff's Office via Milwalkee Journal Sentinel
Courtroom Sketch of Sentencing--by Jim McKiernan via screenshot of WEAU 13 News

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Episode 112: By Hook or By Crook | Bruce's Beach and Mildred Fish-Harnack Feb 23, 2022

Show notes

Tina and Hillary cover Mildred Fish-Harnack and Bruce’s Beach.

Tina’s Story
After purchasing land on Manhattan Beach California In 1912, Willa and Charles Bruce created a popular resort for local black residents. BUT, when white neighbors complain, the City Council uses eminent domain to steal their property.

Hillary’s Story
American and literary academic Mildred Fish-Harnack moved to Germany to begin her career as a professor. BUT when Nazi’s started infiltrating all aspects of German life, she served as a spy for the Nazi Resistance.

Sources
Tina's Story
California Beaches
Bruce’s Beach – The Pretty Park with a Stormy Past

CEO LA County
Bruce's Beach

Change.org
Bruce's Beach: Justice for the Bruce family

City of Manhattan Beach
Bruce's Beach
City of Manhattan Beach
History Advisory Board Report

Easy Reader
What happened at Bruce’s Beach--by MARK MCDERMOTT

The Guardian
A beach town seized a Black couple’s land in the 1920s. Now their family could get it back--by Sam Levin
Bruce’s Beach to be returned to Black family 100 years after city ‘used the law to steal it’

The Inertia
Southern California’s Bruce’s Beach Will Return to Descendants of Original Black Owners--by Will Sileo

KCET
Manhattan Beach: The City Built on Sand Dunes Celebrates Its Centennial--By Nathan Masters

LA ist
How Bruce's Beach Was Stolen From The Black Family That Owned It — And How They Got It Back--By Hadley Meares

NBC Los Angeles
Governor Signs Bruce's Beach Bill in Move to Transfer Seized Property to Black Owners' Family

New York Time
California Beach Seized in 1924 From a Black Family Could Be Returned--by Jacey Fortin

NPR WLRN
A Black family got their beach back — and inspired others to fight against land theft--by Danny Hajek and A Martinez

Office of Governor Gavin Newsome
Moving to Right Historical Wrong, Governor Newsom Signs Legislation to Return Bruce’s Beach to Black Descendants

Spectrum News
The Legacy of Bruce's Beach, the South Bay's Black Resort--by David Mendez

Washington Post
Born with two strikes--by Toluse Olorunnipa and Griff Witte

Wikipedia
Bruce's Beach
Manhattan Beach, California

Photos
Charles and Willa Bruce--from Duane Yellow Feather Shepart via The Guardian
Bruce's Lodge, circa 1916 from Manhattan Beach Historical Society via Easy Readers News
Couple enjoying a day at Bruce's Beach, circa 1927--from the LaVera White Collection via Easy Readers News
Vistors to Bruce's Beach--from the Miriam Matthews Photograph Collection/UCLA via CEO LA County

Hillary's Story
PBS
Wisconsin's Nazi Resistance: The Mildred Fish-Harnack Story

PBS Wisconsin
WISCONSIN’S NAZI RESISTANCE: THE MILDRED FISH-HARNACK STORY

PBS Wisconsin Biographies
Mildred Fish-Harnack: Germany's Secret Hero

University of Wisconsin-Madison
Mildred Fish-Harnack honored as hero of resistance to Nazi regime--by Kari Knutson

Wikipedia
Mildred Harnack

Wisconsin Life
Mildred Harnack: Remembering The Wisconsin Woman Who Resisted Hitler--by Meg Jones

Women in Wisconsin
Mildred Fish-Harnack

Photos
Mildred Fish-Harnack--via UW-Madison Archives
Arvid and Mildred Fish-Harnack--via UW-Madison Archives
Mildred Fish-Harnack Prison Photo--from Arthur Heitzer via UW-Madison

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Episode 111: Co-host Secrets | Howard Stern and Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner. Feb 16, 2022

Show notes

Hillary and Tina cover Howard Stern runs for Governor of New York and civil rights activists Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner.

Hillary’s Story
Throughout his career, shock jock Howard Stern fought for free speech against the FCC. BUT he shocks everyone when he runs for governor of New York.

Tina’s Story
In June 1964, three civil rights activists made their way to investigate a firebombed church in Mississippi. BUT when no one hears from them for days, everyone fears the worst.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Independent
The Candidate Has Landed--by Kevin Jackson

Los Angeles Times
Howard Stern Ends Bid for Governor; Won’t Divulge Data

Method Shop
Howard Stern For Governor? A Look Back At The Shock Jock’s 1994 Run For Governor Of New York State--by Jay Frank Wilson

The New York Times
Gov. Howard Stern? Some Fail to See Humor--by Todd S. Purdum

The Things
The Truth About Howard Stern's Run For Governor--by Dylan Parker

UPI
Howard Stern quits N.Y. gov race--By TRACEY L. MILLER

The Washington Post
What Howard Stern for governor can teach us about Donald Trump--by Amber Phillips

Wikipedia
Howard Stern
1994 New York gubernatorial election

YouTube
COMEDY CENTRAL-HOWARD STERN FOR GOVERNOR-1994-Part 1
Howard Stern for Governor on Hard Copy (1994)

Photos
Stern at Press Conference--Photo by Ted Van Pelt via Method Shop
Stern at Press Conference with Robin Quivers--by Chrystyna Czajkowsky, AP via USA Today
Gov Pataki and Stern at bill signing--Photo by Kathy Willens, AP via Shutterstock

Tina's Story
Associated Press
Man convicted of 3 killing civil rights workers dies in jail--By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS and REBECCA SANTANA
Facts about Mississippi Sovereignty Commission

The Atlantic
The Cost of Closing the ‘Mississippi Burning’ Murder Case--by Juleyka Lantigua-Williams

Biography
Andrew Goodman

CBS News
Case files and photos from 1964 "Mississippi Burning" murders of civil rights workers made public for first time

Congress of Racial Equality (CORE)
Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner

FBI History
Mississippi Burning

Ferris State University
MICHAEL HENRY SCHWERNER, JAMES EARL CHANEY, AND ANDREW GOODMAN

History
Slain Civil Rights Workers Found

James Earl Chaney Foundation
James Earl Chaney

Metropolitan District Commission
The New York Times
The Blessing and Burden of Being John Lewis--by Sheryl Gay Stolberg

NPR: The Two Way
Officials Close Investigation Into 1964 'Mississippi Burning' Killings--by Camila Domonoske

Penn Live
Ku Klux Klansman arrested 15 years ago in murder case that inspired ‘Mississippi Burning’--by Deb Kiner

PBS: An American Experience
Murder in Mississippi

SNCC Digital
Bodies of Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner discovered

Stanford University -Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute
Congress of Racial Equality

Teen Vogue
The Mississippi Burning Murders Changed Civil Rights History--by Alexa Stevens

University of Missouri Kansas City
Michael Schwerner

Zinn Education Project
June 21, 1964: Three Civil Rights Workers Murdered in Mississippi

Photos
Missing Photo--via FBI (Public Domain)
Remains Found--via FBI (Public Domain)
CORE Vigil Photo--via Zinn Education Project
Chaney Obituary--via City University of New York Archives

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Li'l Muck Episode 41: Emmanuel George Feb 11, 2022

Show notes

Hillary and Tina interview community advocate and historian Emmanuel George.

Born in Overtown Florida, Emmanuel George spent his childhood years in North Miami and Miami Shores. In 2002 to today he's been living in Hollywood and Dania beach. His calling to be a voice and advocate for the local black community came after being taken under Valencia Gunder's wing as one of her mentees. Through getting involved in community activism in Miami, he applied what he was taught in Dade and brought it to the Hollywood and Dania Beach communities. His passion has always been film and art. He wanted to blend what he loves with community development. Because of his work and dedication to Black Broward, he's started the Black Broward film project and is the Producer of the Sistrunk-A-Fair

Hillary and Tina speak to Emmanuel George about his advocacy, the impact of school closures on black communities, his new documentary, and more.

Sources
Emmanuel George Encore Page

Special Guest: Emmanuel George.

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Episode 110: Petty Ass Bitches | Medgar Evers and the Petticoat Affair Feb 09, 2022

Show notes

Tina and Hillary cover civil rights activist Medgar Evers and the Petticoat Affair.

Tina’s Story
Medgar Evers started his work as a civil rights activist in the 1950s and eventually became a leading figure in Mississippi. BUT, after Evers was assassinated, his death galvanized the civil rights movement.

Hillary’s Story
In 1829 Margaret “Peggy” Timberlake married US Senator John Eaton. But when the wives of high profile Washington DC elites find her behavior unacceptable, they embark on a crusade to shun her which leads to long lasting political challenges for Andrew Jackson’s cabinet.

Sources
Tina's Story
Britannica
Medgar Evers

Clarion Ledger
Evers' assassin said still at large--by Jerry Mitchell

FBI
Medgar Evans

History
Civil rights leader Medgar Evers is assassinated

Library of Congress
Medgar Evers: A Hero in Life and Death--by Neely Tucker
Medgar Evers’ Role in Civil Rights Law--by Jennifer Davis

Life
Medgar Evers' Funeral, June, 1963--by Ben Cosgrove

Marymount
Assassination & Aftermath

NAACP
Medgar Evans

National Geographic
How the assassination of Medgar Evers galvanized the civil rights movement--by Erin Blakemore

The New York Times
Mississippi Reveals Dark Secrets of a Racist Time--by Kevin Sack

NPR WLRN
Fifty Years After Medgar Evers' Killing, The Scars Remain

PBS News Hour
The Medgar Evers Assassination

Shapell
JFK’s Drafted Letter to Medgar Evers' Widow, Myrlie, on Evers' Assassination

SNCC Digital
Medgar Evers Murdered

The Witness
"Turn Me Loose!": The Assassination of Medgar Evers--by Jemar Tisby

Photos
Medgar Evers--Photo Credit: Fair Use
Klansman Bryon De La Beckwith--Photo Credit: Fair Use
Rifle used by De La Beckwith--Photo Credit: Mississippi Department of Archives and History via Fair Use
Medgar Evers' son, Darrel, being comforted by his mom, Myrile--Photo Credit: Associated Press via NPR
Hillary's Story
[History](President Jackson appoints John Eaton as secretary of war and starts scandal)

The New York Times Book Review
The Petticoat Affair Review by Douglas Sylva

Owlcation
Peggy Eaton, Andrew Jackson, and the Petticoat Affair--by DOUG WEST

Wikipedia
Petticoat Affair

YouTube
History Brief: the Peggy Eaton Special--by Reading Through History
The Real Housewives of the White House | The Petticoat Affair--by Have History Will Travel

Photos
Peggy Eaton--Photo Credit: Public Domain via The Colombia Starr
Floride Calhoun--Photo Credit: Public Domain
Peggy O'Neal Cigar Box--Photo Credit: Public Domain
The Gorgeous Hussy Movie Poster--Photo Credit: Fair Use

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Episode 109: According to the Bylaws | Strom Thurmond and Megan Barry Feb 02, 2022

Show notes

Hillary and Tina cover former United States Senator from South Carolina Strom Thurmond and former Nashville, Tennessee mayor Megan Barry.

Hillary’s Story
Strom Thurmond served in the Senate for nearly half a century and fought against civil rights and integration. BUT when he dies, a secret from his past comes to light highlighting his hypocrisy.

Tina’s Story
In 2016, Megan Barry made history as the first woman mayor of Nashville. BUT when Barry gets a little too close to her security guard, rumors run rampant and reveal more than an affair at play.

Sources
Hillary's Story
The New York Times
Essie Mae Washington-Williams, Child of Famous but Secret Father, Dies at 87--by William Yardley

Politico
Thurmond wins Senate race as write-in candidate: Nov. 2, 1954--by Andrew Glass

Slate
The Legend of Strom's Remorse--by Timothy Noah

South Carolina ETA
Strom Thurmond--via YouTube

The Takeaway
The Racist Filibuster We Can't Afford to Forget

United States Senate
Strom Thurmond: A Featured Biography

The Washington Post
Strom Thurmond's black daughter: a symbol of America's complicated racial history--by Mary C. Curtis

Wikipedia
Strom Thurmond

WLRN
How Did Strom Thurmond Last Through His 24-Hour Filibuster?--by Mark Memmott

Photos
Strom Thurmond--via public domain
Strom Thurmond in 1984--from Getty via WNYC Studios
Essie Mae Washington-Williams--via Kitsap Sun

Tina's Story
The Advocate
Nashville Passes Nondiscrimination Ordinance--by Julie Bolcer

The Daily Mail
Nashville Mayor was caught on camera in early morning cemetery visits with her bodyguard lover while he claimed overtime and 'nude photos were found on his work phone'

Fox17 WZTV Nashville
Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry lands teaching spot at Fisk University--by Caitlyn Shelton
Nashville police chief calls Sgt. Forrest's guilty plea 'betrayal of the citizens'--by Katie Grunik

Heavy
Robert Forrest: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know--by Ellyn Santiago

Inside Edition
Video Shows Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's Repeated Visits to Cemetery With Her Bodyguard Lover

Nashville Business Journal
Ethics exec Barry throws hat in ring for Metro Council seat

Nashville.gov
Mayor Megan Barry Amended Executive Order Number 012

The Nashville Edit
Silver Linings--by Katie Crosslin

NBC News
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry resigns in felony plea deal after affair with bodyguard

The New York Times
Megan Barry, Nashville Mayor, Pleads Guilty to Theft and Agrees to Resign--by Richard Fausset and Mitch Smith

News Channel 5 Nashville
How Much Did Affair Cost Taxpayers? Audit Can't Say--by Phil Williams
Nude Pics Discovered During Investigation Of Nashville Mayor--Phil Williams
Robert Forrest, Mayor's Former Bodyguard, Pleads Guilty To Theft

Tennessean
Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry got her criminal record expunged
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry resigns from office as part of guilty plea to felony theft charge
Robert Forrest, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's former security chief?

Tennessee Lookout
Megan Barry: Life after public office--by Rob Dobie

The Tennessee Star
Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry’s Past Criminal Behavior Formally Expunged from the Record--by Chris Butler

WKRN
Rob Forrest will get less pension after affair with former mayor Megan Barry

WPLN News
Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Hopes Her ‘Worst Day’ Inspires Others--BLAKE FARMER

Photos
Megan Barry Mugshot--from Metro Nashville Police Department via USA Today
Megan Barry Resigns--screenshot via ABC News
Rob Forrest--via Fox 17 News

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Episode 108: Sting Like a Bee | Ken Harycki and Muhammed Ali Jan 26, 2022

Show notes

Tina and Hillary cover former Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki and Muhammed Ali.

Tina’s Story
Ken Harycki served on the city council for the City of Stillwater Minnesota before being elected to his mayor’s seat beginning in 2006. BUT when the FBI raids his office in 2014, the mayor has to answer for his misdeeds.

Hillary’s Story
Muhammed Ali was on his way to becoming one of the most prolific boxers of all time. BUT when he refuses the Vietnam draft he goes toe to toe with the US government in one of the greatest fights of his life.

Sources
Tina's Story
FBI-US Attorney's Office
Former Mayor of Stillwater Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Conspiracy

Fox 9
Discover Stillwater
About Stillwater

Former Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki pleads guilty to federal tax fraud

The Gazette
Harycki sentenced to 1 year: Former Stillwater mayor also to pay $2.2 million in restitution to IRS--By Alicia Lebens

Historic Bridges
A Significant Threat To Historic Bridges: The History Channel

Home Town Source
Guest Column: Getting off the train; Stillwater mayor explains why he won't see re-election

Kare 11
Stillwater mayor suddenly resigns, citing 'personal issues'

Linked In
Ken Harycki

MPR News]
Former Stillwater mayor charged with aiding tax fraud--by Kia Farhang
Former Stillwater mayor to plead guilty to conspiracy--by Riham Feshir

Patch
Auditor: City Should Get $80K Donation Back from Stillwater Bridge Coalition--by Shawn Hogendorf

Pioneer Press
Bridge Coalition returns $80K to city--by Mary Divine
Ex-Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki: ‘I did that, your honor. I am guilty’--by Mary Divine
Former Stillwater mayor gets year in prison, must pay $2M to IRS--by Mary Divine

Press Pubs
Stillwater mayor resigns eight weeks early--by Michelle Miron