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The Debate Episode | Biden/Trump June 2024 Debate Jul 03, 2024

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Hillary and Tina talk about the June 27, 2024 Biden/Trump debate.

This week, we dive into the presidential debate between Biden and Trump. Tune in for our take on the highlights, lowlights, and everything in between!

Sources
Biden-Harris HQ on X
Biden I Know I'm Not a Young Man speech after debate
CNN
Biden/Trump Debate Transcript

Photos
Biden Official Portrait--by Adam Schultz (public domain via Wikipedia)
Trump Official Portrait, 2017--by Shaleah Craighead (public domain via Wikipedia)

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Episode 229: Politics Always Wins | John Stonehouse Jun 26, 2024

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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?

Daily Mail Online
Photo of Labour MP John Stonehouse walking with his Czech spymaster revealed for the first time

Express & Star
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

PBS
Politicians Behaving Badly: 7 British Government Scandals

Wikipedia
John Stonehouse

Photos
British MP John Stonehouse--by Roger Jackson from Hulton Archive via ABC.net
Stonehouse arrives at Heathrow Airport from Australia--by David Ashdown via ABC.net

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Episode 228: Color Blind | Sheriff Joseph Shipp Jun 19, 2024

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Tina and Hillary cover Chattanooga Sheriff Joseph Shipp.

In 1906, Sheriff Joseph Shipp served over the St. Elmo District of Chattanooga, TN. BUT when an innocent man is lynched, the sheriff has to answer for his role in the horrific event.

Sources
Tina's Story
AP
Photo of victim uncovered 112 years after bridge lynching--by Rosanna Hughes

Hamilton County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff Joseph F. Shipp 1904-1908

The New York Times
An Inspiring Act of Racial Healing in Chattanooga--by Peter Canellos

UMKC Famous Trials
Sheriff Shipp Trial (1907-09)

Wikipedia
Lynching of Ed Johnson
United States v. Ship

Photos
Sheriff Joseph Shipp--via UMKC Famous Trials
Ed Johnson--via UMKC Famous Trials
St. Elmo Street Station--via UMKC Famous Trials

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Episode 227: Math Episode | Dozier School for Boys Jun 12, 2024

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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

Department of Justice
Findings Report - Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys and the Jackson Juvenile Offender Center

Florida House of Representatives
CS/CS/SB 24 (2024) - Dozier School for Boys and Okeechobee School Victim Compensation Program

Florida Phoenix
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
In Final Report, Experts Identify Remains At Notorious Reform School : The Two-Way

Reuters
Remains of 55 bodies found near former Florida reform school

Tampa Bay Times
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

Wikipedia
Florida School for Boys

Zinn Education Project
Jan. 1, 1900: Notorious Dozier School for Boys Opens

Photos
Dozier School for Boys Aerial View in 1900--from Florida Memory via Florida Phoenix
31 Unmarked Graves Found at Dozier School for Boys--by Edmund D. Fountain via Tampa Bay Times
School Grounds with White House--from Florida Memory via Wikipedia (public domain)

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Episode 226: January 6th Adjacent | Carter Henry Harrison Jun 05, 2024

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Tina and Hillary cover Chicago mayor Carter Henry Harrison, senior.

Carter Henry Harrison won election five times for his time as Chicago mayor. BUT when certain campaign promises weren’t fulfilled it cost him his life.

Sources
Tina's Story
The Caucus Blog
I have been shot and cannot live

Kiddle
Carter Harrison Sr. facts for kids
Patrick Eugene Prendergast facts for kids

PBS American Experience
Carter Harrison

Wikipedia
Carter Harrison Sr.

Photos
Carter Harrison, Sr.--Library of Congress (public domain via Wikipedia)
Newspaper Illustration of Prendergast--from The Chicago Tribune via Wikipedia

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Episode 225: All-Around Package Dirtbag | Elliott Broidy May 29, 2024

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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

Bloomberg Law
Ex-Trump Fundraiser Overcomes Qatar Effort to Shield Records Elliott Broidy says he got millions to illegally lobby Trump administration

CNN Politics
GOP fundraiser Broidy pleads guilty to conspiracy charge in foreign lobbying effort

The Daily Beast
Former Trump Mega-Fundraiser Elliott Broidy Pleads Guilty to Illegal Lobbying

Department of Justice
Elliott Broidy Pleads Guilty for Back-Channel Lobbying Campaign to Drop 1MDB Investigation and Remove a Chinese Foreign National

Los Angeles Times
A tale of two scandals, with a rich Trump donor, kickbacks and a Playboy playmate

Mother Jones
Yet Another Twist in the Crazy Tale of a GOP Fundraiser’s 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

Rolling Stone
The Walls Are Closing in on Disgraced Trump Fundraiser Elliott Broidy

Reuters
LA money manager gets no jail in NY corruption case

The Washington Post
Elliott Broidy says he got millions to illegally lobby Trump administration

Wikipedia
Elliot Broidy

Photos
Elliot Broidy--by Billy Bennight via CNN Politics
Shera Bechard--by Toglenn via Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Michael Cohen--by Lucas Jackson via The Atlantic

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Episode 224: Bros, Do Better | Larry Householder May 22, 2024

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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

Dave Yost, Ohio Attorney General
Ex-Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder Indicted on 10 State Felony Counts

Dayton Daily News
Who is Larry Householder?

Issuu
Knight's Templar
June 2002 Edition, Sir Knight Larry Householder

Ohio Capital Journal
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

News 5 Cleveland
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--by Michael Wines

NPR WLRN
Ohio House Speaker Arrested In Connection With $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'--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

Photos
Larry Householder in the General Assembly--by Ohio General Assembly via Ohio Capital Journal
Larry Householder Mug Shot--by Butler County Ohio Sheriff's Office via AP

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Episode 223: Washington WINOS | PMRC May 15, 2024

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Hillary and Tina cover the Parents Music Resource Center.

The Parents Music Resource Center attempted to censor music lyrics in the 1980s. BUT several artists fought back defending their right to creative expression.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Newsweek
Parental Advisory Forever: An Oral History of the PMRC's War on Dirty Lyrics

Rolling Stone
PMRC's 'Filthy 15': Where Are They Now?
Tipper Gore Reflects on PMRC 30 Years Later

Wikipedia
Parents Music Resource Center

YouTube
Tipper Gore Interview About Parents Music Resource Council | #TBMTV

Photos
Parental Advisory Sticker--by RIAA/Public Domain via Wikipedia
Tipper Gore and Susan Baker at Senate Hearing--by More Lana Harris via Newsweek
Dee Snider at Senate Hearing--by Marc "Wiseguy" Weiss via Rolling Stone
PMRC Protesters--by James Ruebsamen/Herald Examiner Collection/Los Angeles Public Library

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Episode 222: Take the Bear | Dwayne Schutt May 08, 2024

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Tina and Hillary cover former mayor Dwayne Schutt.

As a lifelong resident of Randolph, Dwayne Schutt proudly served as Randolph’s mayor. BUT everything changed when allegations of child assault surfaced.

Ways to help fund abortion in Florida:
Women's Emergency Network
Emergency Medical Assistance
Broward Women's Emergency Fund

Sources
Tina's Story
AP News
Former mayor accused of child sex assault takes plea deal

Northeast Nebraska News
BRADLEY DEFEATS SCHUTT IN RANDOLPH MAYORAL RACE
BRADLEY IS SWORN IN AS RANDOLPH’S NEW MAYOR
CONVICTION SET ASIDE IN CHILD ABUSE CASE

Hartington
Election Extra

NOW KOLN-KGIN
Randolph mayor’s sex assault case moves to district court

Sandhills Express
Randolph Mayor’s Sex Assault Case Moves to District Court--by Eric McKay

Seattle Times
Nebraska mayor pleads not guilty in child sexual abuse case--by AP

Siouxland Proud
Accused pedophile mayor to plead not guilty--by Jamie Perez
Accused Pedophile still overseeing City of Randolph
Former Nebraska mayor pleads no contest to felony child abuse

Wayne Daily News
Second Pre-Trial Court Hearing Scheduled for Randolph Mayor

WOWT 6 News
Mayor of Randolph charged in sexual assault investigation

Photos
Dwayne Schutt Mug Shot--from department of corrections via Norfolk Daily News
Dwayne Schutt Mayoral Photo--via City of Randolph

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Episode 221: Frisky Broadway | Gordon Klingenschmitt May 01, 2024

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Hillary and Tina cover former Colorado House Rep. Gordon Klingenschmitt.

Former Colorado House Rep. Gordon Klingenschmitt, stirred debate with some of his statements. BUT when he let his religious beliefs shape his political decisions, he hasn't secured reelection since.

Sources
Hillary's Story
The Advocate
Homophobe Gordon Klingenschmitt Wins Colo. State Rep Primary

CBS Colorado
This Time Rep. Gordon Klingenschmitt Targets The Boy Scouts Over Gay Leaders Decision

Comedy Central US
Mr. Smith Goes to the State Legislature, Then Later Possibly Washington - Gordon Klingenschmitt - The Colbert Report (Video Clip)

Colorado Politics
He's baaaack: Colorado's 'Dr. Chaps' Gordon Klingenschmitt re-enters the game, seeks county GOP post | Hot-sheet

CPR
Colorado Springs at-large council candidate questionnaire: Gordon Klingenschmitt

The Gazette
The Pentecostal political pilgrimage of Gordon Klingenschmitt

Huffington Post
Ex-Colorado Lawmaker Believes Gay Demons Are Taking Over Ad Execs

NBC News
Meet Colorado's 'Dr. Chaps'
Navy chaplain on hunger strike

NPR
Navy Chaplain Found Guilty in Prayer Case

Southern Poverty Center
Hate Group Leader Gordon Klingenschmitt Elected to Colorado House

Stars and Stripes
Chaplain facing court-martial for wearing uniform at D.C. protest

The Washington Post
Navy Chaplain Guilty Of Disobeying an Order