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Episode 185: Zero Titles | Punk Rock vs. Nazis Jul 26, 2023

Show notes

Hillary and Tina cover the death of Lin Newborn and Daniel Shersty and the Punk Rock Movement.

The Punk Rock Movement was born from the working-class spirit of rebellion. BUT it stood firmly opposed to other punks who embraced white supremacist ideologies

Sources
Hillary's Story
BFI
The punks that took on prejudice: White Riot and the 1970s Rock Against Racism movement--by Stephanie Phillips

Equality-Empowerment
PUNK AS AN ANTI-RACIST CULTURAL POLICY

GQ
Nazi Punks Fk Off: How Black Flag, Bad Brains, and More Took Back Their Scene from White Supremacists--Steve Knopper

LA Public Library
@the_linda_lindas video performance--via Instagram

Las Vegas Review-Journal
Woman gets 15-year federal prison term in skinhead murder case--by Jeff German

Las Vegas Sun
Neo-Nazi charged in slaying of anti-racist activists--by Kim Smith
Plea deal reveals new details in 1998 slayings of anti-racism activists--by Bethany Barnes

Office of Public Affairs
Three Individuals Charged with 1998 Racially-Motivated Murders of Two Men in Las Vegas

Orlando Weekly
Death in the desert--by Lynda Edwards

Pitchfork
A History of Anti-Fascist Punk Around the World in 9 Songs--by Jes Skolnik

Rolling Stone
‘White Riot’: When Punk Rock Fought the Nazis and Won--by David Fear

Wikipedia
Daniel Shersty
Lin Newborn
Rock Against Racism
Skinheads Against Racial Prejudice

Photos
Lin Newborn--by Gandhi Jones via Public Domain
Daniel Shersty--courtesy of Mary Ann Clate via Review Journal
Rock Against Racism--by Sarah Wyld CC BY SA 3.0 via Wikipedia
The Clash on stage at Carnival Against Racism in 1978--by Syd Shelton via BFI

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Episode 184: Ass, Gas, or Grass | Iran Air Flight 655 Jul 19, 2023

Show notes

Tina and Hillary cover the Iran Air Flight 655.

Iran Air Flight 655 was a routine commercial flight with civilian passengers. BUT it encountered a fateful turn when it became a victim of devastating military action by the U.S.

Sources
Tina's Story
Aviation Files
Iran Air Flight 655 – 3 July 1988

Business Insider
Inside the US Navy's mistaken shooting of Iran Air Flight 655 in 1988, which killed 290 people--by James Pasley

Chicago Tribune
Iranian airline crash serves as grim reminder of time U.S. Navy shot down civilian jet in 1988, killing 290--by Jon Gambrell

CNN
In 1988, a US Navy warship shot down an Iranian passenger plane in the heat of battle--by Brad Lendon

History on the Net
Operation Praying Mantis: US Retribution Against Iran

Iran Chamber Society
Shooting Down Iran Air Flight 655--by Shapour Ghasemi

Naval History and Heritage Command
Operation Praying Mantis

Newsweek
The U.S. Killed 300 Iranian Citizens. Americans Don't Remember This—But Iranians Do--by Tom O'Connor

Simple Flying
34 Years Ago Today: The Shootdown Of Iran Air Flight 655--by Jake Hardiman

Wikipedia
Operation Praying Mantis

Photos
USS Vincennes--by Ronald W. Erdrich, USN Public Domain via Wikipedia
Shootdown Path--by Dual Freq CC-BY-SA 3.0 via Wikipedia
Captain Will Rogers III--by Ronald W. Erdrich, USN Public Domain via Wikipedia

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Episode 183: Not the Hero | J. Robert Oppenheimer Jul 12, 2023

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Hillary and Tina cover physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer.

J. Robert Oppenheimer, hailed as a brilliant physicist, was once at the forefront of scientific progress, BUT his legacy took a monumental turn when he became the face of the top-secret Manhattan Project.

Sources
Hillary's Story
The Atlantic
The Open Mind--by J. Robert Oppenheimer

Atomic Archive
J. Robert Oppenheimer

Britannica
J. Robert Oppenheimer

History
J. Robert Oppenheimer: 5 Facts About the ‘Father of the Atomic Bomb’--by Becky Little

Life
Robert Oppenheimer in LIFE

National Geographic
Who is Oppenheimer? The controversial man behind the atomic bomb--by Erin Blakemore

National Park Service
The Life of J. Robert Oppenheimer: Life Before the Manhattan Project

NPR WLRN
Oppenheimer: American Prometheus--via Talk of the Nation

PBS
J. Robert Openheimer

Smithsonian
J. Robert Oppenheimer

Wikipedia
J. Robert Oppenheimer
Manhattan Project

Photos
J. Robert Oppenheimer--via History
Los Alamos Laboratory--via Atomic Heritage Foundation
Oppenheimer Alamos Lab ID Badge--from Los Alamos National Laboratory via Wikipedia
Trinity Test--photo by Jack W. Aeby (public domain) via Wikipedia

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Episode 182: Shirley Temple on Crack | Victor Hill Jul 05, 2023

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Tina and Hillary cover former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill.

Sheriff Victor Hill, was once seen as a pillar of justice, BUT his career took an unexpected turn when he violated the civil rights of inmates.

Sources
Tina's Story
ACLU
THIRD LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST CLAYTON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, VICTOR HILL--by Heather Middleton

Alive
Atlanta attorney provides insight into former Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill's prison sentence--by Dawn White
Ex-Clayton County sheriff Victor Hill begins serving federal prison term
Plea bargain talks underway in Victor Hill shooting case--by Doug Richards

Atlanta
"Sheriff on Deck!"--by Steve Fennessy

Change.org
Reinstate Sheriff Victor Hill

CNN
Former Georgia sheriff who ordered detainees to be strapped to restraint chair sentenced to 18 months prison--By Melissa Alonso

Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
POST Certification

The Florida Times Union
Georgia sheriff charged in shooting of real estate agent

Gwinnett Daily Post
Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill enters plea in Gwinnett shooting--by Keith Farner

News Daily
Former Clayton County sheriff Victor Hill loses Georgia POST certification--by Heather Middleton

United States Attorney's Office
Former Sheriff Victor Hill sentenced to federal prison for civil rights violations

Photos
Sheriff Victor Hill--Clayton County Sheriff's Office via News Daily
Sheriff Hill Mug Shot--via Patch
Sheriff Hill taking private jet to jail--via Sherff Victor Hill Twitter

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Episode 181: Smell the Bullshit | James McGreevey Jun 28, 2023

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Hillary and Tina cover former New Jersey Governor James McGreevey.

James McGreevey seemed destined for greatness as the governor of New Jersey. BUT behind closed doors, a scandal of lurked, centered around a shocking sex scandal that would put his political aspirations on hold.

Sources
Hillary's Story
ABC News
Man in McGreevey Scandal Speaks Out

CNN
Jim McGreevey Fast Facts--by CNN Editorial Researh
New Jersey governor quits, comes out as gay

C-SPAN
New Jersey Governor Resignation

Los Angeles Times
N.J. Governor Quits Over Gay Affair--by David Zucchini and Elizabeth Mehren

NBC News
Gay ex-N.J. governor seeks divorce

New York Post
Ex-NJ Gov. Jim McGreevey considering political comeback after high-profile resignation--by Jon Levine

The New York Times
A GOVERNOR RESIGNS: OVERVIEW; McGreevey Steps Down After Disclosing a Gay Affair--by Laura Mansnerus
James McGreevey

Vanity Fair
Did Jared Kushner's Father Set Up Former N.J. Governor Jim McGreevey?--by Raymond Lesniak

Wikipedia
Jim McGreevey

Photos
James McGreevey--screenshot via video on CNN Politics
Governor McGreevey announces resignation--photo by Laura Pedrick via Vanity Fair
Golan Cipel--photo by Uriel Sinai via Vanity Fair

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Li'l Muck Episode 51: Lauren Book Jun 23, 2023

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Hillary and Tina interview Florida State Senator Lauren Book.

Lauren Book was first elected to the Florida Senate in 2016 and reelected in 2022, and currently serves as the current Minority Leader. She has consistently demonstrated her commitment to fighting against the growing far-right influence in Tallahassee.

Senator Book has fearlessly championed progressive values and policies, working tirelessly to protect the rights and well-being of Floridians in the face of opposition from the far right.
Throughout her tenure, she has passionately advocated for inclusive and equitable legislation, while pushing back against regressive policies that undermine the principles of fairness, justice, and equality.

Links
FL Senator Lauren Book

Special Guest: Lauren Book.

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Episode 180: Nobody Likes You | Joe Morrissey Jun 21, 2023

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Tina and Hillary cover Virginia State senator Joe Morrissey.

Joe Morrissey was known for his courtroom antics before moving into politics. BUT despite his controversial past and inappropriate relationship, he was reelected to office in an unexpected political comeback.

Sources
Tina's Story
ABC News 8
Infidelity, manipulation and child abuse: Sen. Morrissey and wife’s rift goes public with new allegations--by Tannock Blair

ABC News 13
Virginia lawmaker jailed for teen sex scandal wins state Senate seat--by Elizabeth Tyree

Associated Press
Northam pardons scandal-scarred state Sen. Joe Morrissey--by Ben Finley

Ballotpedia
Joseph Morrissey

CNN Politics
Joe Morrissey is Virginia Democrats’ newest headache--by Chris Cillizza

The Commonwealth Times
Morrissey confronts sex scandal days before mayoral election--by Sarah King

NBC 12
Del. Joe Morrissey agrees to plea deal in teen sex case--by Ashley Monfort

Reuters
Convicted Virginia state legislator wins election while in jail--by Gary Robertson

The Sydney Morning Herald
Punch the Defense

Virginia Mercury
Judge dismisses restraining orders against Sen. Joe Morrissey over radio show outburst--by Graham Moomaw and Rahul Chowdhry Sharma

Vote Smart
Joe Morrissey

The Washington Post
In divorce filing, wife alleges abuse by Va. state Sen. Joseph Morrissey--by Gregory S. Schneider

WTVR CBS News 6
Gun-toting lawmaker once lost two assault-style firearms--by Mark Holmberg
Sheriff bans Joe Morrissey from Henrico jail over an incident with children--by Cameron Thompson

Photos
Delegate Joseph Morrissey--by Cliff from Arlington via Wikipedia CC BY 2.0
Morrissey with AK-47 on Virgina House Floor--screenshot via Happening Now (MamaBarracuda YouTube)
Morrissey and Myrna at Press Conference--screenshot via WTVR CBS 6 (YouTube)

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Episode 179: Side of Homophobia | Madison Cawthorn Jun 14, 2023

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Hillary and Tina cover former US Congressman Madison Cawthorn.

Madison Cawthorn was once hailed as a rising political figure, BUT his political journey took a dramatic turn when scandalous allegations surfaced, which tarnished his reputation and may have led to his defeat in the re-election race.

Sources
Hillary's Story
The Charlotte Observer
Florida man: Madison Cawthorn, denied NC reelection, confirms move to Sunshine State--by Danielle Battaglia
Madison Cawthorn pops up in 'Shiny Happyt People' for his odd connection to the Duggar family--by Danielle Battaglia

CNBC Politics
GOP Rep. Cawthorn calls leaked nude video ‘blackmail,’ says he was just ‘being crass with a friend’--by Kevin Breuninger
House Ethics Committee admonishes Rep. Madison Cawthorn over crypto promotion, failure to disclose stake--by Dan Mangan

CNN Politics
Madison Cawthorn pleads guilty in case over bringing a loaded handgun through TSA checkpoint-by Rebekah Riess

The Daily Beast
Inside the Relentless Campaign to Ruin Madison Cawthorn--by Sam Brodey

Forbes
Former Firebrand Rep. Madison Cawthorn Pleads Guilty To Bringing Gun To Airport--by Nicholas Reimann

NPR WLRN
Rep. Madison Cawthorn is under mounting pressure from scandals ahead of midterms--by Emma Bowman

PBS
Madison Cawthorn concedes in North Carolina Republican primary--by Gary D. Robertson, AP

People
Rep. Madison Cawthorn and Wife Cristina Will Divorce After 8 Months of Marriage: 'Our Lives Changed'--by Aaron Parsley

Politico
Exclusive: Madison Cawthorn photos reveal him wearing women’s lingerie in public setting--by Michael Kruse

Slate
Rising Star Republican Candidate Denounces Critic Over Past Support for “Non-White Males”--by Ben Mathis-Lilley

Time
Why Madison Cawthorn Lost His Race--by Abby Vesoulis

Wikipedia
Maison Cawthorn

Photos
Madison Cawthorn--by Gage Skidmore via Wikipedia CC BY-SA 2.0
Madison Cawthorn with fiance on his lap--by Christina Bayardelle via Jewish Insider

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Li'l Muck Episode 50: Tracy Merlin Jun 09, 2023

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Hillary and Tina interview gun violence prevention activist and educator, Tracy Merlin.

Tracy Merlin has spent 25 years as an educator in Florida. Her activism is centered on gun violence prevention and she works to enact the change needed to keep our students, teachers, and schools safe.

Special Guest: Tracy Merlin.

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Episode 178: She's a Witch | Anthony Adams Jun 07, 2023

Show notes

Tina and Hillary cover the murder of gay rights' activist Anthony Adams.

Anthony Adams was rising up in the world of Utah politics. BUT his tragic death has led to a 40 year mystery.

Sources
Tina's Story
CBS 2 KUTV
'Key to finding the killer,' SLC cops looking for lost evidence from 40-year-old cold case--by Jeremy Harris

The Deck
Anthony Adams (Ace of Hearts, Utah)

Deseret News
Utah Cold Case Coalition designs playing cards to highlight cold cases--by Kim Bojorquez

Fox 13 Salt Lake City
Cold cases in Utah could warm up, including 40-year-old case with key evidence missing--by Matt McDonald

PBS Frontline
Anthony Adams

Q Salt Lake Magazine
The Murder of Tony Adams--by Ben Williams

Salt Lake Tribune
The murder of Anthony Adams: A four-decade-old mystery that Salt Lake City police are still investigating--by Eric S. Peterson

The United States Department of Justice
Anthony Adams--Notice to Close File

Photos
Anthony Adams--via Salt Lake City Police Department
Adams Social Activism--from Adams family via The Salt Lake Tribune
Newspaper Headline on Adams' Murder--from The Militant via The Salt Lake Tribune

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