The Muck Podcast
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A weekly podcast where the dark, and sometimes weird, true stories in American politics are discussed.
The Muck Podcast
2d ago
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
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The Muck Podcast
2w ago
Tina and Hillary cover former Virginia State Senator, John Hall.
Former Senator John Hall had a promising political career. But things took a dark turn when he decided to take the law into his own hands.
Sources
Tina's Story
Clio
John Hall Historical Marker--by Cody Brown and Zachery Cowsert
Seletyn
THE KILLING OF LEWIS WETZEL BY JOHN HALL (OCT 1862)--by Seletyn
Wikipedia
John Hall (West Virginia Politician)
Photos
Secession Political Cartoon--via WVTF
John Hall Mile Marker--by Cody Brown and Zachery Cowsert via Clio
Wetzel article in the Wheeling Intelligencer--via Seletyn
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The Muck Podcast
3w ago
Hillary and Tina cover the murder of Arthur McDuffie and the 1980 Miami riots.
Arthur McDuffie was brutally attacked by police for running a stop sign. BUT when the officers are cleared of all charges, violence erupts on the streets of Miami.
Sources
Hillary's Story
Miami Dade County Official Page
Miami-Dade County unveils the Arthur Lee McDuffie State Historical Marker for Black History Month
The New York Times
Four Miami Police Officers Charged in Fatal Beating
The Washington Post
McDuffie Death: It Seemed to Be Open-Shut Case
WLRN
Forty Years After Arthur McDuffie Was Killed By Miami-Dade P ..read more
The Muck Podcast
1M ago
Hillary and Tina cover the Yablonski murders.
Joseph A. "Jock" Yablonski was a labor leader known for his advocacy for miners' rights. BUT he fell victim to a tragic murder that shed light on corruption within the United Mine Workers of America.
Sources
Hillary's Story
CrimeReads
How The 1969 Murders of a Labor Leader and His Family Changed Coal Country Forever
Forbes
Cillian Murphy Starring In Crime Film About 1960s Mining Murders—What To Know About The True Story Of Joseph Yablonski
HISTORY
Bodies of family killed by United Mine Workers found | January 5, 1970
Library of Congress
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The Muck Podcast
1M ago
Tina and Hillary cover former Ocean Gate mayor, Paul Kennedy.
Paul Kennedy served as mayor of Ocean Gate beginning in 2007. BUT after years of deceit, he finally paid the price for profiting off the town.
Sources
Tina's Story
app
Ex-Ocean Gate mayor pleads guilty to ‘pattern of official misconduct;’ jailtime expected--by Erik Larsen
NJ
Gov’t auctions, parking meter revenue. Former N.J. mayor admits pocketing town’s money.--Chris Sheldon
New Jersey Globe
Jersey Shore Mayor Who Stole Money From Parking Meters Gets Three Years In Prison--David Wildstein
Ocean City's Prosecutor's Office
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The Muck Podcast
1M ago
Hillary and Tina cover the former speaker of the Massachusetts House Salvatore DiMasi.
Salvatore DiMasi ascended to power in politics, reaching the esteemed position of Speaker of the Massachusetts House. BUT his downfall came swiftly when corruption charges led to incarceration.
Sources
Hillary's Story
Boston Herald
Sal DiMasi, other federal cons can't be automatically blocked from Beacon Hill lobbying, SJC rules
CBS News
Former House Speaker Sal DiMasi Asks For 3-Year Sentence
Sal DiMasi Appeals Conviction, Sentence
Courthouse News Service
Corruption conviction is no bar to lobbying, ex-lawm ..read more
The Muck Podcast
2M ago
Hillary interviews activist Jayden D’Onofrio, Chairman of Florida Future Leaders PAC.
Jayden D’Onofrio has a lengthy political background and has been a leader in multiple youth focused political organizations including VOTFlorida and Voters of Tomorrow. Since his last visit to the podcast in November of 2022, Jayden has founded the Florida Future Leaders PAC. The focus of the PAC is to combine the power of Florida College Democrats, Florida High School Democrats, and paid on-campus organizing to make change in Florida.
Websites
Florida Future Leaders PAC
Special Guest: Jayden D'Onofrio.
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The Muck Podcast
2M ago
Tina and Hillary cover the history of women winning the right to wear pants.
Throughout history gender norms dictated what women could or couldn’t wear. BUT pants are now the norm thanks to women who challenged conventions.
Sources
Tina's Story
All That's Interesting
Meet Helen Hulick, The Woman Who Was Jailed For Wearing Pants To Court--by Marco Margaritoff
City Data Forum
Roane Woman arrested for wearing pants in 1923
LA Times
California Retrospective: In 1938, L.A. woman went to jail for wearing slacks in courtroom
Medium
Two Women Who Were Arrested for Wearing Pants, 80 Years Apart--Marie ..read more
The Muck Podcast
2M ago
Hillary and Tina cover the FBI investigation of the Louie, Louie song.
The Kingsmen's rendition of "Louie, Louie" has been an iconic song since its debut in the 1960s. BUT when rumors surfaced about potentially obscene lyrics surfaced, the FBI was called in to investigate.
Sources
Hillary's Story
FBI
Louie Louie (The Song)
History
The FBI Laboratory weighs in on the “dirty” lyrics of “Louie Louie”
Indy Star
That time Indiana teens ratted out dirty ‘Louie Louie’ lyrics, and the FBI got involved--Will Higgins
The Legal Satyricon
The Raunchy Version of Louie Louie — Lyrics Are Public Domain?
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The Muck Podcast
2M ago
Tina and Hillary cover former Washington Senator Brock Adams.
Brock Adams served as congressman and transportation secretary before rising to the US Senate. BUT when allegations of sexual harassment arise his career plummets.
Sources
Tina's Story
K5 NBC
#MeToo movement is decades in the making--by Natalie Brand
Lewiston Tribune
NANCY REAGAN, BROCK ADAMS DESERVE A DIFFERENT COURT--by Jim Fisher
New York Times
Brock Adams, 77, Senator and Cabinet Member, Dies--by Michael Janofsky
Post Alley
Thirty Years After the Scandal that Changed Northwest Politics Forever--by Barry Mitzman
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