The Muck Podcast
A weekly podcast where the dark, and sometimes weird, true stories in American politics are discussed.
Episodes
Tina and Hillary discuss the 2024 election results, the Florida Democratic Party, and sign off on the podcast for the last time.
Disclaimer: This podcast is a conversational discussion of current events, informed by various news stories we’ve encountered throughout the week. We don’t rely on one specific source, and while we aim for accuracy, we encourage listeners to seek out reliable sources for in-depth information. Th...
Hillary and Tina discuss the final days of the Harris and Trump campaigns leading into the 2024 election.
Disclaimer: This podcast is a conversational discussion of current events, informed by various news stories we’ve encountered throughout the week. We don’t rely on one specific source, and while we aim for accuracy, we encourage listeners to seek out reliable sources for in-depth information. This podcast is intended ...
Tina and Hillary cover early voting, Donald Trump's dangerous rhetoric (again!), DeSantis lies about amendments 3 & 4, Tucker Carlson, Rudy Giuliani, and more!
Disclaimer: This podcast is a conversational discussion of current events, informed by various news stories we’ve encountered throughout the week. We don’t rely on one specific source, and while we aim for accuracy, we encourage listeners to seek out reliable s...
Hillary and Tina talk about Trump's latest rhetoric at town halls, DeSantis getting into hot water over Amendment 4, a doctored up voter's guide making it's way through Broward, US Senate candidate for Florida, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, and more!
Sources
Huffington Post
Trump Calls For Biden To Reenter Presidential Race In Weird Rant About CBS
Trump Tells Parents Of School Shooting Victims We Need More Guns ‘For...
Tina and Hillary talk FEMA, SCOTUS rulings, Obama's speech, JD Vance's election denial, and more!
Sources
AP
Supreme Court declines Biden’s appeal in Texas emergency abortion case
Rolling Stone
Florida Republicans Who Voted Against Funding FEMA Are Now Facing Disaster
Salon
"This dude will ...
Hillary and Tina discuss the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene, the Veep debate, Melania's abortion stance, local endorsements, and more!
Sources
ABC News
Melania Trump reveals pro-abortion rights stance in new memoir: Report
The Atlantic
North Carolina Was Set Up for Disaster
Citizen Times
Chimney Rock updates: Tourist village washed away. Here's what we know and what's next
Tina and Hillary cover Hurricane Helene's impact on Florida, Rick Scott, DeSantis, the Mayor Adams scandal, Gary Farmer's reassignment, Bernie Moreno's ridiculous comments on abortion, and more!
Sources:
Inside Climate
DeSantis
Florida Politics
Rick Scott
Scripps News
Bernie Moreno
Sun Sentinel
Gary Farmer
Eric Adams
Photos
Gary Farmer--by internet.user CC BY SA 4.0 (Wikipedia)
Bernie ...
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 - Newsweek
Porn website posts reportedly linked to Robinson deleted after CNN story - POLITICO
Sasse’s spending spree: Former UF president channeled millions to GOP...
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
[Former city councilman going to prison after molesting...
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
AP News
RFK Jr. spent years stoking fear of vaccines. These people were hurt
Coming Soon via YouTube
Shot in the Arm Clip (2023) - Rober...
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--by Brian Sharp and Joseph Spector
Why we investigated the Bill Nojay ca...
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’
Ph...
Hillary and Tina speak to Florida Delegate and Dolphin Democrats President, Alfredo Olvera.
Alfredo was elected as a Florida delegate and got to cast his vote in making Kamala Harris the Democratic Party nominee for President of the United States, during one of the most historic Democratic National Conventions of our lifetime. He speaks with us about the incredible speakers, the palpable excitement, and the crucial actio...
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
Finding Florida: The True History of the Sunshine State--by T. D. Allman, excerpt via Google Books
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
Fresno Bee
Chowchilla bus kidnapper to be released, officials confirm. "I'm angry: and "disturbed"
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
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
Joe Biden: Biography, U.S. President, Politician
Joe Biden Facts | Britannica
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
F...
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
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
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