The Muck Podcast
A weekly podcast where the dark, and sometimes weird, true stories in American politics are discussed.
Episodes
July 24, 2024 • 60 mins
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
FORMER CRAIGHEAD COUNTY C...
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July 17, 2024 • 58 mins
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 (https://www.britannica.com/biography/William-Mulholl...
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July 10, 2024 • 65 mins
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 (https://www.businessins...
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July 3, 2024 • 66 mins
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 (https://x.com/bidenhq/status/1806745985441263850?s=42&t=UgNMzRkk2X-nAwlqKqDpjg)
CNN
Biden/Trump Debate Transcript (https://www.cnn.co...
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June 26, 2024 • 79 mins
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? (https://...
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June 19, 2024 • 48 mins
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 (https://apnews.com/article/206d89b9d57b43bb91feeefab2436aef)--by Rosanna Hughes
Hamilton County Sheriff's Office...
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June 12, 2024 • 74 mins
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 (https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/17/us/dozier-school-investigation/index....
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June 5, 2024 • 53 mins
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 (https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2021/10/i-have-been-shot-and-cannot-live.html)
Kiddle
Carter Harrison Sr. facts for kids (https://kids.kiddle.co...
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May 29, 2024 • 64 mins
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...
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May 22, 2024 • 52 mins
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 (https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/29/politics/larry-householder-ohio-spea...
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May 15, 2024 • 72 mins
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 (https://www.newsweek.com/2015/10/09/oral-history-tipper-gores-war-explicit-rock-lyrics-dee-snider-373103.ht...
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May 8, 2024 • 70 mins
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.
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Tina's Story
AP News
F...
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May 1, 2024 • 76 mins
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 (https://www.advocate.com/politics/election/2014/06/25/homophobe...
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April 24, 2024 • 51 mins
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 (https://theclio.com/entry/96473)--by Cody Brown and Zachery Cowsert
Seletyn
THE KILLING OF LEWIS WETZEL BY JOHN HALL (OCT 1862) (https://seletyn.com/2020/10/25/the-killing-of-l...
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April 17, 2024 • 55 mins
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.
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Hillary's Story
Miami Dade County Official Page
Miami-Dade County unveils the Arthur Lee McDuffie State Historical Marker for Black History Month (https://www.miamidade.gov/global/rele...
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April 10, 2024 • 50 mins
Tina and Hillary cover the murder of Henry Denhardt.
Henry Denhardt, a prominent figure in Kentucky politics, found himself entangled in a murder investigation. BUT as the trial reached its conclusion, Denhardt faced a shocking twist of fate when revenge caught up to him.
Sources
Tina's Story
Daily News
Kentucky brothers sought revenge on general who killed their sister--and dodged jail time (https://www.nydailynews.com/2018/03/2...
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April 3, 2024 • 74 mins
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 (https://crimereads.com/how-the-1969-murders-of-a-labor-leader-and-his-...
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March 27, 2024 • 71 mins
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 (https://www.app.com/story/news/local/ocean-county/2023/09/22/former-ocean-gate-nj-mayor-pleads-guilty-to-official-m...
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March 20, 2024 • 60 mins
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 (https://www.bost...
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March 15, 2024 • 41 mins
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 Democr...
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