The Muck Podcast

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 tirel...

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 alle...

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, co...

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.

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 Co...

Hillary and Tina cover America's last slave ship, the Clotilda. Once a ship of human suffering, the Clotilda set the stage for an unimaginable bet. BUT its legacy continues to haunt Alabama’s history. Sources Hillary's Story The Guardian 'Still fighting': Africatown, site of last US slave shipment, sues over pollution --by Lauren Zanolli National Geographic Last American slave ship is discovered i...

Tina and Hillary cover former superintendent Richard Como. Superintendent Richard Como had a promising career in education, but text messages brought his career crashing down. Sources Tina's Story ABC News Pennsylvania School Officials Under Fire for 'Racist and Sexist' Text Messages --by Christina Ng Resignations Accepted for Pa. School Officials Under Fire for Text Messages --by Christina Ng CBS...

Hillary and Tina cover the Forty Elephants gang. The Forty Elephants were once the most notorious all-female gang in London, BUT their criminal empire came crashing down when law enforcement finally caught up with them. Hillary's Story AV Club Meet the female shoplifting gang who ruled London’s West End for a century --by Mike Vago The Crime Wire Forty Elephants: Notorious All-Female Gang of Victo...

Tina and Hillary cover former Trenton Mayor Tony Mack. Trenton Mayor Tony Mack was once a rising political star, BUT his promising career was cut short when he was arrested on corruption charges. Sources Tina's Story ABC 6 Ex-Trenton Mayor Tony Mack reports to prison BBC News Trenton Mayor Tony Mack removed from office CBS News N.J. Mayor Tony Mack arrested in corruption probe FBI (Newark) Trenton...

Hillary and Tina cover former Cincinnati Mayor, Jerry Springer. Hillary's Story In 1971, prior to his talk show host fame, Jerry Springer was elected to the Cincinnati City Council. But his political career was cut short when he had to resign amid allegations of solicitation. Sources Hillary's Notes Cincinnati The Enquirer Jerry Springer in the news: How the prostitution scandal broke --by Cameron...

Tina and Hillary cover former Bedford County, PA District Attorney, Bill Higgins. Bill Higgins was as County DA, BUT when he traded favors for lesser sentences, he traded in his career. Sources Tina's Story ABC27 Ex-DA pleads guilty to accusations he aided drug dealers --by Myles Snyder Altoona Tribune Higgins gets 8 years of probation --by SHEN WU TAN The Legal Intelligencer Central Pa. District...

Hillary and Tina cover former chief of staff to Maryland's governor, Roy McGrath. Roy McGrath was once a highly respected political figure, BUT when he was awarded a controversial severance package, he faced public scrutiny and he tarnished his reputation. Sources Hillary's Story Baltimore Sun Feds searching for former Maryland governor’s top aide after he does not appear for his trial New Hogan c...

Tina and Hillary cover America's first female mayor, Susanna Salter. Tina's Story Susanna Salter served on several community boards. BUT it was a prank from locals that led to her becoming mayor. Sources Tina's Story All That's Interesting How Susanna Salter Became An Activist Better Cities Project Remembering Susanna M. Salter: The first woman mayor --by Lawrence Reed Carrie Karens-Fannin A Stamp...

Tina and Hillary cover the murder of Leo Frank. Hillary’s Story In April 1913, a heinous murder happened at the National Pencil Company. BUT despite several leads to the contrary, Leo Frank is charged and later murdered for the crime. Sources Hillary's Story Library of Congress Trial and Lynching of Leo Frank: Topics in Chronicling America Museum of Jewish Heritage Seeking Justice: The Leo Frank C...

Tina and Hillary cover former Missouri State Representative Patricia Derges and former Governor of Louisiana Edwin Edwards. Tina’s Story Patricia Derges served as a Missouri state rep beginning in November 2020. BUT when she sold fake cures for Covid she swindled herself out of a job and into jail. Hillary’s Story Edwin Edwards served as Louisiana's governor on and off for nearly 25 years. BUT his...

Hillary and Tina cover Henrietta Lacks and Lesley Wegner and Sylvia Gonzalez. Tina’s Story Lesley Wenger and Sylvia Gonzales served on the Castle Hills, Texas city council in 2018. BUT when things didn’t go their way, they plotted a coup. Hillary’s Story Henrietta Lacks contributed to medical science through her illegally harvested immortal cell tissue. BUT when her family finds out, they call for...

Tina and Hillary cover the Holmesburg Prison Experiments and the Ohio Gang. Tina’s Story Holmesburg Prison housed prisoners in Philadelphia beginning in 1896. BUT when a doctor conducted unethical medical experiments, he exploited and harmed hundreds of inmates. Hillary’s Story The Ohio Gang was made up of the movers and shakers of the Harding administration. BUT they betray the public’s trust whe...

Hillary and Tina cover Claude Allen and Jermaine Wright Hillary’s Story Claude Allen became head of the Department of Policy Council for the White House in 2005. BUT his sticky fingers rob him of his political future. Tina’s Story Jermaine Wright served on the Adelanto city council beginning in 2012. BUT when he’s suspected of arson, his political career goes up in smoke. Sources Hillary's Story C...

Tina and Hillary cover Judge Donna Scott Davenport and anti-LGBTQ activist Anita Bryant. Tina’s Story Judge Donna Scott Davenport oversaw juvenile justice cases in Tennessee. BUT after implementing a “filter system," she illegally sent children to jail. Hillary’s Story Throughout the 1960s-80s, Anita Bryant had a modest singing career that bought her some notoriety. But it was her anti-gay crusade...

Hillary and Tina cover the Snow Riot of 1835 and Operation Wetback Hillary’s Story In 1835, white workers faced poor wages and long hours. BUT instead of fighting for labor laws, they took their anger out on black run businesses in Washington, D.C. known as the Snow Riot. Tina’s Story Throughout the mid20th century, the US faced an immigration problem not unlike today. BUT the solution resulted in...

Tina and Hillary cover George W. Lee and Steve Lough. Tina’s Story George Wesley Lee was a prominent civil rights leader in Humphreys County Mississippi. BUT when he continued to push for equal voting rights for blacks, he was murdered. Hillary’s Story Steve Lough worked for years with the Ringling Brothers circus. BUT when he saw bozos like Trump running for office, he decided that a real clown s...

Hillary and Tina cover the Rosewood Massacre and Mayor Bob Filner. Hillary’s Story Rosewood was a quaint Black community in Levi County, FL. BUT when a white woman falsely accused a black man of rape, Rosewood was burned to the ground. Tina’s Story Bob Filner served in the House of Representatives for twenty years before becoming mayor of San Diego in 2012. BUT when assault allegations arose, Filn...

Tina and Hillary cover the Chamberlain-Kahn Act and the assassination attempt of Theodore Roosevelt. Tina’s Story The Chamberlain-Kahn Act was initiated to help stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections among service men. BUT instead, it led to the incarceration of thousands of women. Hillary’s Story In 1912 former republican President Theodore Roosevelt ran for president again under the...

Hillary and Tina cover Mutiny in Space and John Joe Gray. Hillary’s Story In 1973, NASA sent astronauts to the Skylab space station. BUT when they stop contact with ground control, many wondered if it was an act of rebellion. Tina’s Story John Joe Gray is a self proclaimed sovereign citizen who doesn’t believe in Federal authority. BUT after an arrest, he ends up leading the longest armed standoff...

Tina and Hillary cover the former NY senator Hiram Monserrate and Florida vs Pitts/Lee. Tina’s Story Hiram Monserrate moved quickly from the New York City Council to the New York State Senate. BUT it was his quick temper that led to his political demise. Hillary’s Story In 1963, two black men in Florida were wrongfully convicted of murder. BUT even when evidence clears them of the deed, racism and...