The Muck Podcast

Hillary and Tina cover former US Congressman Duke Cunningham and anarchist Emma Goldman. Hillary’s Story US Congressman Duke Cunningham was known for his conservative stances and controversial commentary. BUT when he received bribes from real estate developers, he pays a hefty price for his corruption. Tina’s Story Russian immigrant Emma Goldman became known as a leading champion for women’s right...

Tina and Hillary cover former Hamilton County judge Tracie Hunter and former US Congressman from Oregon, David Wu. Tina’s Story In 2012, Tracie Hunter became the first black woman to serve as a juvenile court judge in Hamilton County, Ohio. BUT when evidence surfaces that she used her position to help her brother, jurors sit in judgment of her actions. Hillary’s Story Democrat David Wu earned his...

Hillary and Tina interview artist, organizer, and social justice activist Favianna Rodriguez of the Center for Cultural Power. Favianna Rodriguez embodies the perspective of a first-generation American Latinx artist with Afro-Peruvian roots. Her art and praxis address migration, economic inequality, gender justice, and climate change, boldly reshaping the myths, ideas, and cultural practices of th...

Hillary and Tina cover the Lynwood Vikings and former superintendent Daniel Peggs. Hillary’s Story The LA County Sheriff's Department prided themselves for their fight against criminal activity. BUT when complaints surface, they expose corrupt deputy gangs that created a decades long tradition of violence in the police force. Tina’s Story After years in education first as a teacher then as a princ...

Tina and Hillary cover Mildred Fish-Harnack and Bruce’s Beach. Tina’s Story After purchasing land on Manhattan Beach California In 1912, Willa and Charles Bruce created a popular resort for local black residents. BUT, when white neighbors complain, the City Council uses eminent domain to steal their property. Hillary’s Story American and literary academic Mildred Fish-Harnack moved to Germany to b...

Hillary and Tina cover Howard Stern runs for Governor of New York and civil rights activists Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner. Hillary’s Story Throughout his career, shock jock Howard Stern fought for free speech against the FCC. BUT he shocks everyone when he runs for governor of New York. Tina’s Story In June 1964, three civil rights activists made their way to investigate a firebombed church in M...

Hillary and Tina interview community advocate and historian Emmanuel George. Born in Overtown Florida, Emmanuel George spent his childhood years in North Miami and Miami Shores. In 2002 to today he's been living in Hollywood and Dania beach. His calling to be a voice and advocate for the local black community came after being taken under Valencia Gunder's wing as one of her mentees. Through gettin...

Tina and Hillary cover civil rights activist Medgar Evers and the Petticoat Affair. Tina’s Story Medgar Evers started his work as a civil rights activist in the 1950s and eventually became a leading figure in Mississippi. BUT, after Evers was assassinated, his death galvanized the civil rights movement. Hillary’s Story In 1829 Margaret “Peggy” Timberlake married US Senator John Eaton. But when the...

Hillary and Tina cover former United States Senator from South Carolina Strom Thurmond and former Nashville, Tennessee mayor Megan Barry. Hillary’s Story Strom Thurmond served in the Senate for nearly half a century and fought against civil rights and integration. BUT when he dies, a secret from his past comes to light highlighting his hypocrisy. Tina’s Story In 2016, Megan Barry made history as t...

Tina and Hillary cover former Stillwater Mayor Ken Harycki and Muhammed Ali. Tina’s Story Ken Harycki served on the city council for the City of Stillwater Minnesota before being elected to his mayor’s seat beginning in 2006. BUT when the FBI raids his office in 2014, the mayor has to answer for his misdeeds. Hillary’s Story Muhammed Ali was on his way to becoming one of the most prolific boxers o...

Hillary and Tina cover Operation Greylord and Nevada State Controller Kathy Augustine. Hillary’s Story Like most state’s, Illinois’s Cook County’s judicial system covered a myriad of cases from minor infractions to serious felony charges. BUT, when the FBI gets wind that judges and other court officials were on the take, they put forward a decade’s long undercover operation to stop public corrupti...

Hillary and Tina speak to City of Plantation, Florida Council Member, Denise Horland. Denise Horland has been serving the City of Plantation since 2018. A strong believer in civic engagement and service to others, Denise continues to serve on several boards and charitable groups. She currently serves on the Broward League of Cities Board Directors, Florida League of Cities Advocacy, and Municipal...

Tina and Hillary cover Commissioner Wyatt Outlaw & the Kirk-Holden War and Utah Territorial candidate George Q. Cannon. Tina’s Story Wyatt Outlaw was the first African American to be appointed Town Commissioner and constable of Graham, North Carolina in 1869. BUT when whites objected to being policed by a black man, the KKK lynch Wyatt leading to the Kirk-Holden War. Hillary’s Story George Q....

Hillary and Tina cover Idaho House Representative, Priscilla Giddings and former foreign service member and federal official Bradford Bishop. Hillary’s Story Priscilla Giddings spent most of her career serving in the US Air Force and was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 2021. BUT, after winning a seat in the Idaho House of Representatives that same year, this decorated officer gets dressed down f...

In this week’s year end special, Tina and Hillary answer questions from fans and chat about the year ahead. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here . Special Guest: Alfredo Olvera.

Tina and Hillary cover the murder of Fred Hampton and US House Rep out of Colorado, Lauren Boebert For show notes and links to our sources, please click here .

Tina and Hillary cover former school board member Steve Rocco and the Longest serving U.S. Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier For show notes and links to our sources, please click here .

Hillary and Tina cover US Army Major Ian Fishback and former Maricopa County Sheriff, Joe Arpaio. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here .

Hillary and Tina speak to President and Executive Director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition, Desmond Meade. Desmond Meade is a formerly homeless returning citizen who overcame many obstacles to eventually become the President of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition (FRRC), Chair of Floridians for a Fair Democracy, and a graduate of Florida International University College of Law. As...

Tina and Hillary cover the Night of Terror and forced sterilization in the United States. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here .

Hillary and Tina cover the FBI’s harassment of Jean Seberg and the murder of Albert Patterson. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here .

Hillary and Tina speak to instagram sensation, The Girl with a Microphone, Kate! For show notes and links to our sources, please click here . Special Guest: Kate G.

Tina and Hillary cover former Chief Medical Examiner O.C. Smith and Jonathan and Diana Toebbe. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here .

Hillary and Tina cover U.S. Congressman from Florida Alcee Hastings and the Arkansas Prison Blood Scandal. For show notes and links to our sources, please click here .

Hillary and Tina speak to Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at University of Southern California Gould School of Law, Franita Tolson Franita Tolson is Vice Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs and Professor of Law at University of Southern California Gould School of Law, where she also holds a courtesy appointment in the Political Science and International Relations...