The Muck Podcast

Episode 194: Bro. Bruh. | Robert Bentley

The Muck Podcast
The Muck Podcast
Episode 194: Bro. Bruh. | Robert Bentley
Loading
/

Tina and Hillary cover former Alabama governor, Robert Bentley.

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley, a self-proclaimed champion of family values, upheld his marriage vows for nearly half a century. BUT his time in office took a surprising turn as he used his position to conceal a secret, revealing a stark contrast to his public image.

Sources
Alabama.com
Ex-governor Robert Bentley, Rebekah Mason's exit from First Baptist Tuscaloosa followed scathing sermon, report shows–by Leada Gore

Alabama House Judiciary Committee
THE IMPEACHMENT INVESTIGATION OF GOVERNOR ROBERT BENTLEY

The Atlantic
Alabama's 'Luv Guv' Has Resigned–by David Graham

The Strange Revelation of the Investigation of Alabama's Governor–by Russell Berman

Businiss Council of America
Robert Bentley, Governor bio

CNN
‘Dark day’ as Alabama governor cuts plea deal, resigns–by Elliot McLaughlin, Dakin Andone, and Devon M. Sayers

Politico
Alabama governor resigns, pleads guilty to misdemeanors–by Associated Press

NPR
Alabama's Governor Resigns Amid Scandal Over Alleged Affair And Cover-Up–by Camila Domonoske

USA Today
Robert Bentley resigns as Alabama governor; lieutenant governor replaces him–by Brian Lyman and Andrew Yawn

Wikipedia
Robert J. Bentley

Photos
Governor Robert Bentley–photo by Sutherland Boswell via Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)
Governor Bentley's Mug Shot–from Montgomery County Sheriff's Office via Politico

Support The Muck Podcast

Episode 193: Abortion is Not a Dirty Word | Zoot Suit Riots

The Muck Podcast
The Muck Podcast
Episode 193: Abortion is Not a Dirty Word | Zoot Suit Riots
Loading
/

Hillary and Tina cover the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943.

In Los Angeles, the Zoot Suit Riots of 1943 were fueled by tensions that ran deep. BUT in the chaos, a stark example of underlying racism emerged, exposing an uncomfortable truth about America's past.

Hillary's Story
Sources
History
Zoot Suit Riots

LA Times
The untold story of the Zoot Suit riots: How Black L.A. defended Mexican Americans

NBC News
Los Angeles apologizes for Zoot Suit Riots 80 years later

National WW2 Museum
The Zoot Suit Riots and Wartime Los Angeles

PBS
The Rise of Riots
Zoot Suit Riots

The Smithsonian
A Brief History of the Zoot Suit

Wikipedia
Zoot Suit Riots

Photos
Mexican American man wearing a zoot suit in 1943–from Library of Congress via National WW2 Museum
African American men wearing zoot suits in 1942–by Kingmidas911 via Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA 4.0)
Servicemen holding strips of Zoot Suits during Riots–from Bettman Archive via History
Two victims stripped of Zoot Suits by Servicemen–Anthony Potter Connection via History

Support The Muck Podcast

Episode 192: PDA | Dennis Tyler

The Muck Podcast
The Muck Podcast
Episode 192: PDA | Dennis Tyler
Loading
/

Tina and Hillary cover former Muncie, Indiana mayor, Dennis Tyler.

Dennis Tyler's term as Muncie mayor was coming to an end in 2019. BUT instead of a celebratory send off, he was indicted on corruption charges.

Sources
Tina's Story
Associated Press
Ex-Indiana mayor sentenced to year in prison for bribery

Fox 59
Former Muncie mayor gets early prison release–by Associated Press

The New York Times
Dennis Tyler, Mayor of Muncie, Ind., Indicted on Theft of Government Funds–by Abdi Latif Dahir and Johnny Diaz

Star Press
Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler announces he is not running in 2019–by Corey Ohlenkamp

United States Attorney's Office Southern District of Indiana
Former Muncie Mayor Convicted and Sentenced on Corruption Charges

WBST
Former Muncie Mayor To Plead Guilty To Federal Corruption Charge–by Stephanie Wiechmann

WTHR
Former Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler sentenced for theft of government funds
Ex-Muncie Mayor Dennis Tyler leaves federal prison after bribe conviction

Photos
Dennis Tyler at Press Conference–screenshot via Indy Star
Mayor Dennis Tyler's Speaking at the Annual State of the City Address–screenshot via The Star Press

Support The Muck Podcast

Episode 191: The Drunk Episode | Robert Telles

The Muck Podcast
The Muck Podcast
Episode 191: The Drunk Episode | Robert Telles
Loading
/

Hillary and Tina cover Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles.

Clark County Public Administrator Robert Telles was once a trusted political figure in his community. BUT his career took a shocking and tragic turn when he was implicated in the murder of journalist Jeff German.

Sources
Las Vegas Review-Journal
County office in turmoil with secret video and claims of bullying, hostility–by Jeff German
Embattled county official concedes race, remains combative–by Jeff German
In a rare move, consultant hired to resolve turmoil in county office–by Jeff German
Prosecutors disclose evidence to Telles in closed-door hearing–by Katelyn Newberg
Photos
Robert Telles–via Las Vegas Review
Journalist Jeff German–headshot via Las Vegas Review-Journal
Video footage from security camera shown to grand jury in Telles case–via Law and Crime
Screenshot of Ring Doorbell Video–via Law and Crime

Support The Muck Podcast

Episode 190: The Muck Takes New York! | Judge Douglas Roemer

The Muck Podcast
The Muck Podcast
Episode 190: The Muck Takes New York! | Judge Douglas Roemer
Loading
/

Tina and Hillary cover the murder of Judge Douglas Roemer.

John Roemer served as Juneau County Judge until his retirement in 2017. But his retirement was short-lived when he was attacked in his home.

Sources
Tina's Story
CNN
A former judge was killed in his Wisconsin home in a targeted attack, officials say–by Whitney Wild

The Guardian
Suspected shooter who killed retired Wisconsin judge in ‘targeted’ attack identified–by Ramon Antonio Vargas

Independent
Pictured: Wisconsin judge’s alleged killer, who had political ‘hit list’, is identified–by Josh Marcus

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Here's what we know about the targeted killing of retired Wisconsin Judge John Roemer in the town of New Lisbon–by Drake Bentley and Elliot Hughes
Man suspected of killing retired Wisconsin judge identified as Douglas K. Uhde; had been sentenced by Roemer in 2005–by Mary Spicuzza, Daniel Bice, Elliot Hughes
Wisconsin judge shooting suspect had frequent legal trouble, but friends surprised by accusations–by Sophie Carson and Mary Spicuzza

NBC News
Former Wisconsin judge killed in 'targeted' attack; suspect had hit list that included Mitch McConnell, Gov. Whitmer–Tom Winter, Michael Kosnar, Minyvonne Burke
Slain retired judge had sentenced suspect to six years in prison, court records show–by Antonio Planas, Tom Winter, and Michael Kosnar

New York City Bar
Statement Condemning Assassination of Former Wisconsin Judge John Roemer and Calling for Greater State and Federal Judicial Security

WBay 2
Wisconsin man accused of killing retired judge pronounced dead

Wisconsin Department of Justice
Critical Incident Investigation in Mauston, Wis.

Wisconsin Rapids Tribune
Retired Juneau County judge John Roemer killed in targeted attack remembered as devoted jurist, church leader–by Kelli Arseneau, Chris Mueller, and Sarah Volpenhein

WMTV NBC
Wisconsin man says he’s on same hit list of suspect who allegedly killed former judge–by Elizabeth Wadas

Photos
Judge John Roemer–photo from a 2004 newsletter via Law & Crime
Douglas K. Uhde–mugshot from Wisconsin Department of Corrections via Madison.com

Support The Muck Podcast

Episode 189: Chicken of the Sea | Conspiracy Theories about Hitler’s Death

The Muck Podcast
The Muck Podcast
Episode 189: Chicken of the Sea | Conspiracy Theories about Hitler’s Death
Loading
/

Hillary and Tina cover the conspiracy theories about Adolf Hitler’s death.

Hitler's death marked the end of WWII. But a flurry of conspiracy theories emerged, suggesting he might have survived.

Hillary's Story
Sources
Atlas Obscura
The Wildly Misunderstood Photos of Hitler in Disguise–by Andy Wright

Business Insider
These declassified FBI files raise questions about Hitler’s death in the Führerbunker–by Blake Stilwell

Daily Beast
Hitler’s Final Days Revealed: Eyewitnesses Recount the Nazi’s Death in Unearthed Footage–by Marlow Stern
The Kentucky Miner Who Scammed Americans by Claiming He Was Hitler and Plotting a ‘Revolt’ With ‘Spaceships’–by Tarpley Hitt

Fortune
One Industry That Capitalizes On America’s Hitler Fascination–by John Anderson

The Guardian
Tests on skull fragment cast doubt on Adolf Hitler suicide story–by Uki Goni

Wikipedia
Conspiracy theories about Adolf Hitler's death

Photos
Hitler in disguises–by United Stated Secret Service (Public Domain via Wikipedia)
Hitler's Makeshift Grave–via BBC
US Soldier inside the burnt out bunker after Hitler's suicide–via BBC
Fuhrerbunker Complex in Berlin–by Bild Bundesarchiv via Wikipedia

Support The Muck Podcast

Classic Episode: According to the Bylaws | Strom Thurmond and Megan Barry

The Muck Podcast
The Muck Podcast
Classic Episode: According to the Bylaws | Strom Thurmond and Megan Barry
Loading
/

We hope you enjoy this rerelease of one of our favorite episodes: Episode 109. Originally released on February 2, 2022, you will hear us discuss one of the longest serving members of Congress, Strom Thurmond and the first woman elected Mayor of Nashville, 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 the first woman mayor of Nashville. BUT when Barry gets a little too close to her security guard, rumors run rampant and reveal more than an affair at play.

Sources
Hillary's Story
The New York Times
Essie Mae Washington-Williams, Child of Famous but Secret Father, Dies at 87–by William Yardley

Politico
Thurmond wins Senate race as write-in candidate: Nov. 2, 1954–by Andrew Glass

Slate
The Legend of Strom's Remorse–by Timothy Noah

South Carolina ETA
Strom Thurmond–via YouTube

The Takeaway
The Racist Filibuster We Can't Afford to Forget

United States Senate
Strom Thurmond: A Featured Biography

The Washington Post
Strom Thurmond's black daughter: a symbol of America's complicated racial history–by Mary C. Curtis

Wikipedia
Strom Thurmond

WLRN
How Did Strom Thurmond Last Through His 24-Hour Filibuster?–by Mark Memmott

Photos
Strom Thurmond Monument–via One Columbia SC
Strom Thurmond in 1984–from Getty via WNYC Studios
Essie Mae Washington-Williams–via Kitsap Sun

Tina's Story
The Advocate
Nashville Passes Nondiscrimination Ordinance–by Julie Bolcer

The Daily Mail
Nashville Mayor was caught on camera in early morning cemetery visits with her bodyguard lover while he claimed overtime and 'nude photos were found on his work phone'

Fox17 WZTV Nashville
Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry lands teaching spot at Fisk University–by Caitlyn Shelton
Nashville police chief calls Sgt. Forrest's guilty plea 'betrayal of the citizens'–by Katie Grunik

Heavy
Robert Forrest: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know–by Ellyn Santiago

Inside Edition
Video Shows Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's Repeated Visits to Cemetery With Her Bodyguard Lover

Nashville Business Journal
Ethics exec Barry throws hat in ring for Metro Council seat

Nashville.gov
Mayor Megan Barry Amended Executive Order Number 012

The Nashville Edit
Silver Linings–by Katie Crosslin

NBC News
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry resigns in felony plea deal after affair with bodyguard

The New York Times
Megan Barry, Nashville Mayor, Pleads Guilty to Theft and Agrees to Resign–by Richard Fausset and Mitch Smith

News Channel 5 Nashville
How Much Did Affair Cost Taxpayers? Audit Can't Say–by Phil Williams
Nude Pics Discovered During Investigation Of Nashville Mayor–Phil Williams
Robert Forrest, Mayor's Former Bodyguard, Pleads Guilty To Theft

Tennessean
Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry got her criminal record expunged
Nashville Mayor Megan Barry resigns from office as part of guilty plea to felony theft charge
Robert Forrest, Nashville Mayor Megan Barry's former security chief?

Tennessee Lookout
Megan Barry: Life after public office–by Rob Dobie

The Tennessee Star
Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry’s Past Criminal Behavior Formally Expunged from the Record–by Chris Butler

WKRN
Rob Forrest will get less pension after affair with former mayor Megan Barry

WPLN News
Former Nashville Mayor Megan Barry Hopes Her ‘Worst Day’ Inspires Others–BLAKE FARMER

Photos
Megan Barry Mugshot–from Metro Nashville Police Department via USA Today
Megan Barry Resigns–screenshot via ABC News
Rob Forrest–via Fox 17 News

Support The Muck Podcast

Episode 188: Come on, Jersey! | Michael Galdieri and Sean Caddle

The Muck Podcast
The Muck Podcast
Episode 188: Come on, Jersey! | Michael Galdieri and Sean Caddle
Loading
/

Tina and Hillary cover the murder of Michael Galdieri by political consultant Sean Caddle.

Michael Galdieri had been friends with a well-known political consultant, BUT their relationship took a sinister twist when a murder-for-hire plot was allegedly orchestrated against him.

Sources
Tina's Story
Gothamist
Hitmen say politically connected NJ murder was over stealing; one sentenced to 20 years–by Nancy Soloman

Hudson Reporter
Who Killed Michael Galieri

OPB
Man sentenced for role in Caddle murder-for-hire plot

Patch
Murder Of Hudson County NJ Senator's Son: New Details Revealed–by Caren Lissner
Political Aide's Role In Hudson County Murder Sends Shockwaves–by Caren Lissner

Politico
‘He’s a cold-hearted killer' New Jersey Democratic operative gets 24 years in murder-for-hire plot–by Matt Friedman
The Sean Caddle case: Is this it?–by Matt Friedman

United States Attorney's Office (District of New Jersey)
Political Consultant Sentenced to 24 Years in Prison for Role in Murder for Hire Scheme

Wikipedia
James Anthony Galdieri

Photo
Sean Caddle–via Caddle's Twitter Profile
Michael Galdieri–via Hudson Reporter
George Bratsensis–from Connecticut Department of Corrections via Oxygen True Crime

Support The Muck Podcast

Episode 187: Dr. Vinnie Boombatz | New England Vampire Panic

The Muck Podcast
The Muck Podcast
Episode 187: Dr. Vinnie Boombatz | New England Vampire Panic
Loading
/

Hillary and Tina cover the New England Vampire Panic.

In 19th-century New England, a devastating illness was tearing families apart, but many believed it was vampires to blame.

Hillary's Story
Sources
Heritage
THE NEW ENGLAND VAMPIRE PANIC

History
When New Englanders Blamed Vampires for Tuberculosis Deaths–by Crystal Ponti

How Stuff Works
The New England Vampire Panic Was Very Real and Very Deadly–by Nathan Chandler

Medium
New England’s Vampire Panic–by C.S. Voll

Mental Floss
The Mystery Behind the 19th-Century New England Vampire Panic–by Kyla Cathey

New England
New England’s Vampire History | Legends and Hysteria–by Joe Bills

New England Historical Society
THE GREAT NEW ENGLAND VAMPIRE PANIC

Science History Distillations Podcast
Vampire Panic

Smithsonian Magazine
The Great New England Vampire Panic–by Abigail Tucker

Wikipedia
New England vampire panic

Photos
Bones of JB 55 Rearranged–from Nicholas Bellantoni via Our New England Legends Podcast
Mercy Brown's Gravestone–by Cbarry123 via Wikipedia
Satirical Cartoon in the Boston City Globe–from Boston Daily Globe via Wikipedia

Support The Muck Podcast

Episode 186: 90% Cocoa Bean | US Dakota War

The Muck Podcast
The Muck Podcast
Episode 186: 90% Cocoa Bean | US Dakota War
Loading
/

Tina and Hillary cover the US Dakota War of 1862.

The Dakota people expected the US to honor and respect several peace treaties, BUT when those promises were broken, a devastating war erupted, leading to tragic consequences.

Sources
Tina's Story
EJI: A History of Racial Injustice

History.net
HOW THE U.S. USED ‘LAWS OF WAR’ TO HANG DAKOTA INDIANS AFTER 1862 UPRISING–by John A. Haymond

MPR News
History we don't teach: Mankato hangings an uneasy topic for MN schools–by Solvejg Wastvedt

Native Hope Blog
UNDERSTANDING THE DAKOTA UPRISING
What is the Dakota 38 Memorial

Reuters
Dakota Indians mark hangings of 1862 with trek on horseback–by David Bailey

The US Dakota War of 1862
Internment

University of Minnesota College of Liberal Arts
US-Dakota War of 1862

Zinn Education Project
Dec. 26, 1862: Mass Execution of Dakota Indians

Photos
Public Hanging of Dakota Indians by federal authorities–sketch by WH Childs in Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper/Minnesota Historical Society via MPR News
Little Crow, Dakota Chief–by James E McClees/Public Domain via Wikipedia
List of Dakota Killed at Mankato–via Native Hope Blog
Andrew Myrick–public domain via Wikipedia

Support The Muck Podcast