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Episode 149: Hitman Sent by God | John G. Schmitz and Cooping

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Hillary and Tina cover US House Representative John G. Schmitz and the election fraud cooping tactic.

Hillary’s Story
US House Representative out of California, John G. Schmitz ran and won on his far conservative moralism. BUT when a scandal erupts, his own morals are questioned.

Tina’s Story
In the 1800s, like today, most folks decide if they’re going to exercise their right to vote by showing up on election day. BUT some politicians resorted to violence and kidnapping to ensure high election number results.

Sources
Hillary's Story
John Schmitz
Schmitz Bio and Data

Los Angeles Times
John Schmitz; Former Right-Wing Congressman From Orange County–BY DAVID HALDANE AND JEAN O. PASCO

SF Gate
John G. Schmitz, Former Congressman From Orange County–by Mark Martin

The New York Times
But the American party loves–by Stephen Lesher

US Archive
John Schmitz is no George Wallace

Photos
John G. Schmitz–via Arlington Cemetary
Schmitz Affair in Newspaper–from Sacramento Bee via Newspapers.com
Mary Kay Letourneau–Fair Use via Wikipedia

Tina's Story
Atlas Obscura
Election Fraud in the 1800s Involved Kidnapping and Forced Drinking–by Natalie Zarrelli

Historical Index
What Was Cooping?–by Michael Pollick

History Extra
A brief history of election “rigging” in the United States

TPM
What Edgar Allan Poe’s Death And Voter Fraud Myths Have In Common–by Ciara Torres-Spelliscy

University of Virginia (Public Voting Page)
Vote buying in nineteenth century US elections

Photos
Politicians trying to buy votes–from Library of Congress via Atlas Obscura
Election Fraud Violence–from Library of Congress via Atlas Obscura

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Episode 148: Last Gasp of Democracy

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Tina and Hillary cover Ohio judge Lance Mason and the rise of America First.

Tina’s Story
Lance Mason served in the Ohio House and Senate before his appointment to the Cuyahoga County Court. BUT his violent actions move him from the bench to the defendant’s table.

Hillary’s Story
The America First Committee began as an isolationist group in early 20th century. BUT its anti-Semitic and racist attitudes are still being used by the GOP today.

Tina's Sources
Cleveland
Cleveland judge accused of beating wife had 2,500 rounds of ammunition, semi-automatic rifles, sword and smoke grenades in home–by Cory Shaffer
Disgraced judge Lance Mason pleads guilty to ex-wife’s murder, faces life in prison–by Cory Shaffer
Ohio House passes Aisha’s Law, named after beloved Shaker Heights teacher who was murdered by her ex-husband–by Laura Hancock

Cleveland 19
Arrest of former judge Lance Mason for murder of ex-wife shown on Shaker Heights police video (graphic)–by Chris Anderson
'What a monster you are’: Former judge Lance Mason will be parole eligible after 35 years for brutally killing ex-wife Aisha Fraser–by Chris Anderson

CNN
Former Ohio judge and politician Lance Mason pleads guilty to killing ex-wife–by Jason Hanna and Carma Hassan

The New York Times
Former Ohio Judge Who Beat His Wife Is Arrested in Her Stabbing Death–by Matthew Haag

NPR WLRN
Ex-Judge Who Spent 9 Months In Prison For Beating Wife Is Arrested After She's Killed–by Emily Sullivan

Refinery 29
This Judge Received Special Treatment After Beating His Wife. Then He Killed Her.–by Leah Carroll

WKYC Studios
Former Cuyahoga County Judge Lance Mason sentenced to life in prison for ex-wife's murder–by yler Carey, Stephanie Metzger, Leon Bibb
Judge Lance Mason indicted for assault on wife–by Kim Wendel

Photos
Judge Lance Mason Mugshot–from OHIO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS via People
Aisha Fraser–from Shaker Heights Schools via People
Judge Mason in Court–screenshot via Fox8 News

Hillary's Sources
All That's Interesting
Inside The Shocking Origins Of The ‘America First’ Movement–by Jaclyn Anglis

The Atlantic
A Short History of 'America First'–by Krishnadev Calamur

Britannica
America First Committee

CNN
Trump's 'America First' has ugly echoes from U.S. history–
By Susan Dunn

NPR WLRN
'America First': From Charles Lindbergh To President Trump–by Greg Myre of All Things Considered

Salon
Charles Lindbergh's unapologetic bigotry: How he became the face of the America First Committee–by Candace Fleming

Time
The Long History Behind Donald Trump's 'America First' Foreign Policy

The Washington Post
President Trump’s ‘America First’ slogan was popularized by Nazi sympathizers–by Eric Rauchway

Wikipedia
America First Committee

Photos
America First signs at the Republican Convention in 2016–Photo by Joe Raedle via The Guardian
Charles Lindbergh speaking at an America First Committee Rally–from AP via NPR
Dr. Seuss cartoon about America First Committee–from Special Collections & Archives, UC San Diego via NPR

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Li'l Muck Episode 47: Hillary Cassel

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Hillary and Tina interview attorney Hillary Cassel, candidate for Florida House, District 101.

Hillary Cassel is a proud Democrat, mental health care advocate, and co-founder of the law firm Cassel & Cassel, P.A.

Beginning her legal career as an Assistant State Attorney at the Broward State Attorney’s Office, Hillary witnessed the devastating inequality of our justice system firsthand. For the last seven years, she has represented struggling families against large insurance companies in their time of need. Now, she is running for the Florida House of Representatives because she knows that we need strong Democratic leadership in Tallahassee.

Websites
Hillary for Florida Website
Namaste the Stigma Away

Special Guest: Hillary Cassel .

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Episode 147: Lollipop on a Stick | Vincent Foster and Arthur Brun

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Hillary and Tina cover White House Counsel Vincent Foster and Kauai County councilman Arthur Brun.

Hillary’s Story
Vincent Foster joined the White House Counsel to the Clinton administration in early 1993. BUT when the pressures of DC mounted, Foster made a devastating decision that republicans still weaponize today.

Tina’s Story
Arthur Brun won a seat on the Kauai County Council in Hawaii. BUT when he dealt drugs as a side hustle, Brun’s career went up in smoke.

Hillary's Story
All That's Interesting
Inside The Tragic Death Of Vince Foster — And The Conspiracy Theories That Followed–By Marco Margaritoff

Esquire
Impeachment: American Crime Story Shows The Tragic Death of Vince Foster–by Lauren Kranc

FBI
Vincent Foster

Frontline
Once Upon a Time in Arkansas

NBC News
Despite Trump's 'Fishy' Comments, Vince Foster Case Is Closed

The New York Times
Why Was Kavanaugh Obsessed With Vince Foster?–by Sean Wilentz

Politifact
Decades-old conspiracy theories about Vince Foster and the Clintons are still wrong–by Ciara O'Rourke

Vanity Fair
American Crime Story: Why Vince Foster’s Suicide Was a Turning Point for Linda Tripp–by Julie Miller

Vox
Vince Foster's death and subsequent conspiracy theories, explained–by Matthew Yglesias

The Washington Post
Foster's Death a Suicide–by David Von Drehle and Howard Schneider

Wikipedia
Suicide of Vince Foster
Vince Foster

Photos
Vince Foster–photo released by White House (public domain)
Vince Foster with his wife and the Clintons–from Arkansas Democrat Gazette via Bloomberg
Brett Kavanaugh at Independent Counsel Hearing–by David Hume Kennerly via The New York Times

Tina's Story
Sources
The Garden Island
Arthur Brun files to run for County Council–By Darin Moriki
Two Brun associates sentenced–by Scrimgeour

Hawaii Public Radio
Ex-Kauaʻi councilman pleads guilty to leading meth ring–by By JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER
Kaua'i Council Member Pleads Not Guilty To Charges Tied To Alleged Drug Ring He Led–by Casey Harlow

Honolulu Civil Beat
Candidate Q&A: Kauai County Council – Arthur Brun
Ex-Kauai Councilman Sentenced To 20 Years For Leading Meth Ring–by Brittany Lyte
Kauai: The Depth of Arrested Council Member’s Troubles Shouldn’t Have Been A Surprise–by Allan Parachini

iLind
Former Kauai County Council member to change his 'not guilty' plea
KHON 2
Feds: Kauai Councilman Arthur Brun a danger to the community–by Manolo Morales
Judge orders Kauai Councilman Arthur Brun to remain in custody–Manolo Morales

Newsweek
County Official Trafficked Meth to Support His Drug Addiction, Faces 15 Years in Prison--by Erin Brady

United States Attorney's District of Hawaii
Former Kauai County Council Member Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

Photos
Councilman Arthur Brun–via Honolulu Civil Beat
Arthur Brun mugshot–via KHON2

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Episode 146: Aliens or Bust | Orville Enoch Hodge and the 1947 Flying Disc Craze

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Tina and Hillary cover Auditor of Public Accounts Oliver Enoch Hodge and the 1947 flying disc craze.

Tina’s Story
Orville Hodge served as Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts after winning election in 1952. But when he lined his pockets instead of balancing the books, it cost him big time.

Hillary’s Story
When pilot Kenneth Arnold witnessed what he described as high speed flying discs. BUT little did he know that his sighting would spark a flying disc craze that still intrigues UFO enthusiasts today.

Sources
Tina's Story
Chicagoist
The Chicagoist Flashback: The Demise Of Orville Hodge–by Samantha Abernathy

Chicago Tribune
ORVILLE HODGE, AUDITOR WHO ROBBED STATE

Downfall Dictionary
Orville E. Hodge: high flying lifestyle–by Dirk Langeveld

NPR Illinois Public Radio
Illinois Issues: Comptroller, Treasurer – The Story Of How One Office Became Two–by Sam Dunklau

State Journal Register
Flashback Springfield: July 22, 1956–by Rich Saal

Time
ILLINOIS: Hodge Dislodged

Photos
Orville Enoch Hodge–via NPR Illinois Public Radio
Orville Hodge getting fingerprinted–by Chicagoist via Downfall Dictionary

Hillary's Story
Sources
Britannica
Roswell incident

CBS News
Recently uncovered 1947 headline from long-defunct newspaper offers “amazing glimpse” at UFO incident in Roswell

FBI Vault
Roswell UFO

History
What Really Happened at Roswell?–by Adam Janos

National Catholic Register
Nuns Reveal Hidden Truth About Roswell ‘UFO Crash’–by KV Turley

NPR WLRN
The Truth Is (Still) Out There In 'UFO Capital' Roswell, New Mexico–by Kirk Siegler and Liz Baker

Smithsonian Magazine
In 1947, A High-Altitude Balloon Crash Landed in Roswell. The Aliens Never Left–by Donovan Webster

The Washington Post
75 years ago, Roswell 'flying saucer' report sparked UFO obsession–by Dave Kindy

Wikipedia
1947 flying disc craze
Kenneth Arnold UFO sighting
Roswell Incident

Wired
July 8, 1947: Roswell Incident Launches UFO Controversy–by John C Abell

Photos
Pilot Kenneth Arnold–from Associated Press file photo via East Oregonian
Flying Discs over Tulsa–by Enio Gilmore from Tulsa Daily World via Wikipedia
Front Page of Paper–from the July 5, 1947 Florence Times via Muscle Shoals
Roswell Crash Article–from Corsicana Daily Sun via History

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Episode 141: Cover Up, Bitch! | Jimmy Carter's UFO Sighting and Judge John H. Wood

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Hillary and Tina cover President Jimmy Carter’s UFO sighting and Judge John H. Wood.

Hillary’s Story
President Jimmy Carter is known for his humanitarian efforts. BUT prior to the presidency, he reported a UFO sighting that still remains a mystery for some.

Tina’s Story
Judge John H. Wood was known for his hard hitting convictions—particularly for drug chargers. BUT when a drug lord hits back, Wood loses his life.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Atlas Obscura
NASA Is Creating Glowing Clouds for Science–by Kelsey Kennedy

GQ
The Gospel According to Jimmy–by Wil S. Hylton

Grunge
FASCINATING US PRESIDENTIAL FACTS YOU NEVER KNEW–by Scott Harris King

History
Jimmy Carter files report on UFO sighting

National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena
Carter Sighting Official Report

New York Magazine
Jimmy Carter Saw a UFO on This Day in 1973–by Ed Kilgore

Politico
Jimmy Carter reports UFO, Sept. 18, 1973–by Andrew Glass

Science Channel via YouTube
President Jimmy Carter Spots a U.F.O. | NASA's Unexplained Files

Smithsonian Magazine
NASA Launch Will Dot the Sky With Colorful Clouds–by Jason Daley

Weatherboy
NASA Successfully Launches Rocket, Glowing Clouds

Wikipedia
Jimmy Carter UFO Incident

Photos
President Jimmy Carter–Wally McNamee/Corbis via Getty Images from The Guardian
[UFO Sighting Report by Carter](National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena)–screenshot from National Investigations Committee on Aerial Phenomena
Downtown Leary, GA–Photo by Amanda Baird/Flickr via All That's Interesting
Barium Clouds–Photo by Christopher Becke via Weatherboy

Tina's Story
The American Presidency Project
John H. Wood, Jr. Statement on the Death of the U.S. District Judge.

Associated Press
Woody Harrelson Dad Seeks New Trial

Federal Judicial Center
Wood, John Howland, Jr.

Hays Free Press
Actor’s hit-man father killed a federal judge–by Bartee Haile

Living Magazine
Woody Harrelson’s Childhood Was Anything but Common

Medium
The Famous Man Who Found out His Father Was a Murdering Hitman–by Sam Arnold

PuzzUps
harles Harrelson Wiki: 5 Facts To Know About Woody Harrelson’s Father

Rankers
Charles Harrelson Was An Encyclopedia Salesman, Federal Judge Slayer, And Woody Harrelson’s Father–by Jim Rowley

The Washington Post
U.S. Judge, Known for Severity In Drug Cases, Is Slain in Texas–by Kemper Diehl

Photos
Judge John H. Wood–from San Antonio Express via Gun Memorial
Charles Harrelson Early Mug Shot–from Houston Police Department via News 4 San Antonio

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