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A weekly podcast where the dark, and sometimes weird, true stories in American politics are discussed.

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A weekly podcast where the dark, and sometimes weird, true stories in American politics are discussed.

    Episode 222: Take the Bear | Dwayne Schutt

    Episode 222: Take the Bear | Dwayne Schutt

    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.


    Ways to help fund abortion in Florida:
    Women's Emergency Network
    Emergency Medical Assistance
    Broward Women's Emergency Fund


    Sources
    Tina's Story
    AP News
    Former mayor accused of child sex assault takes plea deal


    Northeast Nebraska News
    BRADLEY DEFEATS SCHUTT IN RANDOLPH MAYORAL RACE
    BRADLEY IS SWORN IN AS RANDOLPH’S NEW MAYOR
    CONVICTION SET ASIDE IN CHILD ABUSE CASE


    Hartington
    Election Extra


    NOW KOLN-KGIN
    Randolph mayor’s sex assault case moves to district court


    Sandhills Express
    Randolph Mayor’s Sex Assault Case Moves to District Court--by Eric McKay


    Seattle Times
    Nebraska mayor pleads not guilty in child sexual abuse case--by AP


    Siouxland Proud
    Accused pedophile mayor to plead not guilty--by Jamie Perez
    Accused Pedophile still overseeing City of Randolph
    Former Nebraska mayor pleads no contest to felony child abuse


    Wayne Daily News
    Second Pre-Trial Court Hearing Scheduled for Randolph Mayor


    WOWT 6 News
    Mayor of Randolph charged in sexual assault investigation


    Photos
    Dwayne Schutt Mug Shot--from department of corrections via Norfolk Daily News
    Dwayne Schutt Mayoral Photo--via City of Randolph
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    • 1 hr 10 min
    Episode 221: Frisky Broadway | Gordon Klingenschmitt

    Episode 221: Frisky Broadway | Gordon Klingenschmitt

    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


    CBS Colorado
    This Time Rep. Gordon Klingenschmitt Targets The Boy Scouts Over Gay Leaders Decision


    Comedy Central US
    Mr. Smith Goes to the State Legislature, Then Later Possibly Washington - Gordon Klingenschmitt - The Colbert Report (Video Clip)


    Colorado Politics
    He's baaaack: Colorado's 'Dr. Chaps' Gordon Klingenschmitt re-enters the game, seeks county GOP post | Hot-sheet


    CPR
    Colorado Springs at-large council candidate questionnaire: Gordon Klingenschmitt


    The Gazette
    The Pentecostal political pilgrimage of Gordon Klingenschmitt


    Huffington Post
    Ex-Colorado Lawmaker Believes Gay Demons Are Taking Over Ad Execs


    NBC News
    Meet Colorado's 'Dr. Chaps'
    Navy chaplain on hunger strike


    NPR
    Navy Chaplain Found Guilty in Prayer Case


    Southern Poverty Center
    Hate Group Leader Gordon Klingenschmitt Elected to Colorado House


    Stars and Stripes
    Chaplain facing court-martial for wearing uniform at D.C. protest


    The Washington Post
    Navy Chaplain Guilty Of Disobeying an Order


    Wikipedia
    Gordon Klingenschmitt


    Photos
    Gordon Klingenschmitt--by Donn Bruns via Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0
    Klingenschmitt protesting outside the White House--via The Denver Post
    Klingenschmitt in the Colorado House--by RJ Sangosti via The Denver Post
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    • 1 hr 16 min
    Episode 220: Seat Filler | John Hall

    Episode 220: Seat Filler | John Hall

    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--by Cody Brown and Zachery Cowsert


    Seletyn
    THE KILLING OF LEWIS WETZEL BY JOHN HALL (OCT 1862)--by Seletyn


    Wikipedia
    John Hall (West Virginia Politician)


    Photos
    Secession Political Cartoon--via WVTF
    John Hall Mile Marker--by Cody Brown and Zachery Cowsert via Clio
    Wetzel article in the Wheeling Intelligencer--via Seletyn
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    • 51 min
    Episode 219: Sweet Potato Baby | The Murder of Arthur McDuffie / 1980 Miami Riots

    Episode 219: Sweet Potato Baby | The Murder of Arthur McDuffie / 1980 Miami Riots

    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.


    Sources
    Hillary's Story
    Miami Dade County Official Page
    Miami-Dade County unveils the Arthur Lee McDuffie State Historical Marker for Black History Month


    The New York Times
    Four Miami Police Officers Charged in Fatal Beating


    The Washington Post
    McDuffie Death: It Seemed to Be Open-Shut Case


    WLRN
    Forty Years After Arthur McDuffie Was Killed By Miami-Dade Police, His Family Honored In Ceremony


    Zinn Education Project
    May 17, 1980: Miami Riots Begin


    Photos
    Arthur McDuffie--by Beckyhawk via Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
    Front Page of the Miami News--via Zinn Education Project
    Fires in Liberty City during 1980 Riots--via Dunn History
    National Guard in Miami--via Dunn History
    Arthur McDuffie Memorial in 2024--by Carlton Gilliespie via The Miami Times
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    • 55 min
    Episode 218: Ginny Sack | Henry Denhardt

    Episode 218: Ginny Sack | Henry Denhardt

    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--by David J. Krajicek


    New York Times
    Denhardt Is Indicted On Charge Of Murder


    News NBC 40
    Throwback Thursday – Hendry Denhardt and an 80-year-old unsolved murder--by Telia Butler
    Throwback Thursday: Was Henry Denhardt a serial killer? Two nearly 90-year-old cold cases--by Telia Butler and Chris Bratton


    Sam Terry's Kentucky History Blog
    Gen. Denhardt's Date with Death


    Time
    KENTUCKY: General & Widow (Cont'd)


    Wikipedia
    Henry Denhardt


    Photos
    Henry Denhardt--from Public Domain via Wikipedia
    Verna Elizabeth Garr Headstone--via Sam Terry's Kentucky Blog
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    • 50 min
    Episode 217: Die Angry | The Yablonski Murders

    Episode 217: Die Angry | The Yablonski Murders

    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


    Forbes
    Cillian Murphy Starring In Crime Film About 1960s Mining Murders—What To Know About The True Story Of Joseph Yablonski


    HISTORY
    Bodies of family killed by United Mine Workers found | January 5, 1970


    Library of Congress
    Joseph A. Yablonski legal case collection


    Observer-Reporter
    Fifty years later, the murder of the Yablonskis still resonates


    TribLIVE.com
    Killings of UMWA leader Jock Yablonski, his family shocked Western Pa. 50 years ago


    YOUTUBE
    A Murder In The Union: The Assassination of Jock Yablonski


    Wikipedia
    Joseph Yablonski


    Photos
    Joseph Yablonski--via Madison.com
    W.A. "Tony" Boyle--by Bettman via Smithsonian Magazine
    Pittsburgh Press Headline--via PressReader
    Claude Vealy--from AP via PennLive
    Yablonski Sons at Court--from AP via PennLive
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    • 1 hr 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
63 Ratings

63 Ratings

Nameless.One ,

Best Politics Podcast. Ever!

Seriously though, Tina and Hillary do a fantastic job each episode to keep the show both entertaining and interesting. You’ll laugh, you’ll scream, you’ll cry, and it’s all due to their superb work. If you’re interested in politics or live in South Florida, you owe it to yourself to listen!

ah20 ,

I LOVE THESE WOMEN!!!!

Tina and Hillary are Super fun, super informative and super educational. Not only do they discuss politics and crime and shadiness of the past, but I am thoroughly up-to-date on the politics of our present, which are not great if you’re paying attention
#WOMENHAVERIGHTS

Sunseeker73 ,

These chicks are fire

I loved where they started, with a willingness to approach appalling human behavior with a sense of humor. Their research is great, and more than that, their passion is super inspiring. Keep yelling, Ladies!

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