Episode 6: Throw a Chair

Hillary and Tina cover the Chicago Alderman Edward Burke and former Mount Pleasant, Iowa Mayor Edward "Edd" King."

Tina's Story
Mayor Edd King was a beloved and innovative leader of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. But, on December 10th, 1986, an encounter with an aggrieved, reclusive consitutent changes the history of the once peaceful town forever.

Hillary's Story
Since 1969 Alderman, Edward Burke, ruled Chicago's 14th ward. But, in 2019 after years of kickbacks, Burke has to defend himself against corruption charges.

Sources
Tina's Story
Wikipedia
Mount Pleasant

Tom Vilsack

Chicago Tribune
“Iowa Vets Drummed Out Veteran”--Rogers Worthington

The New York Times
“Killing in Council Chamber Stuns City in Rural Iowa”--Andrew H. Malcolm

“Murder Case in Suspect’s Past”--UPI

“Slain Mayor in Iowa Eulogized at Service”--UPI

Associated Press
“Slain Mayor Remembered As 'Dedicated'; Suspect Called 'Oddball'”--David Speer

“Man Says He Has No Regrets About Killing Mayor Over Sewer Dispute”--David Speer

“Mayor Killed, Two Council Members Wounded In Meeting Gunfire”--David Speer

USA Today
“Tears flow as memorial fountain to slain mayor is removed”--Kyle Munson

League of California Cities
“Physical Security and Public Officials”--Robert Herrick

Cut Bank Pioneer Press
“Convicted murderer dead at 81”--Jim Hekel