Episode 49: What Took You So Long?

Hillary and Tina cover former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and FBI Agent turned spy Robert Hanssen

Hillary’s Story
When California faces a critical budget crisis, Arnold Schwarzenegger wins the governorship vowing to terminate the deficit. But when his budget proposals lead to more debt, the Governor’s ratings take a plunge.

Tina’s Story
Robert Hanssen served as an agent for the FBI from 1971 to 2001. But, when he covertly drops off a package in a park near his home, Hanssen’s caught red handed as one of the most notorious double agents in recent history.

Sources
Hillary's Story
History
Arnold Schwarzenegger becomes California governor

Politico
Schwarzenegger elected California’s governor, Oct. 7, 2003--By ANDREW GLASS

KVCR News
PolitiFact Check: Was Arnold Schwarzenegger California's Greenest Governor?--By CHRIS NICHOLS

LA Magazine
The Man Who Tried to Make California Great Again--By Ed Leibowitz

CNN
Arnold Schwarzenegger Fast Facts--by CNN Editorial Research

Wikipedia
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Political career of Arnold Schwarzenegger
First term of Arnold Schwarzenegger as Governor of California
Gray Davis

Los Angeles Times
The tragedy of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s governorship--By MICHAEL HILTZIK

The Atlantic
The Rise and Fall of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger--by Ray Gustini

Photos
Bodybuilder Arnold Scwarzenegger--from Madison Square Garden Center via Public Domain
Arnold as Conan the Barbarian--by Universal Studios via Brittannica
California Governor Gray Davis--screenshot via CNBC
Arnold and Maria on Election Night--by Mark J. Terrill/AP via Politico

Tina's Story
Wikipedia
Opus Dei
GRU

FBI
Robert Hanssen
FBI Richmond History

History
Robert Hanssen: American Traitor--by Elizabeth Nix
6 Daring Double Agents--by Elizabeth Nix

CNN
Robert Hanssen Fast Facts--byCNN Editorial Research
Notable US Spies Fast Facts--by CNN Editorial Research
Ex-FBI spy Hanssen sentenced to life, apologizes
Ex-stripper describes her time with accused spy

The New York Times
Spy's Wife Speaks, After Taking a Lie Test--By James Risen

Timeline
There was a Russian spy in the FBI for 15 years, and even he warned of election tampering--by Allen McDuffee

Clearance Jobs
The Ghost and Dr. Death: The True Story of How the FBI Caught Robert Hanssen – America’s First Cyber Spy--by Caroline D'Agati

ABC News
How the FBI Tracked Robert Hanssen--By Peter Dizikes

FSA Hanssen Affidavit
AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT OF CRIMINAL COMPLAINT, ARREST WARRANT AND SEARCH WARRANTS/United States vs. Robert Phillip Hanssen

Public Apology Central
Robert Hanssen

Patch
15 Years Ago: Spy Robert Hanssen Arrested in Vienna--by Mary Ann Barton

Washington Post
Hanssen Admits Spying, Avoids Death Penalty--By Brooke A. Masters

The Observer via The Guardian
The spy who loved being out in the cold--by Katie Roiphie

VOA News
US Spy Robert Hanssen Spared Death Sentence - 2002-05-10

ABC News
Stripper Discusses Friendship With Accused Spy

Photo
Robert Hanssen Official Agent Photo--via FBI (Public Domain)
Fox Stone Park “Dead Drop” Site--via FBI (Public Domain)
Robert Hanssen Mug Shot--via FBI (Public Domain)