The Muck Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Kentucky Politics”

Episode 234: Birther 2.0 | Steve Nunn

The Muck Podcast — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:15:00 -0400

Tina and Hillary cover former Kentucky politician Steve Nunn.

Though a son of a former governor, Steve Nunn became a politician in his own right and had a successful career. BUT his life took a dark turn when he murdered his fiancée, shattering his future and reputation.

Sources
Tina's Story
Herald Ledger
Estate of woman slain by ex-lawmaker Steve Nunn can garnishee account containing pension payments

NPR WKU
Steve Nunn Apologizes to Ex-Fiance's Family

State Journal
‘God will humble you,’ father tells Steve Nunn

Wikipedia
[Steve Nunn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Nunn#:~:text=Stephen%20Roberts%20Nunn%20(born%20November,for%20the%20Commonwealth%20of%20Kentucky.&text=Glasgow%2C%20Kentucky%2C%20U.S.)

WPSD Local 6
Kentucky Supreme Court upholds life sentence of former state representative

Photos
Steve Nunn--via WPSD Local 6
Nunn and Ross--by John Perkins via The New York Times
Cemetary where Nunn was arrested--by Hunter Wilson via The New York Times

Episode 218: Ginny Sack | Henry Denhardt

The Muck Podcast — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 00:15:00 -0400

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

Episode 196: Honest Dick | James "Honest Dick" Tate

The Muck Podcast — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 00:15:00 -0400

Tina and Hillary cover former Kentucky State Treasurer, James "Honest Dick" Tate.

Kentucky State Treasurer James Tate was known for his honesty. But when he vanished with a stolen fortune, he triggered a nationwide manhunt proving that even the most trustworthy can have a hidden side.

Sources
Frank the Magazine
James ‘Honest Dick’ Tate: Frankfort’s most honest of dishonest men--by Roger Barlow

Lexington Herald-Leader
Fraudulent legacy of Ky. treasurer ‘Honest Dick’ Tate--by Stuart W. Sanders

Kentucky Historical Society
Tate Impeachment

Roots Web
Kentucky: A History of the State--by Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 5th ed., 1887,
Franklin Co.

Photos
James "Honest Dick" Tate--Unknown Author (Public Domain via Wikipedia)
Kentucky Treasury Scales--from Emma Guy Cromwell; KHS Collection via Kentucky Historical Society

Episode 21: Bird Bath | Kim Davis and William Langer

The Muck Podcast — Wed, 20 May 2020 00:15:00 -0400

Hillary and Tina cover former Rowan County Clerk of Courts Kim Davis and Senator William Langer.

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Episode 7: Brad Pitt 4-Ever | Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat and Timothy Nolan

The Muck Podcast — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 00:15:00 -0500

Hillary and Tina cover the story of former Michigan State Representatives Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat and former Kentucky Campbell County Judge and School Board member Timothy Nolan.

Hillary's Story
When Tea Party candidates Todd Courser and Cindy Gamrat win their respective elections, they join forces as outsiders in the State House and their party. But, when rumors start swirling about an illicit affair, a media storm sweeps the state.

Tina's Story
In 2017, Timothy Nolan was a highly respected former Campbell County judge and newly elected member of Kentucky’s Campbell County School Board. But, when Nolan’s nefarious acts are finally revealed, he turns out to be the antithesis of the convervative crusader he pretended to be.

Sources:
Hillary's Story

Wikipedia
Todd Courser
Cindy Gamat
Tea Party Movement

The Detroit News
"Former Rep. Courser gets 12 months probation for 'false flag' email"--Beth LeBlanc

M Live
"Todd Courser, Cindy Gamrat: How a sex scandal turned into 6 felony charges"--Emily Lawler

YouTube
"Michigan Lawmakers Caught in Love Affair Cover Up"--ABC's 2020

Photos:
M Live
Courser and Gamrat Rep Photos--Danielle Duval via M Live

West Michigan Politics Blog
Courser Gamrat Footrub Photo--via West Michigan Politics Blog

New York Daily News
Courser and Gamrat on Michigan House Floor--Dale G. Young via New York Daily News

Tina's Sources
Wikipedia
Tim Nolan (Politician)

Campbell County Kentucky
Campbell County Home Page

Local 12 News
“Former Campbell Co. judge charged with human trafficking”--Joe Webb

“Tim Nolan files lawsuits against family from prison”--Joe Webb

Fox Chattanooga
“Judge advises Tim Nolan, who is representing himself, that he "has a fool for a client"--Joe Webb

ABC6
“Former Cincinnati-area judge, school board member sentenced for human trafficking”--Joe Webb

River City News
"Campbell Co. School Board Member, Former Judge Charged with Human Trafficking"

Cincinnati The Enquirer

“NKY Notebook: Investigation involves former judge”--Scott Wartman

“Tim Nolan, judge accused of human trafficking, asks to withdraw guilty plea: 'What is going on?’”--Scott Wartman

“Former judge files suit over KKK photo”--Scott Wartman

“Tim Nolan was a judge. Tim Nolan was a conservative activist. Tim Nolan was a human trafficker”--Scott Wartman

“Judge Tim Nolan indicted on more charges going back 50 years”--Scott Wartman

WCPO Cinncinati
“Ex-Campbell County judge sentenced to 20 years for sex crimes”--James Leggate

UPI
“Ex-Kentucky judge sentenced to 20 years for human trafficking”--Ray Downs

Kentucky.gov
“ATTORNEY GENERAL BESHEAR: PROSECUTOR WHO HELPED CONVICT FORMER NORTHERN KENTUCKY JUDGE RECOGNIZED BY HUMAN TRAFFICKING AWARENESS ADVOCATES”--Terry Sebastian or Crystal Staley

“Beshear, Law Enforcement, Advocates Working to Stop Human Traffickers at 144th Kentucky Derby”--
Terry Sebastian or Crystal Staley

AP News
“Former judge in Kentucky fighting sex charges”--Bruce Shreiner

National Human Trafficking Hotline
Help and Hotline

Photos
Campbell County Kentucky
Campbell County Main Street--screenshot via Campbell County Kentucky
Campbell County Hills--screenshot via Campbell County Kentucky

Kentucky Online Offender Lookup
Nolan Inmate Photo--via Kentucky Online Offender Lookup

YouTube (Channel 12 Segment)
Nolan Court Screenshot--via Channel 12 Segment on YouTube

Episode 2: Sweet Communion I William Preston Taulbee and Budd Dwyer

The Muck Podcast — Wed, 08 Jan 2020 00:15:00 -0500

Hillary and Tina cover former Kentucky House Representative William Preston Taulbee and Pennsylvania State Treasurer Budd Dwyer.

Tina’s Story:
In 1986, Budd Dwyer found himself mired in a political bribery scandal. His alleged decision to take a 300K kickback mucked up his pristine reputation as Pennsylvania state treasurer. Dwyer professed his innocence and had a loyal following of supporters, but with an upcoming sentencing, Dwyer’s back was up against the wall. Then, he made a fateful decision that shocked Pennsylvania residents and gripped the nation.

Hillary’s Story:
In 1887, Kentucky House Representative William Preston Taulbee faces major repercussions after local journalist Charles Kincaid exposes Taulbee’s affair with a young, beautiful teenage clerk. With a marriage on the rocks and ruined career, Taulbee terrorizes Kincaid for years, until a fateful encounter on the stairs of a basement restaurant in the Capitol Building.

Sources:

Tina's Story
Wikipedia
R. Budd Dwyer

From Eighty Four Films:
Honest Man: The Life of R. Budd Dwyer

All That’s Interesting
R. Budd Dwyer and the Death of an “Honest Man”

Ranker
The Video of Budd Dwyer’s Suicide is Infamous, but Do You Know Why He Did It?

Associated Press--Michael Hirsh
“Dwyer Eulogized as Innocent Victim”

Penn Live
“Former Pennsylvania Treasurer R. Budd Dwyer's controversial death re-examined in new film”

The Morning Call
“DWYER SOUGHT SPECTER'S HELP TO GET A PRESIDENTIAL PARDON”

Washington Post--Elanor Randolph
“WITNESSES TO DEATH JOURNALISTS QUESTION THEIR ROLE"

Associated Press--David Morris
“Pennsylvania Treasurer Kills Self At News Conference”

LA Times
“Family to Get $1.28-Million Pension in Suicide of Pennsylvania Official”

PetaPixel
“The Day That Made AP Photographers Switch to 100% Color Film”