The Muck Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “New York Politics”

Episode 152: Bush Heavy | Pedro Espada, Jr. and the Terri Schiavo Case

The Muck Podcast — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 00:15:00 -0500

Tina and Hillary cover former New York senator, Pedro Espada, Jr. and the Terri Schiavo Case.

Tina’s Story
Pedro Espada served in the NY Senate beginning in 1993. But when his high rolling lifestyle doesn’t match up to a civil servant’s pay, an investigation is launched.

Hillary’s Story
Terri Schiavo’s suffered a massive heart attack at just 27 years old. BUT the politics of the case led to a nationwide debate that ends up before SCOTUS.

Sources
Tina's Story
Bronx Times
After over 30 years, Soundview Health Center is gone--by David Cruz

Buffalo News
For Espada, new problems surface as federal investigation begins--by Tom Precious

New York Daily News
Crooked ex-state Sen. Pedro Espada Jr. sentenced to 5 years in prison for embezzlement--By John Marzulli

New York State Attorney General
Attorney General Cuomo Charges Pedro Espada Jr. And 19 Executives With Looting His Bronx Not-for-profit

The New York Times
Espada and Son Plead Not Guilty to Embezzling From Health Network--by Nicolas Confessore and Colin Moynihan
Espada Sentenced to 5 Years for Stealing From Nonprofit--by Mosi Secret
Seven House Primaries Among Most Visible Races in New York Region

Times Union
Espada is back in NY after stepping over line in Penn.--by Rick Karlin

United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of New York
Former New York State Senate Majority Leader Pedro Espada, Jr. Sentenced To Five Years’ Imprisonment

The Wall Street Journal
Landlords Stand by Espada--by Eliot Brown

Wikipedia
Pedro Espada Jr.

Photos
Pedro Espada, Jr.--by Matt Ryan CC BY-SA 3.0
Espada on Senate Floor--screenshot of NYSenate via YouTube
Soundview Healthcare Network--via CBS News

Hillary's Story
ABC News
Terri Schiavo Timeline

CNN
Terri Schiavo has died

Mayo Clinic Proceedings
The Terri Schiavo Saga: The Making of a Tragedy and Lessons Learned

NBC News
Ten Years After Terri Schiavo, Death Debates Still Divide Us: Bioethicist--by Arthur Caplan

The New York Times
From Private Ordeal to National Fight: The Case of Terri Schiavo--by Clyde Haberman

Politico
Jeb ‘Put Me Through Hell’--by Michael Kruse

Tampa Bay Times
How Terri Schiavo’s final days divided her family, Florida and the world--by Tom Zucco, Jamie Thompson, William R. Levesque, Kelley Benham, Leonora LaPeter Anton, Thomas French

Time Magazine
How Terri Schiavo Shaped the Right-to-Die Movement

Wikipedia
Terri Schiavo Case

Photos
Terri Schivao--from the Schindler family via The New Yorker
Terri Schiavo, in a PVS, with her mother--by Matt May via Time Magazine
Terri Schiavo Brain Scan: On the Left is CT scan of normal brain; Right: Schiavo's 2002 CT scan showing loss of brain tissue--via Fair Use
Right to Life Supporter--by AP via Tampa Bay Times

Episode 86: Choke on Plastic | Operation Underworld and Arthur Brown

The Muck Podcast — Wed, 25 Aug 2021 00:15:00 -0400

Tina and Hillary cover Operation Underworld and former US Senator from Utah Arthur Brown.

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Episode 40: That's a Goomara | Joseph Force Crater and David Petraeus

The Muck Podcast — Wed, 30 Sep 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Tina and Hillary cover former New York Supreme Court Justice, Joseph Force Crater and former 4-Star General, David Petraeus.

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Episode 39: Calf Length Black Socks | Eliot Spitzer and City of Bell Scandal

The Muck Podcast — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 00:15:00 -0400

Hillary and Tina cover the former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer and the City of Bell scandal.

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Episode 20: Papa and Baby Kush | Charles Kushner and Jared Kushner

The Muck Podcast — Wed, 13 May 2020 00:15:00 -0400

Tina and Hillary cover real estate mogul and political donor Charles Kushner, and his son, senior advisor to Donald Trump, Jared Kushner.

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Episode 17: Carlos Danger | Katie Hill and Anthony Weiner

The Muck Podcast — Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:15:00 -0400

Hillary and Tina cover former US House Representative for California Katie Hill and former United States House Representative from New York, Anthony Weiner.

Hillary's Story
In 2018, Katie Hill was elected to the most female and racially diverse Congress to govern in the history of the United States. But, when nude photos of Hill were published across the internet, Hill fought to protect her reputation. Still, many wondered if Hill was a victim of misogynistic double standards or a perpetrator of sexual misconduct.

Tina's Story
Anthony Weiner, served as congressman for New York’s 9th district from 1999-2011. Known for his competitiveness and candor, Weiner challenged political opponents and called out shady behaviors and actions regularly. But, when Weiner accidentally posts an inappropriate selfie to Twitter, he revealed parts of himself that no one wanted to see.

Hillary's Sources
Wikipedia
Katie Hill (politician)
California's 25th congressional district

The Intercept
"FBI ARRESTS HACKER LINKED TO FORMER REP. KATIE HILL’S CAMPAIGN"--by Ryan Grim

Politico
"Rep. Katie Hill to resign amid allegations of inappropriate relationships with staffers"--by Heather Caygle, John Bresnahan, and Kyle Cheney

Newsweek
"REPORTER WHO BROKE KATIE HILL STORY CALLED HERSELF 'CAMPAIGN MANAGER' FOR HILL'S GOP OPPONENTS"--by Marika Malaea

ABC News
"Reflecting on her 2019 scandal, former Rep. Katie Hill says she still hasn't 'fully recovered'"--by Lauren Lantry

The New York Times
"The Complicated Case of Katie Hill"--by Jessica Bennett

Vice
"Katie Hill’s Downfall Is Revenge Porn Experts’ Fears Come to Life"--by Brendan O'Connor

"Here's how Katie Hill just won a primary everyone wanted her to lose"--by Shawna Thomas and Kristin Fraser

NBC News
"A day of historic firsts in Congress"--by Jane C. Timm

LA Times
"Special election to replace former Rep. Katie Hill set for March 3, California primary day"--by Michael Finnegan

The Cut
"‘Being Careful’ Won’t Prevent Revenge Porn"--by Sarah Jones

Photos
Katie Hill, official portrait, 116th Congress--by House of Representatives via Wikipedia