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Syndication

Following a fascinating conversation with former mobster Kevin Weeks in our last episode Ron and Lucy compare events in Black Mass to the real story as told by Kevin. Plus, Joe Friedberg joins to discuss plea bargain bribery for snitches, the recent controversy surrounding Chicago Blackhawks player Patrick Kane, and more.

Direct download: HC_093415.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:41pm EDT

Former-mobster Kevin Weeks, Whitey Bulger's right-hand man and later one of the cooperating witnesses in his trial, joins Ron and Lucy on the eve of the "Black Mass" theatrical release. He candidly talks about the murders, blackmailing, money, and many more aspects of his experience as a key player in Boston's Irish Mob.

Direct download: HC_091715.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:50pm EDT

Guests Todd Gramenz and Antone Melton-Meaux join Ron and Lucy to give their thoughts on the actions of the Black Lives Matter movement. Todd established a booth at the State Fair selling Black Lives Matter and All Lives Matter merchandise; Antone wrote an opinion piece published in the Star Tribune entitled, "Black Lives Matter movement must be accountable, broaden vision." Then Mike Bryant and former cop Mike Grostyan discusses inadequacies of U's vetting of Norwood Teague.

Direct download: HC_091015.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:47pm EDT

Ron is joined by Joe Friedberg to cover a variety of topics including the death of T. Eugene Thompson, the St. Paul attorney who had his wife murdered for insurance money and whose trial and conviction 52 years ago "riveted the nation." Plus, they also discuss two Minnesota State Representatives who were caught "exchanging documents" in a park and now face misdemeanors, Brady vs. Gooddell, and a KY clerk that is refusing to issue marriage licenses to gay couples.

 

Direct download: HC_090315.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:24pm EDT

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