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Ralph talks about his new book, “Civic Self Respect” which reminds us that our civic lives have different primary roles—not only voter, but also worker, taxpayer, consumer, sometimes soldier and sometimes parent—and how each one offers special opportunities for people to organize to make change. Plus, we welcome back former commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, John Koskinen, who tells us exactly how the Trump/Musk cabal is both gutting and weaponizing the IRS.John Koskinen served as the IRS Commissioner from 2013 to 2017.This is not a how-to book. It starts at a much more elementary level and therefore should interest a much greater number of people. Because, as I say, if you can expand your civic dimension as a part of your daily role without disrupting the rhythms of your daily life (in fact, actually making them more gratifying and more interesting, less boring), you're on your way.Ralph Nader author of Civic Self-RespectThe people who really fight for justice in this country have to fight for recognition, they have to fight for media, they have to fight an onslaught. And the people who lie and cheat and say the most terrible things and do the most terrible things are really the best-known people in the country. I mean, if you say who are the best-known people in Congress? They're the blowhards, the cruel and vicious people who've said things that are illegal, outrageous against innocent groups here and abroad.Ralph NaderI used to say to the Congress (trying to get appropriations) that the IRS is the only agency where if you give it money, it gives you more money back. Because the more you can actually audit people who aren't paying the proper amount or aren't filing at all, the better off you are. So no one has ever disagreed with that.John KoskinenGoing back a thousand years, tax collectors have never been particularly popular. And so when you talk about the IRS, people say, "Oh, the poor old IRS." In some ways, they don't understand just the points you're making about the impact on them, on the country, of an ineffective IRS going forward. And that's why my thought is this move toward using the IRS to attack people ought to be a way for everyone to say, "You know, I may not love paying taxes, but I certainly don't want the government and the president or the treasury secretary or somebody else ordering an audit of my taxes just because they don't like my political position or what I'm teaching in my course.”John KoskinenRalph Nader's new book Civic Self-respect is available now from Seven Stories Press.News 4/16/251. On Thursday April 17th, Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland departed for El Salvador in an effort to personally track down Maryland resident Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an immigrant who was arrested and deported to CECOT, the notorious Salvadoran prison camp, WUSA9 reports. Garcia was legally protected against deportation by a 2019 court order and a Trump administration official admitted in court that he “should never have been on that plane.” Last week, the Supreme Court unanimously ordered that he be returned to the U.S. Van Hollen is quoted saying “You go out, you get disappeared, they say they did it in error, but they're not helping bring you back…it's a very short road to tyranny.” Gracia has not been heard from since he was deported, raising concerns about his health and wellbeing. This comes after ICE Director Todd Lyons said he wanted to see a deportation process “like [Amazon] Prime, but with human beings,” per the Guardian. This episode is among the most chilling in American history and we are less than four months into a four-year term.2. Another gut-wrenching immigration story concerns Palestinian Columbia University student, Mohsen Mahdawi who was tricked, trapped, and abducted by ICE. The Intercept reports “Even before his friend and fellow Columbia activist Mahmoud Khalil was arrested by immigration authorities, Mahdawi asked university administrators to help him find a safe place to live so he would not be taken by ICE agents…The school did nothing.” Then, “After ICE abducted Khalil last month, Mahdawi sheltered in place for more than three weeks for fear of being picked up himself.” So, the immigration authorities apparently devised a scheme. “Instead of taking him off the street…immigration authorities scheduled the citizenship test at the Colchester USCIS office and took Mahdawi into custody when he arrived.” This action is clearly intended not only to capture Mahdawi but to frighten immigrants and discourage them from seeking citizenship through the legal immigration channels for fear of being deported. Not only that, Mahdawi will be sent back to Palestine, which continues to be the target of relentless Israeli bombing. Mahdawi is quoted saying, “It's kind of a death sentence…my people are being killed unjustly in an indiscriminate way.”3. In more international news, CNN reports China has “halted” its deliveries of Boeing planes. According to President Trump, will “‘not take possession' of fully committed to aircraft.” According to CNN, Boeing is particularly vulnerable in a trade war scenario because “Boeing builds all of its planes at US factories before sending nearly two-thirds of its commercial planes to customers outside the United States.” Boeing anticipated China purchasing 8,830 new planes over the next 20 years. The aircraft manufacturer's stock value fell in the wake of this announcement and is unlikely to fully recover unless some accommodation is reached with China.4. On the other side of the trade war, the Trump administration is preparing to roll out steep sectoral tariffs in addition to the country-specific tariffs already announced, per the Washington Post's Jeff Stein. Stein reports these will target imports of various "critical" products, including autos, steel and aluminum, copper, lumber and semiconductors. Yet, likely no sectoral tariff will bite American consumers more than the proposed tariff on pharmaceutical drugs. On April 8th, POLITICO reported that Trump told the RNC he is planning to impose “major” tariffs on pharmaceuticals. FIERCE, a healthcare news service, reports these could be as high as 25%. Coalition for a Prosperous America, an advocacy group opposed to free trade with China, reports that “Over 90% of all Generic Drugs [are] Dependent on Imports.”5. Turning to domestic matters, the Federal Trade Commission is proceeding with their anti-trust case against Facebook. According to the FTC, “The…Commission has sued Facebook, alleging that the company is illegally maintaining its personal social networking monopoly through a years-long course of anticompetitive conduct.” Further, “The complaint alleges that Facebook has engaged in a systematic strategy—including its 2012 acquisition of…Instagram, its 2014 acquisition…WhatsApp, and the imposition of anticompetitive conditions on software developers—to eliminate threats to its monopoly.” According to Ars Technica, “Daniel Matheson, the FTC's lead litigator, [started the trial with a bang] flagg[ing] a "smoking gun"—a 2012 email where Mark Zuckerberg suggested that Facebook could buy Instagram to ‘neutralize a potential competitor.'” It is hard to see how the company could argue this was not anticompetitive corporate misbehavior.6. A dubious tech industry scheme is also underway at the highest levels of the federal government. WIRED reports that the Social Security Administration is shifting their communications exclusively to Elon Musk's X app, formerly known as Twitter. Wired quotes SSA regional commissioner Linda Kerr-Davis, who said in a meeting with managers earlier this week, “We are no longer planning to issue press releases or…dear colleague letters to inform the media and public about programmatic and service changes…Instead, the agency will be using X to communicate to the press and the public … this will become our communication mechanism.” WIRED further reports that, “The regional [SSA] office workforce will soon be cut by roughly 87 percent,” going from an estimated 547 employees to 70. Musk has called Social Security “the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time,” per the AP.7. Over at the National Labor Relations Board, a whistleblower claims Elon Musk and his cronies at DOGE may have extracted data including “sensitive information on unions, ongoing legal cases and corporate secrets,” per NPR. If that wasn't shady enough, “members of the DOGE team asked that their activities not be logged on the system and then appeared to try to cover their tracks…turning off monitoring tools and manually deleting records of their access.” This whistleblower took his concerns to Congress and the U.S. Office of Special Counsel – whistleblower activities that are protected by law – but faced retaliation in the form of someone, “'physically taping a threatening note' to his door that included sensitive personal information and overhead photos of him walking his dog that appeared to be taken with a drone,” clear attempts to intimidate and silence this employee. The Trump administrations have been rife with leaks at every level and instead of responding by addressing the issues raised, the administration has launched a permanent inquisition to plug the leaks by any means.8. In better news, the Independent reports that DOGE itself is finally being subjected to an audit. The audit is being undertaken by the Government Accountability Office at the urging of Congressional leaders after “'alarming' media reports of DOGE infiltrating federal systems,” according to a congressional aide. One DOGE worker has reportedly been identified by as “a 19-year-old high school graduate who was booted from an internship after leaking company information to a rival firm,” raising ever-deeper concerns about the purpose of the “fishing expeditions” DOGE is undergoing at every level of the federal government.9. Another uplifting story comes to us from New York City. In the latest round of public matching fund awards, Zohran Mamdani – the Democratic Socialist candidate surging from obscurity into second place in the polls – was granted nearly $4 million in public matching funds, “the largest single payment to any candidate in the 2025 Democratic mayoral primary race to date,” according to Gothamist. Meanwhile, former Governor Andrew Cuomo was awarded exactly $0. As Jeff Coltin of POLITICO New York explains, “Cuomo's campaign [was] scrambling to get the necessary info from donors to get matched…sending…dire warning to [his] entire email list, rather than…targeted outreach to donors.” If he had collected the necessary information, Cuomo would have been awarded $2.5 million in matching funds, Coltin reports. Cuomo still leads in the polls; as it becomes increasingly clear that Zohran is the only viable alternative, there will be increased pressure on other candidates to throw their support behind him.10. Finally, let's take a peek into the political climate's effect on Hollywood. New York Magazine, in an extensive profile of Warner Brothers-Discovery mogul David Zaslav, includes a piece about Zaslav seeking to ingratiate himself with Trump. According to this report, “a company representative recently reached out to the Trump0 orbit seeking advice about how the company might advantageously interact with the Whitte House.” Their answer: “look at the example of…Jeff Bezos paying Melania Trump $40 million to participate in a documentary about herself. Don Jr. might like a hunting and fishing show on the Discovery Channel, they were told.” Just like the Ivy League universities and the big law firms, if given an inch Trump will take a mile and use it for nothing short of extortion. Hollywood would be wise to steer clear. But wisdom has never been their strength.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe
Hour 1 with Lynnell Willingham: A DC Sports Muckbang / What is the proposed stadium at the RFK site going to do for the community? / Eric Flack of WUSA9 gives details on the RFK stadium site deal / What impact will the stadium deal have on DC's budget?
Our guy Eric Flack from WUSA9 reported on the Commanders, and the hunt for RFK Stadium.
Emotional eating can feel like an unstoppable force — especially in perimenopause when hormones are all over the place. But what if you could finally break free from the cycle without guilt or restriction? This week, I'm joined by Certified Holistic Health Coach Holly Bertone
Slam the Gavel welcomes William Danh to the podcast. William has been fighting for his rights to see his daughter for years. His daughter was born in 2012, and didn't even know he had a daughter until 2023 when the mother called him up looking for child support. A paternity test was done. However, the mother, living under various addresses had applied for $20,000 in TANF that was granted. But now that she cannot be located, they are coming after William for the $20,000.00 Despite William's efforts, the courts, Dept. of Child Support Enforcement, CPS and his daughter's Guardian ad Litem have repeatedly ignored his questions. For over a year William has pleaded with them for information on his daughter's whereabouts and safety. They wouldn't answer him. Meanwhile, seven years ago, her mother abandoned her in a home with known drug abuse and neglect. Tragically a four year-old child (daughter's half-brother) was murdered in that home. Article written in WUSA9, "3 Family Members Arrested For Murder of a 4-year-old Boy in Manassas," By Matt Pusatory on January 30th, 2025. It wasn't until after this tragedy that the system finally acknowledged William, but only because they couldn't ignore the huge mess they created. As of now, the whereabouts of the mother is unknown and is not held accountable, CPS continues to ignore William and Dept. of Child Support Enforcement is focusing on the money they think William owes.To Reach William Danh: Danh.w@yahoo.com***** Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)Maryann Petri: dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comhttps://www.tiktok.com/@maryannpetriFacebook: https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guitarpeace/Pinterest: Slam The Gavel Podcast/@guitarpeaceLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryann-petri-62a46b1ab/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@slamthegavelpodcasthostmar5536 Twitter https://x.com/PetriMaryannEzlegalsuit.comhttps://ko-fi.com/maryannpetri*DISCLAIMER* The use of this information is at the viewer/user's own risk. Not financial, medical nor legal advice as the content on this podcast does not constitute legal, financial, medical or any other professional advice. Viewer/user's should consult with the relevant professionals. Reproduction, distribution, performing, publicly displaying and making a derivative of the work is explicitly prohibited without permission from content creator. Podcast is protected by owner. The content creator maintains the exclusive right and any unauthorized copyright infringement is subject to legal prosecution. Support the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/
Eric Flack from WUSA9 reported today that RFK Stadium 2.0 may not have tailgating. He joins us here to discuss that.
2.27.25 Hour 2 1:00- Eric Flack from WUSA9 reported today that RFK Stadium 2.0 may not have tailgating. He joins us here to discuss that. 20:30- Would this be a fair trade off? No tailgating for RFK Stadium 2.0?
Mayor Muriel Bowser has unveiled her plans for the RFK Stadium site, with the first details emerging at a Ward 7 meeting Thursday evening. Craig welcomes WUSA9's Eric Flack to discuss the key takeaways from the meeting, including whether taxpayer money will be used to fund the project and if affordable housing will be incorporated into the surrounding area. Flack shares insights on what was—and wasn't—revealed during the discussion.
From 01/10 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies simulcast on WUSA9 to preview the Commanders vs Bucs game.
From 01/10 Hour 1: The Sports Junkies simulcast on WUSA9 to preview the Commanders vs Bucs game. (Part Two)
01/10 Hour 1: Notre Dame Defeats Penn State / Junks TV Hit On WUSA9 - 1:00 Commanders Have Proven To Be A 2nd Half Team - 20:00 Junks Hype Up The Commanders Game On WUSA9 - 32:00
1.7.25 Hour 2, Eric Flack from WUSA9 joins the Kevin Sheehan show to discuss President Biden signing the RFK Bill and the next steps in the process of the Commanders moving back to RFK Stadium, Denton's Day-ly News: NFL head coaching rumors and Fox Sports lawsuit,
1.7.25 Hour 1, Preparing for an underrated playoff QB Baker Mayfield, Kevin Sheehan reflects on the production of one of the Commanders defensive stars Daron Payne, do the Commanders have a problem getting sacks on defense? Hour 2, Eric Flack from WUSA9 joins the Kevin Sheehan show to discuss President Biden signing the RFK Bill and the next steps in the process of the Commanders moving back to RFK Stadium, Denton's Day-ly News: NFL head coaching rumors and Fox Sports lawsuit. Hour 3, Fox Sports lawsuit pt2. Kevin Sheehan gives his concerns and the things he's confident about in the Commanders upcoming playoff game against the Buccaneers. Callers give their concerns and what they're confident about in the upcoming playoff game.
12.19.24 Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the latest with the RFK bill and what the future looks like for the bill after being attacked by Elon Musk and Republicans for elements of the bill outside of RFK site.
12.19.24 Hour 1 - Kevin reacts to the RFK bill potentially falling apart thanks in part to Elon Musk tweeting negatively about the bill on Wednesday evening. Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the latest with the RFK bill and what the future looks like for the bill after being attacked by Elon Musk and Republicans for elements of the bill outside of RFK site.
12.19.24 Hour 1 - Kevin reacts to the RFK bill potentially falling apart thanks in part to Elon Musk tweeting negatively about the bill on Wednesday evening. Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the latest with the RFK bill and what the future looks like for the bill after being attacked by Elon Musk and Republicans for elements of the bill outside of RFK site. Hour 2 – Paul Charchian, FantasyLife.com, gives his weekly fantasy advice and discusses the biggest NFL stories. Trace McSorley, Former PSU & Commanders QB, on his time in DC, working with Dan Quinn and Jayden Daniels, and Penn State in the College Football Playoff. Hour 3 – Denton's Day-ly News. NFL Power Rankings. Dave Spadaro, PhiladelphiaEagles.com, on the Eagles 10-game winning streak, Jalen Hurts and AJ Brown's relationship, how the Commanders matchup with the Eagles.
Eric Flack with WUSA9 joins G&D to discuss the latest with RFK Stadium and why it doesn't look good.
12.19.24 Hour 2 1:00- Eric Flack with WUSA9 joins G&D to discuss the latest with RFK Stadium and why it doesn't look good. 31:00- What's going on in our lives that has nothing to do with sports?
Eric Flack of WUSA9 updates us on the latest news on the RFK site funding bill's progress through Congress.
Hour 3: Denton does not break down Jayden Daniels' film but he does examine it / What are you watching on Christmas? / Eric Flack of WUSA9 updates us on the RFK site funding bill's progress
The Denton Day in for Kevin Sheehan today. Guests are Adam "Awadd" Epstein, Liam Griffin of the Washington Times and Eric Flack of WUSA9.
12.12.24 Hour 2 1:00- Eric Flack, chief investigative reporter for WUSA9, joins G&D to discuss a potential RFK Stadium deal that could happen any moment. 20:45- We go through the key matchups of week 15 that have playoff ramifications. 33:35- What's going on in our lives that has nothing to do with sports?
Eric Flack, chief investigative reporter for WUSA9, joins G&D to discuss a potential RFK Stadium deal that could happen any moment.
Craig is joined by WUSA9's Eric Flack to discuss the latest developments surrounding the RFK Stadium site. They dive into Monday's meeting between Commanders ownership, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, and members of Capitol Hill. Eric provides insight into what's shifted politically, particularly with Senator Steve Daines, whose recent support could help push the bill forward. Together, they explore what this means for the Commanders' chances of reclaiming the historic RFK site and how it could reshape the team's future in Washington.
Eric Flack, Chief Investigative Reporter for WUSA9, joins G&D to get us up to speed on the latest with the Commanders hunt for RFK Stadium.
11.20.24 Hour 2 1:00- Eric Flack, Chief Investigative Reporter for WUSA9, joins G&D to get us up to speed on the latest with the Commanders hunt for RFK Stadium. 22:50- What level of patience do you have for RFK Stadium? 33:15- What's going on in our lives that has nothing to do with sports?
11.19.24 Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the RFK Bill passing, what's next for the stadium process, and whether or not the stadium will return to DC.
11.19.24 Hour 3 – Steve Wyshynski, ESPN, on the Capitals hot start and Alex Ovechkin's quest to surpass Wayne Gretzky. Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the RFK Bill passing, what's next for the stadium process, and whether or not the stadium will return to DC.
11.19.24 Hour 1 - Kevin opens the show discussing the Texans 34-10 win over the Cowboys on Monday Night Football. Kevin and Denton are amazed at how bad the Cowboys are without Dak Prescott and why this weekend is a "should win" game for the Commanders. Kevin reacts to the news of the RFK Bill passing at the Senate Committee and now being headed to the Senate Floor. Kevin discusses Dan Quinn's comments about Jayden Daniels NOT being currently injured. Hour 2 – Kevin takes calls on whether or not the fans believe Dan Quinn when he says Jayden Daniels is not injured. Joe Theismann, Redskins legend, on the Commanders 7-4 start, how Jayden Daniels has performed in his first eleven games, and how the team will respond to back-to-back losses. Hour 3 – Steve Wyshynski, ESPN, on the Capitals hot start and Alex Ovechkin's quest to surpass Wayne Gretzky. Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the RFK Bill passing, what's next for the stadium process, and whether or not the stadium will return to DC.
The Beatdown podcast is back for Washington's Week 3 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals! Senior Writer Zach Selby, WUSA9's Chick Hernandez and Scott Jackson discuss how the Commanders to pull off the upset against Joe Burrow!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andy starts with last night's game between the 49ers and Jets, including Peyton Manning's thoughts on the Brandon Aiyuk touchdown drop. (16:45) How the Commanders respond to their week 1 loss, looking ahead to the season opener vs. the Giants. (34:12) 35 years ago today, Deion Sanders makes history. (44:47) Dan Quinn's sitdown with WUSA9's Chick Hernandez on "tell the truth Monday". To hear the whole show, tune in live from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Monday-Friday. For more sports coverage, download the ESPN630 AM app, visit https://www.sportscapitoldc.com. To join the conversation, check us out on twitter @ESPN630DC and @andypollin1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
8.23.24 Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the latest on the Commanders stadium and the new stadium landing in DC.
8.23.24 Hour 1 - Kevin discusses the Jahan Dotson trade to Philadelphia and how the national perception of the trade has been over the last 24 hours. Kevin react to comments Kliff Kingsbury made about the offense and how much he seems to love the RB room and Kaz Allen. Denton's Day-ly News. Hour 2 - Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the latest on the Commanders stadium and the new stadium landing in DC. Kevin discusses the speculation and reports that a potential Brandon Aiyuk trade to Washington is alive again. Kevin and Denton discuss Sunday Ticket on Youtube TV and the potential of Anthony Richardson being benched in Indianapolis. Hour 3 - Ben Standig, The Athletic, on the Jahan Dotson trade, whether or not the Commanders are done making moves, and what to expect in the final preseason game. Denton gives his full College Football Preview ahead of Week 0 and the beginning of the College Football season.
8.23.24 Hour 2 - Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the latest on the Commanders stadium and the new stadium landing in DC. Kevin discusses the speculation and reports that a potential Brandon Aiyuk trade to Washington is alive again. Kevin and Denton discuss Sunday Ticket on Youtube TV and the potential of Anthony Richardson being benched in Indianapolis.
13:17 - Guest: WUSA9 investigative reporter Eric Flack on the Commanders' quest for a new stadium, including his reporting on a key development in the team's next stadium potentially being on the RFK Stadium site in Washington, D.C., the politics of the situation, the realistic cost of a new Commanders stadium and whether D.C. is the most likely site for the stadium as opposed to Maryland or Virginia 39:18 - Nationals: analysis of a 6-1 win over the Colorado Rockies in a game in which starting pitcher Mitchell Parker and the Nats' offense were very good 47:52 - Orioles: breakdown of a 4-3 walk-off loss at the New York Mets as the Orioles' bullpen faltered again Visit CateringByUptown.com and mention that Al Galdi sent ya! Follow @WSHOnTheDaily on Instagram and visit WSHOnTheDaily.com! Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email Sales@BlueWirePods.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Eric Flack of WUSA9 joins the show to give us an update on the new stadium plan around the Commanders proposed future stadium in DC.
See below for timestamps! In today's episode we kick off the case of David Michael Crawford, a retired Maryland Police Chief turned serial arsonist. We will be starting with the first arson in a series he was linked to in court with a fire at the home of a fellow city employee. We're bringing you a deep dive into a case I've been researching for over 6 months and currently this case is pending appeal in Maryland. Join us as we dive into one twisted and shocking serial arson case on Crime to Burn. We begin this case with many disclaimers and explanations about evidence, sources, and testimony in this case and they are important. I have provided time stamps below in case you wish to fast forward to the case but the disclaimers will provide you with additional insight into the judicial process and criminal court cases. Timestamps: Disclaimers begin at 2:49 2:49 - 4:08 - A discussion about crimes the defendant has been convicted of and the difference between accused and convicted. 4:08 - 5:06 - An explanation of some evidence presented in court related to fires other than the ones for which he was standing trial. 5:06 - 6:44 - A discussion of the defendant's wife and explanation that she is not accused of being involved nor of having knowledge of her husband's crimes. 6:44 - 8:25 - Discussion of crimes unrelated to the arsons presented in court which members of the defendant's immediate family indicated in press reports they suspect Crawford's involvement. 8:25 - 10:27 - Explanation of court recordings and bench conversations and differentiating between what can be gleaned from the court recordings verses what was known to the jury. Also includes a discussion of hearsay, probative value of evidence and testimony, and prejudicial testimony. 10:27 - 11:45 - Discussion of state's burden in criminal cases and constitutional rights of defendants to not testify. 11:45 - 13:17: Discussion of off the record sources used for this podcast and a reminder that all witnesses are off-limits until the conclusion of the appeal. 13:17 - 15:34 - My own personal implicit bias due to my involvement in some of the organizations involved in this case. 15:34 - 17:05 - Discussion of what court records were obtained and what records were not used and why. 17:05 - 18:12 - Discussion about defense attorney. UPDATE AFTER RECORDING: Mr. Bonsib did reply to my email and provided the appellate brief but has indicated that given the pending appeal, he does not feel it would be appropriate to discuss the case with me. I understand and respect his decision. 18:12 - 20:27 - Discussion about narrative storytelling and using emotions to drive the narrative and a reminder that these perspectives used for storytelling are not intended to imply guilt or innocence of the defendant. Also discussion about authentically presenting the emotions and implications of others and not my own. 20:27 END OF DISCLAIMERS. Background Music is by Not Notoriously Coordinated. Please follow us on X, Facebook and Instagram. I am most active on Instagram and do provide reels that often give technical information or case background for our current cases. we are @crimetoburn on all three platforms. You can email us at crimetoburn@gmail.com and we welcome your feedback. We would greatly appreciate a 5 star review on whatever platform you use to listen. You can also find us on youtube. Sources used: Application for Statement of Charges against David Michael Crawford of Ellicott City, MD to the District Court of Maryland filed 3/2/2021; D-101-CR-21-000235. https://www.scribd.com/document/497270007/Charging-Docs-David-Michael-Crawford Court Recordings from Circuit Court for Howard County - Criminal Case C-13-CR-21-000152. State of Maryland vs. David Michael Crawford. Dates of 2/27/2023 through 3/9/2023. In the Appellate Court of Maryland, David Michael Crawford (Appellant) v. State of Maryland (Appellee). Appeal from the Circuit Court for Howard County Opening Brief and Appendix of the Appellant. Personal communications with persons familiar with David Michael Crawford. (off-the-record interviews) Mann, Alex. "Former Laurel police chief craved authroity, set fires for revenge, Howard prosecutors say." Baltimore Sun, Mar 1, 2023. Mann, Alex. "Ex-Laurel police chief contacted victims after series of arson fires. He's accused of keeping enemies list, starting blazes." Baltimore Sun. (no date provided in copy used) Mann, Alex. "'Arson Destroys Persons': Former Laurel Police Chief sentenced to life for Howard County fires." Baltimore Sun. June 27, 2023 Faguy, Ana et. al. "Retired Maryland police chief used arson for vendettas, prosecutors say; a stirring dog may have saved one family." Baltimore Sun, Mar 4, 2021. Henderson, Evelyn Palattella. "My neighbor and former Police Chief burned down my house twice." Medium. Mar 9, 2021. Morse, Dan. "Serial arsonist tracked through dog hair, surveilance video and grudges, officials allege." The Washington Post March 4, 2021. "Testimony from arson victims, including suspects own family, suggest fires set out of revenge." https://www.wbaltv.com/article/david-crawford-arson-trial-fire-victims-testimony/43162693. Accessed Mar 15, 2024. Chappell, Bill. "A former Police Chief in MD. Was A 'Serial Arsonist,' Authorities Say." https://www.npr.org/2021/03/04/973696073/a-former-police-chief-in-md-was-a-serial-arsonist-authorities-say. NPR. Mar 4, 2021. Accessed Mar 15, 2021. Fenton, Justin. "Ex-police chief's daughter details terrorizing act in court filing." The Washington Post. May 9 2021. Murchison, Joe. "Arsonist's twisted trail." Streetcar Suburbs News. https://streetcarsuburbs.news/arsonists-twisted-trail/ Accessed Mar 15, 2024. Former Laurel police chief gets life sentences in arson case. WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyJM2ndLt4U Former Maryland Police Chief Sentenced to Life In Prison in Arson Cases. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/video/former-maryland-police-chief-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-in-arson-cases-185384517841 "Former Maryland police chief accused fo setting 12 "revenge fires" sentenced to multiple life terms. CBS News. 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Updated Jun 27, 2023. https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/maryland/former-laurel-police-chief-handed-8-life-sentences-for-series-of-arsons-across-maryland/65-f242e76b-c648-4077-91b3-b983a008fcaf Neammanee, Pocharapon. "Former Police Chief Who Set Series of Fires as Revenge Sentenced to Life in Prison." Huffpost. Jun 28, 2023. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/police-chief-arson-revenge-life-sentence_n_649c6017e4b0cd6f7df15fc7 Lambe, Jerry. "Evil and terrifying: Ex-police chief gets 8 life sentences for setting series of fires targeting rivals and people he believed slighted him." Law & Crime. Jun 28, 2023, https://lawandcrime.com/crime/evil-and-terrifying-ex-police-chief-gets-8-life-sentences-for-setting-series-of-fires-targeting-rivals-and-people-he-believed-slighted-him/ Duffy, Ken. "Former Laurel Police Chief David Crawford gets life sentences in arson cases." WBAL News Radio. 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"Former police chief facing dozens of attempted murder charges in alleged arsons." 6ABC Philadelphia. Mar 4, 2021. News Release - Office of the State's Attorney for Howard County. Ellicott City Resident David Crawford Sentenced to Mu;tiple Life Sentences Plus 75 Years in Serial Arson Case. https://howardcountysao.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/David-Crawford-Sentencing-6.27.23.pdf Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department. "Serial Arsonist Arrested in Multi-Jurisdictional Investigation." Mar 3, 2021. https://pgfdpio.blogspot.com/2021/03/serial-arsonist-arrested-in-multi.html Leonard, Kevin. "Crawford's Reign of Terror." Voices of Laurel., https://www.voicesoflaurel.com/post/crawford-s-reign-of-terror Riess, Rebekah et. al. "Former police chief is facing charges over fires authorities say were linked to people he had disagreements with." CNN US. Mar 4, 2021. https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/04/us/maryland-former-chief-attempted-murder-arson-charges/index.html "Daughter of Laurel Police Chief Turned Alleged Arsonist David Crawford Speaks Out." WJZ. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58Kvo7Ac57s Swalec, Andrea. "Ex-Police Chief Suspected in Maryland "Revenge" Arsons Kept List of Targets: Officials." NBC 4 Washington. Mar 4, 2021. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/ex-police-chief-suspected-in-maryland-revenge-arsons-kept-list-of-targets-officials/2595652/ Bonessi, Dominique Maria. "Former Md. Police Chief Arrested in Connection to a Dozen Arson Attacks." DCist. Mar 3, 2021. https://dcist.com/story/21/03/03/laurel-maryland-police-chief-david-crawford-arson-fires/ Stabley, Matthew, et. al. "Former Police Chief Accused of Maryland Arsons Over Decade." NBC 4 Washington. Mar 3, 2021. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/former-police-chief-charged-in-series-of-arsons-in-maryland-since-2011/2594009/ TooFab Staff. "Police Finally Catch Serial Arson Suspect After Decade of Fire Attacks - And It's Their Former Chief." TooFab. Mar 5, 2021. https://toofab.com/2021/03/05/police-finally-catch-serial-arson-suspect-after-decade-of-fire-attacks-and-its-their-former-chief/ Baumgart, Jacob. "Stepson's House Fires Tied To Former Laurel Police Chief: Report." Bowie Patch. May 13, 2021. https://patch.com/maryland/bowie/stepsons-house-fires-tied-former-laurel-police-chief-report I have been researching this case for over 6 months and have made a good faith effort to include all relevant sources. I will update this list as required during the course of this series. If I discover I have omitted a source from this list, I will correct it as soon as I recognize the omission. It's completely possible that I've stashed some papers in some bag or corner I missed while compiling my sources for this reference list. Please reach out to me at crimetoburn@gmail.com if you have concerns.
5.21.24 Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the RFK Stadium site, the benefits of a stadium with a dome, and the likelihood the new stadium will have a dome.
5.21.24 Hour 2 - Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the RFK Stadium site, the need to have a dome on the stadium, and whether it's dome or bust for the stadium. Denton's Day-ly News. Kevin applauds Kendrick Perkins for being fed up with the coverage of Bronny James leading up to the NBA Draft.
5.21.24 Hour 1 - Kevin and Denton discuss the state of the NBA and the lack of dynasties. They discuss what has caused the lack of dynasties and whether or not it's a good thing for the NBA. Kevin takes calls. Hour 2 - Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the RFK Stadium site, the need to have a dome on the stadium, and whether it's dome or bust for the stadium. Denton's Day-ly News. Kevin applauds Kendrick Perkins for being fed up with the coverage of Bronny James leading up to the NBA Draft. Hour 3 - Logan Paulsen, Former Commanders TE, on seeing Jayden Daniels in person and why so many players and coaches are impressed with Jayden Daniels. John Tillman, Maryland Lacrosse HC, on his team's season, the comeback victory against Duke, and his team's constant ability to play well in the postseason.
In the first hour we have breaking news of Scottie Scheffler being arrested at the PGA Tournament. Plus, Chick Hernandez of WUSA9 joins the show to give his thoughts on this arrest. Then Cody Shook joins the show for a segment of real or fake!
Chick Hernandez from WUSA9 shares his thoughts on Scottie Scheffler's arrest at the PGA Championship.
3.28.24 Hour 2 - Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the decision for the Capitals and Wizards to stay in DC and the relationship between Ted Leonsis and Muriel Bowser. Jacob Hester, 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, on Jayden Daniels Pro Day and where he wants Daniels to land in the 2024 NFL Draft.
3.28.24 Hour 1 - Kevin opens the celebrating the Capitals and Wizards staying in DC but questioning Ted Leonsis and the way that he's been moving as an owner. Kevin discusses a story that came out about Jayden Daniels' mom when he was at Arizona State. Bob Carpenter, Nationals PxP, on Opening Day and the expectations for the team. Hour 2 - Eric Flack, WUSA9, on the decision for the Capitals and Wizards to stay in DC and the relationship between Ted Leonsis and Muriel Bowser. Jacob Hester, 104.5 ESPN Baton Rouge, on Jayden Daniels Pro Day and where he wants Daniels to land in the 2024 NFL Draft.Hour 3 - Denton's Day-ly News. Kevin and Denton preview the Sweet 16. Kevin gives a Smell Test for tonight's games.
3.28.24 Eric Flack, WUSA9, on what led to the Capitals and Wizards staying in DC and the relationship between Ted Leonsis and Muriel Bowser.
3.7.24 Hour 1. Kevin starts the show discussing a theory that could see Washington trading cap space for draft picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Eric Flack, WUSA9, on Virginia blocking Ted Leonsis' attempt to move the Capitals and Wizards to Virginia. Kevin discusses the loaded safety market in NFL Free Agency.
3.7.24 Hour 1. Kevin starts the show discussing a theory that could see Washington trading cap space for draft picks in the 2024 NFL Draft. Eric Flack, WUSA9, on Virginia blocking Ted Leonsis' attempt to move the Capitals and Wizards to Virginia. Kevin discusses the loaded safety market in NFL Free Agency. Hour 2. Luke Easterling, Athlon Sports, on the NFL Draft and which players Washington should target in the later rounds of the draft. Denton's Day-ly News. Kevin discusses Kirk Cousins. Hour 3. Kevin and Denton discuss their QB rankings in the NFL Draft from earlier this week. Kevin and Denton discuss Chris Simms' NFL Draft QB list. Bo Marchionte, SI.com, on the NFL Draft and players he loves in this year's class.
3.7.24 Eric Flack, WUSA9, on Virginia blocking Ted Leonsis' attempt to move the Capitals and Wizards to the state of Virginia.
2.13.24 Eric Flack, WUSA9, on Ted Leonsis attempts at moving the Capitals and Wizards to Alexandria and why it's now seemingly unlikely.