On this episode of the podcast we are drinking a Kamikaze, the scaled up cocktail form of the very popular 80s shot. This bright and delicious concoction is basically a margarita with vodka and its popularity ties into the era of TUX’s scandal.
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TUX regales us with the life and times of Jim Traficant, the controversial denim-clad congressman from Ohio. We 🥂 to the ol’ “I know you are but what am I” defense!
Jim Traficant Was Our Kind of Crook - POLITICO Magazine
On Jim Traficant's Hair, and Character | The New Republic
Beam me up (to Youngstown)! | Salon.com
James Traficant - The Mafia and the Congressman (Moldea)
The Last of the Northeast Ohio Gangsters
Crimetown USA | The New Republic
Judge Issues Opinion Against Traficant In Tax Case | AP News
Ohio Rep. Traficant Indicted - ABC News
Beam me up: 5 classic Jim Traficant quotes
Quotes From Corruption Trial Of U.S. Rep. James A. Traficant Jr.
Traficant opens bribery trial with sound, fury – Chicago Tribune
Rep. James Traficant Indicted for Bribery and Racketeering | Fox News
Politics in the House of Representatives | C-SPAN.org
Traficant guilty of bribery, racketeering - April 12, 2002
House Votes, With Lone Dissent From Condit, to Expel Traficant From Ranks - The NYT
James A. Traficant Jr., colorful Ohio congressman expelled by House, dies at 73 - The WaPo
Voices: There was more to Jim Traficant than met the eye
ALSO DISCUSSED: Snapping, 31 being the new 12, Jesus Christ Superstar, Spotify wrapped, The Longaberger Basket Company, joining violence gangs, Coming to America, 3D chess, taking bribes vs Taking Bribes, Shared History podcast, denim suits, miniscule testicles, polyester, Tim Whatshisnuts, D.A.R.E, mess as facial filler, married white women letting us down, is he cute or tall and bonne nuit.
For more info on our episode cocktail the : Kamikaze
Kamikaze Cocktail: the easy and quick Kamikaze drink recipe
Kamikaze Cocktail - Original Recipe & History
Kamikaze Cocktail Recipe
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