Jeff tells the story of Francine Hughes, a domestic abuse survivor whose case brought national attention to the struggles faced by women trapped in abusive relationships. Her story inspired The Burning Bed and became an important part of the broader conversation about domestic violence and the justice system.

Sam shares the remarkable story of Sergeant Stubby, a stray dog who became a World War I hero. From warning soldiers of danger to helping locate wounded men on the battlefield, Stubby earned his place in history as one of the most celebrated military dogs.

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Jeff's Sources

• Francine Hughes — Wikipedia
• Francine Hughes Killed Her Abusive Husband—and Changed U.S. Views on Domestic Violence — HISTORY
• The Burning Bed Recalls the Case That Changed How Law Enforcement Treats Domestic Violence — The New Yorker
• The Burning Bed — Wikipedia
• The New Yorker Documentary — YouTube

Sam's Sources

• Sergeant Stubby — Encyclopaedia Britannica
• Stubby — Paws of War
• Sergeant Stubby: The Most Decorated War Dog of WWI — War History Online

Jeff tells the story of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947 and became far more than a baseball legend. From his historic career with the Brooklyn Dodgers to his outspoken fight for civil rights and first-class citizenship, Jackie Robinson used his platform to challenge racism both on and off the field.

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Jeff's Sources

• Jackie Robinson — PBS / Ken Burns
• Here's What Jackie Robinson Had to Say About the National Anthem — NBC Sports
• When Did Jackie Robinson Die? A Look at His Legacy — CU Independent
• Jackie Robinson Day and His Legacy — ESPN
• Jackie Robinson — Jackie Robinson Foundation
• Jackie Robinson Day — MLB
• Each Club's Last Player to Wear Iconic No. 42 — MLB
• The Legacy of Jackie Robinson — American Foreign Service Association
• Dodgers of ’55 Gave Brooklyn the Chance to Cheer — Baseball Hall of Fame

Sam tells the remarkable story of Krystyna Skarbek, the Polish-born British spy who operated under the name Christine Granville during World War II. From skiing across the Carpathian Mountains into occupied Poland to rescuing fellow agents from execution, Skarbek's wartime career was filled with danger, daring escapes, and extraordinary courage.

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Sam's Sources

• True Crime Campfire – Resistance: Spy Krystyna Skarbek, Part 1
• True Crime Campfire – Resistance: The Life of Spy Krystyna Skarbek, Part 2
• The Spy Who Loved: The Secrets and Lives of Christine Granville — Clare Mulley
• Wikipedia – Krystyna Skarbek
• Military History – Krystyna Skarbek: The SOE's Silent Killer