Hillary Dougherty

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Hillary Dougherty, born in New Orleans and raised in South Florida, is a lover of music, true crime, and, above all else, politics. Paying attention to all the ups and downs in the political world started when she voted in 4th grade for the first time in the mock Presidential Election at her elementary school, (she voted Dukakis), and the rest was history. She enjoys volunteering for political and grassroots organizations in South Florida. Hillary is the co-founder and co-host of The Muck Podcast, which focuses on true political crime. In her spare time, Hillary enjoys spending time with her two children and always smashing the patriarchy.

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Dec. 16, 2023

S6E324 - boygenius 'the record' with Hillary Dougherty

This week's returning guest, political activist and co-host of The Muck Podcast Hillary Dougherty, didn't mince words when she asked to come back on the show: "boygenius just released the album of the year and I need to come on and talk about it!" OK. Luckily the debut full-length by this indie supergroup made up of three young, talented women (Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus) simply titled 'the record' IS pretty great, and well deserving of all the accolades it's been getting. Go f...
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March 5, 2022

S5E213 - Phoebe Bridgers 'Punisher' with Hillary Dougherty

This week, activist and co-host of 'The Muck Podcast' Hillary Dougherty takes a break from smashing the patriarchy to bring us a record that made the pandemic slightly more bearable for her: 'Punisher' by indie-rock sensation Phoebe Bridgers. It was a fun, lively conversation and no guitars were destroyed! Songs featured in this episode: Dylan Thomas - Better Oblivion Community Center; Motion Sickness - Phoebe Bridgers; Sad Songs (Say So Much) - Elton John; Waltz #2 - Eliott Smith; DVD Menu, Ga...
May 23, 2020

S3E115 - Fiona Apple "Fetch the Bolt Cutters" with Hillary Dougherty

Returning guest and co-host of “The Muck Podcast” Hillary Dougherty went to her metaphorical tool shed to help us crack open the case of Fiona Apple’s mind-blowing new release “Fetch the Bolt Cutters”. As usual we did our best to keep up, and luckily no proverbial shins were kicked under the table - this time…
Dec. 7, 2019

S2E90 - "Foo Fighters" debut w/Hillary Dougherty

For unknown reasons, another charming guest has visited the charm wasteland that is That Record Got Me High, and has left with her wits intact. Hillary Dougherty felt like Dave Grohl's solo-except-for-one-bit Foo Fighters debut needed polishing off, and since Rob LOVES Dave Grohl, I said "yes" while he wasn't looking. We dispel any caveats, though, finding that there's a lot to love, enjoy (and puzzle over) in this album, and Hillary definitely brings the groceries as a contributor. Support That...