The Operator digs into the case of a Minnesota State Senator who ended up deciding her authority entitles her to burglarize a home in the name of... caretaking? Nicole Mitchell went from weathergirl, to senator, to villain... wearing the entire look-book of a vaudeville burglar to boot! In the Happy Ending, we meet the sweetest old lady who has ever had a restraining order placed on her. This one is weird, then hilarious, then weird again... then hilarious. Enjoy! Hugs.

This episode delves into the tragic story of Angela Pritchard, a victim of domestic violence, and the failures of law enforcement in a small town. It explores the dynamics of small-town life, the impact of restraining orders, and the consequences of neglecting domestic abuse cases. The narrative highlights the systemic issues that allow such tragedies to occur and the ongoing fight for justice by Angela's family.And the Happy Ending brings us an adorable tale of a little boy with Autism, named Teddy, who saves his mum from a seizure by remembering a song that she taught him. ❤️

In the heart of Hot Springs National Park, a bustling tourist haven in Arkansas, a routine Sunday afternoon erupts into chaos when 31-year-old Jonathan Allen Scott strides down Central Avenue, shotgun in hand, murmuring to himself and claiming to be a Secret Service agent. As panicked 911 calls flood in, officers race to confront the armed man amid crowds of vacationers—but what begins as a tense standoff spirals into a deadly shootout, leaving an officer, his loyal K9 partner, and Scott himself wounded in a hail of bullets and ricocheting shrapnel. Delve into the gripping true story of that fateful July day in 2019, exploring Scott's troubled past riddled with arrests, probation violations, and untreated mental health struggles—from minor misdemeanors to assaults on law enforcement. Hear from witnesses who tried to help, local shop owners shaken by the violence, and the officers who faced unimaginable danger. Uncover how a federal investigation led to Scott's 20-year prison sentence, and reflect on the broader questions of mental illness, gun access, and the split-second decisions that define life-or-death encounters. And on the Happy Ending, a woman is convinced that her "medicine" can only be taken orally... using a syringe, keystered away in a... private place. Support the show: https://patreon.com/1159media