Beste The Alarmist Podcasts (2024)

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The Aftermath REWIND: 1858 Bradford Sweets Poisoning 39:16

4d ago39:16

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In this week's Aftermath REWIND, Rebecca speaks with Pulitzer-prize winning American science journalist Deborah Blum. Director of the Knight Science Journalism program at MIT and author of six books, including The Poison Squad (2018) and The Poisoner’s Handbook (2010), she makes a compelling argument for a new potential verdict. Fact Checker Chris …

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REWIND - THE 1858 BRADFORD SWEETS POISONING: WHO IS TO BLAME? 55:21

6d ago55:21

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IS IT POSSIBLE THE FASHION INDUSTRY INFLUENCED THE BRADFORD SWEETS POISONING? On this week's REWIND, the Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by Special Guest Suni Reyes, Fact Checker Chris Smith, and Producer Clayton Early to discuss the 1858 Bradford Sweets Poisoning. Should sugar be added to the list of Illegal Substances? Join our Patreon…

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The Aftermath: The Night of the Grizzlies 40:10

11d ago40:10

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Night of the Grizzlies with wildlife advocate and conservation scientist Dr. Peter Alagona. Pete’s current project is the California Grizzly Research Network studying the future of Grizzlies in the state and he has some pretty tough food for thought when it comes to bears and our co-e…

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THE NIGHT OF THE GRIZZLIES: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:01:23

12d ago1:01:23

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Who’s to blame for the Night of the Grizzlies? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes writer and podcaster James III (co-host of the podcast Tiny Dinos) to discuss the gruesome details of the Night of the Grizzlies in Glacier National Park. Is this yet another case of humans getting handsy or had America somehow forgotten about th…

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The Aftermath Rewind: The Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster 43:13

18d ago43:13

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On this week's Aftermath Rewind, Rebecca Delgado Smith talks with director of the Space Shuttle Solid Rocket Motor Project for the engineering contractor Morton Thiokol at the time of the Challenger disaster, Allan McDonald, and what he says might change the verdict. Learn more about the Challenger Disaster by reading Allan Mcdonald's book, Truth, …

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REWIND - THE SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME? 43:02

20d ago43:02

43:02

On this weeks REWIND, The Alarmist, Rebecca Delgado Smith, decides who is to blame for the Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster. She is joined by Comedian Rebekka Johnson, Fact Checker Chris Smith, and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: O-Rings, Nasa Company Culture and Pressure to Launch. Join our Patreon! We have merch! Join our Discord! …

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The Aftermath: Lisa Nowak and the Astronaut Love Triangle 23:45

25d ago23:45

23:45

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with true crime writer Diane Fanning about the Lisa Nowak scandal. Author of Out There, which recounts Astronaut Lisa Nowak’s attempted assault, Diane shares important details that help give some context to Lisa Nowak’s mental implosion at the time. Were we a little too easy on Bill?! After…

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LISA NOWAK AND THE ASTRONAUT LOVE TRIANGLE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:07:29

27d ago1:07:29

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Who’s to blame for Lisa Nowak & The Astronaut Love Triangle? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Sequoia Holmes (host of the podcast Black People Love Paramore) to discuss the curious case of Astronaut Lisa Nowak who drove 14 hours straight from Houston to Orlando to confront her ex-lovers new girlfriend. They’re joined by…

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The Aftermath: A Nightmare on Elm Street 21:03

1M ago21:03

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Joanne Davis about the fictional character Freddie Kruger and the ways in which real life unresolved trauma can potentially manifest in our dreams and nightmares months and often years later. With decades of experience in the field of nightmare and dream disorders, Dr. Davis lends …

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NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET: WHO IS TO BLAME? 54:06

1M ago54:06

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Who’s to blame for the Nightmare on Elm Street? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Cass Bugge to discuss the havoc Freddie Kruger is wreaking in the nightmares of the unfortunate teens on Elm Street. One, two Freddie’s coming for you. Three, four will locking your door even matter if he’s haunting you in your dreams? Is there …

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The Aftermath: The Banana Massacre 36:16

1M ago36:16

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Banana Massacre with Jack Werner, a Ph.D. Candidate in the Department of History at the University of Maryland College Park. Jack expertly describes the scene on the ground in Latin America as these newly liberated countries were establishing themselves and how those growing pains res…

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THE BANANA MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 56:23

1M ago56:23

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Who’s to blame for the Banana Massacre? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian and musician James Eason to discuss the unthinkably brutal Banana Massacre in Cienaga, Colombia on December 5th 1928. Ever wondered where the phrase “Banana Republic” came from? It’s not a happy origin story. You might even find yourself deep i…

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The Aftermath: Sophie's Choice 32:56

2M ago32:56

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the 1982 film Sophie’s Choice with Jordanna Gessler. Jordanna is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors and currently serves as the Chief Impact Officer at Holocaust Museum LA. Her input on both the film and the stark reality generations of Holocaust survivors have faced after the war i…

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SOPHIE'S CHOICE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 58:19

2M ago58:19

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Who’s to blame for Sophie’s Choice? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes writer and director Hannah Utt to discuss the film Sophie’s Choice and determine who’s ultimately to blame for the demise of Sophie and Nathan at the film's conclusion. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could the immense…

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The Aftermath: The Hartford Circus Fire 34:24

2M ago34:24

34:24

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Programs Manager for the Connecticut Museum of Culture and History, Natalie Belanger. Being from the Hartford area, Natalie reminds us of the significant and enduring impact the tragedy has on the surrounding community and shares harrowing new details about the day’s events. Afterward,…

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THE HARTFORD CIRCUS FIRE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Who’s to blame for the Hartford Circus Fire? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Duncan MacEwan & Shane Rogers (hosts of the podcast Midnight Facts for Insomniacs) to discuss the Hartford Circus Fire. This heart wrenching tragedy took the lives of 168 audience members, mostly women and children, and injured over 600 others. For…

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The Aftermath: October Mailbag 2024 30:38

2M ago30:38

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Mail call! Hey Alarmy! You heard that correctly. We’re long overdue for a check in with you, so Rebecca, Chris and Clayton are making a trip over to the mailbag to see what’s been on your mind lately. We’ve got some solid safety advice from a listener via Instagram, an audio note from a listener in Brazil and fantastic episode suggestions from list…

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THE VANESSA WILLIAMS MISS AMERICA 1984 CONTROVERSY: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:06:00

2M ago1:06:00

1:06:00

Who’s to blame for the Vanessa Williams Miss America 1984 Controversy? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Maria Blasucci (host of The Big Ones) to discuss the highly controversial and highly problematic decrowning of the 1984 Miss America Pageant winner, Vanessa Williams. Should nude photos taken years prior to the pagean…

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The Aftermath: The Boston Massacre 34:08

2M ago34:08

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Serena Zabin about the series of chaotic events leading up to what is now called The Boston Massacre. Professor Zabin reiterates that the narratives spun on either side after the event may have been worlds apart, but the lives of the colonists and the troops were perhaps more…

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THE BOSTON MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 58:47

2M ago58:47

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Who’s to blame for The Boston Massacre? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back actor Bayne Gibby to discuss who’s ultimately to blame for the lives lost in The Boston Massacre. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Ever wonder where the phrase reading someone the “riot act” came from? Remember…

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The Aftermath: Outbreak, The Movie 23:42

2M ago23:42

23:42

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Jennifer Rohn about the infectious disease scenario presented in the 1995 film Outbreak and the potential similarities that are possible in the real world. If the film alarmed you on any level, just wait until you hear what’s keeping Dr. Rohn up at night! Afterward, Patreon subscri…

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OUTBREAK, THE MOVIE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:02:18

3M ago1:02:18

1:02:18

Who’s to blame for the outbreak in the Hollywood blockbuster Outbreak? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes actor and comedian Tara Copeland to discuss who’s responsible for the spread of the highly contagious and highly lethal Matoba virus in the 1995 hit movie Outbreak. Do we blame it on the bad business acumen of Jimbo, playe…

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The Aftermath: The Death of Tupac Shakur 35:06

3M ago35:06

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the untimely death of Tupac Shakur with Professor Mark Anthony Neal of Duke University. Professor Neal shares valuable insight on the significance Tupac represented in the culture at this very specific moment in time for hip hop and reminds us of the reality, and its consequences, of how …

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THE DEATH OF TUPAC SHAKUR: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:00:37

3M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Who’s to blame for the death of Tupac Shakur? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back fellow podcaster and good friend of the show Khal Davenport to discuss life and death of legendary hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was this a classic east coast vs. west coas…

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The Aftermath: The Extinction of the Dinosaurs 30:30

3M ago30:30

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the mass extinction of the dinosaurs with Dr. Ryan Felice. Not only does Ryan give a harrowing description of the immediate effects of the asteroid's impact (earth’s worst day, perhaps?), he also shares some fascinating details about the types of dinosaurs that survived and how they manag…

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THE DINOSAUR EXTINCTION: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:06:52

3M ago1:06:52

1:06:52

Who’s to blame for the Extinction of the Dinosaurs? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Dan Klein (host of the Bible Brothers podcast) back to the show to discuss the demise of the dinosaurs and the several extinction periods that brought about their ultimate extinction. Well, for most of them. They’re joined by Fact Checker Ch…

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The Aftermath: The Tragedy of Hamlet 45:05

3M ago45:05

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On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Anya Saffir about poor Hamlet and the rotten state of Denmark, in which we meet him. Anya is an American theater director, educator and writer based in New York City. She has taught acting and directing at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, The Institute for Advanced Theater Training at Ha…

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THE TRAGEDY OF HAMLET: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:06:49

3M ago1:06:49

1:06:49

Who’s to blame for Hamlet? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Adam Lustick to discuss the events that transpire in the Shakespearean tragedy Hamlet. Arguably Shakespeare’s greatest work, there’s hardly a main character left standing by the time it’s over. Why did this revenge play get so messy? Could societal discomfort w…

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The Aftermath: The Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer 24:29

3M ago24:29

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with stalking expert Anna Nasset about the tragic murder of Rebecca Schaeffer. Author of Now I Speak: From Stalked to Standing Up, Anna speaks from personal experience about the difficulties of legal recourse around stalking and the importance of safety planning and advocacy. Afterward, Pat…

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THE MURDER OF REBECCA SCHAEFFER: WHO IS TO BLAME? 57:20

3M ago57:20

57:20

Who’s to blame for the Murder of Rebecca Schaeffer? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to discuss the heartbreaking story of the up and coming actress Rebecca Schaeffer who was stalked and eventually murdered by her stalker on her front doorstep. Up on the board this week…

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The Aftermath: The Trojan War Horse 34:57

4M ago34:57

34:57

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Armand D’Angour of Jesus College Oxford. Host of the podcast It’s All Greek and Latin To Me and a professor of the classics, Armand is expertly equipped to walk us through the many colorful characters in this infamous ancient telling of the fall of Troy. Not to mention the scandalo…

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THE TROJAN WAR HORSE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:04:16

4M ago1:04:16

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Who’s to blame for the Trojan War Horse? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Jamila Webb back to the show to discuss the very dramatic, very dense, very complicated Trojan War and the larger than life Gods whose meddling ways had rather significant influences on the events as they unfolded. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris …

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The Aftermath: Hurricane Katrina 27:34

4M ago27:34

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Craig Colten, author of An Unnatural Metropolis: Wresting New Orleans from Nature, about Hurricane Katrina and its lasting effects on the city of New Orleans. He shares fascinating insight on the history of the city, the changes that were put in place after the disaster and shares …

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HURRICANE KATRINA: WHO IS TO BLAME? 1:04:54

4M ago1:04:54

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Who’s to blame for Hurricane Katrina? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) invites comedian Sierra Katow on the show to discuss the catastrophic events of Hurricane Katrina and the disastrous aftermath the storm left in its wake. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Is building at or below sea level the …

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REWIND - The Aftermath: The Fall of the Aztec Empire 39:54

4M ago39:54

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On the week's Aftermath Rewind Rebecca talks with Dr. Camilla Townsend, Distinguished Professor of History specializing in Early Native American and Latin American History At Rutgers University, about who she thinks is to blame for the fall of the Aztec Empire. What she says just might change Rebecca's verdict! Tell us who you think is to blame at …

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PATREON PREVIEW: GUEST ALARMIST 47:14

4M ago47:14

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Enjoy another full length preview of what's going on over on our Patreon Page! Who’s to blame for the Rebekka-less Recital? New month, new Guest Alarmist! This month, OG Alarmist Rebecca Delgado Smith welcomes friend of the show Rebekka Johnson to take the Alarmist hot seat and tell us a tale of dance recitals and dance moms gone wild in 90’s State…

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REWIND - THE FALL OF THE AZTEC EMPIRE: WHO IS TO BLAME? 42:40

4M ago42:40

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On this week's REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) decides who is to blame for the fall of the Aztec Empire! She is joined by writer/producer Alex Fumero, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund. On the board this week: Moctezuma’s Hubris, Spanish Machismo and Smallpox (duh). Join our Patreon! We have merch! Join our Discord! Tel…

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REWIND - The Aftermath: JAWS 50:49

4M ago50:49

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On this week's Aftermath Rewind, Rebecca speaks with Guest Expert George Burgess, Ichthyologist and curator emeritus of the International Shark Attack File at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville about the real life shark attack that inspired the movie, JAWS! What he has to say might change her verdict. Join our Patreon! We have mer…

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PATREON PREVIEW: LITTLE ALARMS 49:18

4M ago49:18

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Enjoy a full length preview of what's going on over on our Patreon Page! New Little Alarms! Happy June Alarmeon. The Alarmeon Book Club poll results are in. Let’s just say we might have some more reading in our future! Plus, new Little Alarms from the Alarmist Crew and you! We’re talking the power of music, Elon’s 56 Billion dollar payout, the peri…

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REWIND - JAWS: WHO IS TO BLAME? 49:17

4M ago49:17

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This week The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) and the crew revisit JAWS! Was TOXIC MASCULINITY to blame for the Great White killing spree that terrorized Amity Island in the movie JAWS? Who's to blame for one of the scariest (fictional) shark murder sprees of ALL TIME….JAWS! Rebecca is joined by Jaws Enthusiast Paul F Tompkins, Fact Checker Smith …

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The Aftermath: The Mount Erebus Disaster 28:10

5M ago28:10

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca welcomes back Captain Scott Miller, from our Malaysian Airlines Flight #370 episode, to lend his expertise on the Mount Erebus Disaster. His technical knowledge of the aviation industry is unparalleled and his emphasis on historical context lends fascinating insight to this complicated tragedy. Af…

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THE MOUNT EREBUS DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME? 58:44

5M ago58:44

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Who’s to blame for the Mount Erebus Disaster? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Jen Kober to discuss a hauntingly tragic disaster in Antarctica when Air New Zealand flight 901 crashed directly into Mount Erebus on a sightseeing expedition due to incorrect coordinates. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Pr…

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The Aftermath: The NYC Blackout of 1977 35:05

5M ago35:05

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. James Goodman about the pivotal moment in NYC history before, during and directly after the massive blackout on that hot summer night in 1977. Author of Blackout, Dr. Goodman shares first hand accounts and lends some important historical context that helps clarify the various react…

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THE NEW YORK CITY BLACKOUT OF 1977 1:02:41

5M ago1:02:41

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Who’s to blame for the NYC Blackout of 1977? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Janet Varney, host of The JV Club podcast, to discuss the epic NYC Blackout of 1977. If you’re in the dark about this one, allow us to shine a much needed light on all the events that occurred during this prolonged power outage. Did a frea…

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The Aftermath: The London Beer Flood of 1814 22:11

5M ago22:11

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with author and beer historian Martyn Cornell about the details of the London Beer Flood of 1814. And it’s a good thing we did! Not only does he help us better understand the beer production and drinking culture at the time, but he also clears up a few nasty rumors that have persisted since…

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THE LONDON BEER FLOOD OF 1814: WHO IS TO BLAME? 58:02

5M ago58:02

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Who’s to blame for the London Beer Flood of 1814? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with author, writer and comedian Evan Waite about the bizarre tragedy of a brewery turned lethal beer flood in the crowded streets of St. Giles, London circa 1814. Was this really an “Act of God” as the city eventually claimed or was there a lit…

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The Aftermath: The Death of Freddie Mercury 30:24

5M ago30:24

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Marika Cifor about the evolution of the AIDS epidemic in the United States. Author of Viral Cultures: Activist Archiving in the Age of AIDS, Dr. Cifor describes the social, political and structural climate in America during the time Freddie Mercury was living and dying with AIDS. A…

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THE DEATH OF FREDDIE MERCURY: WHO IS TO BLAME? 59:23

5M ago59:23

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Who’s to blame for the Death of Freddie Mercury? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Adam Macias, host of the podcast That Was Wild!, to discuss the legacy of iconic rockstar Freddie Mercury and his premature death at age 45 due to complications with AIDS. While we know how he died, it’s hard not to think this could ha…

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The Aftermath: Texas's Delayed Emancipation - Juneteenth 40:07

6M ago40:07

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New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Karlos Hill about the legacy of Juneteenth in America. A distinguished author and Regents Professor at the University of Oklahoma, Professor Hill honors the bravery and perseverance of our ancestors who fought so hard for the freedom of enslaved people and manifests some of the won…

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TEXAS'S DELAYED EMANCIPATION, JUNETEENTH: WHO'S TO BLAME? 1:01:46

6M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

Who’s to blame for Texas’s Delayed Emancipation: Juneteenth? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes comedian Brandon Collins, host of the podcast Drunk Black History, to discuss the egregiously delayed freedom of formerly enslaved people in Texas after the Emancipation Proclamation, aka Juneteenth. They’re joined by Fact Checker C…

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