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The Sinking of the Titanic. The Plague. The break-up of The Beatles. Join Rebecca Delgado Smith and The Alarmist Crew as they scrutinize history's greatest disasters to figure out what went wrong, and most importantly, who's to blame. Are you riddled with everyday anxiety? Do you catastrophize in your sleep? Then, this podcast is for you. They say history repeats itself... not on The Alarmist's watch!
Latest Episodes
REWIND - The Aftermath: NYC Blackout of 1977
On this week's REWIND 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 reactions to this unique New York event. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Will the verdict hold up? Join us on Patreon and find out! Join our Patreon! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
REWIND - NYC BLACKOUT OF 1977: WHO IS TO BLAME
Who’s to blame for the NYC Blackout of 1977? On this week's REWIND, 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 freak lightning strike put a strain on the NYC power grid or was the strain already brewing due to economic, institutional and government failures. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation. Join our Patreon! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Aftermath: Plessy v. Ferguson Case
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the consequential Plessy v. Ferguson case with Professor Kenneth W. Mack. Professor Mack is the co-faculty leader of the Harvard Law School Program on Law and History. He discusses the profound impact of the Plessy decision and how it shaped our psychological and legal landscape for decades to come. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview discussion with Fact Checker Faryn Einhorn and Producer Clayton Early to see if the verdict holds up. Not on Patreon yet?! Click below and join us! Join our Patreon! Tell us who you think is to blame at http://thealarmistpodcast.com Email us at thealarmistpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @thealarmistpodcast Follow us on TikTok @thealarmistpodcast Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/alarmist. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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