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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
PUERTO RICO'S TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for Puerto Rico’s taxation without representation? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) delves into the island of Puerto Rico. Considered unincorporated US territory, the residents have American citizenship and are subject to US law and taxes. But, no right to vote in the US congress! Why not?! Is this the ripples of British Colonialism at play? Do selfish economic interests have something to do with it? Or perhaps the conveniently undefined relationship status is advantageous. Fact Checker Faryn Einhorn 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: Angel of Death Murders
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Beatrice Yorker about the case of Dr. Harold Shipman, better known as The Angel of Death. Professor Yorker shares some fascinating details about crimes of convenience and societal blindness to feminine forms of violence and how this allowed Shipman to get away with his crimes for so long. Curious what feminine forms of violence are? So were we! Tune in to find out. Afterwards, Patreon subscribers can listen to the post-interview recap with Fact Checker Faryn Einhorn and Producer Clayton Early. Not part of Patreon yet?! Join us below! 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.
ANGEL OF DEATH MURDERS: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Angel of Death Murders? This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) delves into Dr. Harold Shipman, better known as the Angel of Death, and his terrifying spree of murders conveniently cloaked beneath the veneer of his medical practice. It’s estimated he killed between 250-450 of his patients. Was he suffering from a God-like complex? Did his famously good bedside manner allow him to get away with it for so long? Or perhaps a lack of check and balances in the medical profession is to blame. Fact Checker Faryn Einhorn 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.
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