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The Alarmist

Who is to blame for history"s greatest tragedies? The Plague. The sinking of The Titanic. The break-up of the Beatles. Writer/Comedian Rebecca Delgado-Smith, along with a special guest, scrutinizes history’s greatest disasters to figure out what went wrong, and most importantly, who’s to blame. This comedy podcast is the perfect remedy to our everyday anxiety! They say history repeats itself, not on The Alarmist"s watch!Thrillist called The Alarmist one of the best new podcasts of 2019 saying, "It"s

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45:32

The Aftermath: The Stolen Ruby Red Slippers

The Alarmist ·

2022/09/15

New Guest Expert! For this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Ariel Ramchandani about her extensive knowledge of the Ruby Red Slippers lore and their eventual theft from the Judy Garland Museum in August of 2005. Ariel is a freelance writer and host of the podcast No Place Like Home. Her work has appeared in Mother Jones, The Atlantic and The Guardian among other publications. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to discuss some of the exciting new theories Ariel

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54:09

THE STOLEN RUBY RED SLIPPERS: WHO IS TO BLAME?

The Alarmist ·

2022/09/13

Who’s to blame for The Stolen Ruby Red Slippers?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes Comedian DarylJim to discuss the fascinating case of the Stolen Ruby Red Slippers famously worn by the legendary Judy Garland in the MGM juggernaut The Wizard of Oz. Will the Fashion Industry finally take the fall for this one? Or did some “Local Dirtbags” have something to do with it? Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation. Grab some popcorn, your favorite pair

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35:13

The Aftermath: The Haitian Revolution

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2022/09/08

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Robert Fatton Jr. about the many complexities of the Haitian Revolution and the difficulties the nation faced with their newly won independence. Professor Fatton works in the Department of Politics at the University of Virginia. He’s published numerous books and articles on the subject and is the recipient of the 2011 Award for Excellence of the Haitian Studies Association. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris

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THE HAITIAN REVOLUTION: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/09/06

Who’s to blame for The Haitian Revolution?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes writer Alicia Carroll to discuss the circumstances and injustices that led to The Haitian Revolution. This historic revolution allowed Haiti to emerge as the first black republic in the world and the first country to abolish slavery in the Western hemisphere. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could a familiar culprit like Imperialism be to blame for this one or is

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31:53

The Aftermath: A Second August Mailbag!

The Alarmist ·

2022/09/01

New Mailbag! This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is kickin’ it Mailbag style and sharing some of your recent ponderings and suggestions with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith. Want to know what’s been alarming The Alarmist crew lately? Better yet, why don’t you write in and tell us what’s been alarming you! Write in, rate, review and you could be included in our future extra special Listener Mini-Alarms episode. Until then, be safe out there and stay alarmed!We have

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55:44

THE SEWOL FERRY DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/08/30

Who’s to blame for the Sewol Ferry Disaster?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes podcaster and writer Ben Acker to discuss the tragic sinking of the Sewol Ferry in South Korea. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Is this horror the result of capitalism, corruption, or negligence? Or perhaps it’s a combination of all 3. Up on the board: Ilegal Ship Improvements, The Yoo Family, Blatant Safety Negligence.We have merch!Join our Discord!Tell us who

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39:46

The Aftermath: The Great Railroad Strike of 1877

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2022/08/25

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Philip Dray about the The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 and the unique circumstances in American history which made it possible, at the time. Author of There is Power in a Union: The Epic Story of Labor in America, Professor Dray reminds us of the dreary state of American life leading up to the strikes and the complete lack of a social safety net for the urban poor. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton

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1:00:50

THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE OF 1877: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/08/23

Who’s to blame for The Great Railroad Strike of 1877?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with actor and writer Ali Vingiano about the events leading up to The Great Railroad Strike of 1877. A Union rep for the WGA herself, Ali knows all about the importance of organizing. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Was this another byproduct of The Gilded Age or did the Financial Panic of 1873 have something to do with it? Up on the board: Pinkertons,

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31:28

The Aftermath: A New Mailbag!

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2022/08/18

New Mailbag Episode! Hey Alarmy! You’ve sent us some mail and boy do we love hearing from you. Our mailbag runneth over! Tune in and listen as The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith), Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early sort through your insightful comments, suggestions and thoughts on our most recent episodes. Plus, you’ll get to hear what has The Alarmist crew alarmed these days. Haven’t written a review yet? Write in and tell us what’s been alarming YOU!We have merch!Join our

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58:54

GREY GARDENS: WHO IS TO BLAME

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2022/08/16

Who’s to blame for Grey Gardens?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back Kristen Meinzer and her podcasting partner Jolenta Greenberg to discuss the tragic tale of the infamous Grey Gardens Estate and the colorful characters who once owned it. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Were Big Edie and Little Edie trapped in a codependent relationship? Could The Kennedy Curse have something to do with it? Or were they yet another victim of The

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49:08

The Aftermath: The Mountain Meadows Massacre

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2022/08/11

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Sarah Barringer Gordon about the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Sally, as she’s more commonly known, is a Professor of Constitutional Law and History at the University of Pennsylvania. Having recently published an award winning article about the Mountain Meadows Massacre in the Journal of the Early Republic with co-author Jan Shipps, Sally explains the context and helps us understand the unique moment in American history leading up to this

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59:45

THE MOUNTAIN MEADOWS MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/08/09

Who’s to blame for the Mountain Meadows Massacre?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) keeps it all in the family to discuss the Mountain Meadows Massacre. Could this tragedy be the result of religious persecution or religious radicalism? Or perhaps both? Associate Producer & Researcher Alex Paul stops by to lend her expertise on the subject as someone who was raised in the Mormon Church. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Up on the board: Mormon

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37:04

The Aftermath: Valerie Solanas - The Attempted...

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2022/08/04

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Phyllis Chesler about the women's movement of the 60’s & 70’s and how the writings of Valerie Solanas and her attempted assassination of Andy Warhol fit into the legacy of the American feminist movement. Dr. Phyllis is a pioneer of Second Wave Feminism and a best-selling author of over 20 books, including the landmark feminist class Women and Madness. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early stops by to debrief and revisit the verdict

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50:46

VALERIE SOLANAS: ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF ANDY WARHOL

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2022/08/02

Who’s to blame for the attempted assassination of Andy Warhol?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with fellow podcaster Anna Stoecklein Lau about Valerie Solanas and her attempted assassination of Andy Warhol. Host of the podcast The Story of Woman, Anna is the perfect guest to help explore the broader context of this incident. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Valerie Solanas: villain or victim of the times? Up on the board: Mental Health

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51:31

The Aftermath: Marvin Heemeyer's Bulldozer Rampage

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2022/07/28

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Granby, CO resident Patrick Bower about the destructive bulldozer rampage by Marvin Heemeyer on June 4, 2004. Former editor and publisher of The Sky-Hi News and author of Killdozer: The True Story of the Colorado Bulldozer Rampage, Patrick knew Marvin from his early days in Granby and shares first hand information about the reality of this tragic moment in the town's history. Afterward, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton

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54:52

MARVIN HEEMEYER'S BULLDOZER RAMPAGE: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/07/26

Who’s to blame for Marvin Heemeyer’s Bulldozer Rampage?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with friend and special guest Jason Mayland about Marvin Heemeyer’s destructive rampage through the small mountain town of Granby, CO on June 4, 2004. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Alex Paul. It might be a small town, but they still had some big problems. Was this a militant revenge fantasy or were people simply not being neighborly? Tune in and find out why God

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49:10

The Aftermath: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom

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2022/07/21

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with professor and historian Dr. Kealani Cook about the dense history of Hawaii and its monarchy before its eventual annexation in 1898. Author of Return to Kahiki: Native Hawaiians in Oceania, Dr. Cook lends some much needed context to the many moving parts around this unique moment in history. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to unpack it all with Rebecca and revisit the verdict.We have merch!Join our

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52:55

THE OVERTHROW OF THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM: WHO IS TO BLAME?

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2022/07/19

Who’s to blame for the Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom?This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith about America’s 50th state, Hawaii. More specifically, they discuss the topics which are a little less popular in the history books, the events around its annexation in 1898 and the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom. What’s The Committee of Safety and who are the members of The “Hawaiian League?” Will “Protecting America’s Interests”

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25:47

The Aftermath: The Gwen Shamblin Lara Diet Cult

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2022/07/14

New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with the producer of the HBOMax docuseries The Way Down, Gina Scarlata. Gina details the somewhat elusive hierarchy of the Fellowships leadership, describes her experience working with former members of the church, and lends her insight into what might be the future of the Remnant Fellowship. Afterward, producer Clayton Early stops by to revisit the verdict with Rebecca. Did they get it right? Say a little prayer and find out!We have

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5:41

Introducing: Who Killed Daphne?

The Alarmist ·

2022/07/12

When a car bomb kills Daphne Caruana Galizia on the beautiful Mediterranean island of Malta, the hunt for her killers exposes secrets with consequences that go far beyond its shores. In the aftermath of her death an international team of journalists comes together to continue her work. Along the way they start to uncover clues that might lead to her killers. From Wondery, comes a new story about power, corruption and one woman’s fight for the truth. Hosted by investigative reporter Stephen

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