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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 hilarious, informative and addictive.”

Maria Claire named The Alarmist one of the best new podcasts of 2020.

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PENN STATE'S JERRY SANDUSKY SCANDAL: WHO IS TO BLAME? Sep 20, 2022

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Who’s to blame for Penn State’s Jerry Sandusky Scandal?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) speaks with actor and friend Charlie Hewson about the systemic failures in place that allowed for the decades of abuse by Jerry Sandusky at Penn State. They’re joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Could Penn State’s legendary football culture explain the university's poor leadership? And how can one’s blind allegiance to their idols contribute to a culture of shame? Up on the board: Penn State Football Culture, Bling Allegiance, Godlike Image of Sandusky & Paterno.

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The Aftermath: The Stolen Ruby Red Slippers Sep 15, 2022

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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 has to share!

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THE STOLEN RUBY RED SLIPPERS: WHO IS TO BLAME? Sep 13, 2022

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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 of slippers and tune in to find out who (or what) is the newest member of The Alarmist Jail!

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The Aftermath: The Haitian Revolution Sep 08, 2022

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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 Smith stop by to revisit the verdict.

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THE HAITIAN REVOLUTION: WHO IS TO BLAME? Sep 06, 2022

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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 The Alarmist Jail after a new target this time?

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The Aftermath: A Second August Mailbag! Sep 01, 2022

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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!

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THE SEWOL FERRY DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME? Aug 30, 2022

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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.

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The Aftermath: The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 Aug 25, 2022

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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 Early stop by to reflect.

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THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE OF 1877: WHO IS TO BLAME? Aug 23, 2022

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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, John D. Rockefeller, State Sanctioned Violence.

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The Aftermath: A New Mailbag! Aug 18, 2022

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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!

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