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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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GREY GARDENS: WHO IS TO BLAME Aug 16, 2022

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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 Aristocracy and its elitist societal expectations?

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The Aftermath: The Mountain Meadows Massacre Aug 11, 2022

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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 tragic event. Afterward, Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith stop by to reflect and revisit the verdict with Rebecca.

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THE MOUNTAIN MEADOWS MASSACRE: WHO IS TO BLAME? Aug 09, 2022

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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 Blood Atonement, Blind Faith, Big America.

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The Aftermath: Valerie Solanas - The Attempted Assassination of Andy Warhol Aug 04, 2022

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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 with Rebecca.

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VALERIE SOLANAS: ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF ANDY WARHOL Aug 02, 2022

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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 Stigma, Artistic Injustice, Hypocrisy & Gender.

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The Aftermath: Marvin Heemeyer's Bulldozer Rampage Jul 28, 2022

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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 Early stop by to revisit the verdict.

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MARVIN HEEMEYER'S BULLDOZER RAMPAGE: WHO IS TO BLAME? Jul 26, 2022

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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 and Hot Tubs are also on the board.

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The Aftermath: The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom Jul 21, 2022

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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.

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THE OVERTHROW OF THE HAWAIIAN KINGDOM: WHO IS TO BLAME? Jul 19, 2022

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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” take the fall for this one? Tune in and find out!

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The Aftermath: The Gwen Shamblin Lara Diet Cult Jul 14, 2022

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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!

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