Ep. 3: Contaminated
Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery
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- 3 days ago
- 01:02:13
We retrace the final days of Karen’s life: she’s been so badly contaminated by radioactive material that men in hazmat suits show up to inspect her apartment, strip much of it down to the studs, and seal her possessions into 55-gallon drums for disposal. Karen grows fearful the contamination will kill her. Years after her death, Karen's family sues Kerr-McGee for the contamination and for the first time, her allegations against the company are tested in court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep. 2: A Powerful Company
Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery
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- 17 days ago
- 51:25
Karen Silkwood worked for Kerr-McGee, an oil and gas behemoth that was expanding into the nuclear power industry. Escalating production quotas lead to more accidents at the plant, and Karen quietly travels to Washington DC to report concerns about worker safety to her union and to regulators. Before leaving, she volunteers for a risky assignment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ep. 1: The Tapes
Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery
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- 24 days ago
- 40:35
Who was Karen Silkwood and why was her death so captivating that it spawned a Hollywood movie? We’ll meet two Oklahoma reporters determined to run down the facts. An investigator’s tapes rediscovered in a dusty storage vault raise the voices of the dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices