January 11, 2022

074 - The Supremely Stodgy Court (feat. Beyond Reproach)

1 hour 39 minutes

History podcast team-up time! We're joined by the brilliant hosts of Beyond Reproach: Stephanie Domingo and Tux Loerzel! They're here to tell us the not-so-uplifting and frustratingly still relevant story of Buck v. Bell and the history of eugenics and forced sterilization in the United States.

Buck v. Bell Historical Marker

Carrie & Emma Buck

Eugenics Tree

Tux's discovery: ShopGoodwill.com

More about Beyond Reproach

Beyond Reproach is a comedic history podcast about scandals and scandalousness in politics and government. Each episode, hosts Stephanie & Tux explore the sordid stories of America's past, all while drinking heavily, talking too much, and generally making fools of themselves. Follow them on Instagram & Twitter.

Here's Beyond Reproach's episode on the same topic.

Sources:

Wiki, CNN, Minn Post, Psych Central, PBS, NPR, Cornell Law School, SF Gate, National Archives.

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