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8. Nellie Bly: The woman who dared to write the truth
Unveiling Nellie Bly: Pioneering Investigative Journalism and Defying Societal Norms
In this episode, Vicky and Simon recount the extraordinary life and achievements of Nellie Bly, a pioneering investigative journalist of the 19th century. Starting with an angry letter in response to a misogynistic article, Bly's career quickly escalated as she tackled social injustices and corruption. She famously went undercover in a mental asylum, exposing horrific conditions and prompting significant reforms. Bly also achieved global fame by circumnavigating the world in 72 days, challenging societal expectations of women. Her relentless pursuit of the truth left a lasting legacy in journalism and women's rights.
00:00 Introduction and Casual Conversation
01:20 Weather and Local News
02:05 Podcast Recording Update
02:51 Introducing Nellie Bly
05:40 Nellie Bly's Early Life
07:05 Nellie Bly's Journalism Beginnings
14:43 Nellie Bly's Move to New York
17:25 Nellie Bly's Undercover Assignment
19:01 A Terrible Plan: The Psychopathy Test
20:20 Nellie Bly's Undercover Mission
21:15 Horrors of Blackwell's Asylum
25:11 Bly's Exposé and Its Impact
29:36 The Birth of Investigative Journalism
33:59 Nellie Bly's Legacy and Later Life
38:53 Conclusion and Call to Action
Sources today are
- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nellie-Bly
- Elenor Igwe 2019 https://www.loyalnana.com/stories-1/2019/4/28/what-a-girl-is-good-for
- Diane Bernard 2019 https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/women/nellie-bly-mental-health-insane-asylum-a9026906.html
Emily Widre 2017 https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2017/09/26/nelliebly/ - Brooke Kroeger: Nellie Bly: Daredevil, Reporter, Feminist
Rebecca Yeomans-Stephenson Paper Nellie Bly: The Development of Feminine Perspective, Reform, and the Challenging of Traditional Gender and Class Ideals https://symposium.foragerone.com/uuraf2024/presentations/61426 - https://www.journalisminaction.org/case/nellie-bly/outcome
- https://wams.nyhistory.org/modernizing-america/modern-womanhood/nellie-bly/
- Brooke Kroeger: Nellie Bly: Daredevil, Reporter, Feminist
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By Cara Gardner, Simon Hurley and Vicky PayneUnveiling Nellie Bly: Pioneering Investigative Journalism and Defying Societal Norms
In this episode, Vicky and Simon recount the extraordinary life and achievements of Nellie Bly, a pioneering investigative journalist of the 19th century. Starting with an angry letter in response to a misogynistic article, Bly's career quickly escalated as she tackled social injustices and corruption. She famously went undercover in a mental asylum, exposing horrific conditions and prompting significant reforms. Bly also achieved global fame by circumnavigating the world in 72 days, challenging societal expectations of women. Her relentless pursuit of the truth left a lasting legacy in journalism and women's rights.
00:00 Introduction and Casual Conversation
01:20 Weather and Local News
02:05 Podcast Recording Update
02:51 Introducing Nellie Bly
05:40 Nellie Bly's Early Life
07:05 Nellie Bly's Journalism Beginnings
14:43 Nellie Bly's Move to New York
17:25 Nellie Bly's Undercover Assignment
19:01 A Terrible Plan: The Psychopathy Test
20:20 Nellie Bly's Undercover Mission
21:15 Horrors of Blackwell's Asylum
25:11 Bly's Exposé and Its Impact
29:36 The Birth of Investigative Journalism
33:59 Nellie Bly's Legacy and Later Life
38:53 Conclusion and Call to Action
Sources today are
- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nellie-Bly
- Elenor Igwe 2019 https://www.loyalnana.com/stories-1/2019/4/28/what-a-girl-is-good-for
- Diane Bernard 2019 https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/women/nellie-bly-mental-health-insane-asylum-a9026906.html
Emily Widre 2017 https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2017/09/26/nelliebly/ - Brooke Kroeger: Nellie Bly: Daredevil, Reporter, Feminist
Rebecca Yeomans-Stephenson Paper Nellie Bly: The Development of Feminine Perspective, Reform, and the Challenging of Traditional Gender and Class Ideals https://symposium.foragerone.com/uuraf2024/presentations/61426 - https://www.journalisminaction.org/case/nellie-bly/outcome
- https://wams.nyhistory.org/modernizing-america/modern-womanhood/nellie-bly/
- Brooke Kroeger: Nellie Bly: Daredevil, Reporter, Feminist