On this week's episode Tay discusses the tragic death of Christine Chubbuck. In July of 1974, news reporter Christine Chubbuck's mental health began to suffer greatly, between strained social interactions, and possible sexism in her work place; she then made the horrific decision to end her life on a live news program. Content warning: this episode contains discussions of mental illness, suicidal ideation, fertility issues, sexism, and completed suicides. Please listen with care.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_Chubbuck
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/a-shocking-suicide-a-long-lost-friend-and-a-movie-trailer
https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/why-did-reporter-christine-chubbuck-shoot-herself-live-on-air-1.2947799
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/90_Day_Jane
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R._Budd_Dwyer
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/201405/public-suicide