The Alarmist

By The AlarmistComedy Society & Culture History

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September 29 PUERTO RICO'S TAXATION WITHOUT REPRESENTATION: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for Puerto Rico’s taxation without representation?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) delves into the island of Puerto Rico. Considered unincorporated US territory, the residents have American citizenship and are subject to US law and taxes. But, no right to vote in the US congress! Why not?! Is this the ripples of British Colonialism at play? Do selfish economic interests have something to do with it? Or perhaps the conveniently undefined relationship status is advantageous. Fact Checker Faryn Einhorn and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.
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55 min
September 22 The Aftermath: Angel of Death Murders
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Beatrice Yorker about the case of Dr. Harold Shipman, better known as The Angel of Death. Professor Yorker shares some fascinating details about crimes of convenience and societal blindness to feminine forms of violence and how this allowed Shipman to get away with his crimes for so long. Curious what feminine forms of violence are? So were we! Tune in to find out. Afterwards, Patreon subscribers can listen to the post-interview recap with Fact Checker Faryn Einhorn and Producer Clayton Early. Not part of Patreon yet?! Join us below!
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25 min
September 15 ANGEL OF DEATH MURDERS: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Angel of Death Murders?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) delves into Dr. Harold Shipman, better known as the Angel of Death, and his terrifying spree of murders conveniently cloaked beneath the veneer of his medical practice. It’s estimated he killed between 250-450 of his patients. Was he suffering from a God-like complex? Did his famously good bedside manner allow him to get away with it for so long? Or perhaps a lack of check and balances in the medical profession is to blame. Fact Checker Faryn Einhorn and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.
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58 min
September 08 REWIND - The Aftermath: Death of Harry Houdini
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Professor Matthew Solomon about the life, death and enduring legacy of history's most celebrated escape artist, Harry Houdini. Author of Disappearing Tricks: Silent Film, Houdini, and the New Magic of the Twentieth Century, Professor Solomon conjures the image of Houdini as a living myth of his time. A man defying all odds and doing the impossible until his shocking and untimely death. Afterward, Patreon Subscribers can tune in for the post-interview breakdown with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith for the big reveal! Will the verdict still stand? Or has it escaped?! Not an Alarmeon yet? Check out the Patreon link below.
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30 min
September 01 REWIND - DEATH OF HARRY HOUDINI: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Death of Harry Houdini?
On this week's REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes back comedian and magician Matt Donnelly (aka The Mind Noodler) to discuss the storied death of arguably the most legendary escape artist of all time, Harry Houdini. They’re joined by Producer Clayton Early. How did he die? Could the infamous punch to the gut have something to do with it? Was a secret death plot by the Spiritualists community to blame? Or maybe all that tempting fate finally caught up with Houdini! Let’s just say, this culprit WILL NOT escape The Alarmist!
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59 min
August 25 REWIND - The Aftermath: The Dust Bowl
New Guest Expert! On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. Gabi Hegerl about her expertise in climate system science and how her research on the record breaking heat waves during the 1930’s in America’s great plains led her to one of their biggest contributing factors, what we now know as The Dust Bowl. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith and reflect with the crew on some of the simple and approachable ways Dr. Hegerl suggested we as a society began addressing our climate concerns. Not on Patreon? Click below and join us!
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20 min
August 18 REWIND - The Dust Bowl
Who’s to blame for The Dust Bowl?

This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes fellow podcaster Mike Rugnetta, host of Never Post, to discuss a major bump in the road during America’s westward expansion. Well, more like a big bowl of dust which swept up the country's notion of manifest destiny. Was this wheat bubble also part of our destiny or was it created by poor planning and farming practices? Perhaps WWI had something to do with it? And let us never forget Mother Nature! Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join the conversation.
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1 hr 3 min
August 11 REWIND - The Aftermath: Orson Welles' War of the Worlds
On this week’s Aftermath REWIND, Rebecca is back in the recording studio with national bestselling author William Hazelgrove discussing Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds broadcast. Williams 2024 book Dead Air: The Night that Orson Welles Terrified America illustrates the level of pandemonium that ensued and he shares a few more interesting tidbits that really alter our understanding of this moment in American history. Afterwards, Patreon subscribers can revisit the board with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see if Brilliant Natural Acting remains in The Alarmist Jail. Not on Patreon?! Join us below!
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41 min
August 04 REWIND - ORSON WELLES' WAR OF THE WORLDS BROADCAST PANIC: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Orson Welles’ War of the Worlds Broadcast Panic?
On this week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is celebrating 300 EPISODES with a LIVE taping at The Elysian Theater in Los Angeles! Together with special guests Amanda Lund, Jamila Webb and Dusty Warren they find out who’s to blame for the Orson Welles’ 1938 radio broadcast of the War of the Worlds and the pandemonium which ensued. Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early join in on the fun and the audience has plenty to say about this particular board. One of the biggest in Alarmist history! Literally. You’ll see. Happy 300 Alarmy! We couldn’t have done it without you!
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1 hr
July 28 REWIND - The Aftermath: NYC Blackout of 1977
On this week's REWIND Aftermath, Rebecca speaks with Dr. James Goodman about the pivotal moment in NYC history before, during and directly after the massive blackout on that hot summer night in 1977. Author of Blackout, Dr. Goodman shares first hand accounts and lends some important historical context that helps clarify the various reactions to this unique New York event. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can hear the post-interview breakdown with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early. Will the verdict hold up? Join us on Patreon and find out!
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36 min

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