The Alarmist

By The Alarmist

Who is to blame for history's greatest tragedies? The Plague. The sinking of The Titanic. The break-up of the Beatles. Writer/Comedian Rebecca Delgado-Smith, along with a special guest, scrutinizes

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February 20, 2025 The Aftermath: The Love Parade Disaster
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca revisits the Love Parade Disaster in Duisburg, Germany with crowd safety expert Professor Keith Still. Keith played a key role in investigating the crowd crush at the Love Parade Festival and shares some invaluable information and perspective on the science of crowd safety and public assembly. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early as they revisit the board and reassess who really belongs in The Alarmist Jail. Not on Patreon yet? Join us below!
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February 18, 2025 THE LOVE PARADE DISASTER: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Love Parade Disaster?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) welcomes guest Becky Yamamoto to discuss the Duisburg, Germany music festival turned nightmare in 2010. What was intended as a free day of music, love and camaraderie ended in panic taking the lives of 21 people and injuring hundreds more. Was this a crowd control problem, a venue issue or a lack of adequate organization? Perhaps all of the above? Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith join the conversation.
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February 13, 2025 The Aftermath: Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crash
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca welcomes Captain Scott Miller back on the air to discuss the tragic demise of Alaska Airlines Flight 261. A certified Flight Instructor with decades of experience as a pilot for a major US airline under his belt, Scott masterfully explains the unique technical issues happening during this routine flight. He also shares a few surprising details that might change your understanding of the situation. Afterward, Patreon subscribers can join Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to see if the initial verdict still stands. Not part of our Patreon family yet?! Join us below!
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February 11, 2025 ALASKA AIRLINES FLIGHT 261 CRASH: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Who’s to blame for the Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Crash?
This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits down with Producer Clayton Early and Fact Checker Chris Smith to discuss the tragic fate of Alaska Airlines Flight 261 on January 31, 2000. Given the valiant efforts by the pilots and flight crew to stabilize the plane and bring it down gently to safety, it seems all the more a cruel fate when it finally unraveled in those crucial final moments, taking the lives of everyone on board. Could a worn out Jack Screw be to blame? Was this simply another maintenance failure? Or was misguided regulation the culprit?

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February 06, 2025 The Aftermath: LA Fires Update
On this week’s Aftermath, Rebecca sits down with Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Clayton Early to discuss the continuing aftermath of the LA Fires. We share some personal details about the recovery process and the kind words and gestures received from so many friends and family across the country. Tune in for listener questions and hear about ways you can help those affected by the fires. As always, we’re grateful to our beautiful Alarmy community. Stay tuned, we’ll get back to our regular programming next week.
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February 04, 2025 The Alarmist - LA Fires Update
Hey Alarmy. We’ve missed you. This week, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) sits down with Fact Checker Chris Smith, Producer Clayton Early and special guest Amanda Lund to bring you an update on the Eaton Canyon and Palisades Fires which have decimated much of our beloved Los Angeles. We’re taking this time to process this unprecedented event and share some personal accounts of what happened during the storm. And most importantly, we wanted you to know we’re safe. We’re so grateful for your continued support during this difficult time. Stay safe Alarmy!
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January 30, 2025 REWIND - The Aftermath: The Burr-Hamilton Duel
Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to our Patreon. Our hearts are with everyone in our beloved city, especially those who lost everything. Stay safe and as always, stay alarmed.

On this week's Aftermath REWIND, Rebecca speaks with Guest Expert John Sedgwick, to find out who he thinks is to blame for the Hamilton-Burr duel. Also, a listener email about who they think is to blame for Home Alone! Will they change the verdict - forever altering history? TUNE IN AND FIND OUT.

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January 28, 2025 REWIND - THE BURR-HAMILTON DUEL: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to our Patreon. Our hearts are with everyone in our beloved city, especially those who lost everything. Stay safe and as always, stay alarmed.

In this week's REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by Special Guest Baron Vaughn, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund to decide who is to blame for the Hamilton V. Burr duel! On the board this week: Rep in the Streets, Toxic Masculinity and of course Hamilton and Burr.

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January 23, 2025 REWIND - The Aftermath: The Iroquois Theatre Fire
Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to our Patreon. Our hearts are with everyone in our beloved city, especially those who lost everything. Stay safe and as always, stay alarmed.

On this week's Aftermath REWIND, Rebecca speaks with Guest Expert Chief Jim Keiken of the Illinois Fire Service Institute about fire safety precautions and training that’s been put in to place as a result of the terrible Iroquois theater Fire. Then, she is joined by Fact Checker Chris Smith to discuss Chief Keiken's testimony and consider changing their verdict.

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January 21, 2025 REWIND - THE IROQUOIS THEATRE FIRE: WHO IS TO BLAME?
Due to the recent fires in Los Angeles, we are experiencing some delays with our scheduled programing. Thankfully, the Alarmist Team is safe, but we have been impacted by the Eaton Fire. We appreciate your patience during this time and look forward to being alarmed together. For updates, follow us on instagram @thealarmistpodcast or subscribe to our Patreon. Our hearts are with everyone in our beloved city, especially those who lost everything. Stay safe and as always, stay alarmed.

WAS A BUILDING JINX TO BLAME FOR THE IROQUOIS THEATER FIRE?
In the week's REWIND, The Alarmist (Rebecca Delgado Smith) is joined by Special Guest Betsy Stover, Fact Checker Chris Smith and Producer Amanda Lund to discuss WHO IS TO BLAME FOR THE IROQUOIS THEATRE FIRE. On the board: Chicago Corruption, No Fire Escapes, and Greed.

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