Tripwire

Tripwire, Episode 3: The Fire Had A Voice


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LISTENER WARNING: There will be graphic descriptions of the explosion and its aftermath in this episode. Listener discretion advised.

February 3, 1971 seemed like any other day when Thiokol workers entered the plant that morning for their shift.

By 10:53 a.m., the world as they knew it would change in an instant.

Follow along with our visual episode companion at SavannahNow.com.

Other media in this episode, including songs, newscasts and speeches were used for educational purposes.

Executive producers: Anne and Pat Longstreth, Nancy Guan, Zach Dennis

Host: Nancy Guan

Music: Andrew Sovine

Special thanks to Jannie Everette with the Thiokol Memorial Project

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TripwireBy Savannah Morning News