228 - The Season of the Abyss
- Jun 25, 2020
- 1:33:09
- Full Episode
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<p>Karen and Georgia cover the St. Francis Dam Disaster and the kidnapping of Elizabeth Shoaf.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
The episode recounts the St. Francis Dam disaster and Elizabeth Shoaf's survival story after being kidnapped, showcasing resilience and community action.
Key points
- My Favorite Murder Podcast. Hosts discuss life changes and the chaos of the pandemic in a humorous way.
- Golden State Killer Show. Excitement builds for the upcoming Golden State Killer show, a highly anticipated release.
- Chris Fairbanks' Stand-Up Special. Chris Fairbanks has a new stand-up special called Rescue Cactus, available for rental now.
- The St. Francis Dam Disaster. The St. Francis Dam disaster is known as the worst American civil engineering disaster of the 20th century.
- Water Wars in California. The struggle for water rights in Owens Valley led to major conflicts and the construction of an aqueduct.
- The St. Francis Dam Construction. William Mulholland begins construction of the St. Francis Dam, ignoring geological advice.
Episode highlights
- My Favorite Murder PodcastHosts discuss life changes and the chaos of the pandemic in a humorous way.“Who knows what day it is anymore?”2:20Jun 25, 2020
- Golden State Killer ShowExcitement builds for the upcoming Golden State Killer show, a highly anticipated release.“I'm so excited for the Golden State Killer show.”22:04Jun 25, 2020
- Chris Fairbanks' Stand-Up SpecialChris Fairbanks has a new stand-up special called Rescue Cactus, available for rental now.“He's so hilarious.”24:51Jun 25, 2020
- The St. Francis Dam DisasterThe St. Francis Dam disaster is known as the worst American civil engineering disaster of the 20th century.“Oh, shit.”29:37Jun 25, 2020
- Water Wars in CaliforniaThe struggle for water rights in Owens Valley led to major conflicts and the construction of an aqueduct.“It's a whole book in itself.”38:24Jun 25, 2020
- The St. Francis Dam ConstructionWilliam Mulholland begins construction of the St. Francis Dam, ignoring geological advice.“He breaks ground without extensive consultation with geological experts.”47:09Jun 25, 2020
- Survivors of the FloodIn the chaos, a few individuals manage to survive against the odds.“A man named William Spring swims a mile with his infant around his neck.”58:22Jun 25, 2020
- Mulholland Takes ResponsibilityIn the aftermath, Mulholland accepts blame for the disaster during an inquiry.“Whether it is good or bad, don't blame anyone else.”1:06:10Jun 25, 2020
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