366 - High-Pitched Goodbye
- Feb 9, 2023
- 1:12:34
- Full Episode
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<p>This week, Georgia tells the story of the Mirabal sisters, heroes of the Dominican Republic, and Karen covers Cleveland's infamous 1974 Ten Cent Beer Night.</p><p>For our sources and show notes, visit <a href="http://www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes">www.myfavoritemurder.com/episodes</a>.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
The episode covers the Mirabal sisters' resistance against Trujillo and the chaotic 1974 Tencent Beer Night in Cleveland.
Key points
- Redfin's Home Buying Advantage. Redfin agents close twice as many deals as other agents, ensuring you're not behind in offers.
- Kava and Relaxation. A light-hearted discussion about the effects of kava and its cultural significance.
- Fencing Safety Insights. A listener shares a tragic story about fencing safety that led to improved equipment standards.
- This Podcast Will Kill You. Spotlighting a podcast about infectious diseases that has gained recognition during the pandemic.
- The Mirabal Sisters' Resistance. The Mirabal sisters become key figures in the resistance against Trujillo's dictatorship.
- Trujillo's Threat. Trujillo remarks he has only two problems left: the Catholic Church and the Mirabal sisters.
Episode highlights
- Redfin's Home Buying AdvantageRedfin agents close twice as many deals as other agents, ensuring you're not behind in offers.“You're not a step behind when it comes to making an offer.”0:50Feb 9, 2023
- Kava and RelaxationA light-hearted discussion about the effects of kava and its cultural significance.“Oh shit, is it magic?”2:46Feb 9, 2023
- Fencing Safety InsightsA listener shares a tragic story about fencing safety that led to improved equipment standards.“What a horrible fluke accident.”16:22Feb 9, 2023
- This Podcast Will Kill YouSpotlighting a podcast about infectious diseases that has gained recognition during the pandemic.“They recorded COVID episodes during the lockdown that ended up being selected by the CDC Museum for their archives.”19:17Feb 9, 2023
- The Mirabal Sisters' ResistanceThe Mirabal sisters become key figures in the resistance against Trujillo's dictatorship.“They stockpile weapons and even sit around Patria's kitchen table making makeshift bombs together.”34:10Feb 9, 2023
- Trujillo's ThreatTrujillo remarks he has only two problems left: the Catholic Church and the Mirabal sisters.“He was fucking serious about this.”35:47Feb 9, 2023
- Assassination of the Mirabal SistersThe sisters are ambushed and murdered, igniting public outrage against Trujillo.“The murder of the Mirabal sisters attracts attention in a way that Trujillo's other killings never had.”38:23Feb 9, 2023
- The Mirabal Sisters' LegacyThe courageous activism of the Mirabal sisters led to the downfall of a brutal dictatorship.“And she was right.”41:20Feb 9, 2023
Tension
75/ 100High tension
