401 - Keep A Lid On It
- Nov 2, 2023
- 1:10:20
- Full Episode
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<p>This week, Karen tells Georgia about pioneering investigative reporter Nellie Bly.</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
Nellie Bly's groundbreaking journalism exposed asylum abuses and made her the first woman to travel around the world in under 80 days.
Key points
- Party Etiquette Tips. Creative suggestions for what to bring to a party to avoid showing up empty-handed.
- Victorian England's Dark Reality. Exploring the harsh realities of Victorian England and the lives of Jack the Ripper's victims.
- Union Victories Today. Celebrating recent union victories and their impact on the economy.
- Zainab Johnson's Comedy Special. Don't miss Zainab Johnson's new special, Hijabs Off, showcasing her unique comedic voice.
- Nellie Bly's Pioneering Story. Discover the incredible journey of Nellie Bly, a groundbreaking investigative reporter who changed journalism forever.
- Nellie's Brave Undercover Assignment. Nellie Bly checks herself into Blackwell's Island Asylum to expose its horrors.
Episode highlights
- Party Etiquette TipsCreative suggestions for what to bring to a party to avoid showing up empty-handed.“Stop and get five lottery tickets, five scratchers.”4:11Nov 2, 2023
- Victorian England's Dark RealityExploring the harsh realities of Victorian England and the lives of Jack the Ripper's victims.“It's fucking wild.”10:22Nov 2, 2023
- Union Victories TodayCelebrating recent union victories and their impact on the economy.“They're the reason that the economy is fucking moving and running and working.”14:20Nov 2, 2023
- Zainab Johnson's Comedy SpecialDon't miss Zainab Johnson's new special, Hijabs Off, showcasing her unique comedic voice.“Check it out because she's great.”22:48Nov 2, 2023
- Nellie Bly's Pioneering StoryDiscover the incredible journey of Nellie Bly, a groundbreaking investigative reporter who changed journalism forever.“This is the story of Nellie Bly.”26:27Nov 2, 2023
- Nellie's Brave Undercover AssignmentNellie Bly checks herself into Blackwell's Island Asylum to expose its horrors.“She wants to capture an authentic depiction of what life is like inside.”45:50Nov 2, 2023
- The Cruelty of the AsylumNellie witnesses and experiences the brutal treatment of patients at the asylum.“The cruelty that Nellie describes at the hands of the asylum's nurses is unbelievably sadistic.”54:13Nov 2, 2023
- Nellie's Exposé Sparks ChangeNellie's reporting leads to a million-dollar increase in funding for the asylum.“On the strength of my story, the Committee of Appropriation provides $1 million more than ever was given before.”1:02:32Nov 2, 2023
Tension
75/ 100High tension
