436 - You, Me & American Geography

Brief Summary

The Halifax Explosion of 1917 killed 1,600 people, featuring survivor stories of Kay McLeod and firefighter Billy Wells.

Key points

• Introducing Rewind. A new weekly episode where Karen and Georgia revisit their earliest podcast episodes.
• Raw Dog by Jamie Loftus. A surprising memoir about hot dogs and more, featuring stories like Auntie Anne's creation.
• Buford's Ruthless Encounter. At 17, Buford witnesses Louise beat a sailor to death with her hammer.
• Buford's Vengeance. After being brutally attacked, Buford vows revenge on the state line mob.
• The Tragic Ambush. Buford and his wife are ambushed, resulting in her tragic death.
• Hollywood Calls. Following a 60 Minutes interview, a producer seeks to make a movie about Buford.