436 - You, Me & American Geography

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This week, Georgia tells the story of Sheriff Bufford Pusser and Karen covers the 1917 Halifax Explosion.

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Brief Summary

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

Introducing Rewind. A new weekly episode where Karen and Georgia revisit their earliest podcast episodes.
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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.